Patents by Inventor Marc C. Lehner

Marc C. Lehner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20190143236
    Abstract: A snap-together electronic toy set includes a power source, a powered component, a connecting member, and a multi-dimensional connector. The multi-dimensional connector includes first and second surfaces disposed non-parallel to one another. The power source, the powered component, the connecting member, and the multi-dimensional connector are all electrically connected forming an electrical circuit. The power source electrically powers the powered component. The first surface of the multi-dimensional connector is snap-fittingly attached with the connecting member and the second surface of the multi-dimensional connector is snap-fittingly attached with the powered component. The multi-dimensional connector is configured to rotate relative to the connecting member to rotate the powered component relative to the connecting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Gerald Joseph Cecchin, Marc C. Lehner, Alexander R. Matz
  • Patent number: 10252176
    Abstract: A toy is disclosed. The toy includes a toy building block, a snap-together electronic toy, and an adapter. The toy building block includes a first building block mating member. The snap-together electronic toy includes a first snap-fitting member. The adapter is configured to connect the toy building block to the snap-together electronic toy. The adapter includes a second building block mating member which is configured to mate with the first building block mating member of the toy building block, and a second snap-fitting member which is configured to mate with the first snap-fitting member of the snap-together electronic toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: ELENCO ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald Joseph Cecchin, Marc C. Lehner, Alexander R. Matz
  • Publication number: 20190099687
    Abstract: A toy is disclosed. The toy includes a toy building block, a snap-together electronic toy, and an adapter. The toy building block includes a first building block mating member. The snap-together electronic toy includes a first snap-fitting member. The adapter is configured to connect the toy building block to the snap-together electronic toy. The adapter includes a second building block mating member which is configured to mate with the first building block mating member of the toy building block, and a second snap-fitting member which is configured to mate with the first snap-fitting member of the snap-together electronic toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Gerald Joseph Cecchin, Marc C. Lehner, Alexander R. Matz
  • Publication number: 20190091596
    Abstract: A grid for a snap-together electronic toy set is disclosed. The grid includes: a planar, non-conductive member; a plurality of spaced-apart, non-conductive snap-fittings; at least one first electrically conductive snap-fitting; and at least one second electrically conductive snap-fitting. The planar, non-conductive member includes first and second opposed surfaces. The plurality of spaced-apart, non-conductive snap-fittings are connected to the first opposed surface. The at least one first electrically conductive snap-fitting is connected to the first opposed surface in spaced-apart relation to the plurality of spaced-apart, non-conductive snap-fittings. The at least one second electrically conductive snap-fitting is connected to the second opposed surface. The at least one second electrically conductive snap-fitting is electrically conductively connected to the at least one first electrically conductive snap-fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Gerald Joseph Cecchin, Marc C. Lehner, Alexander R. Matz
  • Patent number: 8221182
    Abstract: A three-dimensional electro-mechanical system for making mechanical structures using snap-together parts or building blocks that easily demonstrate the principles required in making three-dimensional electronic circuits incorporated in the mechanical structures. A reusable electronic module that contains batteries or other power sources and has means for attaching to other electronic modules to power these three-dimensional circuits and prevent and warn the user of excessive current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventors: Arthur Seymour, Brian P. Johnson, Alexander B. Matz, Marc C. Lehner, Gerald J. Ceuhin