Patents by Inventor Mark A. Leahy

Mark A. Leahy 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).

  • Patent number: 8419440
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system device and method for teaching an individual, such as a child, a series of educational items such as numbers or the alphabet. Each item is placed on a card and then each card placed in an upright card holder which has a wind tolerant base. There is one holder for each of the items in the educational series and a plurality of card holders in a wind tolerant stand are positioned around the yard for observation and thus, learning by the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Mark A. Leahy
  • Publication number: 20110039238
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system device and method for teaching an individual, such as a child, a series of educational items such as numbers or the alphabet. Each item is placed on a card and then each card placed in an upright card holder which has a wind tolerant base. There is one holder for each of the items in the educational series and a plurality of card holders in a wind tolerant stand are positioned around the yard for observation and thus, learning by the child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: Mark A. Leahy
  • Patent number: 5778532
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconditioning carburetor throttle bodies includes providing a jig that has first and second locator members with aligned through openings. The jig is attached to the throttle body such that the first locator member is disposed in a throttle bore and the second locator member is disposed adjacent the side of the throttle body. The through openings are aligned with a throttle shaft bore to be reconditioned. Upon inserting a drill bit through the aligned through openings and the throttle shaft bore, the throttle shaft bore will be enlarged. A suitably sized bushing can be driven into the now-enlarged throttle shaft bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Mark A. Leahy