Patents by Inventor Matthew Edward Leahy

Matthew Edward 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).

  • Signpost joint
    Patent number: 10494781
    Abstract: A joint for a signpost having a first segment and a second segment is provided. The joint includes a first cap for the first segment, a second cap for the second segment, and a multi-directional hinge coupleable between the first cap and the second cap. The hinge is pivotable to facilitate lateral movement of the first cap relative to the second cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: XCESSORIES SQUARED DEVELOPMENT & MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Leahy, Gregory Alan Kirchgesner
  • SIGNPOST JOINT
    Publication number: 20170268188
    Abstract: A joint for a signpost having a first segment and a second segment is provided. The joint includes a first cap for the first segment, a second cap for the second segment, and a multi-directional hinge coupleable between the first cap and the second cap. The hinge is pivotable to facilitate lateral movement of the first cap relative to the second cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Leahy, Gregory Alan Kirchgesner
  • Methods and apparatus for mounting signs adjacent to roadways
    Patent number: 9441336
    Abstract: A signpost connector for use in coupling a sign support to an anchor includes at least one bolt having a plurality of bolt heads, wherein at least one of the plurality of bolt heads is configured to break away from the bolt when a pre-determined torque load is induced to the one bolt head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Xcessories Squared
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Leahy, Lawrence Edward Leahy
  • Breakaway signpost connector
    Patent number: 7434778
    Abstract: A breakaway signpost connector enables a sign support member to be fastened to an anchor member. The connector includes at least one shear member and a coupler assembly. The shear member has a first end, a second end, and a necked down section between the first and second ends. The coupler assembly surrounds the shear member and includes a first opening and a second opening. The shear member first end extends through the first opening, and the shear member second end extends through the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Xcessories Squared
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Leahy, Lawrence Edward Leahy
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING SIGNS ADJACENT TO ROADWAYS
    Publication number: 20080085148
    Abstract: A signpost connector for use in coupling a sign support to an anchor includes at least one bolt having a plurality of bolt heads, wherein at least one of the plurality of bolt heads is configured to break away from the bolt when a pre-determined torque load is induced to the one bolt head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Leahy, Lawrence Edward Leahy