Michael A Leon

US Patent:

6360865, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

May 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/572626

Inventors:

Michael A. Leon - Orlando FL

Assignee:

FMC Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B65G 1300

US Classification:

193 35MD

Abstract:

A cluster roller assembly used in material handling includes a body member for mounting a driven shaft. The body member includes a periphery having a plurality of roller support positions. A roller is supported at each roller support position. A central bore extends through either end of the roller and defines an axis of rotation. A bearing recess is formed at either end of the roller and a pair of rolling element bearings are each fitted within the bearing recess and each has an inner race. A roller shaft extends through the central bore and the rolling element bearings and engages at either end a pair of support legs for supporting the roller between the support legs. In one aspect, a spacer engages the rolling element bearing and the inner race to pass the thrust of the roller through the spacer to the body member. The rolling element bearings can be sealed.

US Patent:

6409010, Jun 25, 2002

Filed:

May 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/572271

Inventors:

Michael A. Leon - Orlando FL

Assignee:

FMC Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B65G 3910

US Classification:

198786, 193 35 MD

Abstract:

A shaft mounted drive component, such as a cluster roller assembly, includes a body member having first and second half members and an opening defining a central axis through which a shaft is received for mounting the body member on a shaft. The first and second half members are divided by a cut forming a gap along the central axis. Alignment holes are split by the cut. A spacer pin is received within each alignment hole and is substantially the same diameter and has a diameter larger than the gap to maintain alignment and positioning of the half members and rollers as before splitting into respective first and second half members and facilitating replacement of first and second half members on a shaft, thus eliminating the need for shaft removal.

US Patent:

7013840, Mar 21, 2006

Filed:

Jul 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/902553

Inventors:

Michael A. Leon - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

B60R 22/00

US Classification:

119771

Abstract:

A compound leash for use with a bicycle as a person simultaneously rides the bicycle and runs the animal. Made by a dog lover and bicyclist, the leash allows the dog to range across an area extending from about 10 inches to about 3 feet laterally from one side of the bicycle and about 2 feet forward and and aft of its rear axle. The leash comprises a mast, a clamp and a flexible connector joining them together. Mounted on the bicycle frame below its rear axle, the connector terminates outwardly in the mast which extends upwardly therefrom. Secured to the mast distal from the connector is at least one strap attachable to the dog's collar or harness. With the connector so mounted below the rear axle, the force from a harsh sidewise pull on the mast by the animal tends to tip the bicycle away from him rather than tipping the bicycle on the animal.

US Patent:

7029018, Apr 18, 2006

Filed:

Feb 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/774996

Inventors:

Michael Anthony Leon - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

B66K 27/00

US Classification:

280204, 280402

Abstract:

An apparatus for towing up to two bicycles with another bicycle when the first bicycle is also towing a baby jogging cart or, alternately, a bicycle trailer or trail-a-bike. Particularly useful for exercising a child (or two children) and allowing her to ride a bike until tired, and then towing the child's bike while she rests in the jogging cart, the apparatus comprises a bracket assembly which is removably mounted on the rear wheel support structure of the towing bicycle. The bracket assembly comprises a hitch pin which is removably attached by a flexible connector to a towing arm. The latter is connected to the front of the jogging cart and its undercarriage. Prior to towing the child's or children's bicycle(s), one turns its front wheel approximately 90 degrees. There are provided two locations for mounting the bicycles: the first one being disposed between the rear axle and the back of the jogging cart's seat and the other, which is defined by a wheel carrier, being disposed behind the rear axle of the jogging cart. Straps hold the wheels of the towed bicycles and their handlebars to the jogging cart's axle and handle, respectively.

US Patent:

8544420, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Aug 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/375900

Inventors:

Michael A. Leon - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

Leon Engineering Inc. - Orlando FL

International Classification:

A01K 29/00

US Classification:

119771

Abstract:

A dog leash having a stiffener and a mast, the latter connected to a clamp by a flexible coupling. Moored to the clamp by a cord, the stiffener protrudes outwardly from the mast's end distal from the clamp. Built up by encasing a cord segment and the base of a clip in a semi-rigid plastic sheath, the stiffener directly links the clip to the mast. Because, in use, the stiffener and the clip ride attached to the dog's collar without slapping or flopping around randomly so as to confuse the animal, the leash can transmit nonverbal communication free of extraneous signals from the user of a personal carrier to a tethered dog. The dog can be then trained quickly and easily controlled, making possible the leash's use not only on bicycles but also, once they have been retrofitted with a universal mounting bracket, on wheelchairs and other personal carriers.

US Patent:

20020135155, Sep 26, 2002

Filed:

Mar 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/104435

Inventors:

Michael Leon - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

B62K027/12

US Classification:

280/204000

Abstract:

An apparatus for towing a bicycle with another bicycle when the first bicycle is also towing a baby jogging cart or, alternately, a bicycle trailer or trail-a-bike. Particularly useful for exercising with a child and allowing her to ride a bike until tired, and then towing the child's bike while she rests in the jogging cart, the apparatus comprises a bracket assembly which is removably mounted on the rear wheel support structure of the towing bicycle. The bracket assembly comprises a hitch pin which is removably attached by a flexible connector to the towing arm. The latter is connected to the front of the jogging cart and its undercarriage. Prior to towing the child's bike, one turns its front wheel approximately 90 degrees and places it between the axle of the jogging cart and the back of the cart's seat. Straps hold the wheel of the towed bicycle and its handle bar to the axle and to jogging cart handle, respectively. In this position, the handle bar bearings allow the towed bike to easily track behind the jogging cart. Further, when towed, the child's bike leans outward during turns; and its rear wheel is free to move over unevenness in the road, thus providing ease of handling for the towing bicyclist.

US Patent:

20040144616, Jul 29, 2004

Filed:

Jan 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/351411

Inventors:

Michael Leon - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

B65G013/00

US Classification:

193/0350MD

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to material handling systems. In particular, the present invention relates to a non-homogenous roller having a plurality of friction coefficients for use in a material handling system. The roller may comprise an inner sleeve defining a bore for receiving a roller shaft, wherein the inner sleeve comprises a first material having a first coefficient of friction; and an outer body formed around said inner sleeve, wherein the outer body comprises a second material having a second coefficient of friction.

US Patent:

49782720, Dec 18, 1990

Filed:

Jul 12, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/378722

Inventors:

Michael A. Leon - Orlando FL

Assignee:

FMC Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B65G 3912

US Classification:

414529

Abstract:

The present invention has to do with aircraft cargo handling and loading equipment and specifically with a type of roller deck surface employed thereon.