Patents by Inventor Larry D. Broyles

Larry D. Broyles 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).

  • Comestible fluid rack and rail apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7597204
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a support adapted to support a comestible fluid container on a comestible fluid container rack, and a container rack having such a support. The support can include a first portion extending from a stretcher of the comestible fluid container rack and a second portion extending substantially laterally from the first portion to support the comestible fluid container thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: SHURflo, LLC
    Inventors: Steven T. Jersey, William W. Chung, Larry D. Broyles, Michael D. Henry, Michael R. Smith
  • Comestible Fluid Rack and Rail Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20090045308
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a support adapted to support a comestible fluid container on a comestible fluid container rack, and a container rack having such a support. The support can include a first portion extending from a stretcher of the comestible fluid container rack and a second portion extending substantially laterally from the first portion to support the comestible fluid container thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Steven T. Jersey, William W. Chung, Larry D. Broyles, Michael D. Henry, Michael R. Smith
  • Comestible fluid rack and rail apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7225936
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a support for a comestible fluid container on a comestible fluid container rack, and a container rack having such a support. The support can include a first portion extending from a stretcher of the comestible fluid container rack and a second portion extending substantially laterally from the first portion to support the comestible fluid container thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: SHURflo Pump Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Jersey, William W. Chung, Larry D. Broyles, Michael D. Henry, Michael R. Smith
  • Comestible fluid rack and rail apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6834768
    Abstract: A rack for comestible fluid dispensing containers used in a comestible fluid dispensing system. The rack is expandable and/or adjustable in some embodiments to enable an assembler or user to change the capacity of the rack as desired. The racks can be stackable upon one another and can have supports for supporting comestible fluid containers in the rack. In some embodiments, a rail and bracket assembly is employed to facilitate adjustment of the position of fluid dispensing components on the rail. The rail and bracket assembly can be employed on a comestible fluid container rack or in other locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: SHURflo Pump Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Jersey, William W. Chung, Larry D. Broyles, Michael D. Henry, Michael R. Smith
  • Comestible fluid rack and rail apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040245200
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a support adapted to support a comestible fluid container on a comestible fluid container rack, and a container rack having such a support. The support can include a first portion extending from a stretcher of the comestible fluid container rack and a second portion extending substantially laterally from the first portion to support the comestible fluid container thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Steven T. Jersey, William W. Chung, Larry D. Broyles, Michael D. Henry, Michael R. Smith
  • Comestible fluid rack and rail apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040020887
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a rack for comestible fluid dispensing containers used in a comestible fluid dispensing system. The rack is expandable and/or adjustable in some embodiments to enable an assembler or user to change the capacity of the rack as desired. The racks can be stackable upon one another and can have supports for supporting comestible fluid containers in the rack. In some embodiments, a rail and bracket assembly is employed to facilitate adjustment of the position of fluid dispensing components on the rail. The rail and bracket assembly can be employed on a comestible fluid container rack or in other locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Steven T. Jersey, William W. Chung, Larry D. Broyles, Michael D. Henry, Michael R. Smith