Patents by Inventor Larry English

Larry English 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: 9574371
    Abstract: Four embodiments of a novel display assembly as a door handle are described. The first embodiment is used with a cable conduit and associated electrical wire, and comprises an outrigger and a handle having a display accessory. The second embodiment does not require an electrical wire. Like the first embodiment, the second embodiment comprises an outrigger and a handle having a display accessory. The third embodiment uses an inset handle for opening and a flat surface for a sticker advertisement with no cover. The fourth embodiment is a display case door handle accessory with a recessed panel for holding advertising material. Finally, a method is described for performing a retrofit install of the first and second embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Wild August LLC
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Publication number: 20160305155
    Abstract: Four embodiments of a novel display assembly as a door handle are described. The first embodiment is used with a cable conduit and associated electrical wire, and comprises an outrigger and a handle having a display accessory. The second embodiment does not require an electrical wire. Like the first embodiment, the second embodiment comprises an outrigger and a handle having a display accessory. The third embodiment uses an inset handle for opening and a flat surface for a sticker advertisement with no cover. The fourth embodiment is a display case door handle accessory with a recessed panel for holding advertising material. Finally, a method is described for performing a retrofit install of the first and second embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Publication number: 20160305154
    Abstract: An OEM factory install door handle construction comprising a display advertisement insert for a storage unit (e.g., a cooler) door is described. The construction is designed to interoperate with a storage unit's electrical system. Electrical wiring is passed from the storage unit, through standoff extrusions and into a display assembly. The standoffs allow the wiring from a storage unit to go through the center of the door handle and corresponding display assembly, via the standoff's center hole hollow core. The electrically-capable display assembly can be constructed with modules for lighting, audio, scent, as well as paper ads or for product pricing communication. Factory installation of the display assembly door handle prior to shipment saves time, and allows the display ad handle to be compatible with various manufacturer-specific door constructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Patent number: 9189983
    Abstract: A complementary coupon assembly affixed to a door handle assembly is described. The coupon assembly comprises a seat rail and pad base post, whereby a paper-based or electronic coupon book resides on the surface of the pad base post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Wild August LLC
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Patent number: 9032653
    Abstract: A display ad system for door handles may include electronics that provide multisensory stimuli. In one embodiment, an end cap includes light and sound triggered by a motion detector. In another embodiment, an end cap includes fan-directed aromas triggered by a motion detector. In a third embodiment, a flexible grid of LED lights backlights the display ad in any time sequence desired, and may be motion-triggered as well. A door handle embodiment may also provide a note board surface as an alternative to showing display ads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Wild August LLC
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Publication number: 20150020421
    Abstract: A display ad system for door handles may include electronics that provide multisensory stimuli. In one embodiment, an end cap includes light and sound triggered by a motion detector. In another embodiment, an end cap includes fan-directed aromas triggered by a motion detector. In a third embodiment, a flexible grid of LED lights backlights the display ad in any time sequence desired, and may be motion-triggered as well. A door handle embodiment may also provide a note board surface as an alternative to showing display ads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Patent number: 8819971
    Abstract: A display ad system for door handles may include electronics that provide multisensory stimuli. In one embodiment, an end cap includes light and sound triggered by a motion detector. In another embodiment, an end cap includes fan-directed aromas triggered by a motion detector. In a third embodiment, a flexible grid of LED lights backlights the display ad in any time sequence desired, and may be motion-triggered as well. A door handle embodiment may also provide a note board surface as an alternative to showing display ads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Wild August LLC
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Publication number: 20140137449
    Abstract: A display ad system for door handles may include electronics that provide multisensory stimuli. In one embodiment, an end cap includes light and sound triggered by a motion detector. In another embodiment, an end cap includes fan-directed aromas triggered by a motion detector. In a third embodiment, a flexible grid of LED lights backlights the display ad in any time sequence desired, and may be motion-triggered as well. A door handle embodiment may also provide a note board surface as an alternative to showing display ads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Publication number: 20140053440
    Abstract: A complementary coupon assembly affixed to a door handle assembly is described. The coupon assembly comprises a seat rail and pad base post, whereby a paper-based or electronic coupon book resides on the surface of the pad base post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Wild August LLC
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Publication number: 20140001982
    Abstract: A display ad system for door handles may include electronics that provide multisensory stimuli. In one embodiment, an end cap includes light and sound triggered by a motion detector. In another embodiment, an end cap includes fan-directed aromas triggered by a motion detector. In a third embodiment, a flexible grid of LED lights backlights the display ad in any time sequence desired, and may be motion-triggered as well. A door handle embodiment may also provide a note board surface as an alternative to showing display ads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Larry English
  • Publication number: 20070116953
    Abstract: A monoaxially-oriented polymeric film material formed from an impact copolymer and having increased toughness relative to films that are monoaxially-oriented at conventional temperatures. A process for imparting high cross machine toughness to polymer films comprises forming a film; subjecting the film to monoaxial orientation, drawing the film; tempering the film, and annealing the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Larry English, Jeffrey Adams
  • Patent number: 6559207
    Abstract: A flame resistant composition comprises (a) a polymer; (b) a synergistic mixture comprising(i) from about 0.6 to about 3 percent of a non-halogenated flame retardant compound; and (ii) at least about 0.06 percent of a compatible additive; wherein said percentages are based on weight percent of (a) plus (b), wherein (a) plus (b) equals 100 percent. A method of rendering a polymer flame resistant comprises compounding said polymer with a synergistic mixture comprising (i) from about 0.6 to about 3 percent of a non-halogenated flame retardant compound; and (ii) at least about 0.06 percent of a compatible additive; wherein the percentages are based on weight percent of polymer plus the synergistic mixture, and wherein polymer plus synergistic mixture equals 100 percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: SI Corporation
    Inventors: Larry English, Courtney Tyvand, Kevin Kirkland