Patents by Inventor Larry F. Knowles

Larry F. Knowles 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: 4687370
    Abstract: A removable speedbump-cover comprising an elongated laterally arcuate panel which is designed to rest on its elongated edges on the surface of a driveway. Gusset plates extend transversely of the panel on its concave side. The lower edges of the gusset plates are spaced slightly from the surface of the driveway so as not to interfere with the mounting of the panel. The panel is sufficiently flexible to permit the lower edges of the gusset plate to come into contact with the surface under load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Inventor: Larry F. Knowles
  • Patent number: 4402523
    Abstract: A trailer hitch which incorporates a surge brake actuator, together with a load distribution system and sway-damping units. The movable elements of the surge brake actuator system are mounted in sliding plate bearings composed of solid self lubricating resinous material. A frame is included in the movable elements and the load distribution and sway damping systems are anchored to and move with the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1983
    Inventor: Larry F. Knowles
  • Patent number: 4341420
    Abstract: An articulated frame hanging chair, the frame of which includes an articulated parallelogram in which the exposed scissoring intersections are shielded and the articulation of the frame is adjustably limited to prevent the center of gravity of the hanging chair from shifting so as to dislodge the user in an unsafe manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1982
    Inventors: William F. Knowles, Larry F. Knowles, H. LeRoy Oliver
  • Patent number: D297694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Inventors: Steven J. Rose, Larry F. Knowles
  • Patent number: D299892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Inventors: Steven J. Rose, Larry F. Knowles