Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Crain

Lawrence J. Crain 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).

  • FEEDER APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130263764
    Abstract: A feeder apparatus for a furnace includes a vessel for feed material, the vessel being positioned at least partially above a feed port of the furnace, and a feeding apparatus located at least partially within the vessel, the feeding apparatus being configured for controlling the rate of feed flow from the vessel, through the feed port and into the furnace, the apparatus preventing escape of fugitive gases between an exterior of the vessel and the feed port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: XSTRATA TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Crain
  • Spoke mounted bicycle light
    Patent number: 4787014
    Abstract: A safety lighting device for a bicycle including a housing in which is located a self-contained light source which emits light through a lens; the housing also having a plate-like mounting apparatus wedged between pairs of overlapping spokes which allows the housing to be removably secured to the spokes, and further allows the light to be directed radially outwardly to permit ready visibility of the bike and rider while deflecting the light away from the eyes of the rider and any obstructions created by the wheel rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Inventors: Terry G. Wodder, Lawrence J. Crain