Patents by Inventor Charles H. Larsen

Charles H. Larsen 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).

  • Shower head and valve assembly for camping shower
    Patent number: 4294409
    Abstract: The present invention includes a novel and unique combination poncho or rain garment with means adapted for suspending the poncho from an overhead object in a manner whereby a portion of the waterproof fabric of the poncho forms a baglike configuration for containing a quantity of water and a water dispensing means in the form of a shower head mounted in the poncho for allowing the water to be drawn from the reservoir in the bag configuration for use in washing and showering. The shower head is uniquely adapted for this purpose having an integral valve assembly which can be opened and allowed to close with the use of only one hand, as well as maintained in the full open position without the necessity of maintaining manual force on the valve operating mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1981
    Inventor: Charles H. Larsen
  • Riser tensioning wave and tide compensating system for a floating platform
    Patent number: 4222341
    Abstract: A riser tensioner cylinder is provided with a hollow piston rod which forms a second cylinder in which a ram is reciprocated. The free end of the ram is connected to a link which in turn is connected to the end of the riser for providing tension on the riser. The ram reciprocates in the second cylinder under constant pressure to compensate for wave action on the floating platform and the second cylinder is automatically positioned within the first cylinder for adjustment for tide, vessel offset or other infrequent but variable factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: Western Gear Corporation
    Inventors: Charles H. Larsen, Cornelis J. Heeres
  • Camping shower
    Patent number: 4151616
    Abstract: The present invention includes a novel and unique combination poncho or rain garment with means adapted for suspending the poncho from an overhead object in a manner whereby a portion of the waterproof fabric of the poncho forms a bag-like configuration for containing a quantity of water and a water dispensing means in the form of a shower head mounted in the poncho for allowing the water to be drawn from the reservoir in the bag configuration for use in washing and showering. The shower head is uniquely adapted for this purpose having an integral valve assembly which can be opened and allowed to close with the use of only one hand, as well as maintained in the full open position without the necessity of maintaining manual force on the valve operating mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1979
    Inventor: Charles H. Larsen