Patents by Inventor Frank O. Larkin

Frank O. Larkin 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: 3954359
    Abstract: A curbing machine utilizing slip form casting of cement or concrete is disclosed which will continuously cast curbing or pavements and simultaneously with the casting operation provide the necessary expansion joints in the cast curbing. The curbing machine includes a conventional tractor with an additional speed reduction gear box. A unitary open bottom hopper and slip mold is removably and adjustably carried between the wheels of the tractor by hydraulic cylinders permitting both vertical and tilting adjustment of the mold to adjust the mold to the contour of the ground. Means are provided within the hopper and immediately in front of the slip mold to form the expansion joint in the cast curbing. In an alternate embodiment, the slip mold is mounted outboard of the tractor with hydraulic cylinders provided to raise, lower and tilt the slip mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1976
    Assignee: William T. Shields
    Inventor: Frank O. Larkin