Patents by Inventor James D. Larson

James D. Larson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240125625
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for a rotary sensor is provided. The sensor assembly comprises a sensor housing, a sensor shield, and a sensor. The sensor housing defines a cavity. The sensor shield is disposed within the cavity of the sensor housing and defines a slot along a length of the sensor shield. The sensor shield is composed of a highly permeable material. The sensor is disposed within the cavity and at least a portion of the sensor is positioned within the slot of the sensor shield. The sensor comprises a printed circuit board having a plurality of sensor elements disposed along an inner circumference of the printed circuit board in a radially outward direction, and each sensor element is positioned at an equal distance from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: James C. FALK, Keith D. LARSON
  • Patent number: 10843454
    Abstract: A fabric mesh panel having a print area and a perimeter mesh area, the perimeter mesh area having folded-back edge portions which are adhesively attached to a remainder of the perimeter mesh area. The folded-back edge portions have stress relieving cuts extending from a termination edge back toward edge pockets defined by the mesh edge portions. Continuous adhesive strips extend around the fabric mesh panel on the top and bottom surfaces of the mesh panel, overlapping the termination edge of the folded back edge portion on the top surface of the mesh panel and in approximate registry therewith on the bottom surface of the mesh panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: JSMD Key Products, LLC
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Publication number: 20190217599
    Abstract: A fabric mesh panel having a print area and a perimeter mesh area, the perimeter mesh area having folded-back edge portions which are adhesively attached to a remainder of the perimeter mesh area. The folded-back edge portions have stress relieving cuts extending from a termination edge back toward edge pockets defined by the mesh edge portions. Continuous adhesive strips extend around the fabric mesh panel on the top and bottom surfaces of the mesh panel, overlapping the termination edge of the folded back edge portion on the top surface of the mesh panel and in approximate registry therewith on the bottom surface of the mesh panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 9427952
    Abstract: A predimensioned rectangular screen for silk screening having the edges folded back on the main body, forming pockets along each edge for receiving tensioning rods to secure the screen to the frame. The edges are secured to the main body with a bonding material which also forms a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventor: James D Larson
  • Publication number: 20150217561
    Abstract: A predimensioned rectangular screen for silk screening having the edges folded back on the main body, forming pockets along each edge for receiving tensioning rods to secure the screen to the frame. The edges are secured to the main body with a bonding material which also forms a seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 7797864
    Abstract: A modified static silkscreen frame including elongated elements on the upper surface of each frame element to mate with downwardly facing securement elements along the edge of a silkscreen panel, such that the panel may be properly tensioned and retensioned as necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Publication number: 20080235999
    Abstract: A modified static silkscreen frame including elongated elements on the upper surface of each frame element to mate with downwardly facing securement elements along the edge of a silkscreen panel, such that the panel may be properly tensioned and retensioned as necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Publication number: 20080236418
    Abstract: A modified static silkscreen frame including elongated elements on the upper surface of each frame element to mate with downwardly facing securement elements along the edge of a silkscreen panel such that the panel may be properly tensioned and retensioned as necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 6736057
    Abstract: A device for supporting the corner of a silkscreen frame during the stretching and attachment of the silkscreen, including a unifying plate to support the various elements. The plate is removably secured to a table and includes a position defining corner support flanked by a pair of spaced torsion absorbing pads and a calibrated tower to capture the stretching tool and assuring proper and constant tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Publication number: 20040079245
    Abstract: A device for supporting the corner of a silkscreen frame during the stretching and attachment of the silkscreen, including a unifying plate to support the various elements. The plate is removably secured to a table and includes a position defining corner support flanked by a pair of spaced torsion absorbing pads and a calibrated tower to capture the stretching tool and assuring proper and constant tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 6505552
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for placing a predetermined tension on a silk screen, including a workstation where more than one screen may be stretched without the necessity of removing the previous screen or necessitating a physical movement of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 6318255
    Abstract: A method of locking a precut silkscreen fabric to splines which are then inserted into retensionable roller frames, wherein the fabric is scored where it contacts the spline, permitting the adhesive to lock the sections of the spline together through the scores in the fabric, mechanically locking the fabric in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 6070526
    Abstract: A tensioning system for use in a retensionable frame used in silk screening wherein the fabric is precut and bordered with splines such that the appropriate tension is predetermined. A wrench including indicia to assure proper placement upon the tensioning hex extension is provided with a stop which assures appropriate tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 5443003
    Abstract: A longitudinal strip for use in silkscreening, adapted to have attached thereto the screening fabric, said strip including an interlocking mechanism such that when the screen is under tension the strip is securely fastened to the side frame element of a retensionable silk screen frame. The strip may be preformed and the screen cut and attached thereto to reflect and accommodate the flexure of the frame when the tension, appropriate to the material, is applied thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 5275098
    Abstract: A portable automatic silk screen printer including a frame (24) supporting a transport device (26) which selectively moves a printing head (28) which is programmed to control the flood and squeegee bars (56, 58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 4893406
    Abstract: An extension apparatus (10) in combination with a conventional nail clipping device (100); wherein, the extension apparatus comprises an elongated extension member (13) and a remote actuating unit (12) which are operatively connected to the conventional nail clipping device (100), and wherein the extension member (13) is further provided with a visual inspection member (50) and a support member (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Inventor: James D. Larson
  • Patent number: 4860467
    Abstract: A method of tensioning screening material on a tension frame for use in a silk screen process including the steps of (1) squaring the material, (2) attaching the material to rotatable frame members along a portion of their length by adhesive (3) rotating the frame members until the appropriate tension is reached, and (4) securing the frame members in position. The fabric may be retensioned without removal. The frame includes four rotatable cylindrical elements including a plug at each end which has a plurality of radial bores for rotation by a spanner wrench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Inventor: James D. Larson