Patents by Inventor Kirk Larson

Kirk 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: 20120150592
    Abstract: An endorsement system is provided for enabling a user to manage endorsements and promotions. In an embodiment, the user may be able to embed a logo of a company within the user's profile picture within a social network. Such user, displaying the logo of a company may thus act as an endorser of the company, and in exchange the company may offer the user certain incentives for such endorsement. The endorsement may be viewed by the user's friends of connections within a social network. In one embodiment, the endorsement system includes an administration system, the administration system including one or more modules to permit a user to create a profile, manage the user's profile, and manage endorsements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Endre Govrik, Christopher Govrik, Kirk Larson, Michael Larson
  • Publication number: 20080184408
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive short-day type cultivar designated as ‘Palomar’. ‘Palomar’ is a short-day (June-bearing) cultivar similar to ‘Camino Real’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,079), but with higher quality fruit, lower cull rate and lighter colored fruit; it is similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469), but with a more compact plant, superior fruit quality, and firmer, better flavored fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Douglas Shaw, Kirk Larson
  • Publication number: 20050172374
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type cultivar designated as ‘Albion’. ‘Albion’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,435), but with higher quality fruit, lower cull rate, darker fruit, and substantially better resistance to Phytophthora cactorum; it is similar to ‘Aromas’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,451), but with larger, higher quality, firmer and better-flavored fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Douglas Shaw, Kirk Larson
  • Patent number: 6663117
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle (18), or a kit (10) for converting a standard bicycle (14) into a tracked cycle, includes a track assembly (22) with a bogie assembly (84) for riding on snow, mud, sand, etc. The track assembly includes a continuous track (60) movably disposed about a drive wheel (64) coupled to a frame (34) of the vehicle or bike, and a bogie wheel (68) disposed rearward of the drive wheel. The bogie assembly includes a compliant and resilient arm (80) coupling the bogie wheel to the frame of the vehicle or bike. The arm exerts a force against the bogie wheel, which forces the track towards the riding surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventors: Dennis A. Cheney, Spencer Magleby, Aaron Moulton, Chris Mattson, Chad Lasson, Ryan Larsen, Kirk Larson, Rich Bennion, Eric Norby, Gary Evans
  • Publication number: 20030080522
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle (18), or a kit (10) for converting a standard bicycle (14) into a tracked cycle, includes a track assembly (22) with a bogie assembly (84) for riding on snow, mud, sand, etc. The track assembly includes a continuous track (60) movably disposed about a drive wheel (64) coupled to a frame (34) of the vehicle or bike, and a bogie wheel (68) disposed rearward of the drive wheel. The bogie assembly includes a compliant and resilient arm (80) coupling the bogie wheel to the frame of the vehicle or bike. The arm exerts a force against the bogie wheel, which forces the track towards the riding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Dennis A. Cheney, Spencer Magleby, Aaron Moulton, Chris Mattson, Chad Lasson, Ryan Larsen, Kirk Larson, Rich Bennion, Eric Norby, Gary Evans