Patents by Inventor Larry A. Johnson

Larry A. Johnson 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: 8365969
    Abstract: A mobile carrier includes a generally planar cargo platform. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed side rails, each side rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed side rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each side rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed end rails, each end rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed end rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each end rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes a rod. A receiving structure is configured to maintain the rod at multiple respective positions relative to the receiving structure, the rod and the receiving structure being separable from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Larry A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100324706
    Abstract: A high-resolution music application is disclosed and comprises: a) a high resolution audio file, b) an executable application that is compatible with the high resolution audio file, and c) a device that contains both the high resolution audio file and the executable application, wherein the device comprises at least one speaker, at least one control system, at least one headphone or earbud port or a combination thereof. In addition, a high-resolution multi-media application is disclosed that comprises: a) at least one high resolution file, b) an executable application that is compatible with the at least one high resolution file, and c) a device that contains both the at least one high resolution audio file and the executable application, wherein the device comprises at least one speaker, at least one control system, at least one headphone or earbud port or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Neil Young, Larry A. Johnson, Ben Johnson
  • Patent number: 7752780
    Abstract: An earth-working vehicle, such as a backhoe loader, has an implement, such as a backhoe, mounted in a manner that the implement can be shifted transversely with respect to the vehicle. A hydraulic motor and roller cable or rack are secured to the vehicle main frame and implement supporting plate to position the implement transversely of the vehicle without the jerky movements of prior backhoe loaders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Larry A. Johnson, Matthew J. Hennemann, Suhas Katdare
  • Publication number: 20100170924
    Abstract: A mobile carrier includes a generally planar cargo platform. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed side rails, each side rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed side rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each side rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed end rails, each end rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed end rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each end rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes a rod. A receiving structure is configured to maintain the rod at multiple respective positions relative to the receiving structure, the rod and the receiving structure being separable from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Larry A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100115802
    Abstract: An earth-working vehicle, such as a backhoe loader, has an implement, such as a backhoe, mounted in a manner that the implement can be shifted transversely with respect to the vehicle. A hydraulic motor and roller cable or rack are secured to the vehicle main frame and implement supporting plate to position the implement transversely of the vehicle without the jerky movements of prior backhoe loaders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: CNH AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Larry A. JOHNSON, Matthew J. HENNEMANN, Suhas KATDARE
  • Patent number: 6971194
    Abstract: A modular excavator-backhoe control station is disclosed, the station having two control towers with joystick on their upper ends that are pivotally coupled adjacent a floor of an excavator or backhoe. They have one piece polymeric boots that cover them as well as several additional operator controls. The towers are held in fore-and-aft position by a locking fluid cylinder that is adjustable to a many fore-and-aft positions. The towers also have upper portions that are laterally pivotal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Katrina L. McClelland, Curtis R. Lyons, Larry A. Johnson, Dennis J. Heyne
  • Publication number: 20040261300
    Abstract: A modular excavator-backhoe control station is disclosed, the station having two control towers with joystick on their upper ends that are pivotally coupled adjacent a floor of an excavator or backhoe. They have one piece polymeric boots that cover them as well as several additional operator controls. The towers are held in fore-and-aft position by a locking fluid cylinder that is adjustable to a many fore-and-aft positions. The towers also have upper portions that are laterally pivotal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Case, LLC
    Inventors: Katrina L. McClelland, Curtis R. Lyons, Larry A. Johnson, Dennis J. Heyne
  • Patent number: 6354089
    Abstract: A work vehicle is disclosed, the vehicle including first and second hydraulic circuits provided with first and second fluids, wherein the fluids are to be is kept apart; at least one fluid cooler for cooling at least one of the fluids; and a means for transferring heat from the hotter fluid to the cooler fluid. Also disclosed is a fluid cooling apparatus for a work vehicle, the work vehicle including a transmission with a first fluid and a hydraulic circuit with a second fluid. The cooling apparatus includes at least one fluid cooler for cooling at least one of the fluids, and an apparatus for transferring heat from the hotter fluid to the other fluid. Also disclosed is a method of cooling fluids of a work vehicle provided with a first hydraulic circuit including a first fluid and a second hydraulic circuit including a second fluid, the fluids to be kept separate. At least one of the hydraulic circuits includes a fluid cooler and a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Case Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Lech, Larry A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5890545
    Abstract: An all electric riding bunker rake primarily suited for maintaining sand traps, or bunkers on a golf course. It is embodied as a tricycle-style vehicle having a frame supported on three wheels, an electrically actuated rake lifting mechanism at the rear of the vehicle supported by the frame, and a removable rake attachment connected to the rake lifting mechanism. The rake is dragged on the sand behind the vehicle to smooth the sand in a bunker. An electric motor drives the rear wheels through a gear box, and a regenerative type braking system works in conjunction with the electric motor to slow the vehicle whenever it exceeds eleven miles per hour when driven, or two miles an hour when unattended. The frame supports an onboard electrical battery power source and a hood to which a seat is attached on which the operator sits to control the operation of the vehicle and the rake lifting and lowering function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Smithco, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald H. Smith, Larry A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5111549
    Abstract: A hanger wheel mount wherein the mounting pin includes an annular land for contacting only a portion of the wheels interior surface. The use of the annular land reduces the pull required to move a door suspended by a hanger bracket. The roller or wheel includes an inturned lip which contacts a portion of the pin adjacent the bracket to reduce wheel wobble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: L. E. Johnson Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4016443
    Abstract: A plurality of non-conductive rings are positioned around the outside surface which is defined by the end-winding conductors. A plurality of non-conductive flexure plates are secured to the rings and extend radially outward therefrom. The flexure plates are also secured to the generator frame by a coupling assembly which permits tangential movement and prevents axial and radial movement of the outermost flexure plate end. The plates flex in the axial direction to compensate for temperature responsive dimensional changes of the end-winding assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Larry A. Johnson
  • Patent number: D334107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Inventor: Larry A. Johnson