Patents by Inventor Larry A. Sims

Larry A. Sims 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: 5152543
    Abstract: An improved wheelchair is constructed with a base frame formed from composite material tubing. The base frame comprises a pair of unitary side frames of composite material tubing which preferably has an elliptical cross section oriented to provide increased structural strength along a primary loading axis during normal use. The side frames are interconnected by a plurality of cross braces of composite material tubing, wherein the lengths of the cross braces can be selected in accordance with a desired wheelchair frame width. A folding seatback is mounted on the side frames for releasable locking in an upright orientation, with a pair of spring-loaded lock pins being releasable by pulling a pull cord to permit seatback folding to a collapsed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Everest & Jennings, Inc
    Inventors: Larry A. Sims, Robert W. Reynolds, Raymond P. Lewandowski, Robert T. McWethy
  • Patent number: 4545371
    Abstract: A system for applying relatively large adhesive backed bandages to a patient for a wound dressing, burn dressing, surgical incise drape, etc. The system includes an applicator handle that is substantially less flexible than the bandage, which is joinable to the bandage during application, but which is removed from the bandage so as not to interfere with the flexible functioning of such bandage on a patient's anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Grossmann, Larry A. Sims
  • Patent number: 4374520
    Abstract: A system for applying relatively large adhesive backed bandages to a patient for a wound dressing, burn dressing, surgical incise drape, etc. The system includes an applicator handle that is substantially less flexible than the bandage, which is joinable to the bandage during application, but which is removed from the bandage so as not to interfere with the flexible functioning of such bandage on a patient's anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Grossmann, Larry A. Sims
  • Patent number: 4372303
    Abstract: A frame for spreading relatively large adhesive backed bandages into a generally flat configuration for applying to a patient. Such bandages might be for a wound dressing, burn dressing, surgical incise drape, etc. The frame is attached to the bandage when the bandage is being stuck to the patient, but the frame is removed so as not to interfere with subsequent movement of the patient's anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Grossmann, Larry A. Sims
  • Patent number: 4286406
    Abstract: A top and spinning mechanism, the top having an enlarged body portion and a stub base portion with an irregular configuration for coacting with a sleeve member of a top spinning mechanism, the sleeve member being configured for releasably receiving therein the stub base portion, rotation of the sleeve member rotating the top with a release lever on the top spinning mechanism manually operable for axially sliding the sleeve out of engagement with the base portion with the release lever having an arm member contacting the body of the top for directing the top onto a playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1981
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry A. Sims, Gerald L. Lambert, Raymond J. Gross, Harold B. Collins
  • Patent number: 4248426
    Abstract: A pinball-type game utilizing a spinning top actuated by a high speed spinning mechanism, release of the top onto a playing surface having a number of obstacles propelling the top against a scoring mechanism having a rocker arm which, upon impact, through a pawl device rotates a scoring indicator. The scoring indicator is provided with a spring clutch to enable the indicator to return to zero. "Flippers" are provided to redirect the spinning top along the playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Assignee: Mattel Inc.
    Inventors: Larry A. Sims, Gerard L. Lambert, Raymond J. Gross, Harold B. Collins
  • Patent number: RE33727
    Abstract: A frame for spreading relatively large adhesive backed bandages into a generally flat configuration for applying to a patient. Such bandages might be for a wound dressing, burn dressing, surgical incise drape, etc. The frame is attached to the bandage when the bandage is being stuck to the patient, but the frame is removed so as not to interfere with subsequent movement of the patient's anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Baxter International, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry A. Sims