Patents by Inventor Larry Akers

Larry Akers 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: 10401423
    Abstract: An example test system includes: a test slot to hold a device under test (DUT); a temperature control system comprising a phase-change material, with the temperature control system for maintaining a temperature of the phase-change material in a steady-state condition, with the phase-change material changing phase during a transient condition to affect a temperature of a thermally-conductive structure, and with the steady-state condition being longer in duration than the transient condition; and an air mover to direct air over the thermally-conductive structure and towards the DUT in the test slot in order to affect a temperature of the DUT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Akers, Joseph Wrinn, Philip Campbell, David Graziose
  • Publication number: 20170322253
    Abstract: An example test system includes: a test slot to hold a device under test (DUT); a temperature control system comprising a phase-change material, with the temperature control system for maintaining a temperature of the phase-change material in a steady-state condition, with the phase-change material changing phase during a transient condition to affect a temperature of a thermally-conductive structure, and with the steady-state condition being longer in duration than the transient condition; and an air mover to direct air over the thermally-conductive structure and towards the DUT in the test slot in order to affect a temperature of the DUT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Larry Akers, Joseph Wrinn, Philip Campbell, David Graziose
  • Patent number: 9234649
    Abstract: A luminaire is disclosed comprising one or more side members having one or more light modules associated therewith and defining a recess. The light module having one or more light sources, one or more light directing members, and a lens enclosing the light sources and directing members in the module. The light directing members redirecting light emitted from at least one of the one or more light sources to be perpendicular to the lens. One or more of the light directing members can be a reflector or an optic lens. The light modules can be configured to cast different light distributions to combine to form the desired light distribution. The light modules can be designed or exchanged to create any desired light distribution from the same side members. The light module can comprise a tray such that the lens is sealed to the tray keeping moisture from entering the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
  • Publication number: 20150055353
    Abstract: A luminaire having a housing with a column extending therefrom and a bracket secured to the column, the bracket having a body and two wings extending from opposing sides of the body, at least a portion of each wing extending in a direction at least partially away from the column. The mounting bracket allows installation of the luminaire to a structure, such as a ceiling or canopy, by inserting the luminaire column and bracket into an aperture in the structure from the underside of the structure. The aperture edge forces the wings to flex inward as the column advances through the aperture until the wings pass the aperture edge and spring outward to hold the luminaire to the structure. The mounting bracket thus facilitates quick attachment of the luminaire to the structure and allows attachment of additional mounting hardware to further secure the luminaire to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hutchens, John D. Boyer, Larry Akers, Eric Jon Mooar
  • Publication number: 20130107528
    Abstract: A luminaire is disclosed comprising one or more side members having one or more light modules associated therewith and defining a recess. The light module having one or more light sources, one or more light directing members, and a lens enclosing the light sources and directing members in the module. The light directing members redirecting light emitted from at least one of the one or more light sources to be perpendicular to the lens. One or more of the light directing members can be a reflector or an optic lens. The light modules can be configured to cast different light distributions to combine to form the desired light distribution. The light modules can be designed or exchanged to create any desired light distribution from the same side members. The light module can comprise a tray such that the lens is sealed to the tray keeping moisture from entering the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
  • Publication number: 20130107518
    Abstract: A luminaire is disclosed comprising one or more side members having one or more light modules associated therewith and defining a recess. The light module having one or more light sources, one or more light directing members, and a lens enclosing the light sources and directing members in the module. The light directing members redirecting light emitted from at least one of the one or more light sources to be perpendicular to the lens. One or more of the light directing members can be a reflector or an optic lens. The light modules can be configured to cast different light distributions to combine to form the desired light distribution. The light modules can be designed or exchanged to create any desired light distribution from the same side members. The light module can comprise a tray such that the lens is sealed to the tray keeping moisture from entering the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
  • Patent number: 4264214
    Abstract: A gas/liquid mixer in which intermeshing gears are caused to rotate and establish mixing, by pressure of the fluids being mixed. The gears are mounted for rotation in a gear chamber and interengage in a meshing zone of the chamber. A gas is introduced into the chamber through a gas inlet which is adjacent to one end of the meshing zone. A liquid inlet enters the chamber between the gas inlet and an outlet which is positioned adjacent a second or opposite end of the mixing zone. The gears are rotated in the chamber by the introduction and expansion of the gas and liquid in the spaces between the gear teeth. Flow regulating means controls the gas/liquid ratio. The apparatus is useful, among other purposes, for mixing a soluble gas with molten hot melt adhesive, directly adjacent the nozzle of a dispenser for preparing a hot melt foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1981
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles H. Scholl, Larry Akers
  • Patent number: D664704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
  • Patent number: D675361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D676182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D676596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D680676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D680681
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D685941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D735924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Larry Akers