Patents by Inventor Larry Ball

Larry Ball 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: 20240117536
    Abstract: A visual barrier windscreen comprising a first series of monofilament threads, a second series of monofilament threads, and a third series of monofilament threads. The first series of threads may be formed in pillar stitches, the second series of threads may be formed in zig-zag stitches, and the third series of threads may be formed in zig-zag stitches. A pattern of wind-passage holes may be formed by a cooperation of the first series, the second series, and the third series of threads. At least a 75% visual block may be attained with the cooperation of the first series, the second series and the third series of threads. The cooperation of the first series, the second series, and the third series of threads may achieve an air flow permeability that may be greater than 755 cfm/ft2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Ball Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Ball
  • Patent number: 11879189
    Abstract: A visual barrier windscreen includes a first series of monofilament threads formed in pillar stitches extending in a warp direction and a second series of monofilament threads formed in zigzag stitches extending in a first weft direction relative to the pillar stitches and binding adjacent pillar stitches. A third series of monofilament threads may be formed in zig-zag stitches extending in a second weft direction, opposite to the first weft direction, and also binding adjacent pillar stitches. A pattern of hexagonal wind-passage holes may be formed by cooperation of the pillar stitches and zig-zag stitches. At least a 75-80% visual block may be attained with the cooperation of the pillar stitches and zig-zag stitches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: BALL FABRICS, INC.
    Inventor: Larry Ball
  • Publication number: 20220325555
    Abstract: A visual barrier windscreen includes a first series of monofilament threads formed in pillar stitches extending in a warp direction and a second series of monofilament threads formed in zigzag stitches extending in a first weft direction relative to the pillar stitches and binding adjacent pillar stitches. A third series of monofilament threads may be formed in zig-zag stitches extending in a second weft direction, opposite to the first weft direction, and also binding adjacent pillar stitches. A pattern of hexagonal wind-passage holes may be formed by cooperation of the pillar stitches and zig-zag stitches. At least a 75-80% visual block may be attained with the cooperation of the pillar stitches and zig-zag stitches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Ball Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Ball
  • Patent number: 8596417
    Abstract: A lubrication system is provided for delivering a lubricant to a plurality of nozzles. The lubrication system includes a reservoir for the lubricant; a pump fluidly coupled to the reservoir and configured to remove a flow of the lubricant from the reservoir; a lubrication sensor positioned between the pump and the plurality of nozzles and configured to detect a blockage in the plurality of nozzles and to generate a blockage signal when the blockage is detected; and an indicator coupled to the lubrication sensor and configured to generate a warning based on the blockage signal from the lubrication sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Barrett, Larry Ball, Douglas Spencer, Victor Reyes, Don Rossi, Alan Tiltman, Daniel Troller, James Ebken, Mike O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20130008745
    Abstract: A lubrication system is provided for delivering a lubricant to a plurality of nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Rich Barrett, Larry Ball, Douglas Spencer, Victor Reyes, Don Rossi, Alan Tiltman, Daniel Troller, James Ebken, Mike O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20070044653
    Abstract: A diaphragm is provided that includes a tubular sidewall and a first elastomeric material. The tubular sidewall has an open end and an enclosed end and comprises fabric having a plurality of yarns disposed in a bias weave pattern. The first elastomeric material is disposed over the fabric at a predetermined thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: James Stevenson, Larry Ball, Betty Kocsis, Chuck Plevich
  • Publication number: 20060230940
    Abstract: A filter configured to be disposed within an air passage, for providing filtered air to a pneumatically controlled component. In one embodiment, the filter comprises a main body having first and second ends and a passageway extending therebetween, a leading edge, a trailing edge, and first and second sides. The first and second sides converge at least proximate the trailing edge and are separated from one another by a longitudinal slit that extends along a section thereof. The leading edge is configured to divide a main airflow containing particles into first and second airflow portions. The first airflow portion contains particles and is directed through the air passage and the second airflow portion is substantially particle-free and directed through the longitudinal slit into the main body passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Larry Ball, Antal Schmied
  • Publication number: 20060005775
    Abstract: A pet bowl assembly which provides protection for the food from birds by means of a swinging cover and protection from crawling insects by means of a water channel surrounding the food bowl. A pet watering dish, which provides fresh drinking water from the water channel. The water dish is sufficiently sized to allow the pets lapping to clean the bowl during each use. A combination of the food bowl and watering dish which provides protection form birds, crawling insects and contaminated drinking water. Means are provided to allow for internal cleaning of the assembly, means for use in larger constructions, means for lifting the food from the ground and means for providing food and water for extended periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Ritchey, Larry Ball, A. Littleton
  • Publication number: 20050191166
    Abstract: A passive ATS lubrication system is provided that includes a starter housing, a receptacle and two valves. The starter housing is adapted to couple to a gearbox assembly and includes a supply opening and an exhaust opening that are each configured to provide fluid communication between the gearbox assembly and the starter housing. The receptacle is coupled to the starter housing proximate the supply opening to thereby define a reservoir. The first valve is disposed within the reservoir and configured to open or close the supply opening in response to a pressure differential between the starter housing and the gearbox assembly. The second valve is coupled to the starter housing proximate to the exhaust opening and configured to open or close the exhaust opening in response to the pressure differential between the starter housing and the gearbox assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Gary Farnsworth, Larry Ball, Kellan Geck, Todd Langston
  • Patent number: 5564129
    Abstract: An improved safety helmet with an embedded lock, and a cable, the cable having a fixed end attached to the helmet and a retractable end which may be secured by the lock. When not in use, the cable is locked and stored in the groove in the brim of the helmet. The helmet also has pegs which function to retain the cable within the groove while it is being stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventors: Larry Ball, Alexander Kim, Peter Christensen