Patents by Inventor Larry D. Hoffman

Larry D. Hoffman 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: 5437486
    Abstract: An adjustable window lock comprising first and second tubes, one sliding within the second. Mounting plates are provided to attach the lock to the lower window and the upper frame. A spring loaded push button in the inner tube extends through one of a plurality of holes in the outer tube to lock the window partially open. For full opening in an emergency, the top of the lock can be easily released and the lock laid to one side. The lock can be used on sliding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Inventor: Larry D. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 5085446
    Abstract: A portable sportsman seating apparatus has a seat frame mounted on at least one ski for movement between locations. The seat frame has a chamber with a seating surface on the top of the chamber. A flotation cushion is provided defining the seating surface and is supported by the seat frame. The chamber has a bottom with at least one aperture therethrough to allow air to flow into the chamber and thereby allow combustion in the lantern to be supported in the chamber. The seat frame also has a plurality of sides one of which sides is formed at least in part from a material that allows light to pass therethrough and another side which forms the top of the chamber. The top of the chamber has at least a portion thereof formed from material having aperture therethrough which allows the flow of heated air to flow from the chamber. The seating apparatus also includes a collapsible shelter frame having at least a pair of frame members of an inverted generally "U" shape when in the assembled position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Inventor: Larry D. Hoffman