Patents by Inventor Larry Downs

Larry Downs 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: 10787334
    Abstract: An above-ground pool wall assembly apparatus is disclosed which allows the single handed mounting of the pool wall along the pool wall bottom rail. The rolled up pool wall is mounted on a turntable and kept upright by a plurality of retainer posts. As the wall is unreeled a series of guide posts help separate the unreeled portion of the wall from the roll and guide the wall into position on the bottom rail. As the pool wall is progressively mounted along the bottom rail, the apparatus can be kept in the proper position by wheeling the apparatus around the bottom rail in coordination with the progress of the installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventor: Larry Downs
  • Publication number: 20190256313
    Abstract: An above-ground pool wall assembly apparatus is disclosed which allows the single handed mounting of the pool wall along the pool wall bottom rail. The rolled up pool wall is mounted on a turntable and kept upright by a plurality of retainer posts. As the wall is unreeled a series of guide posts help separate the unreeled portion of the wall from the roll and guide the wall into position on the bottom rail. As the pool wall is progressively mounted along the bottom rail, the apparatus can be kept in the proper position by wheeling the apparatus around the bottom rail in coordination with the progress of the installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Larry Downs
  • Patent number: 7559164
    Abstract: A down marker for use in a football game includes a vertical support and a display panel that extends from the vertical support. This display panel carries an array of solid state lighting devices configured to optically display a down number. The array of solid state lighting devices is selectively controlled by a controller that is carried by the down marker, in response to an external input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventors: Royce Riehlman, Larry Downes, Brandon Taylor, Mike Bazzano
  • Patent number: 7377531
    Abstract: A retractable running board assembly is mounted to the frame of a vehicle. The running board is selectively extendable between a retracted position, which is close to the vehicle's frame, and a lower, laterally-outward extended position that facilitates easy entrance into and exit from the vehicle. A plurality of longitudinally spaced, selectively-actuated links connect the running board to the frame. A selectively-operable driving mechanism concertedly actuates each of the links to extend and retract the running board. When the driving mechanism is not operated, each link resists actuation and holds the running board in a fixed position relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Ventra Group Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Fabiano, Joseph F Scheuring, III, Terry L Reid, Larry Downs
  • Publication number: 20050280242
    Abstract: A retractable running board assembly is mounted to the frame of a vehicle. The running board is selectively extendable between a retracted position, which is close to the vehicle's frame, and a lower, laterally-outward extended position that facilitates easy entrance into and exit from the vehicle. A plurality of longitudinally spaced, selectively-actuated links connect the running board to the frame. A selectively-operable driving mechanism concertedly actuates each of the links to extend and retract the running board. When the driving mechanism is not operated, each link resists actuation and holds the running board in a fixed position relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: VENTRA GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Tony Fabiano, Joseph Scheuring, Terry Reid, Larry Downs
  • Patent number: 6955370
    Abstract: A retractable running board assembly is mounted to the frame of a vehicle. The running board is selectively extendable between a retracted position, which is close to the vehicle's frame, and a lower, laterally-outward extended position that facilitates easy entrance into and exit from the vehicle. A plurality of longitudinally spaced, selectively-actuated links connect the running board to the frame. A selectively-operable driving mechanism concertedly actuates each of the links to extend and retract the running board. When the driving mechanism is not operated, each link resists actuation and holds the running board in a fixed position relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Ventra Group Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Fabiano, Joseph F. Scheuring, III, Terry L. Reid, Larry Downs
  • Publication number: 20030132595
    Abstract: A retractable running board assembly is mounted to the frame of a vehicle. The running board is selectively extendable between a retracted position, which is close to the vehicle's frame, and a lower, laterally-outward extended position that facilitates easy entrance into and exit from the vehicle. A plurality of longitudinally spaced, selectively-actuated links connect the running board to the frame. A selectively-operable driving mechanism concertedly actuates each of the links to extend and retract the running board. When the driving mechanism is not operated, each link resists actuation and holds the running board in a fixed position relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: VENTRA GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Tony Fabiano, Joseph F. Scheuring, Terry L. Reid, Larry Downs