Patents by Inventor Larry L. Chrisco
Larry L. Chrisco 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).
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Publication number: 20080135793Abstract: A fuel can (20) is disclosed as having a hollow container body (22), a detachable pouring spout (32), and a fill/vent assembly (36, 132) which is integrally secured to the body (22). In one form, the fill/vent assembly (36) has a primary segment (60) defining a fill opening (66). The segment (66) supports a first, inner, spring-biased pivotal door (42) as well as a second, outer, spring-biased door (50). A flexible check valve (44) is also supported on the inner door (42). In another embodiment, second door is threadably attached to a neck (136) as opposed to being spring-biased into the closed position. In yet another embodiment, the can (20) has only a venting assembly (148) including a flexible check valve (156) supported on a primary segment (154). The segment (154) has venting slots (170) as well as a cap (158) designed to permit venting of the can (20) through the slots (170) and valve (156).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: BLITZ U.S.A., INC.Inventors: Charlie L. Forbis, Larry L. Chrisco
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Patent number: 7089975Abstract: A spouted container (10) constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention and configured for storing fluids and transferring the stored fluids to a fluid receiving receptacle such as a lawn mower fluid reservoir (R) is disclosed. The illustrated spouted container (10) broadly includes a storage container (12), a self-venting spout (14) removably coupled to the container (12), a collar (16) for removably coupling the spout (14) to the container (12), and a cap (18) for closing the spout (14) and/or the container (12). The collar (16) cooperates with an inventive sealing disc (32) and a neck (24) to create a gasket-less seal between the spout (14) and the storage container (12) that is adjustable yet prevents undesirable fluid leakage when the spout (14) is in either a pour or a storage position. The spout (14) is a self-venting spout that includes an air-venting passageway (34) formed in part by a flange (60).Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis
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Patent number: 7040461Abstract: A wheel chock (10) configured for placement under a resting rubber tired wheel (W), such as a wheel found on a powered vehicle, to maintain the wheel (W) at rest is disclosed. The wheel chock (10) broadly includes a body (12) that defines an internal chamber (14) in communication with an open face (16) presented by the body (12). The body (12) presents a prism-like configuration having a generally triangular shape and includes a pair of oppositely spaced sidewalls (18, 20), a rear wall (22) extending between and adjoining the sidewalls (18,20), and a wheel-supporting surface (24) extending between and thereby enclosing the walls (18,20,22). The wheel-supporting surface (24) presents a low profile, arcuate leading tire-engaging edge (34). The arcuate leading edge (34) substantially complements the contour of the tire and enables the chock (10) to be easily placed under the wheel (W) in an optimal operating position i.e.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis
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Patent number: 7000740Abstract: A pair of wheel chocks (10, 12), configured for placement under a resting tandem wheel (W) to maintain the wheel (W) at rest and for alternatively supporting a trailer tongue wheel (Wj), are disclosed. The wheel chock (10) broadly includes a body (14) that defines an internal chamber (16) in communication with an open face (18) presented by the body (14). Wheel supporting surface (26, 28) each include a arcuate leading edge (60, 62) to complement the contour of the wheel (W) and enable the chock (10) to be easily placed under the wheel (W) in an optimal position. A top surface (24) of the body (14) including an arcuate depression (32) operable to receive the trailer tongue wheel (Wj). A substantially hollow tapered supporting leg (46) projects from arcuate depression (32) for support. The top surface additionally includes an open rim (36) which can at least partially receive a supporting leg of another similar configured wheel chock (12) to enable nesting of the chocks (10, 12).Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis
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Patent number: 6899057Abstract: A collapsible pet carrier (10) includes a base (12) with a shiftable frame (14) movable between a collapsed position and an extended use position; the carrier also has a flexible cover (16) which, with the base, forms a pet enclosure. The cover (16) has an animal doorway (66) as well as optional see-through windows (74). The frame (14) is preferably formed of flexible and resilient shape memory material allowing the frame to self-erect when unrestrained, without any manual manipulation or other intervention. Also, the carrier (10) preferably includes a top (18) which mates with the base to form a carrier housing, which restrains the popup frame (14) to retain it within the carrier housing. The top (18) may also be inverted and secured to the base (12) during use.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Blitz, U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Orval Lee Fick
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Patent number: 6863098Abstract: The illustrated spouted container (10) broadly includes a storage container (12), a self-venting spout (14) removably coupled to the container (12), a collar (16) for removably coupling the spout (14) to the container (12), and a cap (18) for closing the spout (14) and/or the container (12). The collar (16) cooperates with an inventive sealing disc (32) and a neck (24) to create a gasket-less seal between the spout (14) and the storage container (12) that is adjustable yet prevents undesirable fluid leakage when the spout (14) is in either a pour or a storage position. The spout (14) is a self-venting spout that includes an air-venting passageway (34) formed in part by a flange (60).Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis, Roger Nielsen
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Publication number: 20040250879Abstract: A spouted container (10) constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention and configured for storing fluids and transferring the stored fluids to a fluid receiving receptacle such as a lawn mower fluid reservoir (R) is disclosed. The illustrated spouted container (10) broadly includes a storage container (12), a self-venting spout (14) removably coupled to the container (12), a collar (16) for removably coupling the spout (14) to the container (12), and a cap (18) for closing the spout (14) and/or the container (12). The collar (16) cooperates with an inventive sealing disc (32) and a neck (24) to create a gasket-less seal between the spout (14) and the storage container (12) that is adjustable yet prevents undesirable fluid leakage when the spout (14) is in either a pour or a storage position. The spout (14) is a self-venting spout that includes an air-venting passageway (34) formed in part by a flange (60).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: BLITZ U.S.A., INC.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis
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Publication number: 20040238066Abstract: A spouted container (10) constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention and configured for storing fluids and transferring the stored fluids to a fluid receiving receptacle such as a lawn mower fluid reservoir (R) is disclosed. The illustrated spouted container (10) broadly includes a storage container (12), a self-venting spout (14) removably coupled to the container (12), a collar (16) for removably coupling the spout (14) to the container (12), and a cap (18) for closing the spout (14) and/or the container (12). The collar (16) cooperates with an inventive sealing disc (32) and a neck (24) to create a gasket-less seal between the spout (14) and the storage container (12) that is adjustable yet prevents undesirable fluid leakage when the spout (14) is in either a pour or a storage position. The spout (14) is a self-venting spout that includes an air-venting passageway (34) formed in part by a flange (60).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: BLITZ U.S.A., INC.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis, Roger Nielsen
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Patent number: 6662745Abstract: A wildlife feeder has a generally tubular, upright housing or base unit that is designed to remain permanently attached to its means of support, such as an upstanding post or an overhead hanger, while refillable feed cartridges are readily removed from the housing as need be for refilling or cleaning. In its preferred form, the housing has a pair of internal, upright retaining sockets at its opposite ends that receive a pair of cylindrical, transparent cartridges. The cartridges are open at the top and closed at the bottom, with dispensing ports in the sidewalls thereof. A pair of tall window openings at opposite ends of the housing provide both unimpeded visual examination of the feed level of the cartridges from remote locations and means for removing the cartridges from and reinserting them into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Orval Lee Fick
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Publication number: 20030127056Abstract: A wildlife feeder has a generally tubular, upright housing or base unit that is designed to remain permanently attached to its means of support, such as an upstanding post or an overhead hanger, while refillable feed cartridges are readily removed from the housing as need be for refilling or cleaning. In its preferred form, the housing has a pair of internal, upright retaining sockets at its opposite ends that receive a pair of cylindrical, transparent cartridges. The cartridges are open at the top and closed at the bottom, with dispensing ports in the sidewalls thereof. A pair of tall window openings at opposite ends of the housing provide both unimpeded visual examination of the feed level of the cartridges from remote locations and means for removing the cartridges from and reinserting them into the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Orval Lee Fick
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Publication number: 20030116098Abstract: A highly styled pet carrier having a housing defined by a body which body has upper and lower portions attached together through mating trackways with the line of attachment being inclined upwardly from the front of the body to the rear of the body to present an aesthetically pleasing, functional article. The pet carrier has a front door, in one embodiment, which is swung upwardly and horizontally inwardly so that it is retained within the interior of the housing unopened. In a further embodiment a recess in the top wall of the upper portion of the body may serve as a storage compartment with a swingable closure door or, in the alternative, as an access opening into the interior of the housing, the access opening being closed by a swingable closure grille.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2003Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charles L. Forbis
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Patent number: 6546894Abstract: A wildlife feeder has a generally tubular, upright housing or base unit that is designed to remain permanently attached to its means of support, such as an upstanding post or an overhead hanger, while refillable feed cartridges are readily removed from the housing as need be for refilling or cleaning. In its preferred form, the housing has a pair of internal, upright retaining sockets at its opposite ends that receive a pair of cylindrical, transparent cartridges. The cartridges are open at the top and closed at the bottom, with dispensing ports in the sidewalls thereof. A pair of tall window openings at opposite ends of the housing provide both unimpeded visual examination of the feed level of the cartridges from remote locations and means for removing the cartridges from and reinserting them into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Orval Lee Fick
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Patent number: 6523499Abstract: A highly styled pet carrier having a housing defined by a body which body has upper and lower portions attached together through mating trackways with the line of attachment being inclined upwardly from the front of the body to the rear of the body to present an aesthetically pleasing, functional article. The pet carrier has a front door, in one embodiment, which is swung upwardly and horizontally inwardly so that it is retained within the interior of the housing unopened. In a further embodiment a recess in the top wall of the upper portion of the body may serve as a storage compartment with a swingable closure door or, in the alternative, as an access opening into the interior of the housing, the access opening being closed by a swingable closure grille.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charles L. Forbis
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Publication number: 20020117116Abstract: A wildlife feeder has a generally tubular, upright housing or base unit that is designed to remain permanently attached to its means of support, such as an upstanding post or an overhead hanger, while refillable feed cartridges are readily removed from the housing as need be for refilling or cleaning. In its preferred form, the housing has a pair of internal, upright retaining sockets at its opposite ends that receive a pair of cylindrical, transparent cartridges. The cartridges are open at the top and closed at the bottom, with dispensing ports in the sidewalls thereof. A pair of tall window openings at opposite ends of the housing provide both unimpeded visual examination of the feed level of the cartridges from remote locations and means for removing the cartridges from and reinserting them into the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2001Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Orval Lee Fick
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Patent number: D500979Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Blitz U.S.A, Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis
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Patent number: D502139Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Blita U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis
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Patent number: D451647Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charles L. Forbis
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Patent number: D455526Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charles L. Forbis
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Patent number: D524222Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis
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Patent number: D493408Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Chrisco, Charlie L. Forbis