Patents by Inventor Larry Lerma

Larry Lerma 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: 4974621
    Abstract: A quick set-up tent is formed from a flexible cover structure which internally carries a collapsible support structure defined by pivotally interconnected, telescopable pole members which, in their retracted positions, may be pivoted inwardly against one another to form an axially foreshortened pole bundle about which the collapsed cover structure may be conveniently wrapped to orient the tent in a compact cylindrical storage and transport configuration. The cover structure is defined by a floor section to which stake loops are attached for securing the floor section to the ground in a relatively taut configuration, and a wall section formed by at least three mutually angulated wall portions intersecuring at side edge juncture areas along which the pole members are extendable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Inventor: Larry Lerma
  • Patent number: 4842316
    Abstract: A picnic trailer has a wheeled rear frame upon which picnic food preparation equipment, such as a hooded cooking grille, a sink and a burner plate, is operatively supported. An elongated towbar extends forwardly from the rear frame and is connectable to a suitable towing vehicle. A vertical support frame structure interconnects the rear frame and a longitudinally intermediate portion of the towbar, and carries a collapsible, roofed picnic table structure. A rear end portion of the towbar, and a pair of diagonally oriented towing brace members, are pivotally connected to the longitudinally intermediate portion of the towbar and are releasably connectable to the rear frame for towing purposes. When the trailer is parked, and the picnic table and roof portions thereof set up for use, the brace members and the towbar rear end portion may be swung away from the rear frame to form a convenient walkthrough area between the picnic table and the cooking equipment on the rear frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Inventors: Larry Lerma, Demetrio Lerma, Jr., Faustino Lerma, Jr.