Patents by Inventor Larry P. Robinson

Larry P. Robinson 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: 6178985
    Abstract: An automatic drain system for removal of condensate from compressed air systems comprises a reservoir having an inlet for entry of condensate and outlet for the periodic discharge of accumulated condensate. The discharge, through a ball valve in the outlet, is controlled by a float structure responsive to the level of accumulated liquid condensate in the reservoir. An air discharge tube is provided for the exiting of air when the float (and liquid level) is at the highest position. The air discharge tube is in fluid communication with an air cylinder outside of the reservoir. The air cylinder is coupled to the ball valve to open the valve and allow liquid condensate to exit in response to air pressure transmitted from the air discharge tube. As the liquid exits the liquid level and float are lowered. When float is at its lower position, the float structure closes across the air discharge tube and the cycle repeats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: Larry P. Robinson
  • Patent number: 6132620
    Abstract: Oil is separated from an aqueous mixture by first feeding the oil-water mixture into a separation tank and allowing the mixture to separate by gravity so that the oil rises to the surface, forming a layer above the aqueous phase; then removing the layer of oil from the surface. The lower aqueous phase, typically containing residual oil in emulsified form, is removed through an outlet near the bottom of the tank and transferred to a second tank, forming a pool therein. The water is removed from the second tank by the action of an air-operated pump through a float-controlled ball valve to an external filter for removal of residual oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignees: Larry P. Robinson, Charlene B. Robinson
    Inventors: Larry P. Robinson, William J. Kennedy, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5964078
    Abstract: A tow bar assembly for a tractor which enables up to three implements to be simultaneously pulled through a field utilizing a conventional hitch of the tractor. The tow bar assembly includes hitch dollies which are pivotally mounted so as to be moveable about both horizontal and vertical axes to a primary support beam and a pair of outrigger beams which are pivotally connected at opposite ends of the primary support beam in such a manner that the dollies are permitted to follow the natural terrain when the tow bar assembly is in use. Implements, such as hay balers, may be selectively hitched to the dollies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Larry P. Robinson
  • Patent number: 5713192
    Abstract: A tow bar implement for a tractor wherein two or three balers may be simultaneously pulled through a field utilizing a conventional hitch of a tractor. The implement includes a pair of outrigger beams which are pivotally connected at opposite ends of a primary support beam and which support motors for driving the input drive shafts of a pair of outer balers. A third baler may be hitched directly to the primary beam intermediate the outer balers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventor: Larry P. Robinson
  • Patent number: 5533545
    Abstract: This invention involves a liquid drain system with liquid entrance and exit components to be used in or with compressed air systems. The system has a reservoir to hold accumulated liquid and a float in the reservoir that will be movable with the liquid level in the reservoir. So that liquid flows out of the system an air entrance and air exit is provided. The air entrance and air exit is controlled by magnetic and metallic components. When the float is in a lower position in the reservoir, the metallic component is in a closed position. When the float is in an upward position, the metallic component opens the flow passages to permit the liquid to exit the reservoir. An air inlet to the reservoir is provided to cause pressure to allow the liquid to flow out through an exit port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Air System Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry P. Robinson