Patents by Inventor Larry Pearson

Larry Pearson 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).

  • Publication number: 20050097612
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for facilitating local video distribution. A method incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include linking a plurality of users with associated carrier frequencies. The associated frequencies may be given approximately six MHz slices of the radio frequency spectrum that correspond to portions of the very high frequency (VHF) ranges assigned to television channels. A user may input a command identifying a desired video stream, which may be encoded in an MPEG format. In response to the command, the desired video stream may be decoded and modulated on the carrier frequency associated with the user. The modulated signal may be output to a premise network such that the user can access the modulated stream by tuning a premise network connected television to the appropriate carrier frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Larry Pearson, J. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20050063528
    Abstract: In one particular embodiment, the disclosure is directed to a method of processing a call. The method includes receiving location data, storing the location data in a data record, receiving a first call, playing an announcement, prompting for a caller's name, receiving the caller's name, and retrieving the data record. The location data is received via an interconnected network. The location data is derived from a proximity sensor that is configured to provide a proximity determination with respect to a mobile device of a subscriber and the proximity sensor. The first call is received at a primary destination address associated with the subscriber. The data record is retrieved to identify a selected address that identifies a communication device of the subscriber. The communication device is located within a proximity zone proximate to the proximity sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Larry Pearson, J. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20050054335
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, the disclosure is directed to a device that includes a proximity sensor, a network interface, and a module. The proximity sensor determines the proximity of a mobile device. The module is coupled to the network interface and is coupled to the proximity sensor. The module is configured to receive a signal from the proximity sensor indicating whether the mobile device is in proximity to the proximity sensor. The module is configured to transmit a call forwarding control signal via the network interface. The call forwarding control signal is associated with a landline phone number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Larry Pearson, J. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20050053219
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, the disclosure is directed to a system for identifying redirected calls that includes a service switch point and a service control point. The service switch point is coupled to a communications network. The service switch point is configured to receive a call termination request that indicates call redirection. The service control point is coupled to the service switch point and is configured to direct the service switch point to utilize a distinctive ring in response to receiving the call termination request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Larry Pearson, Dianna Tiliks, John Moss, Barbara Vozar, Robert Hager
  • Publication number: 20050036590
    Abstract: A method for communicating information to a caller on a telephone network is herein proposed. The method includes the steps of (a) generating a signal suitable for producing an audible dial tone, (b) transmitting the signal to the receiver of a telephone set, when the caller initially takes the receiver off-hook, to thereby produce the audible dial tone, and (c) superimposing an audible information message over the audible dial tone while the audible dial tone is produced. The audible information message may, for example, be a branding-type message that identifies a provider of local telephone service to a caller. The audible information message may be superimposed over the audible dial tone in a whisper-like or low-decibel manner to avoid interfering with modems that operate on a “wait for dial tone” (WFDT) basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Applicant: SBC KNOWLEDGE VENTURES, L.P.
    Inventors: Larry Pearson, John Nolan
  • Patent number: 5795271
    Abstract: An exercise machine having a frame, a vertical shaft connected to the vertical shaft for rotation about a horizontal axis. Pneumatic cylinders are connected to the frame to selectively resist the movement of the vertical shaft and the lever arms. The lever arms may be operated independently or in unison. A first user support pad is slidably connected to the frame and two additional support pads are pivotally and detachably connected to the first support pad. Telescopic support arms are pivotally connected to the frame and additional user support pads to maintain the additional support pads in selected angular relationship to the first support pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Inventor: Bob Larry Pearson
  • Patent number: 5493954
    Abstract: A self-venting seal assembly for use in an ultrahigh-pressure pump is shown and described. In a preferred embodiment, a low-pressure seal is used to energize a high-pressure seal, the low-pressure seal having a "u" shaped cross-section, thereby creating a groove in a first end of the low-pressure seal. When the first end of the seal is exposed to pressurized fluid, it expands outwardly thereby substantially preventing the leakage of fluid past it. To the extent that any pressurized fluid does leak past the seal, which would act against a second end of the seal when the pressure on the opposite side of the seal drops, the seal compresses inwardly, thereby allowing the pressurized fluid to flow back past the seal.In a preferred embodiment, the high-pressure seal comprises a sleeve seal having an annular opening through which the plunger reciprocates, the sleeve seal being supported by a backup ring, the backup ring also having an annular opening through which the plunger passes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Flow International Corporation
    Inventors: Kraig Kostohris, Olivier L. Tremoulet, Jr., Thomas Sizemore, Larry Pearson, Chidambaram Raghavan
  • Patent number: D476717
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: National Sales Coordinator Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Elvin C. Pitts, Ted Rieck, Larry Pearson
  • Patent number: D477380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: National Sales Coordinator Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Elvin C. Pitts, Ted Rieck, Larry Pearson