Patents by Inventor Larry Pryor

Larry Pryor 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: 20140117782
    Abstract: A system, kit and/or device is provided for replacing mechanical actuators with touch-less actuators in a 2-wire automatic door system. The system, kit and/or device includes a sensor module connectable to power and the motor and control for the door, and one or more touch-less switches each configured for electrical connection with the sensor module via two wires. The sensor module is operable to sense change in current by the touch-less switches, caused by actuation thereof to send a signal to the door motor and control for opening the door. The module conditions the voltage to give +12 volts to each of two touch-less switches. Current in each touch-less switch is one current for idle or another current when activated. This difference in current is sensed at the sensor module through the two wires. When the extra current is sensed a control signal to open the door is sent to the door motor control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Leroy Wignot, Brian Christopher, William Gudgel, Larry Pryor, Eric Arthur
  • Patent number: 8261507
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flooring panel having opposed pairs of substantially parallel side edges, a tongue connector member, and a groove connector member. In one aspect, the tongue connector member extends along one side edge and the groove connector member extends along the opposed side edge. The tongue connector member and the groove connector member are configured to cooperatively couple with each other such that portions of the coupled flooring panels are positioned in abutting relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Kris Hahn, Jean Briere, Larry Pryor
  • Publication number: 20070261350
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flooring panel having opposed pairs of substantially parallel side edges, a tongue connector member, and a groove connector member. In one aspect, the tongue connector member extends along one side edge and the groove connector member extends along the opposed side edge. The tongue connector member and the groove connector member are configured to cooperatively couple with each other such that portions of the coupled flooring panels are positioned in abutting relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Kris Hahn, Jean Briere, Larry Pryor
  • Patent number: 4266793
    Abstract: This invention is a hitch device particularly adapted for connecting a single wheel trailer to a bicycle. The ball member of the hitch device is connected to the bicycle frame. The cup member for coupling to the ball is connected to the end of the draw bar. The draw bar is provided with a depending lever, the distal end of which extends below the ball member. A bracket member is connected to the bicycle frame for anchoring one end of a spring member. The other end of the spring member is connected to the distal end of the depending lever. The distal end of the depending lever is in vertical alignment with the center of the ball, and the spring which is under a tension bias maintains this vertical alignment during the towing operation. The hitch device of this invention provides stability to the trailer and allows the bicycle to maintain its maneuverability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Inventor: Larry A. Pryor