Patents by Inventor Larry W. Dunn

Larry W. Dunn 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).

  • Transporting apparatus and trailer conversion kit and method
    Patent number: 7374193
    Abstract: A conversion kit and method of using a conversion kit is provided which converts a metal shipping crate into a transporting apparatus. In one preferred embodiment, the conversion kit utilizes a hinge and locking mechanism to angle the trailer for loading of a cargo vehicle and lock the trailer into a horizontal transport position. In another preferred embodiment, the conversion kit utilizes a locking ramp which is lowered for loading of a cargo vehicle and then locked in a vertical position to keep a cargo vehicle in place. A method for using the conversion kit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Dunn Right Incorporated
    Inventor: Larry W. Dunn
  • Metal shipping crate
    Patent number: 6726041
    Abstract: A metal shipping crate is provided with a tubular steel construction. The crate is modifiable and expandable to enclose varying sizes of cargo. The crate requires no tools to pack and unpack, and is stackable and economical to use and store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Dunn-Right Incorporated
    Inventor: Larry W. Dunn
  • Metal Shipping crate
    Publication number: 20030150757
    Abstract: A metal shipping crate is provided with a tubular steel construction. The crate is modifiable and expandable to enclose varying sizes of cargo. The crate requires no tools to pack and unpack, and is stackable and economical to use and store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Larry W. Dunn
  • Air compressor
    Patent number: 4700663
    Abstract: A novel air compressor utilizing a simple modification of an opposing 4 cylinder air cooled Volkswagen internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Inventor: Larry W. Dunn