Patents by Inventor Larry W. Lind

Larry W. Lind 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: 6065404
    Abstract: A re-usable simulated grenade is provided that may be utilized by soldiers training with a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES). The simulated grenade includes a central core having a blast chamber that contains a non-lethal quantity of an explosive detonated by a manually actuatable detonator mechanism. The core has a plurality of omni-directional passages containing a filer which is ejected to simulate the blast pattern of an actual grenade. A plurality of transducers such as infrared LED's, acoustic transducers or RF transducers are located on the core for emitting signals detectable by a plurality of sensors worn by a player within a predetermined proximity of the simulated grenade. A circuit including a pressure sensitive switch is located in the core and is connected to the transducers for energizing the same when the explosive is detonated. A player identification code (PID) is encoded onto the signals emitted by the transducers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Cubic Defense Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen E. Ripingill, Jr., Larry W. Lind
  • Patent number: 4951787
    Abstract: An elevator control and indicator device comprises an assembly incorporating a circuit for mounting on a panel. The control circuit is connected to a piezoelectric element for generating an elevator control pulse in response to an output signal from the element. The circuit further comprises transient voltage suppression diodes shunted across the piezoelectric element and the transistor output. The device also can be configured to provide an indication of the position of an elevator car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: U.S. Elevator, Corporation
    Inventors: Larry W. Lind, Richard E. Watt
  • Patent number: 4805739
    Abstract: An elevator control switch and position indicator assembly for mounting on a panel comprises a piezoelectric element and a control circuit connected to the element for generating an elevator control pulse in response to an output signal from the element. A push button assembly is arranged such that when the push button is operated, a force is applied to the piezoelectric element, and the push button assembly is restrained so that it can only deflect the element a predetermined distance sufficient to produce an output signal. The assembly further comprises an integral indicator device for providing an indication to the operator that an elevator control signal has been generated. The invention also can be configured to provide an indication of the position of an elevator car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: U.S. Elevator Corporation
    Inventors: Larry W. Lind, Richard E. Watt
  • Patent number: 4630423
    Abstract: A suspended-ceiling framework defining a skeletal support for ceiling panels in an elevator cab includes a right angle bracket with which to hang a section of framing rail from an elevator roof or other support structure. The bracket defines a horizontally-extending slot into which an outwardly-extending lug on the framing rail fits to enable the framing rail to be hooked onto and supported by the bracket, the lug including a downwardly-extending portion that just fits through the slot. A retaining clip mounted with one screw on the bracket after the lug is inserted extends into the slot to bear against and retain the lug in predetermined alignment as well as block removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: United States Elevator Corporation
    Inventor: Larry W. Lind