Patents by Inventor Lawrence Everett Anderson

Lawrence Everett Anderson 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: 9796012
    Abstract: A device for configuring foil for use in cooking food comprising a base portion comprising first and second portions, the second portion pivoting relative to the first portion; a first plurality of rotatable elements operatively associated with the first portion; and a second plurality of rotatable elements operatively associated with the second portion; the first portion operating to pivot relative to the second portion for entry of foil therebetween; the first and second plurality of rotatable elements operating to configure foil as the foil passes between the first and second plurality of rotatable elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Inventor: Lawrence Everett Anderson
  • Patent number: 9420841
    Abstract: A method and device adapted to be worn on the head of a user comprising: at least one inflatable band, one of a proximity sensor, inertia switch, or gravity type switch, a gas releasing device which causes the inflatable band to inflate when the proximity sensor or inertia switch is actuated, whereby when the device is worn on the head of the user is automatically activated in the case of a fall or impact to cushion the head of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Lawrence Everett Anderson
  • Patent number: 9236637
    Abstract: An assembly for recharging an electric vehicle comprising at least one solar panel positioned above surface of a vehicle; at least one motor assembly operatively connected to the at least one solar panel for positioning the at least one solar panel; the at least one solar panel operating to cover at least one window of the vehicle in a first position and to provide an unobstructed view in a second position; the panel moving from the first position to the second position by operation of the at least one motor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Inventor: Lawrence Everett Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140260486
    Abstract: A device for configuring foil for use in cooking food comprising a base portion comprising first and second portions, the second portion pivoting relative to the first portion; a first plurality of rotatable elements operatively associated with the first portion; and a second plurality of rotatable elements operatively associated with the second portion; the first portion operating to pivot relative to the second portion for entry of foil therebetween; the first and second plurality of rotatable elements operating to configure foil as the foil passes between the first and second plurality of rotatable elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Lawrence Everett Anderson
  • Patent number: 8550539
    Abstract: An apparatus for converting a substantially flat vehicular surface on the rear of a vehicle so as to create at least one surface which operates to reduce aerodynamic drag, comprising: at least one support adapted to be moveably attached to the rear surface of a vehicle; at least one surface supported by the at least one support; the at least one surface movably position so as to move from deployed position extending from the rear of a vehicle to a retracted position; whereby the apparatus operates to reduce aerodynamic drag in the deployed position and does not interfere with vehicle loading in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Lawrence Everett Anderson
  • Patent number: 8490458
    Abstract: A device for configuring foil comprising a first portion comprising a first configuration; a second portion comprising a second configuration; the foil dispenser adapted to dispense foil between the first and second portions, the first and second portions imparting a configuration to the foil as the foil exits the dispensing device. A method of creating a cross sectional configuration in foil comprising: passing the foil through an opening; the opening having first and second portions which impart a configuration to the foil; the first and second portions being configured to create elevated portions along the longitudinal axis of the foil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Lawrence Everett Anderson
  • Patent number: 8251535
    Abstract: A LED lighting assembly comprising at least one LED; the at least one LED being mounted to a support; at least one solar element for creating electric power from solar power; at least one battery for storing electricity generated by the solar element; at least one wind vane operatively associated with the support; at least one motor/generator having a first mode for generating electric power from the wind turbine; and at least one shaft operatively connected to the at least one motor/generator and the support; the motor/generator having a second mode in which the motor/generator operates to rotate the support; the at least one motor/generator being operatively connected to the at least one battery for storing electric power therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Lawrence Everett Anderson
  • Patent number: 8022667
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a vehicle to a charging source comprising: at least one retractable protrusion operatively connected to a battery terminal; the at least one retractable protrusion being mounted on the vehicle; at least one receptacle operatively connected to the charging source adapted to receive the retractable protrusion for electrical connection of a vehicle to a charging source; whereby by driving the vehicle in the proximity of the at least one receptacle, the charging source is connected to the electrical system of the vehicle as the retractable protrusion engages the at least one receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Lawrence Everett Anderson