Larry R Bell

US Patent:

20130258672, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

Mar 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/798981

Inventors:

Larry Michael Bell - Brooks GA, US

Assignee:

ABL IP HOLDING LLC - Conyers GA

International Classification:

F21V 29/00

US Classification:

362294, 29428, 294261, 2940208

Abstract:

A light fixture that allows for customization and easy adjustability of various properties of the distributed light. The light fixture includes a threaded ring that engages with threads of a heat sink to support and retain a lens and/or reflector within the fixture. Because the threaded ring retains the lens and reflector within the fixture, unscrewing the threaded ring allows the lens and/or the reflector to be replaced without having to remove the entire fixture.

US Patent:

20130258685, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

Mar 14, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/829589

Inventors:

Larry Michael Bell - Brooks GA, US
Glen Andrew Kruse - Snellville GA, US
Douglas Dewayne Grove - Grayson GA, US
Yan Rodriguez - Suwanee GA, US

Assignee:

ABL IP Holding LLC - Conyers GA

International Classification:

F21V 15/04
F21V 19/00
F21V 29/00

US Classification:

362390, 29453

Abstract:

Retrofit light fixtures suitable for installation without tools. One or more spring bands deform as the fixture is forced through a ceiling opening and resume their preloaded shape to hold the fixture in place. Some embodiments may be installed in round ceiling openings and may utilize LED light sources.

US Patent:

58640568, Jan 26, 1999

Filed:

Feb 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

/025096

Inventors:

Larry D. Bell - Chantilly VA
Christopher D. Bell - Chantilly VA

International Classification:

G01M 1702

US Classification:

73146

Abstract:

A method for providing skid warning, a qualitative assessment of the coefficient of friction in the footprint of each tire, and a tire tread wear out indication to a vehicle operator or other automatic systems, is described. The method uses tread force sensors, which can be installed in a tire with minimal changes to tire materials and manufacturing methods, or after tire manufacture. Tread forces within the footprint of a tire are sensed by means of embedded sensors anchored at one end to the tire structure, and at the other end to the tire tread, such that slipping of small discrete tread elements in contact with the roadway can be detected; thereby enabling the determination of the coefficient of friction before the entire footprint slips. Furthermore, coupling of the sensors between the tire structure and the tread within a small area, enables the system to use tire deformation-induced tread gripping forces to determine the coefficient of friction without the presence of maneuvering loads. Tread wear is also determined by monitoring tread slip behavior and tread forces.