Larry D Rowe

US Patent:

20060041373, Feb 23, 2006

Filed:

Aug 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/208968

Inventors:

Larry Rowe - Plymouth MN, US

International Classification:

G01C 21/36

US Classification:

701200000, 701211000

Abstract:

A multi-task communications system which is used to transmit, receive, and store information from various sources. This communications system allows vehicles to enhance road safety while communicating using a unique user input and display mechanism. The basic framework of the system comprises a telecommunications center which collects information from various partner organizations including banks or other financial institutions, restaurants, news and weather organizations, emergency organizations, and others. The heart of the system is a unit mounted in the vehicle. This unit includes a communications link, a GPS receiver, and a user interface which includes a speaker phone, display, and a series of LEDs.

US Patent:

20110139845, Jun 16, 2011

Filed:

Aug 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/852200

Inventors:

Clyde E. Rath - Apple Valley MN, US
Larry D. Rowe - Blooming Prairie MN, US
Adam P. Bishop - Blooming Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

B60R 9/00
B23P 17/04

US Classification:

224519, 29428

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to a tree stand transporting system and method. In one aspect of the disclosure, the tree stand transporting system includes a vertical support member extending in a generally vertical direction and including a generally horizontally extending hitch connecting portion configured to be received in a receiver hitch on a vehicle. The vertical support member can have a plurality of holes defined in its sidewalls to allow selective placement of an upper support bracket and a lower support bracket using fasteners, such as bolts or pins. The brackets are configured to facilitate securing of the tree stand for transport. Selective placement of the brackets facilitates adaptation of the transport system for a wide variety of tree stand configurations.