Larry Wayne Sims

US Patent:

42864062, Sep 1, 1981

Filed:

May 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/150880

Inventors:

Larry A. Sims - Hermosa Beach CA
Gerald L. Lambert - Torrance CA
Raymond J. Gross - Culver City CA
Harold B. Collins - Santa Monica CA

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - Hawthorne CA

International Classification:

A63H 102

US Classification:

46 72

Abstract:

A top and spinning mechanism, the top having an enlarged body portion and a stub base portion with an irregular configuration for coacting with a sleeve member of a top spinning mechanism, the sleeve member being configured for releasably receiving therein the stub base portion, rotation of the sleeve member rotating the top with a release lever on the top spinning mechanism manually operable for axially sliding the sleeve out of engagement with the base portion with the release lever having an arm member contacting the body of the top for directing the top onto a playing surface.

US Patent:

40599175, Nov 29, 1977

Filed:

Nov 10, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/740506

Inventors:

Larry Averett Sims - Hermosa Beach CA
William John Kelley - Torrance CA

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - Hawthorne CA

International Classification:

A63H 500

US Classification:

46196

Abstract:

A noisemaking toy, more particularly, a simulated firecracker is presented which includes an elongate hollow cylindrical body and an elongated cord extending from one end; a piston assembly located within the body attached to the cord; a compression spring is provided for driving the piston; and a cap detonating assembly is located at the remote end of the body, the assembly containing a trigger mechanism which extends within the cylinder in the path of travel of the piston; and a sound generating means for emitting a whistle is coupled to the piston; whereby withdrawal of the cord to retract the piston and compress the spring, followed by release of the cord, allows the piston to travel forward along the axis of the body at a controlled rate, providing a whistling sound for a predetermined interval of time followed by the actuation of the cap detonating means.

US Patent:

RE337277, Oct 29, 1991

Filed:

Nov 2, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/548186

Inventors:

Larry A. Sims - Hermosa Beach CA

Assignee:

Baxter International, Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A61B 1908

US Classification:

128 85L

Abstract:

A frame for spreading relatively large adhesive backed bandages into a generally flat configuration for applying to a patient. Such bandages might be for a wound dressing, burn dressing, surgical incise drape, etc. The frame is attached to the bandage when the bandage is being stuck to the patient, but the frame is removed so as not to interfere with subsequent movement of the patient's anatomy.

US Patent:

42484260, Feb 3, 1981

Filed:

Dec 4, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/965972

Inventors:

Larry A. Sims - Hermosa Beach CA
Gerard L. Lambert - Torrance CA
Raymond J. Gross - Culver City CA
Harold B. Collins - Santa Monica CA

Assignee:

Mattel Inc. - Hawthorne CA

International Classification:

A63B 6708
A63B 6714

US Classification:

273108

Abstract:

A pinball-type game utilizing a spinning top actuated by a high speed spinning mechanism, release of the top onto a playing surface having a number of obstacles propelling the top against a scoring mechanism having a rocker arm which, upon impact, through a pawl device rotates a scoring indicator. The scoring indicator is provided with a spring clutch to enable the indicator to return to zero. "Flippers" are provided to redirect the spinning top along the playing surface.