Robert Bruce Larson

US Patent:

7472609, Jan 6, 2009

Filed:

Jul 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/781298

Inventors:

Robert E. Larson - Vancouver WA, US
Patricia A. Larson - Vancouver WA, US

International Classification:

G01F 1/07

US Classification:

7386188

Abstract:

A fluid meter. An illustrative embodiment of the fluid meter includes a meter housing having a housing interior, a rotatable paddle provided in the meter housing and a counter coupled to the paddle.

US Patent:

6152025, Nov 28, 2000

Filed:

Jun 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/333718

Inventors:

Hal J. Oien - Beaverton OR
Robert L. Larson - Eugene OR

International Classification:

A23L 100
A47J 2700
A47J 4328

US Classification:

99495

Abstract:

A structure and method is provided for absorbing excess fat from an environment including one or more fats insolubly combined in an aqueous solution mix. The structure includes a plurality of layers, at least one of which is formed from a preferentially fat-permeable, oleophilic material having a greater affinity for fat than for the aqueous solution. Preferably, the structure includes particular structural and topographic components that effectively enhance the inherent fat-affinity of the oleophilic material. The absorption structure is easily employed by introducing it into an environment such as a soup, broth, etc. , having fat residing in an aqueous solution. The structure acts to attract and absorb at least a portion of the fat which can then be extracted from the solution. A process for forming the multi-layer absorption structure is also provided.