Robert J Larson

US Patent:

7806348, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Jun 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/146025

Inventors:

Kevin B. Kline - Wauwatosa WI, US
Robert K. Larson - Germantown WI, US
Kevin M. Kohlwey - Port Washington WI, US

Assignee:

Bradley Fixtures Corporation - Menomonee Falls WI

International Classification:

B05B 1/34
B05B 15/02
B05B 17/04
A47K 3/28

US Classification:

239478, 239 11, 239106, 239209, 239463, 4596, 4620, 4900

Abstract:

An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The second control element comprises an inlet that receives fluid, and an outlet that divides the fluid flow into at least a first portion and a second portion. The outlet comprises a first outlet portion and a second outlet portion. The first outlet portion guides the first portion of the flow out of the flow rotation element as an axial flow, and wherein the second outlet portion provides rotation to the second portion of the flow relative to the axial flow.

US Patent:

8113446, Feb 14, 2012

Filed:

Aug 26, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/869551

Inventors:

Kevin B. Kline - Wauwatosa WI, US
Robert K. Larson - Germantown WI, US
Kevin M. Kohlwey - Port Washington WI, US

Assignee:

Bradley Fixtures Corporation - Menomonee Falls WI

International Classification:

B05B 1/34
B05B 15/02
A47K 3/28

US Classification:

239472, 239106, 239463, 4620, 4900

Abstract:

An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body and a control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The control element includes an inlet that receives the fluid flow. The control element also includes a first outlet portion configured to guide a first portion of the fluid flow out of the control element as an axial flow and a second outlet portion configured to provide rotation to a second portion of the fluid flow relative to the axial flow. The first portion of the fluid flow exits the control element at a position downstream from the position that the second portion of the fluid flow exits the control element.

US Patent:

49708961, Nov 20, 1990

Filed:

Sep 18, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/408832

Inventors:

Robert M. Larson - Mequon WI
James E. Blomquist - Grafton WI

Assignee:

The Kelch Corporation - Cedarburg WI

International Classification:

G01F 2348

US Classification:

73320

Abstract:

A float activated gauge includes a float, a frame for guiding the vertical movement of the float, and a twisted metal strip coacting with the float to provide a visual indication of the vertical position of the float. The frame is held in position by an easily assembled head comprising a ring body and a cap. The frame comprises two vertical rods, each of which terminates on its upper end in an outwardly extending stub. When assembled, the rods and stubs of the frame are sandwiched between the cap and the ring body, so that assembly of the gauge does not require bending or deforming of the frame.

US Patent:

49780271, Dec 18, 1990

Filed:

Mar 28, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/500082

Inventors:

Robert M. Larson - Mequon WI

Assignee:

The Kelch Corporation - Cedarburg WI

International Classification:

B61C 1702

US Classification:

220366

Abstract:

A fuel tank having a venting system is disclosed. It uses a vent pipe extending upwardly above the maximum quiescent fuel level. An open end of the vent pipe is surrounded by a baffle wall that is closed the top and open at the bottom. The other end of the vent pipe passes through a lower wall of the tank and is attached to a drain hose. A further partition wall may also be used on the tank.

US Patent:

49229540, May 8, 1990

Filed:

Feb 14, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/310980

Inventors:

James E. Blomquist - Grafton WI
Robert M. Larson - Mequon WI

Assignee:

Kelch Corp. - Cedarburg WI

International Classification:

F16K 1719

US Classification:

137493

Abstract:

A bi-directional vent for a fuel tank utilizes a resilient sealing member which in its unflexed state is a simple resilient washer. The sealing member is disposed inside a vent body, and forms both an inner and outer seal. The inner seal is formed between an inner circumferential edge on a central hole in the washer and a conical sealing surface attached to the vent body. The outer seal is formed between an outer annular sealing surface on the washer and a circumferential edge formed on a central opening in the vent body. Increased pressure in the tank causes the sealing member to deflect at its inner portion away from the circumferential edge on the vent body, resulting in outward venting. Reduced pressure in the tank causes the outer part of the sealing member to deflect away from the conical seating surface, resulting in inward venting.

US Patent:

46233385, Nov 18, 1986

Filed:

Oct 28, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/792016

Inventors:

Robert Larson - Cedarburg WI

International Classification:

A61F 544

US Classification:

604339

Abstract:

The clamp has an elongated body with a transverse bore which is intersected on an axial threaded hole originating at one end of the body. A transverse slot originating closer to the one end of the body tangentially intersects the bore closer to the one end of the body. A screw is threaded into the hole from the one end and bears on elastic lines (or cords) and tends to push them into the hole. When used with a colostomy pouch the clamp holds the usual retaining bead tight against the pouch connector and plate flange.

US Patent:

41320522, Jan 2, 1979

Filed:

Jul 1, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/812127

Inventors:

Robert M. Larson - Mequon WI

Assignee:

Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

B67B 742
B65B 5700

US Classification:

53 75

Abstract:

An apparatus for removing bungs from kegs. A walking beam moves the keg sequentially from a receiving station on a feed conveyor to an orienting station, a debunging station, a probe station, a reject station to a discharge conveyor. At the orienting station the keg is rotated to position the bung downwardly, and an auger removes the downwardly facing bung at the debunging station. At the probe station, a probe senses the presence of improperly removed bungs, and kegs with improperly removed bungs are rejected from the line at the reject station. Kegs with properly removed bungs are delivered to the discharge conveyor.