Larry K Burk

US Patent:

8157482, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Feb 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/322701

Inventors:

Thomas J. Carpenter - Ankeny IA, US
Larry K. Burk - Dubuque IA, US

Assignee:

Erosion Tech, LLC - Ankeny IA

International Classification:

E21D 20/00
E21D 21/00

US Classification:

4052591, 405253, 52156

Abstract:

An anchor system for securing a cable within the ground. The system includes a body having a tapered cap and an internal cylindrical slot provided therethrough. A driving rod having an end with a smaller diameter is provided through the slot so that the driving rod extends from the body of the anchor system. The body is provided with a catch through which a line is secured. The driving rod is utilized to drive the anchor system into the ground. As the driving rod extends from the body, the driving rod bears the brunt of the force associated with the driving action, allowing the anchor system to be constructed of a lightweight, inexpensive material. Once the anchor system has been provided at the desired depth, the driving rod is removed and the strap is pulled to set the anchor into place.

US Patent:

20090165414, Jul 2, 2009

Filed:

Dec 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/967429

Inventors:

LARRY K. BURK - Dubuque IA, US
RYAN BURK - Dubuque IA, US

Assignee:

TRI-TEK INDUSTRIES - Dubuque IA

International Classification:

E04F 15/22

US Classification:

524031

Abstract:

A spring-biased floor for gymnastic and cheerleading competitions is formed from a plurality of interlocked panels having overlapping edges. Springs are mounted on the bottom of the panels, including beneath the overlapped edges. The primary panels include L-shaped ledges extending along two adjacent sides, while finishing panels include a ledge along only one side. The springs mount onto heads extending downwardly from the panels and having a 360 lip over which the springs are snap fit.

US Patent:

63148412, Nov 13, 2001

Filed:

Mar 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/535895

Inventors:

Larry K. Burk - Dubuque IA
Raymond S. Hodyniak - Roscoe IL
Michael R. Bloom - Durand IL

International Classification:

B25B 1300

US Classification:

811251

Abstract:

A hand tool includes an elongated substantially rigid body having generally opposite first and second ends. The first end has a first socket of a given width and depth formed longitudinally therein. A first slot extends longitudinally into the first end and across the first socket. The first slot has a width less than the width of the first socket. The second end has a second socket formed therein which also extends longitudinally. The first and second sockets can be of different widths and depths. This hand tool is useful on projects where a variety of fastener sizes and types are encountered.