Ronald L Larsen

Title: Innovations by Ronald L. Larsen

Introduction

Ronald L. Larsen is a notable inventor based in Minneapolis, MN, with a remarkable portfolio of seven patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in plastic netting technology, showcasing his innovative approach to material engineering.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the invention of a high strand count plastic net. This invention is directed to the manufacture of plastic net formed by extruding a plurality of spaced strands of plastic into a net structure. In accordance with the invention, adjacent strands in the net are joined in physical contact throughout all or a substantial portion of the length of the strand between the joints in the net structure. The strands are merged and integrally consolidated in the joints so that in effect the extruded structure is a solid sheet with or without perforations between the strands. Thereafter, the strands are stretched preferably in two different directions to draw the strands apart and separate them throughout the length of the strands between the joints to form a high strand count oriented net produced for the first time by extrusion. Another significant patent is the method of orienting sheet plastic net and the article produced therefrom. This invention involves an extruded thermoplastic netting having two sets of strands, which sets cross each other at substantially a right angle. The strands are molecularly oriented first along one set and then along the other set to achieve improved heat stability compared to previous simultaneous orientation of the sets of strands,