Cook, OH

Alexander Cook, Dublin, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090056661	VEHICLE STARTING ASSIST SYSTEM - An engine starting assist system. A battery is selectably coupled to an ultracapacitor with a contactor. In addition, a controller is configured to perform at least one of: monitor the condition of the battery, monitor the condition of the ultracapacitor, control the flow of energy between the battery and the ultracapacitor by selective actuation of the contactor, receive a start input control. The controller issues a start output control to a starter solenoid of the engine, such that energy stored in the ultracapacitor may be used to at least one of charge the battery and provide cranking current to a starter of the engine in conjunction with the battery.	03-05-2009
20090296429	POWER CONVERTER LOAD LINE CONTROL - A snubber circuit for a switching converter. A power source has a first rail and a second rail. A snubber transformer has a primary winding and a secondary winding, a first end of each of the primary and secondary windings being coupled together to form a transformer common point and a second end of the primary winding being connected to a half-bridge switching converter. A first capacitor is connected between the first rail and the transformer common point. A second capacitor is connected between the second rail and the transformer common point. A first diode is connected between the secondary winding and the first rail. A second diode is connected between the secondary winding and the second rail. The snubber circuit suppresses voltage transients and recovers energy from said voltage transients. In one embodiment the switching converter is a half-bridge configuration with zero current switching in a multi-level topology.	12-03-2009
20140268927	VOLTAGE CONVERTER SYSTEMS - A voltage converter system includes a first DC-AC voltage converter that converts a first DC voltage signal to a first AC voltage signal. A DC link converts the first AC voltage signal to a second DC voltage signal. A second DC-AC voltage converter converts the second DC voltage signal to a second AC voltage signal. In another configuration a DC-AC voltage converter converts a DC voltage signal to a first AC voltage signal. An AC-AC voltage converter converts the first AC voltage signal to a second, lower-frequency AC voltage signal. In yet another configuration a first voltage converter portion converts a DC voltage signal to pulses of DC voltage. A second voltage converter portion converts the pulses of DC voltage to a relatively low-frequency AC voltage signal. The voltage converter system is selectably configurable as a DC-AC voltage converter or an AC-DC voltage converter.	09-18-2014
20150336522	Power Management and Environmental Control System for Vehicles - A power management system with DC/AC converter for providing power to electrical heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system, having a first electrical power interface (EPI) and a second EPI. Optional DC/DC converter having a third EPI and a fourth EPI, the third EPI being electrically coupled to the second EPI. A switching arrangement of the system has a common connection, the common connection being configured to be coupled to an electromagnetic machine, a first connection selectively electrically coupled to the common electrical connection, the first electrical connection further being electrically coupled to the second EPI and the third EPI, and a second electrical connection selectively electrically coupled to the common electrical connection, the second electrical connection further being electrically coupled to the fourth EPI. The first EPI, the second EPI, the third EPI, the fourth EPI and the common electrical connection are configurable as electrical power inputs and outputs.	11-26-2015

Charles H. Cook, Bexley, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120171663	System for Detection of Occult Murine Cytomegalovirus (MCMV) - Methods and compositions for detecting, treating, characterizing, and diagnosing cytomegalovirus in mammals using a nested-PCR methodology using specific predesigned primers are described.	07-05-2012
20150305978	INSULATION DEVICE FOR BLOOD BAG - A device configured to receive and insulate a blood bag. The device includes a first side wall and a second side wall coupled to the first side wall and forms a cavity configured to receive the blood bag. The device is in contact with the blood bag over a majority of the surface area of the blood bag. The device also includes a plurality of individual pockets filled with air having a pocket density (e.g., the number of pockets per square centimeter) in a range of about 0.005-50 pockets per square centimeter. The device also includes a defined area absent the pockets with the defined area configured to cover at least a portion of a label on the blood bag such that the label remains human readable.	10-29-2015

Clark A. Cook, Kingston, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130313734	METHOD OF PREVENTING AGGLOMERATION DURING MICROENCAPSULATION OF FRAGRANCE OILS - A process for preparing a microcapsules comprising an oil-based core material such that particle agglomeration is minimized during wall formation, the process employs reaction of an isocyanate or diisocyanate first with a guanidine compound followed by reaction with a polyfunctional amine.	11-28-2013
20140066357	HEAT-STABLE MICROENCAPSULATED FRAGRANCE OILS - A process is disclosed to make polyurea microcapsules containing fragrance oil. The microcapsules are heat stable such that the fragrance substantially remains when the microcapsules are exposed for 1 hour at a temperature of from about 190° F. to about 240° F.	03-06-2014

Craig Allen Cook, Bellefontaine, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130232880	INSULATION FOR ATTIC ACCESS - An insulation device lays on top of an attic access, insulating the access, and prevents heat loss, heat radiation and cold or hot air from flowing into the home. Because the insulation device of the present invention lays on top of the attic access, and insulates all sides of the access at a consistent R-value, the insulation device is a more complete insulation system as compared to conventional systems that merely create a dead air space at the attic access. The insulation device may be hingedly attached at one end of the attic access to allow a user to easily open and close the insulation device accurately over the opening.	09-12-2013

Dale L. Cook, Akron, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130244218	EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM EMPLOYING VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS - An educational system consists of developing a virtual environment accessible by students and teachers through video game-like experiences. Each of the teachers and students is assigned an avatar that is uniquely controlled by the associated student or teacher. The students manipulate their avatars within the virtual environment, resolving issues, solving problems, and learning along the way. Each student has a student portfolio indicating the student's progress and deficiencies as assessed by the student's activities through the avatar in the virtual environment. A virtual learning core communicates with remote educational organizations having virtual environments and is in selective communication with each. The virtual learning core includes a database for receiving, storing, assessing and transferring data and student and teacher interface modules in interconnection with the database to allow communication among students and with a teacher within the virtual environments.	09-19-2013

David M. Cook, Granville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160052696	GENERAL PURPOSE INSULATION BAG - A general purpose insulation bag is provided. The general purpose insulation bag includes a jacket configured to form a desired three dimensional shape. The jacket forms a cavity therewithin and has an opening. Insulative material is positioned within the cavity and is configured to form an insulative layer. The insulative layer has a thickness configured to provide a desired insulative value to the general purpose insulation bag. The opening is configured to retain the insulative material within the cavity formed within the jacket.	02-25-2016

Dennis L. Cook, Painesville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100078981	CHAIR WITH LIFT ASSIST APPARATUS - An improved chair is provided having an apparatus for assisting an occupant in exiting the chair. The chair is comprised of a body movably mounted on a base between normal and tilted forward positions. The occupant is able to more easily exit the chair in the tilted forward position. The apparatus is comprised of an elongated member, pivoting assembly, and wheel assembly at one end of the elongated member for contacting a surface. One end of the elongated member is pulled to cause the chair to move from the normal position to the tilted forward position. The elongated member urges a wheel in the wheel assembly against the surface. The wheel imparts a force into the elongated member which urges a rear side of the chair upward causing the chair to move to the tilted forward position. When the elongated member is released, the chair returns to the normal position by gravity.	04-01-2010

Douglas R. Cook, Tipp City, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130230597	ENTERIC-COATED SODIUM METABISULFITE LIVESTOCK FEED ADDITIVE FOR VOMITOXIN DETOXIFICATION - A livestock feed supplement in which a core particle containing sodium metabisulfite and at least one binder is enrobed with an enteric coating, wherein the thickness and composition of the coating protects the sodium metabisulfite from decomposition to sulfur dioxide in an aqueous acid stomach environment. Also disclosed are a method of delivering sodium metabisulfite to the lower gastrointestinal tract of an animal, and a method of delivering an antidote to relieve the toxic effect of vomitoxin in an animal, by administering to the animal the livestock feed supplement.	09-05-2013

Gary Cook, Beavercreek, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130329179	FERROELECTRIC GLASS NANOPARTICLES, LIQUID-CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES CONTAINING THE NANOPARTICLES - Methods for preparing ferroelectric nanoparticles, liquid crystal compositions containing the ferroelectric nanoparticles, and electronic devices utilizing the ferroelectric nanoparticles are described. The methods of preparing the ferroelectric nanoparticles may include size-reducing a starting material comprising particles of a bulk intrinsically nonferroelectric glass to form glass nanoparticles having an average size of less than 20 nm, the glass nanoparticles comprising ferroelectric nanoparticles. Exemplary bulk intrinsically nonferroelectric glasses may include borosilicate glasses, tellurite glasses, bismuthate glasses, gallate glasses, and mixtures thereof, for example. The size reduction may be accomplished using ball milling with a solvent combination such as n-heptane and oleic acid. Liquid crystal compositions may include the ferroelectric nanoparticles in combination with a liquid crystal. Exemplary electronic devices include liquid crystal displays, in which a liquid crystal composition containing the ferroelectric nanoparticles is disposed adjacent a window material.	12-12-2013

Heidi Lorraine Cook, Bellefontaine, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130232880	INSULATION FOR ATTIC ACCESS - An insulation device lays on top of an attic access, insulating the access, and prevents heat loss, heat radiation and cold or hot air from flowing into the home. Because the insulation device of the present invention lays on top of the attic access, and insulates all sides of the access at a consistent R-value, the insulation device is a more complete insulation system as compared to conventional systems that merely create a dead air space at the attic access. The insulation device may be hingedly attached at one end of the attic access to allow a user to easily open and close the insulation device accurately over the opening.	09-12-2013

James D. Cook, St. Clairsville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100278593	EXPANSION SHELL ASSEMBLY - An expansion shell assembly for mine roof bolts includes an expansion member threaded onto an associated mine roof bolt. A support device is annularly disposed around the associated roof bolt. An expansion shell is annularly disposed around the associated roof bolt between the expansion member and the support device. The expansion shell has a base ring for engaging the support device and fingers for engaging a peripheral edge of the tapered plug. The engagement between the base ring and the support device permits axial traverse movement of the support device relative to the expansion shell for tensioning the roof bolt.	11-04-2010

James R. Cook, Dublin, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130087503	LOW-ENERGY SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING MATTER - A system for collecting matter provides a low energy, low cost and nearly zero pollutant process for extracting suspended and/or dissolved matter in a medium. The system collects the matter on a material which is deployed into the medium, and the matter is extracted off the material. If the extracted matter is algae, then it can be processed into end user commercial products such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, biofuels, food products, crop fertilizer, animal feed and polymers. If the extracted matter is oil or bitumen, then it can be recovered at oil spills or in tar sands. If the medium is infected with a harmful algae bloom of cyanobacteria, then the system could not only harvest the algae for processing but also cut off a food source of remaining algae by additionally extracting suspended silt. This invention collects matter in an economically and environmentally viable manner.	04-11-2013
20130240454	LOW-ENERGY SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING MATTER - A system for collecting matter provides a low energy, low cost and nearly zero pollutant process for extracting suspended matter in a medium. The system collects the matter on a material which is deployed into the medium, and the matter is extracted off the material. If an oil spill occurs in a body of water, then the material can rapidly remove the oil from the water in high concentrations. If oil or bitumen is mixed with water due to tar sands processing, then the material can extract the oil or the water depending on a balance of oleophilic or hydrophilic properties of the material. The extracted matter and the medium can proceed to further processing such as water purification and/or petroleum refining. This invention collects matter in an economically and environmentally viable manner.	09-19-2013

James Robert Cook, Dublin, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100224574	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING PARTICLES FROM A LIQUID - A method and device for separating particles from a liquid having particles therein, using a filter sized to permit the liquid to flow through pores, while retaining a substantial portion of the particles on the filter, with an absorbent layer contacting the back of the filter to facilitate liquid movement away from the particles.	09-09-2010
20120091000	ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILTERING AN AQUEOUS PARTICULATE SUSPENSION - An electrolytic filtration method and apparatus for the concentration and collection of suspended particulates from aqueous solutions is disclosed. The electrolytic cell contains at least an anode and a cathode, and in one embodiment contains a plurality of anodes and cathodes. The electrolytic cell also contains a filter, and in one embodiment the filter is a moving belt filter. While not bound by theory, the electrolytic filtration method and apparatus is based on the electrophoretic movement of algae particles suspended in an aqueous solution away from the filter under the influence of an electric field. In one embodiment the electric field is a pulsed waveform with unidirectional voltage or current pulses. In another embodiment, the electric field is a pulsed waveform with bidirectional voltage or current pulses.	04-19-2012
20120103893	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING PARTICLES FROM A LIQUID - A method and device for separating particles from a liquid having particles therein, using a filter sized to permit the liquid to flow through pores, while retaining a substantial portion of the particles on the filter, with an absorbent layer contacting the back of the filter to facilitate liquid movement away from the particles.	05-03-2012
20150291455	ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILTERING AN AQUEOUS PARTICULATE SUSPENSION - An apparatus for the concentration of suspended algae particles in an aqueous solution. The apparatus includes an electrolytic cell containing at least an anode and a cathode, and a filter. The electrolytic cell receives a solution containing suspended algae particles therein. A power supply is near the filter. A zone of depleted suspended algae particles is near the filter, formed under the influence of an applied electric field from the power supply.	10-15-2015

Jason Cook, Urbana, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110143729	Obviating mobile airtime minutes for business telephone calls - Systems and methods are described that provide a phantom mobile telephone number that is assigned by the mobile telephone service provider, for business customers and/or customers subscribing to the service. Upon receipt of the phantom mobile telephone number at the mobile service provider's internal call routing system, the call is associated with a preexisting landline number assigned to a business. The mobile telephone call is forwarded to the preexisting landline telephone number and is not charged airtime minutes.	06-16-2011
20130095808	Obviating Mobile Airtime Minutes For Business Telephone Calls - Systems and methods are described that provide a phantom mobile telephone number that is assigned by the mobile telephone service provider, for business customers and/or customers subscribing to the service. Upon receipt of the phantom mobile telephone number at the mobile service provider's internal call routing system, the call is associated with a preexisting landline number assigned to a business. The mobile telephone call is forwarded to the preexisting landline telephone number and is not charged airtime minutes.	04-18-2013

Jason Edward Cook, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130303503	Personal Cleansing Compositions Comprising Zinc Pyrithione - The present invention relates to a personal cleansing composition with an antimicrobial effect. The personal cleansing composition is in the form of a bar soap and contains zinc pyrithione and a soap surfactant. When dispersed in an aqueous solution at 1 wt %, the personal cleansing composition of the present invention is characterized by a pH value ranging that is higher than about 9.6 and lower than about 10.3. The present invention also relates to a process for forming an antimicrobial bar soap as described hereinabove.	11-14-2013
20140274852	Bar Soap Compositions Containing Zinc Pyrithione And A Metal-Pyridine Oxide Complex - The present invention relates to a bar soap composition that contains zinc pyrithione (ZPT) and a metal-pyridine oxide complex, preferably a zinc-pyridine oxide complex. The bar soap may be characterized by enhanced discoloration resistance, extended shelf life, and/or increased anti-microbial efficacy.	09-18-2014
20160058684	Bar Soap Compositions Containing Zinc Pyrithione And A Metal-Pyridine Oxide Complex - The present invention relates to a bar soap composition that contains zinc pyrithione (ZPT) and a metal-pyridine oxide complex, preferably a zinc-pyridine oxide complex. The bar soap may be characterized by enhanced discoloration resistance, extended shelf life, and/or increased anti-microbial efficacy.	03-03-2016
20160074300	SOLID CONCENTRATE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ZINC PYRITHIONE - The present invention relates to a solid concentrate composition comprising: (a) from 5% to 25% by weight of zinc pyrithione (ZPT); (b) from 8% to 85% by weight of at least one surfactant, preferably, wherein the solid concentrate composition has a penetration hardness of between 20 N and 50 N according to the test method as disclosed herein.	03-17-2016

Jason Edward Cook, Anderson Township, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120216408	Razor Comprising A Molded Shaving Aid Composition Comprising A Pyrithione Source - Razors comprising a shaving aid comprising a soap base and a pyrithione source.	08-30-2012
20120219610	Bar Compositions Comprising Platelet Zinc Pyrithione - Antimicrobial bar compositions can include, for example, from about 0.1% to about 35%, by weight of the antimicrobial bar composition, of water; from about 45% to about 99%, by weight of the antimicrobial bar composition, of soap; and from about 0.01% to about 5%, by weight of the antimicrobial bar composition, of platelet zinc pyrithione (“platelet ZPT”). The platelet ZPT includes a median particle diameter of about 2 microns to about 3 microns, a mean particle diameter of about 3 microns to about 4 microns, and a thickness of about 0.6 microns to about 15 microns.	08-30-2012
20130042482	Skin Engaging Member Comprising An Anti-Irritation Agent - A skin engaging member suitable for use in a hair removal device, said skin engaging member comprising an anti-irritation agent.	02-21-2013
20130045255	Personal Care Methods - Methods are provided to enhance deposition of zinc pyrithione.	02-21-2013
20130045263	Personal Care Compositions Having Dried Zinc Pyrithione-Polymer Aggregates - Personal care composition and methods are included with respect to a dried zinc pyrithione-polymer aggregate.	02-21-2013
20130045285	Methods of Enhancing Skin Hydration and Improving Non-Diseased Skin - A method of enhancing skin hydration, the method including applying a rinse-off personal care composition comprising at least one of a zinc-containing material and a pyrithione material to non-diseased skin of an individual.	02-21-2013
20130045961	Personal Care Compositions Having Dried Zinc Pyrithione - Personal care compositions including dried zinc pyrithione are provided. Methods are also provided to increase antimicrobial efficacy and enhance deposition of zinc pyrithione	02-21-2013
20130048005	Skin Care Regimen Comprising At Least One Composition Comprising A Pyrithione Source - A method of treating skin comprising: applying a first composition to a portion of skin to form a prepared surface; and contacting said prepared surface with a hair removal device to form a contacted surface, wherein said hair removal device comprises at least one of: a skin engaging member, a molded shaving aid, and a combination thereof; applying a second composition to said contacted surface to form a treated surface, wherein at least one of said first composition, said hair removal device, said second composition, or a combination thereof comprises a pyrithione source, such as zinc pyrithione.	02-28-2013
20140303135	Personal Care Compositions Having Dried Zinc Pyrithione-Polymer Aggregates - Personal care composition and methods are included with respect to a dried zinc pyrithione-polymer aggregate.	10-09-2014
20150250696	Personal Care Compositions and Methods of Making Same - Personal care compositions include a zinc-containing material and/or a pyrithione material, and are substantially free of a structurant. Methods of making the personal care composition and for improving skin health are also provided herein.	09-10-2015
20150250697	Personal Care Compositions and Methods of Making Same - Personal care compositions include a zinc-containing material and/or a pyrithione material, and are substantially free of a structurant. Methods of making the personal care composition and for improving skin health are also provided herein.	09-10-2015

Jeffrey N. Cook, Maumee, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130222095	MECHANISM FOR CAUSING PROPULSION OF A MAGNET - A propulsion mechanism that relies on magnets and the geometric property of a hole in a magnet in the direction of the polarity that always involves the addition of a directional component in the magnetic field. This additional direction component is benign in terms of pure geometry and non-ferrous materials without an interacting field of force, but when such a hole involves two or more magnets, the magnet not fixed experiences a net thrust away from the other.	08-29-2013
20150345945	MECHANISM FOR CAUSING INVERTED-GYROSCOPIC PRECESSION - A mechanism that relies on round magnets (or an alternative modification that imitates round magnets) and their property that when magnetically attached tangentally and parallel to their axis of symmetry they have the tendency to counter-rotate rotate freely when their structural containment is tilted or turned or either magnet is moved, and that they resist twisting on their respective axes such that when an Inner Magnet is arranged so that its rotational circumference is less than an Outer Magnet, and Mechanical Force is applied to either the Outer Magnet or the Inner Magnet, the system exhibits the inverted gyroscopic effect when the apparatus implements one or more features of Mechanical Give is disclosed.	12-03-2015

John W. Cook, Akron, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080207414	Collapsible and storable apparatus for exercising core muscles - A core muscle exercising apparatus has a support platform that is held off the ground in an operative position by opposed front support legs and opposed rear support legs. A front support leg on one side of the apparatus is pivotally secured to a rear support leg on that same side, and a front support leg on the other side of the apparatus is pivotally secured to the rear support leg on that side. In the operative position, the front support legs hold the support platform in an operative position, generally parallel to a ground surface on which the front and rear support legs stand. In a storable position, the front support legs are pivoted relative to the rear support legs on their respective pivot assemblies, and the support platform further pivots toward the front support legs to provide the apparatus in a collapsed, readily storable position.	08-28-2008

Kristine Nichole Cook, Bellefontaine, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130232880	INSULATION FOR ATTIC ACCESS - An insulation device lays on top of an attic access, insulating the access, and prevents heat loss, heat radiation and cold or hot air from flowing into the home. Because the insulation device of the present invention lays on top of the attic access, and insulates all sides of the access at a consistent R-value, the insulation device is a more complete insulation system as compared to conventional systems that merely create a dead air space at the attic access. The insulation device may be hingedly attached at one end of the attic access to allow a user to easily open and close the insulation device accurately over the opening.	09-12-2013

Mark E. Cook, Stow, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100291522	Medical Training Device - A medical training device with an improved clam shell type torso arrangement. An improved two-piece tiltable head feature, including mechanical mounting structure for secure attachment of an improved lung bag or face shield. The head also includes an improved nose feature to provide a more realistic representation of nasal cartilage, and an improved neck assembly. Additionally, an electro-mechanical indicator device is provided to show real time feedback of the CPR compression rate being administered by a student on the training manikin of the present application. The feedback by the device may be provided preferably by visual indicators, but may also have, or alternatively have, audio indicators or signals, such as words or sounds, to indicate whether or not the student is compressing within the preferred rate range, and/or the degree of variance in the student's compression sequences.	11-18-2010
20140170622	Training Pad Connector - An improved training pad connector device for connecting a disposable electrode training pad to an electrical cable using a very low profile, approximately 0.16 of an inch, which does not interrupt the external surface or dimensions of the training pad. The connector includes a top piece and a bottom piece forming a unitary body for capturing the electrical contacts and extending cable between the interconnected top and bottom pieces, and for engaging the electrode training pad on an extending tab. The top and bottom pieces of the connector and the electrode training pad each include aligned openings for receiving a removable pin. The removable pin engages the connector in an interference fit to secure the pad and connector together.	06-19-2014
20150125840	Portable Medical Training Device - A portable medical training manikin with a hollow torso body with a chest plate having slotted openings provided to enable realistic flexing of the chest plate along hinges engaged with a chest compression piston. The torso body has a realistic skin covering the torso and interconnected at a hinge. A chest compression piston supports and resists chest compressions performed by a user. The chest compression piston is engaged with the central chest plate of the torso body by a quick release mechanism having detent locks for securing the piston engaged with the chest plate. A two-piece tiltable head configuration enables detachment of the back half of the head piece, and inversion for nested stacking within the front half head piece. The hollow torso body is likewise configured for convenient stacking, including the compression pistons, in a carrying container.	05-07-2015

Michael D. Cook, Raymond, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150204220	THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD - A thermal management system and method for a vehicle can include providing an engine, a transmission, a radiator, and a thermostat. A first heat exchanger can be in fluid communication with the transmission to heat or cool transmission fluid. A hot branch line can extend from the engine to the first heat exchanger to supply engine coolant to the first heat exchanger. The hot branch line can be in fluid communication with each of the engine and the first heat exchanger. A heat exchanger return line can be in fluid communication with each of the first heat exchanger and an inlet of the thermostat.	07-23-2015

Richard Cook, North Ridgeville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110083618	BURNER - A gas burner including a burner body having a lower housing, an inlet conduit and a combustion surface element attached to the lower housing. A diffuser/reflector positioned within the body encourages even distribution and mixing of a combustible gas/air mixture. The diffuser/reflector is preferably of a sheet metal construction and includes a plurality of stamped openings with each of these openings having an overhanging guide plate. The combustion surface element includes a plurality of integrally formed rigidizing ribs and is made from a high temperature steel alloy wire cloth. The inlet conduit is secured directly or indirectly to an access door/bulkhead that is used to close off an access opening formed in a water heater wall through which the burner is installed. In one construction, an air scoop shrouds the inlet conduit and at least partially defines a flow path of primary air, substantially isolated from the combustion chamber.	04-14-2011
20130059257	BURNER - A gas burner including a burner body having a lower housing, an inlet conduit and a combustion surface element attached to the lower housing. A diffuser/reflector positioned within the body encourages even distribution and mixing of a combustible gas/air mixture. The diffuser/reflector is preferably of a sheet metal construction and includes a plurality of stamped openings with each of these openings having an overhanging guide plate. The combustion surface element includes a plurality of integrally formed rigidizing ribs and is made from a high temperature steel alloy wire cloth. The inlet conduit is secured directly or indirectly to an access door/bulkhead that is used to close off an access opening formed in a water heater wall through which the burner is installed. In one construction, an air scoop shrouds the inlet conduit and at least partially defines a flow path of primary air, substantially isolated from the combustion chamber.	03-07-2013

Richard D. Cook, North Ridgeville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130081581	BURNER CONTROL - A fuel-fired water heater is shut down when a predicted steady state combustion chamber temperature is below a known threshold. The predicted steady state temperature is based on combustion chamber temperatures during heat up of the burner and appliance	04-04-2013
20130213385	BURNER - A deep fryer apparatus including a gas burner for heating cooking oil. The burner includes a venturi inlet for receiving fuel and combustion air that communicates with a main chamber having an expanding cross-section. A balancing plate is disposed in a flow path of the fuel air mixture that is located intermediate the inlet and the outlet. The balancing plate defines a region of reduced cross-section in the flow path. A flame cap located at the outlet defines at least one secondary chamber between itself and the balancing plate that defines a flow path cross-section that is larger than the cross-section of the flow path at the balancing plate. The balancing plate is preferably tapered to compensate for variations in the length of the flow path due to an angled orientation between the burner inlet and the outlet.	08-22-2013
20140186784	BURNER - A fuel burner includes an outer tube that extends along a central axis and has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage. An inner tube positioned within the passage of the outer tube has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a central passage. A fluid passage is defined between the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube. The fluid passage is supplied with a mixture of air and combustible	07-03-2014

Stephen W. Cook, Chardon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038396	Apparatus and Method for Detecting a Change in a Specific Gravity of a Fluid - Provided is an apparatus for detecting a change in a specific gravity of a fluid surrounding the apparatus wherein the fluid moves upwardly and downwardly with respect to the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing having a top and a plurality of openings for allowing the fluid to enter the housing. A first floatation device is provided having a first specific gravity and being located within the housing. The first floatation device includes a magnet. A second floatation device is provided having a second specific gravity and located within the housing adjacent said first floatation device. The said second floatation device includes a magnet aligned to have the same polarity as the magnet of the first floatation device. A switch fixedly attached to said top, the switch having an open state and a closed state where when one of said magnets is in proximity to the switch, the switch is in a closed state and wherein when both of said magnets are in proximity to said switch, the switch is in an open state. A signaling device is coupled to the switch wherein said signaling device is activated when the switch is in the closed state.	02-12-2009

Steven T. Cook, Miamisburg, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090113700	Container Seals - A method, and apparatus for performing the method, is provided for the purpose of forming and inserting seal pieces into a container cap of a type which comprises an integral cup-like member having a top panel, a skirt depending from the top panel, and a plurality of cap lugs formed in the rim and extending partially inward from the rim. A quantity of such caps is supplied onto a surface, preferably with the caps inverted resting on their top panels. The caps are gathered into a plurality of rows and forwarded to screw conveyor mechanisms for advancing the caps to seal inserting stations located substantially coplanar with said assembly surface. The screw conveyor mechanism includes a table with at least two slots therein and conveyor screws extending beneath and along the slots and carrying caps along the table to a discharge location where the caps are temporarily located. A supply strip of flexible seal material is directed into proximity to the inserting stations and precisely cut seal pieces from the strip are inserted into the caps.	05-07-2009
20120255927	CONVERSION OF EXISTING OPEN TOP CONTAINER TO RECLOSABLE CAN - A can or container reformed from an existing open ended can adds additional volume and integral thread portions to form a recloseable can. An existing can is inverted, drawn to increase the volume, an end wall pierced and reformed into an outwardly curled lip, thread portions formed along a perimeter portion of the can body adjacent a first end, and a new end seamed to the original open, second end of the can. A cap with thread lugs cooperates with the thread portions on the external perimeter of the reformed can to originally and subsequently reseal the can once the can has been opened.	10-11-2012
20140130560	APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING RECLOSABLE CONTAINERS - An apparatus for forming a reclosable metal can includes a flexible bladder that receives pressure from at least one end. The bladder is received in movable dies that selectively open and close about the bladder, and more particularly about a metal body received between the bladder and die. The die preferably includes thread or lug profile cavities for forming circumferentially spaced thread lugs in the can body.	05-15-2014
20140183197	SEAL FOR ELEVATED TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A seal and method of forming a seal for a reclosable container includes a removable cap that is selectively received over a pour opening formed in a can body. The method includes applying a plastisol to an interior surface of the cap, curing the plastisol at an elevated temperature in the cap, and cold-forming the cap containing the cured plastisol therein. In another arrangement, an EVA seal material is extruded into the cap and the seal is subsequently cold-formed in the cap.	07-03-2014
20150101380	HYDROFORMED BOTTOM EXPANSION PROCESS AND APPARATUS - An apparatus, and associated process, expands a wall of an associated metal container. The apparatus includes a holder for retaining at least a portion of the metal container. A first tool has a first surface mounted for movement relative to the holder for selective advancement toward and dimensioned to engage at least a portion of the associated metal container. The first tool includes a seal so that fluid received in the associated metal container is pressurized and used to apply an expanding force to the associated metal container as the first tool advances therein. A bubble is formed in the bottom wall, and in a second station, the combination of fluid pressure and metal forming surfaces make the final configuration of the bottom wall.	04-16-2015

Wayne L. Cook, Xenia, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100304028	CONTINUOUS INK JET INK COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to continuous ink jet printing of an aqueous pigmented ink composition recycled from a main ink supply reservoir, employing a printer with a fluid delivery system capable of measuring the ink electrical resistivity, and providing needed quantities of either vehicle replenisher fluid or fresh ink to maintain the desired recycled ink concentration. The electrical resistivity of the pigmented ink can be modified advantageously for stable ink recycling by the addition of the organic amine salt of an acid, and the pH stability of the ink can be simultaneously improved by the additional inclusion of the neutral form of the organic amine in similar molar proportions to the amine salt. The pigmented ink jet ink compositions provide for particularly stable and invariant fluid properties during periods of extended printer operation and ink recirculation.	12-02-2010
20110122180	CONTINUOUS INKJET PRINTER AQUOUS INK COMPOSITION - A continuous ink jet printer aqueous ink composition including pigment particles dispersed with a dispersant or self dispersing pigment particles without the need for a dispersant, and a polymer additive distinct from any dispersant used to disperse the pigment particles, wherein the polymer additive comprises a styrene-acrylic copolymer that does not substantially displace any dispersant used to disperse the pigment, present in an amount effective to stabilize the ink composition against shear induced agglomeration caused by pumping the ink composition through a continuous ink jet printing fluid system. A method of continuous ink jet printing includes A) providing a main fluid supply of a continuous inkjet printer with an aqueous ink composition of the invention; B) pumping the ink composition from the main fluid supply to a print head and ejecting a continuous stream of the ink composition from the print head which continuous stream is broken into spaced droplets; and C) in response to electrical signals received from a control mechanism, controlling the spaced droplets to select between printing droplets for marking a substrate and nonprinting droplets that are collected and returned to the main fluid supply.	05-26-2011
20110123714	CONTINUOUS INKJET PRINTER AQUOUS INK COMPOSITION - A continuous ink jet printer aqueous ink composition including pigment particles dispersed with a dispersant or self dispersing pigment particles without the need for a dispersant, and a polymer additive distinct from any dispersant used to disperse the pigment particles, wherein the polymer additive comprises a water soluble block copolymer having one or more poly(ethylene oxide) block segments wherein the polymer additive is present in an amount effective to stabilize the ink composition against shear induced agglomeration caused by pumping the ink composition through a continuous ink jet printing fluid system. A method of continuous ink jet printing includes A) providing a main fluid supply of a continuous inkjet printer with an aqueous ink composition of the invention; B) pumping the ink composition from the main fluid supply to a print head and ejecting a continuous stream of the ink composition from the print head which continuous stream is broken into spaced droplets; and C) in response to electrical signals received from a control mechanism, controlling the spaced droplets to select between printing droplets for marking a substrate and nonprinting droplets that are collected and returned to the main fluid supply.	05-26-2011

Wayne Lee Cook, Xenia, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140231674	INK JET PRINTER COMPOSITION AND USE - An aqueous ink jet printer ink composition is designed for ink jet printing of fluorescent images. This composition contains fluorescent pigment particles that have (1) an excitation peak wavelength of at least 300 nm and less than 400 nm, and (2) an emission peak that is greater than 400 nm and up to and including 700 nm when exposed to fluorescent-exciting radiation. The non-polymeric fluorescent pigment particles have a median particle size that is greater than 10 nm and up to and including 500 nm, and the 95	08-21-2014

William B. Cook, Northfield, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090125122	Method And Apparatus For Providing Redundancy In An Industrial Control System - An industrial control system implementing a multi-tasking operating system employs a primary and secondary controller each having a processor and an I/O data table. The processors are configured to execute one or more priority ranked programs. A tracking of changes in the I/O data table of the primary processor is used to independently track changes to controller specific data that has been changed and program specific data that has been changed and to transmit controller specific data that has been changed by any program and program specific data that has been changed only for completed programs to the secondary processor.	05-14-2009
20120005480	METHODS FOR FIRMWARE SIGNATURE - A method for installing embedded firmware is provided. The method includes generating one or more firmware file instances and generating one or more digital certificate instances that are separate instances from the firmware file instances. The method includes associating the one or more digital certificate instances with the one or more firmware file instances to facilitate updating signature-unaware modules with signature-aware firmware or to facilitate updating signature-aware modules with signature-unaware firmware.	01-05-2012
20130238886	METHODS FOR FIRMWARE SIGNATURE - A method for installing embedded firmware is provided. The method includes generating one or more firmware file instances and generating one or more digital certificate instances that are separate instances from the firmware file instances. The method includes associating the one or more digital certificate instances with the one or more firmware file instances to facilitate updating signature-unaware modules with signature-aware firmware or to facilitate updating signature-aware modules with signature-unaware firmware.	09-12-2013
20140331038	METHODS FOR FIRMWARE SIGNATURE - A method for installing embedded firmware is provided. The method includes generating one or more firmware file instances and generating one or more digital certificate instances that are separate instances from the firmware file instances. The method includes associating the one or more digital certificate instances with the one or more firmware file instances to facilitate updating signature-unaware modules with signature-aware firmware or to facilitate updating signature-aware modules with signature-unaware firmware.	11-06-2014
20150324587	METHODS FOR FIRMWARE SIGNATURE - A method for installing embedded firmware is provided. The method includes generating one or more firmware file instances and generating one or more digital certificate instances that are separate instances from the firmware file instances. The method includes associating the one or more digital certificate instances with the one or more firmware file instances to facilitate updating signature-unaware modules with signature-aware firmware or to facilitate updating signature-aware modules with signature-unaware firmware.	11-12-2015