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Chris M. Cook, Mckenzie, TN US
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20110011865 | Plastic pan and drain plug assembly - A plastic pan and a plastic drain plug assembly is disclosed. The pan has upstanding walls, a bottom wall, an exterior surface and an interior surface. One of the walls has an opening extending through it. On the exterior, the opening has a circular raised collar with cutouts opposite each other and stop tabs located between the cutouts. On the interior, the opening has a circular raised non-threaded tubular wall. A portion of the non-threaded tubular wall has nibs projecting into the opening. The plug has a head portion, a body portion, an end portion. The head portion has an upstanding crown with downwardly extending tabs located opposite each other. The body portion has a circular groove, and a spiral groove. The end portion of the plug is tapered. | 01-20-2011 |
Christopher M. Cook, Mckenzie, TN US
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20160131258 | Gasket with Dissimilar Materials - A gasket is provided with two dissimilar materials. The two different materials are used to provide different sealing characteristics. In one embodiment, the different sealing materials join to create the same or a similar profile to the profile of the individual materials. In another embodiment, the different sealing materials have the same profile but have joining portions that are complementary to one another where | 05-12-2016 |
George A. Cook, Nashville, TN US
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20080290970 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING MULTIPLE BROADCAST SIGNALS - A media content monitoring system uses a rack adapted to receive multiple carrier boards to improve the system's ability to be configured to specific applications. Each carrier board contains tuner modules for receiving AM/FM broadcasts, satellite radio broadcasts, TV audio broadcasts, HD, IBOC, DAB and DRM digital radio broadcasts, etc. The tuner modules produce a USB output that is combined by a USB hub on the carrier boards into a single USB output. The carrier board outputs are in turn combined by a rack based USB hub into single USB output that is provided to a host computer. The host computer includes content identification software that automatically identifies selected media content received by the tuner modules and stores the selected content in a database. The host computer can send control codes to the tuner modules to alter their reception parameters. | 11-27-2008 |
George Anderson Cook, Nashville, TN US
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20100183179 | Acoustic Dock for Portable Electronic Device - An accessory for a portable electronic device having a speaker uses an acoustic wave guide to passively amplify and direct the output of the device's speaker. The accessory has a housing with a docking cavity formed therein. The docking cavity has supportive sidewalls that are adapted to receive and support the portable electronic device in an upright position. A cable access channel is formed in the docking cavity that allows a connector and cable to be coupled to the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is mounted in the docking cavity. An acoustic waveguide having a spiral shaped acoustic chamber is positioned in the housing such that an entrance to the acoustic waveguide corresponds to a hole in the docking cavity that is positioned to correspond to the location of the speaker of the device when the device is mounted in the docking chamber. The exit of the acoustic chamber corresponds to an exterior opening in a sidewall of the housing and the hole in the docking cavity. The housing can be provided with charging circuitry to charge the device when the device is mounted in the dock. | 07-22-2010 |
George E. Cook, Brentwood, TN US
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20090294511 | LATERAL POSITION DETECTION FOR FRICTION STIR SYSTEMS - A friction stir system for processing at least a first workpiece includes a spindle actuator coupled to a rotary tool comprising a rotating member for contacting and processing the first workpiece. A detection system is provided for obtaining information related to a lateral alignment of the rotating member. The detection system comprises at least one sensor for measuring a force experienced by the rotary tool or a parameter related to the force experienced by the rotary tool during processing, wherein the sensor provides sensor signals. A signal processing system is coupled to receive and analyze the sensor signals and determine a lateral alignment of the rotating member relative to a selected lateral position, a selected path, or a direction to decrease a lateral distance relative to the selected lateral position or selected path. In one embodiment, the friction stir system can be embodied as a closed loop tracking system, such as a robot-based tracked friction stir welding (FSW) or friction stir processing (FSP) system. | 12-03-2009 |
20100140324 | LATERAL POSITION DETECTION FOR FRICTION STIR SYSTEMS - A friction stir system for processing at least a first workpiece includes a spindle actuator coupled to a rotary tool comprising a rotating member for contacting and processing the first workpiece. A detection system is provided for obtaining information related to a lateral alignment of the rotating member. The detection system comprises at least one sensor for measuring a force experienced by the rotary tool or a parameter related to the force experienced by the rotary tool during processing, wherein the sensor provides sensor signals. A signal processing system is coupled to receive and analyze the sensor signals and determine a lateral alignment of the rotating member relative to a selected lateral position, a selected path, or a direction to decrease a lateral distance relative to the selected lateral position or selected path. In one embodiment, the friction stir system can be embodied as a closed loop tracking system, such as a robot-based tracked friction stir welding (FSW) or friction stir processing (FSP) system. | 06-10-2010 |
20110041982 | LATERAL POSITION DETECTION AND CONTORL FOR FRICTION STIR SYSTEMS - Friction stir methods are disclosed for processing at least one workpiece using a rotary tool with rotating member for contacting and processing the workpiece. The methods include oscillating the rotary tool laterally with respect to a selected propagation path for the rotating member with respect to the workpiece to define an oscillation path for the rotating member. The methods further include obtaining force signals or parameters related to the force experienced by the rotary tool at least while the rotating member is disposed at the extremes of the oscillation. The force signals or parameters associated with the extremes can then be analyzed to determine a lateral position of the selected path with respect to a target path and a lateral offset value can be determined based on the lateral position. The lateral distance between the selected path and the target path can be decreased based on the lateral offset value. | 02-24-2011 |
20120022683 | LATERAL POSITION DETECTION AND CONTROL FOR FRICTION STIR SYSTEMS - An apparatus and computer program are disclosed for processing at least one workpiece using a rotary tool with rotating member for contacting and processing the workpiece. The methods include oscillating the rotary tool laterally with respect to a selected propagation path for the rotating member with respect to the workpiece to define an oscillation path for the rotating member. The methods further include obtaining force signals or parameters related to the force experienced by the rotary tool at least while the rotating member is disposed at the extremes of the oscillation. The force signals or parameters associated with the extremes can then be analyzed to determine a lateral position of the selected path with respect to a target path and a lateral offset value can be determined based on the lateral position. The lateral distance between the selected path and the target path can be decreased based on the lateral offset value. | 01-26-2012 |
Jeff Cook, Brentwood, TN US
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20120247074 | DOUBLE HELIX GREASE FILTER - A fat or grease filter for a ventilator or exhaust hood is provided, and includes a cartridge assembly that is removably attached to a tube assembly. The cartridge assembly includes at least one helix assembly that is received in an associated tube of the tube assembly. The at least one helix assembly located inside the associated tube defines a first helical air path between an inlet located at an upper front side of the tube assembly and a bottom equalizer manifold connected to the associated tube, and a second helical air path between the equalizer manifold and an outlet located at an upper back side of the tube assembly. The equalizer manifold directs the air flow from the first to the second helical air path. Centrifugal force created within the first and second helical air paths causes fatty particles to separate from the airstream and stick inside the tube. | 10-04-2012 |
John W. Cook, Franklin, TN US
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20100205983 | AUTOMATIC DEFROST EVAPORATOR SYSTEMS - A method of defrosting a eutectic plate of a refrigeration system involves activating a defrost system when a power source is connected to the refrigeration system. The defrost system is operated for all or a portion of a defrost cycle and is then deactivated. The initiation of a subsequent defrost cycle is prevented until the power source has been disconnected from the refrigeration system for at least a selected amount of time. A defrost system may include a controller programmed to carry out the method and automatically initiate a series of defrost cycles. | 08-19-2010 |
Phillip Michael Cook, Kingsport, TN US
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20080274183 | Thermoplastic articles containing a medicament - A composition suitable for making a fiber or a film includes a biocompatible primary polymer matrix which forms a continuous phase of the composition and an active agent forming a substantially discontinuous phase of the composition. The biocompatible primary polymeric matrix has a glass transition temperature of less than about 100° C. and is impermeable to the active agent. A process for making an article, such as a fiber or a film, includes the steps of providing a polymer blend comprising a polymer matrix having from 99.9 weight % to about 30 weight % of a biocompatible polymeric matrix and from about 0.1 to about 70 weight % of an active agent, wherein the weight % are based on the total weight of the of the polymeric matrix and active agent, and extruding the polymer blend into the article. | 11-06-2008 |
20090092686 | PROCESS FOR THE RECOVERY OF A PHYTOLIPID COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a process for the recovery of a phytolipid composition from a vegetable oil by-product. The phytolipid composition produced comprises squalene, phytosterols, mixed tocopherols and tocotrieneols, and vegetable wax and is useful as an emollient. The phytochemical composition may be applied directly to the skin to provide emolliency. Alternatively, the phytolipid composition may be formulated in various aqueous or anhydrous cosmetic compositions such as creams, lotions, gels, ointments, lip balms, sticks, or pencils for treatment of the skin and lips. The phytolipid composition also may be incorporated into foods, beverages, and nutraceuticals to provide health benefits. | 04-09-2009 |
Steven Leroy Cook, Kingsport, TN US
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20130030219 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 1,4-CYCLOHEXANEDIMETHANOL - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol from terephthalic acid. Terephthalic acid is esterified with (4-methylcyclohexyl)methanol and the terephthalate ester hydrogenated to 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol in a 2-stage process. The (4-methylcyclohexyl)methanol that is formed during the hydrogenation step is recycled to the esterification reaction. After removal of the (4-methylcyclohexyl)methanol from the crude hydrogenation product, the 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol product can be recovered and purified by a phase separation and distillation. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030222 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 1,3-CYCLOHEXANEDIMETHANOL FROM ISOPHTHALIC ACID - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol from isophthalic acid. Isophthalic acid is esterified with (3-methylcyclohexyl)methanol and the isophthalate ester hydrogenated to 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol in a 2-stage process. The (3-methylcyclohexyl)methanol that is formed during the hydrogenation step is recycled to the esterification reaction. Also disclosed is a method for purifying and recovering the 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol product. | 01-31-2013 |
20150133683 | Production of Terephthalic Acid Di-Esters Using Alcohol-Amine Promoters - The invention is directed to a process for preparing a terephthalic acid di-ester. The process includes contacting terephthalic acid with a C | 05-14-2015 |
20160075857 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED NOISE SUPPRESSION - Disclosed is a method for improving vibration damping of a substrate, such as the underbody of an automobile. The method comprises applying a plastisol which comprises a polymeric component and a plasticizer. The fused plastisol has improved damping behavior as determined using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis. Novel plastisols and novel plasticizers are also disclosed. | 03-17-2016 |
William Lee Cook, Kingsport, TN US
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20100210867 | Addition of a Methyl Hydrogen Terephthalate Reactor to a Dimethyl Terephthalate Process - An MHT reactor is added to a DMT process to eliminate the majority of the DMT/MHT recycle back to the DMT reactor, allowing for an increase in capacity to the DMT reactors. | 08-19-2010 |
20150087860 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING ISOPHTHALIC ACID - Processes for producing isophthalic acid are disclosed, the processes including a step of combining in a reaction medium meta-xylene, a solvent comprising water and a saturated organic acid having from 2-4 carbon atoms, and an oxygen-containing gas, at a temperature for example from about 145° C. to about 175° C., in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising cobalt, manganese, zirconium, and bromine, wherein the zirconium is present in the reaction medium in an amount, for example, from about 1 ppm to 50 ppm with respect to the weight of the liquid in the reaction medium. | 03-26-2015 |