Patents by Inventor Alan G. McCormick
Alan G. McCormick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20170361812Abstract: Contained fluid application systems may be used to wash and disinfect large vehicles and equipment in extreme temperatures and remote locations. One system has a base having a platform, a washing station positioned on the base, an enclosure having an internal chamber, a conduit system connecting a fluid container to spray members, and a heating device that provides heat to the internal chamber and a duct system in the base. The system may recapture fluid and prevent freezing of fluid on the surface of the base while being able to apply washing and disinfecting fluid around the entire perimeter of a large vehicle or equipment in the washing station. The system is a unit that can be deployed rapidly and transported easily due to the unitary base and minimal amount of post-deployment assembly needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Hydro Engineering Equipment and Supply Co., LLPInventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick
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Patent number: 8272390Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Hydro Engineering Equipment & Supply CompanyInventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
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Patent number: 8267100Abstract: Low profile wash pads, usable alone or with other like pads in a module array, are disclosed whereby one or more motor driven or motorless vehicles may be wheeled onto or across (or other object placed upon) a full drainage impervious washing platform such that substantially all spent wash liquid and removed debris are caused to flow off from the washing platform to an edge collector or gutter. Debris accumulation at the washing platform is avoided and processing of gutter-contained spent wash liquid and removed debris can occur in offset relation to and without interfering with ongoing washing on the washing platform. Several modes for processing the drainage comprising spent wash liquid and removed debris contained in the gutter are disclosed, one mode comprising automated processing using a screw conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Hydro Engineering Equipment & Supply CompanyInventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
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Publication number: 20090211613Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Hydro Engineering Equipment & Supply CompanyInventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
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Patent number: 7540295Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
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Patent number: 7258749Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Hydro Engineering Equipment and Supply Co.Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
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Publication number: 20040200503Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
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Patent number: 6799591Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Hydro Engineering, Inc.Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
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Publication number: 20020121293Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
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Patent number: 4808237Abstract: A method, and components therefore for cleaning and reclaiming silk screens and the like. The method involves the steps, in general, of handspraying silk screens to be cleaned at a nominal water pressure of 3,000 psi plus or minus 300 psi, and this preferably at a water temperature of from 70 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The water circulating system is preferably a closed system that is periodically automatically replenished as needed. This saves a volume of water required, and such water is reclaimed by filtering systems. The filtering structure employed comprises a series of classifier screens of progressively reduced mesh and disposed in mutually superposed position. A further filter is in the form of a disposable bag filter made of paper or other suitable material preferably having a pore size of the order of ten microns. Additional filters are employed as needed. The spray cabinet employed has silk screen support bars and clamping means for clamping the screens in sloping condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1987Date of Patent: February 28, 1989Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Jr.