Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Cook
Anthony J. Cook 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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Active prognostics and diagnostics of engine-driven rotary accessories with intermittent duty cycles
Patent number: 10351138Abstract: One embodiment is a system comprising an engine structured to output torque to an accessory drive, a rotary load structured to be selectably driven by the accessory drive, and an electronic control system. The electronic control system is operable to selectably engage and disengage the rotary load effective to vary the load on the engine, monitor engine load values in coordination with engagement of the rotary load, store a data set comprising the monitored engine load values in association with values of one or more associated system conditions in a non-transitory memory medium, update a mathematical model of the system stored in the non-transitory memory medium in response to the engine load values to converge one or more model parameters, diagnose or prognosticate a failure state of the rotary load in response to a change in the one or more model parameters, and output a perceptible diagnostic indication of the failure state in response to the diagnosis or prognostication.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Vivek A. Sujan, Anthony J. Cook -
ACTIVE PROGNOSTICS AND DIAGNOSTICS OF ROTARY ENGINE-DRIVEN ACCESSORIES WITH INTERMITTENT DUTY CYCLES
Publication number: 20190152485Abstract: One embodiment is a system comprising an engine structured to output torque to an accessory drive, a rotary load structured to be selectably driven by the accessory drive, and an electronic control system. The electronic control system is operable to selectably engage and disengage the rotary load effective to vary the load on the engine, monitor engine load values in coordination with engagement of the rotary load, store a data set comprising the monitored engine load values in association with values of one or more associated system conditions in a non-transitory memory medium, update a mathematical model of the system stored in the non-transitory memory medium in response to the engine load values to converge one or more model parameters, diagnose or prognosticate a failure state of the rotary load in response to a change in the one or more model parameters, and output a perceptible diagnostic indication of the failure state in response to the diagnosis or prognostication.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicants: Cummins Inc., International Engine Intellectual Property Company LLCInventors: Vivek A. Sujan, Anthony J. Cook -
Publication number: 20170113745Abstract: A ride height adjustment of a vehicle traveling along a roadway is controlled by a controller which uses data about overpass clearances and the height of the highest point on the vehicle to lower vehicle height when the height can be lowered sufficiently to avoid collision with an overpass.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Anthony J. Cook, Darren William Gosbee
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Patent number: 9133014Abstract: A portable liquid transloader includes a wheeled support vehicle. The wheeled support vehicle includes a chassis and a manually operated extension ladder. The extension ladder includes a base section that is carried by the chassis and a fly section that is extendably connected to the base section. A platform extends horizontally outwardly from the fly section. The portable liquid transloader further includes a bulk air eliminator that is carried by the chassis. An inlet is disposed upstream from the bulk air eliminator. A mechanical flow meter is disposed downstream from the bulk air eliminator. A first supply conduit extends downstream from the mechanical flow meter. The first supply conduit is carried by the chassis and extends generally parallel to the extension ladder. A second supply conduit is fluidly coupled to the first supply conduit. The second supply conduit extends vertically above and horizontally beyond the platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: SAM CARBIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLCInventors: Michael Kenan, Anthony J. Cook, Douglas S. Parris
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Self-supporting, flexible support for flexible hose that transports product from bulk transport tank
Patent number: 9046193Abstract: A self-supporting, flexible support for a flexible hose that is used for loading and unloading flowable bulk product from the bottom of a container includes an articulating arm having a plurality of connected carriage members.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: SAM CARBIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLCInventor: Anthony J. Cook -
Publication number: 20140352830Abstract: A portable liquid transloader includes a wheeled support vehicle. The wheeled support vehicle includes a chassis and a manually operated extension ladder. The extension ladder includes a base section that is carried by the chassis and a fly section that is extendably connected to the base section. A platform extends horizontally outwardly from the fly section. The portable liquid transloader further includes a bulk air eliminator that is carried by the chassis. An inlet is disposed upstream from the bulk air eliminator. A mechanical flow meter is disposed downstream from the bulk air eliminator. A first supply conduit extends downstream from the mechanical flow meter. The first supply conduit is carried by the chassis and extends generally parallel to the extension ladder. A second supply conduit is fluidly coupled to the first supply conduit. The second supply conduit extends vertically above and horizontally beyond the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: MICHAEL KENAN, ANTHONY J. COOK, DOUGLAS S. PARRIS
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Publication number: 20130091827Abstract: An ammonia dosing system has a canister whose interior contains ammonia luminophores and a delivery apparatus for delivering ammonia from the canister interior into an exhaust after-treatment system to entrain with engine exhaust flowing toward an SCR catalyst for catalytic conversion of NOx in engine exhaust.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: James C. Bradley, Anthony J. Cook, Lev A. Datskovskiy, Mark Christen Bach
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Patent number: 8026632Abstract: A method for enabling a truck having an electrical system that can accept shore power to be supplied with shore power is provided. While the truck is stationary, an electric cable is connected between the truck's electrical system and an APU of a second truck that not only can deliver AC electricity to electrical loads in the second truck and also can export AC electricity as shore power. A condition precedent to enabling the APU to export AC electricity to the truck that can accept shore power is confirmed via a communication link between the two trucks. Upon confirmation of the condition, the APU is enabled to export AC electricity to the truck that can accept shore power.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Anthony J. Cook, Allen G. Renfrow
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Patent number: 7798344Abstract: An apparatus is provided for tarping a cargo loaded on a flat bed vehicle which includes a pair of ruggedly constructed double scissors linkages carried by an overhead horizontal traveling trolley and connectable at their lower ends to the tarpaulin. A vertically adjustable horizontal roller is provided, over which the tarpaulin is pulled during its installation in covering relation to the loaded cargo.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Aluminum Ladder CompanyInventors: Ronald W. Bennett, Anthony J. Cook
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Patent number: 7793498Abstract: A vehicle charge air cooler having an exhaust gas recirculation mixer integrated into the inlet, inlet manifold, outlet, or outlet manifold takes advantage of the incremental tooling opportunities associated with those components, as well as reducing the number of components and potential leak points in the exhaust gas recirculation system.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Anthony J. Cook, Steven W. Inniger
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Patent number: 7793495Abstract: An exhaust system for a motor vehicle engine includes mixing vent flaps in the exhaust pipe which open responsive to exhaust temperature. The vent flap forms a portion of the exhaust pipe when closed and is pivotally attached along one edge to the exhaust pipe to open inwardly into the exhaust pipe to constrict and accelerate flow in the pipe to allow outside air to be drawn into the exhaust pipe. A magnetic catch latches the vent flap in its closed position and a magnetic release responsive to increased temperature of the exhaust stream releases the vent flap.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: James C. Bradley, Anthony J. Cook
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Publication number: 20100032222Abstract: Cooperative operation of an auxiliary power unit having a mechanical power output shaft with a transmission coupled power takeoff operation system of a vehicle is provided by allowing the vehicle's main engine to be cranked by the auxiliary power unit through the power takeoff operation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: James C. Bradley, Anthony J. Cook, Rodney J. Klinger
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Publication number: 20090256380Abstract: An apparatus is provided for tarping a cargo loaded on a flat bed vehicle which includes a pair of ruggedly constructed double scissors linkages carried by an overhead horizontal traveling trolley and connectable at their lower ends to the tarpaulin. A vertically adjustable horizontal roller is provided, over which the tarpaulin is pulled during its installation in covering relation to the loaded cargo.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Ronald W. Bennett, Anthony J. Cook
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Patent number: 7559575Abstract: A system for deploying a barrier deterring approach by pedestrians to the exhaust outlet from a vehicle operates in response to exhaust temperature and stopping of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Anthony J. Cook, James C. Bradley
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Patent number: 7536853Abstract: A heating system for use on an exhaust system having an exhaust gas passageway, the engine having a cooling system to circulate a cooling fluid to and from the engine, includes a fuel-dosing member for dosing fuel to the exhaust system to trigger a regeneration event. A particulate filter is located on the exhaust gas passageway downstream of the engine, and an oxidation catalyst member is located upstream from the particulate filter. The oxidation catalyst member oxidizes the fuel dosed to increase the temperature of the exhaust gases. The increased temperature causes a regeneration event at the particulate filter, which further increases the temperature of the exhaust gases. A heat exchanger is located downstream of the particulate filter for capturing heat from the exhaust gases. The heat exchanger has an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit for circulating the cooling fluid from the heat exchanger to the engine cooling system.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Anthony J. Cook, Richard L. Malecki
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Publication number: 20080282688Abstract: An exhaust system for a motor vehicle engine includes mixing vent flaps in the exhaust pipe which open responsive to exhaust temperature. The vent flap forms a portion of the exhaust pipe when closed and is pivotally attached along one edge to the exhaust pipe to open inwardly into the exhaust pipe to constrict and accelerate flow in the pipe to allow outside air to be drawn into the exhaust pipe. A magnetic catch latches the vent flap in its closed position and a magnetic release responsive to increased temperature of the exhaust stream releases the vent flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: James C. Bradley, Anthony J. Cook
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Publication number: 20080022676Abstract: A vehicle charge air cooler having an exhaust gas recirculation mixer integrated into the inlet, inlet manifold, outlet, or outlet manifold takes advantage of the incremental tooling opportunities associated with those components, as well as reducing the number of components and potential leak points in the exhaust gas recirculation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLCInventors: Anthony J. Cook, Steven W. Inniger
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Publication number: 20070295824Abstract: A heating system for use on an exhaust system of a vehicle having an exhaust gas passageway to emit exhaust gases from an engine to an outlet includes a quasi black body heat collector. The heat collector is located on the exhaust gas passageway for capturing heat from the exhaust gases. The heating system includes an inlet conduit for circulating air from the HVAC system of the vehicle to the heat collector. The air is heated at the heat collector, and an outlet conduit circulates the heated air back to the HVAC system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: James C. Bradley, Anthony J. Cook, Rodney J. Klinger
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Publication number: 20070289292Abstract: A heating system for use on an exhaust system having an exhaust gas passageway, the engine having a cooling system to circulate a cooling fluid to and from the engine, includes a fuel-dosing member for dosing fuel to the exhaust system to trigger a regeneration event. A particulate filter is located on the exhaust gas passageway downstream of the engine, and an oxidation catalyst member is located upstream from the particulate filter. The oxidation catalyst member oxidizes the fuel dosed to increase the temperature of the exhaust gases. The increased temperature causes a regeneration event at the particulate filter, which further increases the temperature of the exhaust gases. A heat exchanger is located downstream of the particulate filter for capturing heat from the exhaust gases. The heat exchanger has an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit for circulating the cooling fluid from the heat exchanger to the engine cooling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Anthony J. Cook, Richard L. Malecki
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Patent number: 7296402Abstract: A diesel particulate filter of a motor vehicle is cleaned of ash, typically using equipment already available in a service shop. The filter apparatus is disconnected from the exhaust system of a motor vehicle. The filter apparatus is reversed and reconnected to the motor vehicle's exhaust system in a configuration opposite to which the filter apparatus was originally connected. The engine is started and allowed to run at a high idle and no load engine speed to blow ash from the diesel particulate filter into the exit tubing. The ash is then collected in an ash collector.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Anthony J. Cook