Patents by Inventor Ronald D. Cook

Ronald D. 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).

  • Patent number: 7373811
    Abstract: A combination valve stem extension hose and pressure indicator is disclosed. The extension is threaded onto a standard valve stem. The extension tube is available in a variety of lengths to accommodate filling inside dually tires. The extension tube also is available with various bend angles. A pressure indicating piston is provided to give visual status of the pressure within the tire in a static filled condition and while air is being added to the tire. The construction of the pressure indicator allows for threading or welding of the sight glass. Improvements in the pressure indicator include locating, aligning and positioning features to improve operation and longevity of the gauge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald D. Cook
  • Publication number: 20080110252
    Abstract: A combination valve stem extension hose and pressure indicator is disclosed. The extension is threaded onto a standard valve stem. The extension tube is available in a variety of lengths to accommodate filling inside dually tires. The extension tube also is available with various bend angles. A pressure indicating piston is provided to give visual status of the pressure within the tire in a static filled condition and while air is being added to the tire. The construction of the pressure indicator allows for threading or welding of the sight glass. Improvements in the pressure indicator include locating, aligning and positioning features to improve operation and longevity of the gauge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald D. Cook
  • Patent number: 6889952
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable easel having a frame and a display panel movably coupled to the frame. The panel is movable with respect to the frame in a longitudinal direction, and the panel is rotatable with respect to the frame from a first predetermined angular position to a second predetermined angular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Boone International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Cook, Pamela J. Emken
  • Publication number: 20040025582
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for monitoring the air pressure of a tire. Various colors are displayed by the apparatus to denote an inflation level of the tire, and the apparatus may remain coupled to the air nozzle of a tire indefinitely. The apparatus may include a diaphragm that deforms in response to an air pressure differential on opposing sides thereof. Deformation of the diaphragm may alter the position of a color indicating cup, such that a color is displayed through an observation window, informing a user as to the inflation state of the tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Tire Guard U.S.A.
    Inventors: Fred J. Wiseman, Laurence D. Miller, Ronald D. Cook
  • Publication number: 20030173488
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable easel having a frame and a display panel movably coupled to the frame. The panel is movable with respect to the frame in a longitudinal direction, and the panel is rotatable with respect to the frame from a first predetermined angular position to a second predetermined angular position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: ACCO Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Cook, Pamela J. Emken
  • Publication number: 20010013304
    Abstract: A message board apron for use with a computer monitor and keyboard includes a flat base, a support member extending upwardly from the base, and a tabletop member coupled to the support member proximate an edge of the tabletop member, the tabletop member having a dry-erase writing surface thereon. A variety of holders are provided in the tabletop member for holding accessories, such as hooks, pockets for writing implements or a recessed portion having a shape for receiving a pad of Post-It® notes or other paper therein. The message board apron is placed on a desktop in front of a computer monitor with a keyboard placed in front of or partially underneath the tabletop member, thereby removing providing a writing surface and/or accessories available to the computer user yet held up and away from the desktop surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 1999
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: BRADLEY C. DAVIS, RONALD D. COOK