Patents by Inventor Alan Cummings

Alan Cummings 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: 11938705
    Abstract: A means of making a multi ply structural panel by eliminating the top liner in the corrugating process. The present invention is made possible through modification to the corrugating rolls of the singlefacer. The design modification to the rolls involves incorporation of slots that run around the circumference of one roll and mating creasing tools incorporated around the circumference of the other of the corrugated roll set. These slots and creasing tools are incorporated across the existing flutes of the corrugating rolls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Semi Corr Containers, Inc.
    Inventor: James Alan Cummings
  • Publication number: 20240042726
    Abstract: An apparatus for production of a two-ply paperboard panel is provided. The apparatus comprises a supply of top paperboard panel web. A flap-cutting die cut module receives the top paperboard panel web and cuts a pattern of flaps therein. A flap-forming die roll in juxtaposition with a flap-receiving pocket roll defines an interface therebetween through which the top paperboard panel web is received. An adhesive-application station applies adhesive to surfaces of flaps formed on the top paperboard panel web. A supply of bottom paperboard panel web is provided, which is joined to the top paperboard panel web at a web-merging station. A hold-down system holds the top and bottom paperboard panel webs together while applied adhesive sets or cures. A method for producing a two-ply paperboard panel is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: GREGORY R. KULA, JAMES ALAN CUMMINGS
  • Patent number: 11794439
    Abstract: A means of making a multi ply structural panel by eliminating the top liner in the corrugating process. The present invention is made possible through modification to the corrugating rolls of the singlefacer. The design modification to the rolls involves incorporation of slots that run around the circumference of one roll and mating creasing tools incorporated around the circumference of the other of the corrugated roll set. These slots and creasing tools are incorporated across the existing flutes of the corrugating rolls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Semi Corr Containers, Inc.
    Inventor: James Alan Cummings
  • Patent number: 9440873
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary Alan Cummings, Samir Khanna, Douglas Gregg Neilson, Thomas Andre Pedersen, Massoud Rahiminejad, Bruce Warren Reding
  • Publication number: 20150317655
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for sourcing, processing, and distributing information in general, and more specifically, information that is generally news or news-related in nature. An embodiment operates by determining a geographic area and selecting stories associated with the geographic area. The embodiment further generates map display information for the geographic area including a plurality of selectable indicators, each corresponding to one of the one or more stories, and transmits the map display information to an interactive user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Hugh Douglas MYERS, Michael Alan Cummings, Thomas Scott Suiter
  • Publication number: 20130312461
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary Alan Cummings, Samir Khanna, Douglas Gregg Neilson, Thomas Andre Pedersen, Massoud Rahiminejad, Bruce Warren Reding
  • Patent number: 8528367
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary Alan Cummings, Samir Khanna, Douglas Gregg Neilson, Thomas A Pedersen, Massoud Rahiminejad, Bruce Warren Reding
  • Publication number: 20120260697
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Alan Cummings, Samir Khanna, Douglas Gregg Neilson, Thomas A. Pedersen, Massoud Rahiminejad, Bruce Warren Reding
  • Patent number: 8230704
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary Alan Cummings, Samir Khanna, Douglas Gregg Neilson, Thomas A Pedersen, Massoud Rahiminejad, Bruce Warren Reding
  • Patent number: 8193940
    Abstract: A signal device is provided for identifying and communicating a location or hazard, concealed within a housing on a hard hat having a pocket. Further provided is a detachable housing to be placed in the pocket. Embodiments incorporate a speaker for audible identification, a light emitting diode (LED) for visual identification and a global positioning sensor (GPS) for identifying the wearer's location and various circuits and systems that utilize the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Cummings, Joseph Nick Filadelfia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8191292
    Abstract: A device for displaying a recognition award includes a hard hat having a pocket, a detachable connected holder to be placed in the pocket and a personnel unit adapted to display the recognition award and adapted to be positioned in the detachedly connected holder. The device is used as a recognition award or personnel identification unit to be retained within a detachedly connected holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Cummings, Joseph Nick Filadelfia, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110094717
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Alan Cummings, Samir Khanna, Douglas Gregg Neilson, Thomas A. Pedersen, Massoud Rahiminejad, Bruce Warren Reding
  • Publication number: 20110068918
    Abstract: A signal device is provided for identifying and communicating a location or hazard, concealed within a housing on a hard hat having a pocket. Further provided is a detachable housing to be placed in the pocket. Embodiments incorporate a speaker for audible identification, a light emitting diode (LED) for visual identification and a global positioning sensor (GPS) for identifying the wearer's location and various circuits and systems that utilize the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Cummings, Joseph Nick Filadelfia, JR.
  • Patent number: 7412338
    Abstract: An energy measurement system including a radio frequency (“RF”) device powered by a solar panel. The RF device comprising a wireless communication port operative to transmit and receive communication over a wireless network of additional RF devices. The energy measurement system able to transmit energy parameters of the RF device over the wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.
    Inventors: Arthur B. Wynans, Daniel Alan Cumming, Michael E. Teachman, Eric K. Haight, Daniel N. Loewen, Martin A. Hancock, Colin N. Gunn
  • Publication number: 20080041791
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nanostructured material comprising defective carbon nanotubes chosen from impregnated, functionalized, doped, charged, coated, and irradiated nanotubes, and combinations thereof. The defective carbon nanotubes contain a defect which is a lattice distortion in at least one carbon ring. Also disclosed is a method of purifying fluids, such as liquids, including water, as well as gases, including the air using, this nanostructured material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher Cooper, Alan Cummings, Mikhail Starostin, Charles Honsinger
  • Publication number: 20070095431
    Abstract: A brush reducing system includes a power source and a brush reducing device that includes a rotating drum assembly having an engagement plate disposed on an outer periphery. The engagement plate is permanently affixed to the drum, and includes a radial engagement face and a horizontal engagement face for supporting a tooth element that registers in an attack position. The engagement plate further includes a restraint aperture. The tooth element includes a body having a first engagement face and a second engagement face. The first and second engagement faces are complementary to the radial engagement face and the horizontal engagement face of the engagement plate. A first leg and a second leg each include a restraint aperture complementary in size and location to the restraint aperture of the engagement plate for receiving a restraint pin may be inserted proper registration of the tooth element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventor: Alan Cummings
  • Publication number: 20070084797
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nanostructured material comprising defective carbon nanotubes chosen from impregnated, functionalized, doped, charged, coated, and irradiated nanotubes, and combinations thereof. The defective carbon nanotubes contain a defect which is a lattice distortion in at least one carbon ring. Also disclosed is a method of purifying fluids, such as liquids, including water, as well as gases, including the air using, this nanostructured material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Cooper, Alan Cummings, Mikhail Starostin, Charles Honsinger
  • Publication number: 20070026355
    Abstract: A universal fit burner is disclosed having a main body member adapted to receive a venturi tube that is slidably mounted for increasing or decreasing the length thereof relative to the main body and a gas inlet for fitting different sized grills. Also provided is an extension member that can be coupled to the main body member for increasing its size and an adjustable mounting bracket for securing the burner in the firebox of the grill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Alan Cummings
  • Publication number: 20060086354
    Abstract: A universal multiple-position warming rack for a grill is attached to the cooking surface with mounting blocks and pivotally supported in a limited range of angular travel. The universal multiple-position warming rack is engaged by the grill upper housing member such that when the upper housing member is opened the universal multiple-position warming rack is compelled to a position behind and above the cooking surface and when the upper housing member is closed the universal warming rack is compelled to a position substantially above the cooking surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Andrew Kahler, Alan Cummings
  • Publication number: 20060070613
    Abstract: A universal condiment rack having a mounting bracket for adjustably securing the rack to cooking grills of many configurations is provided. The mounting bracket pivots to accommodate grills of a variety of dimensional characteristics and has an adjustable protrusion for leveling the rack on grills having different vertical tapers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Alan Cummings, Andrew Kahler