Patents by Inventor Alex Michael Cole

Alex Michael Cole 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).

  • Transmission array for drain cleaner
    Patent number: 11890655
    Abstract: Systems for energizing a drain cleaning cable within a drain line or other region of interest are described. A signal transmitter on an end portion of the cable enables the cable end portion to be sensed or located when in a pipe or conduit underground. Also described are electrically conductive drivetrains for transferring rotary power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignees: Jetter Pro Inc., Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Jeffrey Szucs, Jeff Albertini, Alex Michael Cole
  • Motor dampener and drive train for plumbing tools
    Patent number: 11815152
    Abstract: Motor dampening provisions are described. Incorporation and use of the motor dampener(s) in a rotary type drain cleaning machine enables elimination of a clutch in the machine. Also described are clutch-free drive systems using the motor dampener(s). Also described are torque countering members that are used in conjunction with the motor dampener(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Alex Michael Cole, Michael J. Rutkowski
  • COMPRESSION COUPLING FOR DRAIN CLEANING CABLE
    Publication number: 20230097086
    Abstract: A cable coupling for use with rotating cables is described. The cable coupling comprises a ferrule, a compression die, an adapter die, and a threaded nut cap. In particular versions, the cable coupling is used with high speed drain cleaning cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey SZUCS, Alex Michael COLE
  • TRANSMISSION ARRAY FOR DRAIN CLEANER
    Publication number: 20210291238
    Abstract: Systems for energizing a drain cleaning cable within a drain line or other region of interest are described. A signal transmitter on an end portion of the cable enables the cable end portion to be sensed or located when in a pipe or conduit underground. Also described are electrically conductive drivetrains for transferring rotary power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Christopher MAVROS, Jeffrey SZUCS, Jeff ALBERTINI, Alex Michael COLE
  • TORQUE LIMITER FOR POWERED DRAIN CLEANER
    Publication number: 20210205863
    Abstract: A torque limiter and a retrievable chain knocker tool, each separately configured for use with a drain cleaning apparatus are described. The drain cleaning apparatus includes a drum housing defining an interior region, a cable carrier rotatably mounted within the housing interior region, and a transmission assembly operatively configured for transferring rotary power to an end portion of flexible cable retained in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. RUTKOWSKI, Mitchell BARTON, Alex Michael COLE, Donald M. EMBREE, Nicholas Christopher MAVROS, Jeffrey SZUCS
  • POWERED DRAIN CLEANER WITH FLEX SHAFT
    Publication number: 20210172162
    Abstract: Drain cleaners are described that include rotatable drums which retain drain cleaning cable. Mounted on the rotatable drum is a motor and optional gearbox for imparting rotation to the drain cleaning cable. The drain cleaners can also include a cable clamp mounted on the rotatable drum. The drain cleaners are configured such that the rotatable drum is free of positional preference regardless of orientation of the drain cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Alex Michael COLE, Jeffrey SZUCS, Jacob SCHNEIDER, Michael J. RUTKOWSKI
  • SOFT START FOR POWER TOOL WITH MOMENTARY SWITCH AND MECHANICAL DIRECTION SELECTION SWITCH
    Publication number: 20210159818
    Abstract: Soft start systems for electrically powered tools are described. The soft start systems use direction feedback signal(s) from a direction selection switch of the power tool. Also described are power tools using such soft start systems. In addition, electrical power circuits using the soft start systems are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Abhishek Suhas MOGHE, Naga PENMETSA, Alex Michael COLE, Jeffrey SZUCS
  • Drain cleaning systems using sheath protected flexible shaft
    Patent number: 10987708
    Abstract: A drain cleaning apparatus is described that uses a FlexShaft type drain cleaning cable. The drain cleaning apparatus includes a drum housing, a rotatable cable carrier mounted within an interior of the drum housing and a transmission assembly for transferring rotary power to an end of a FlexShaft cable residing in the interior of the drum housing. Also described are systems using these apparatuses in combination with a rotary power source such as a drill. In addition, various methods of use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Szucs, Alex Michael Cole, Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Billy Odon M. Yrad, Jr., Ken Beyer
  • MOTOR DAMPENER AND DRIVE TRAIN FOR PLUMBING TOOLS
    Publication number: 20210041005
    Abstract: Motor dampening provisions are described. Incorporation and use of the motor dampener(s) in a rotary type drain cleaning machine enables elimination of a clutch in the machine. Also described are clutch-free drive systems using the motor dampener(s). Also described are torque countering members that are used in conjunction with the motor dampener(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Alex Michael COLE, Michael J. RUTKOWSKI
  • DRAIN CLEANING SYSTEMS USING SHEATH PROTECTED FLEXIBLE SHAFT
    Publication number: 20200238345
    Abstract: A drain cleaning apparatus is described that uses a FlexShaft type drain cleaning cable. The drain cleaning apparatus includes a drum housing, a rotatable cable carrier mounted within an interior of the drum housing and a transmission assembly for transferring rotary power to an end of a FlexShaft cable residing in the interior of the drum housing. Also described are systems using these apparatuses in combination with a rotary power source such as a drill. In addition, various methods of use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Billy Odon M. Yrad, JR., Jeffrey Szucs, Alex Michael Cole, Ken Beyer