Patents by Inventor C. Patrick McShane

C. Patrick McShane 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).

  • ADDITIVE FOR DIELECTRIC FLUID
    Publication number: 20120139679
    Abstract: A dielectric fluid comprising hydrocarbon liquid admixed with an ester-based compound, wherein the ester-based compound is present in an effective amount to impart breakdown inhibiting properties to a paper insulation material when the dielectric fluid is in contact with the paper material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, C. Patrick McShane
  • ADDITIVE FOR DIELECTRIC FLUID
    Publication number: 20110012071
    Abstract: A dielectric fluid comprising hydrocarbon liquid admixed with an ester-based compound, wherein the ester-based compound is present in an effective amount to impart breakdown inhibiting properties to a paper insulation material when the dielectric fluid is in contact with the paper material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. RAPP, Jerry L. CORKRAN, Gary A. GAUGER, C. Patrick MCSHANE
  • VEGETABLE OIL BASED DIELECTRIC COOLANT
    Publication number: 20100097167
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a dielectric fluid comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. Methods of retrofilling electrical equipment with vegetable oil based dielectric fluids also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Corkran, C. Patrick McShane, Kevin J. Rapp, Gary A. Gauger, Richard A. Harthun
  • Vegetable oil based dielectric fluid and methods of using same
    Patent number: 7651641
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a dielectric fluid comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. Methods of retrofilling electrical equipment with vegetable oil based dielectric fluids also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Corkran, C. Patrick McShane, Kevin J. Rapp, Gary A. Gauger, Richard A. Harthun
  • ADDITIVE FOR DIELECTRIC FLUID
    Publication number: 20090194748
    Abstract: A dielectric fluid comprising hydrocarbon liquid admixed with an ester-based compound, wherein the ester-based compound is present in an effective amount to impart breakdown inhibiting properties to a paper insulation material when the dielectric fluid is in contact with the paper material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, C. Patrick McShane
  • Method comprising additive for dielectric fluid
    Patent number: 7524440
    Abstract: A dielectric fluid comprising hydrocarbon liquid admixed with an ester-based compound, wherein the ester-based compound is present in an effective amount to impart breakdown inhibiting properties to a paper insulation material when the dielectric fluid is in contact with the paper material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, C. Patrick McShane
  • Vegetable oil based dielectric fluid and methods of using same
    Patent number: 6905638
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a dielectric fluid comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. Methods of retrofilling electrical equipment with vegetable oil based dielectric fluids also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Corkran, C. Patrick McShane, Kevin J. Rapp, Gary A. Gauger, Richard A. Harthun
  • Vegetable oil based dielectric fluid and methods of using same
    Publication number: 20040069975
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a dielectric fluid comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. Methods of retrofilling electrical equipment with vegetable oil based dielectric fluids also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Cooper Industries, a Ohio corporation
    Inventors: Jerry L. Corkran, C. Patrick Mcshane, Kevin J. Rapp, Gary A. Gauger, Richard A. Harthun
  • Vegetable oil based dielectric fluid and methods of using same
    Patent number: 6613250
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a dielectric fluid comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. Methods of retrofilling electrical equipment with vegetable oil based dielectric fluids also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Patrick McShane, Jerry L. Corkran, Richard A. Harthun, Gary A. Gauger, Kevin J. Rapp
  • Vegetable oil based dielectric fluid and methods of using same
    Publication number: 20020109128
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a dielectric fluid comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. Methods of retrofilling electrical equipment with vegetable oil based dielectric fluids also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: C. Patrick McShane, Jerry L. Corkran, Richard A. Harthun, Gary A. Gauger, Kevin J. Rapp
  • Food grade vegetable oil based dielectric fluid and methods of using same
    Patent number: 6398986
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a dielectric fluid comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. Methods of retrofilling electrical equipment with vegetable oil based dielectric fluids also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc
    Inventors: C. Patrick McShane, Jerry L. Corkran, Richard A. Harthun, Gary A. Gauger, Kevin J. Rapp