Patents by Inventor Derek Tarrant
Derek Tarrant 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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Patent number: 9068268Abstract: A discrete sacrificial zinc anode is fabricated from one or more slotted and slatted metal plates. The plates are fixed in a parallel planar configuration using conventional fasteners. One or more electrical connection wires are formed with a looped portion for spacing the anode assembly a predetermined distance from a steel reinforcing member.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Jarden Zinc Products, LLCInventors: Derek Tarrant, Bradley W. Epperson, Gary Sean Carter, Michael T. Mather
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Patent number: 8349148Abstract: An electrolytic mortar for fabricating galvanic anode panels is strengthened with fibers to improve green strength and resistance to cracking. Elongated reinforcing fibers are introduced into a flowing stream of mortar and deposited in multiple layers upon a platen or mold. A sacrificial zinc anode of open construction is embedded between the multiple layers to allow for electrolytic conduction between the layers and over all surfaces of the zinc anode.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Jarden Zinc Products, LLCInventors: Derek Tarrant, Michael T. Mather
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Publication number: 20120152732Abstract: A discrete sacrificial zinc anode is fabricated from one or more slotted and slatted metal plates. The plates are fixed in a parallel planar configuration using conventional fasteners. One or more electrical connection wires are formed with a looped portion for spacing the anode assembly a predetermined distance from a steel reinforcing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Derek Tarrant, Bradley W. Epperson, Gary Sean Carter, Michael T. Mather
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Publication number: 20110108413Abstract: An electrolytic mortar for fabricating galvanic anode panels is strengthened with fibers to improve green strength and resistance to cracking. Elongated reinforcing fibers are introduced into a flowing stream of mortar and deposited in multiple layers upon a platen or mold. A sacrificial zinc anode of open construction is embedded between the multiple layers to allow for electrolytic conduction between the layers and over all surfaces of the zinc anode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Derek Tarrant, Michael Mather
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Patent number: 7553554Abstract: Galvanically protected reinforcement dowel pins and methods of producing the same. In one embodiment, the reinforcement dowel pins comprise a bar or tube, the longitudinal exposed surfaces of which are covered by a heavy gauge of a sacrificial metal, such as zinc, zinc alloy, magnesium, magnesium alloy, aluminum, or aluminum alloy. The bar or tube comprises steel, carbon steel, or other ferrous metal. The heavy gauge of sacrificial metal is applied to the ferrous metal by various processes, such as roll bonding, lock seaming, welding, die casting, flame spraying, plasma spraying, dipping, sinking, and drawing. The resulting reinforcement dowel pins resist corrosion without sacrificing structural integrity, and are reasonable in materials and manufacturing costs. These dowel pins may be installed in adjacent concrete panels using conventional methods, and therefore do not introduce additional costs in installation.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Jarden Zinc Products, LLCInventors: Wes Miller, Christopher P. Schenk, Derek Tarrant
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Publication number: 20060257231Abstract: Galvanically protected reinforcement dowel pins and methods of producing the same. In one embodiment, the reinforcement dowel pins comprise a bar or tube, the longitudinal exposed surfaces of which are covered by a heavy gauge of a sacrificial metal, such as zinc, zinc alloy, magnesium, magnesium alloy, aluminum, or aluminum alloy. The bar or tube comprises steel, carbon steel, or other ferrous metal. The heavy gauge of sacrificial metal is applied to the ferrous metal by various processes, such as roll bonding, lock seaming, welding, die casting, flame spraying, plasma spraying, dipping, sinking, and drawing. The resulting reinforcement dowel pins resist corrosion without sacrificing structural integrity, and are reasonable in materials and manufacturing costs. These dowel pins may be installed in adjacent concrete panels using conventional methods, and therefore do not introduce additional costs in installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Alltrista Zinc Products, L.P. (an Indiana Limited partnership)Inventors: Wes Miller, Christopher Schenk, Derek Tarrant
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Publication number: 20050265802Abstract: Galvanically protected reinforcement dowel pins and methods of producing the same. In one embodiment, the reinforcement dowel pins comprise a bar or tube, the longitudinal exposed surfaces of which are covered by a heavy gauge of a sacrificial metal, such as zinc, zinc alloy, magnesium, magnesium alloy, aluminum, or aluminum alloy. The bar or tube comprises steel, carbon steel, or other ferrous metal. The heavy gauge of sacrificial metal is applied to the ferrous metal by various processes, such as roll bonding, lock seaming, welding, die casting, flame spraying, plasma spraying, dipping, sinking, and drawing. The resulting reinforcement dowel pins resist corrosion without sacrificing structural integrity, and are reasonable in materials and manufacturing costs. These dowel pins may be installed in adjacent concrete panels using conventional methods, and therefore do not introduce additional costs in installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: Alltrista Zinc Products, L.P.Inventors: Wes Miller, Christopher Schenk, Derek Tarrant
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Publication number: 20050188890Abstract: A composition and method for making a frangible bullet. In one embodiment, the bullet comprises a primarily zinc composition with the addition of bismuth, tin, and/or indium in the amount of about 0.5% to about 20%, by weight. In another embodiment, the bullet comprises additional elements, including but not limited to lead, iron, cadmium, aluminum, copper, and/or titanium. In one embodiment of the method of making a bullet, the composition containing from about 0.5% to about 20% of bismuth, tin, and/or indium is admixed and hand cast into the shape of a bullet core. In another embodiment of the method, the bullet is formed by die casting the admixed composition having from about 0.5% to about 20% of bismuth, tin, and/or indium into the shape of a bullet core.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Alltrista Zinc Products, L.P.Inventor: Derek Tarrant
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Publication number: 20050065042Abstract: The present invention is an oil system component comprising and a method for its making, designed to neutralize acid by utilizing components comprising zinc or a zinc-coating. According to one embodiment, a multipurpose component is provided by spraying a standard component such as the oil sump, oil screen, and/or oil filter with a zinc plasma in an inert atmosphere to create an acid-neutralizing coating on the component. The present invention is particularly suited for incorporation into a standard oil filter by fabricating the casing and or an internal screen of zinc coated materials and/or by incorporating zinc coated product or materials into the mechanical filter material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Applicant: Alltrista Zinc Products, L.P., an Indiana limited partnershipInventor: Derek Tarrant
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Publication number: 20050061734Abstract: The present invention is an oil system component comprising an acid neutralizing metal such as zinc, calcium, cadmium or magnesium, or alloys thereof. According to one embodiment, a multipurpose component is provided by including an acid neutralizing metal in a standard component such as the oil sump, oil screen, and/or oil filter. The present invention is particularly suited for incorporation into a standard oil filter by fabricating the casing and or an internal screen of acid neutralizing metal and/or by incorporating acid neutralizing metallic fibers into the mechanical filter material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Applicant: Alltrista Zinc Products, L.P.Inventor: Derek Tarrant
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Publication number: 20030170543Abstract: The present invention comprises a method of making metallic fibers and electrodes. The metallic fibers are manufactured by milling a stock piece of material, preferably with a computer number controlled (CNC) milling machine. According to one embodiment, the length of the fibers is determined by the width of the stock material and stock material may be stacked so as to produce a number of fibers. According to another embodiment, the cutting tool comprises chip breakers which determine the length of the fibers. Zinc fibers made according to the present invention may be used to manufacture battery electrodes by compressing the fibers into the desired shape and porosity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Alltrista Zinc Products Company, L.P.Inventors: Jon W. Headrick, Lynn Payne, Johnny Smelcer, Derek Tarrant, James Dyer