Patents by Inventor Gary Gauger
Gary Gauger 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: 8801975Abstract: An electrical device having therein a dielectric fluid composition, wherein the dielectric fluid composition includes at least one refined, bleached and deodorized vegetable oil and at least one antioxidant, wherein the dielectric fluid composition has a pour point of less than about ?20° C. as measured according to either of ASTM D97 or ASTM D5950.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Cooper Industries, LLCInventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Charles Patrick McShane, Gary A. Gauger, Arthur W. Lemm
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Patent number: 8617434Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Cooper Industries, LLCInventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, Charles P. McShane
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Patent number: 8361351Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, Charles Patrick McShane
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Patent number: 8237038Abstract: A support system for an acoustic instrument has connecting elements of flexible material extending between and attaching the instrument and a support frame to support and/or balance the weight of the instrument and isolate acoustic frequencies, thereby eliminating deleterious acoustical effects. Embodied exemplarily herein as a support system for a drum, flexible elements extend between and attach the drum head hoop to a circular frame or support that fully or partially encircles the drum. The flexible elements may be made integral with the drum head and/or its head skin.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventor: Gary Gauger
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Publication number: 20120139679Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, C. Patrick McShane
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Patent number: 8097187Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, Charles Patrick McShane
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Publication number: 20110219937Abstract: A support system for an acoustic instrument has connecting elements of flexible material extending between and attaching the instrument and a support frame to support and/or balance the weight of the instrument and isolate acoustic frequencies, thereby eliminating deleterious acoustical effects. Embodied exemplarily herein as a support system for a drum, flexible elements extend between and attach the drum head hoop to a circular frame or support that fully or partially encircles the drum. The flexible elements may be made integral with the drum head and/or its head skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventor: Gary GAUGER
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Publication number: 20110012071Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. RAPP, Jerry L. CORKRAN, Gary A. GAUGER, C. Patrick MCSHANE
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Patent number: 7871546Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jerry L. Corkran, Charles Patrick McShane, Kevin J. Rapp, Gary A. Gauger, Richard A. Harthun
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Patent number: 7815821Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, Charles Patrick McShane
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Publication number: 20100097167Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jerry L. Corkran, C. Patrick McShane, Kevin J. Rapp, Gary A. Gauger, Richard A. Harthun
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Publication number: 20100077903Abstract: A support system for an acoustic instrument has connecting elements of flexible material extending between and attaching the instrument and a support frame to support and/or balance the weight of the instrument and isolate acoustic frequencies, thereby eliminating deleterious acoustical effects. Embodied exemplarily herein as a support system for a drum, flexible elements extend between and attach the drum head hoop to a circular frame or support that fully or partially encircles the drum. The flexible elements may be made integral with the drum head and/or its head skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventor: Gary GAUGER
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Patent number: 7651641Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jerry L. Corkran, C. Patrick McShane, Kevin J. Rapp, Gary A. Gauger, Richard A. Harthun
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Publication number: 20090194748Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, C. Patrick McShane
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Patent number: 7524440Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Jerry L. Corkran, Gary A. Gauger, C. Patrick McShane
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Publication number: 20080283803Abstract: An electrical device having therein a dielectric fluid composition, wherein the dielectric fluid composition includes at least one refined, bleached and deodorized vegetable oil and at least one antioxidant, wherein the dielectric fluid composition has a pour point of less than about ?20° C. as measured according to either of ASTM D97 or ASTM D5950.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Kevin J. Rapp, Charles Patrick McShane, Gary A. Gauger, Arthur W. Lemm
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Patent number: 6905638Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 15, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jerry L. Corkran, C. Patrick McShane, Kevin J. Rapp, Gary A. Gauger, Richard A. Harthun
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Publication number: 20050072964Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2003Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: Kevin Rapp, Jerry Corkran, Gary Gauger, C. McShane
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Publication number: 20050040375Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: February 24, 2005Inventors: Jerry Corkran, C. McShane, Kevin Rapp, Gary Gauger, Richard Harthun
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Patent number: 6726857Abstract: The present invention comprises a mixture of hydrocarbons having a well-defined chemical composition that is suitable for use as a dielectric coolant in electrical equipment in general, and specifically in transformers. The dielectric coolants of the present invention are particularly suited for use in sealed, non-vented transformers, and have improved performance characteristics, including decreased degradation of the paper insulating layers, as well as a greater degree of safety and environmental acceptability. The present dielectric coolants comprise relatively pure blends of compounds selected from the group consisting of aromatic hydrocarbons, polyalphaolefins, polyol esters, and natural vegetable oils, along with additives to improve pour point, increase stability and reduce oxidation rate.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Goedde, Gary A. Gauger, John Lapp, Alan P. Yerges