Patents by Inventor James Allen Kodak

James Allen Kodak 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: 10898602
    Abstract: A system that deodorizes gear, padding, or other apparel by killing the bacteria that cause odor. Articles to be deodorized are placed within a re-sealable airtight bag along with highly pure anhydrous ethanol. As the ethanol vaporizes, the gaseous ethanol readily dissolves within the aqueous environment that envelops the bacteria. Ethanol levels within this moisture gradually increase and eventually become bactericidal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak
  • Publication number: 20200237942
    Abstract: A system that deodorizes gear, padding, or other apparel by killing the bacteria that cause odor. Articles to be deodorized are placed within a re-sealable airtight bag along with highly pure anhydrous ethanol. As the ethanol vaporizes, the gaseous ethanol readily dissolves within the aqueous environment that envelops the bacteria. Ethanol levels within this moisture gradually increase and eventually become bactericidal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak
  • Patent number: 10317071
    Abstract: A thermal reservoir for storing heat energy that can convert water to steam and thus power steam driven machines and vehicles is enclosed. The thermal reservoir converts electrical energy to heat energy using electrical resistance heating coils and the heat energy is stored with a thermal storage substance consisting primarily of lithium fluoride. Heat loss is minimized with a specially designed insulation layer that surrounds the thermal storage compartment. The thermal reservoir is charged and discharged via a heat exchanging system comprised of nested cylinders and a plurality of heat conducting fins that innervate the thermal storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak
  • Publication number: 20180149352
    Abstract: A thermal reservoir for storing heat energy that can convert water to steam and thus power steam driven machines and vehicles is enclosed. The thermal reservoir converts electrical energy to heat energy using electrical resistance heating coils and the heat energy is stored with a thermal storage substance consisting primarily of lithium fluoride. Heat loss is minimized with a specially designed insulation layer that surrounds the thermal storage compartment. The thermal reservoir is charged and discharged via a heat exchanging system comprised of nested cylinders and a plurality of heat conducting fins that innervate the thermal storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak
  • Patent number: 9445964
    Abstract: This design for a modular casket uses a tension cable system to function as the weight bearing floor for the interior. The cable weaves through eyepieces mounted to either stanchions or side panels to form a zigzag webbing along the bottom of the casket and tension is applied to the cable using a ratchet. The interior flooring is completed by laying a sheet of foam over the cable webbing on top of which the casket's mattress is laid. Both the lid and the base are comprised of four partitions that are either flexibly attached to one another to enable a compact accordion like fold or are separate pieces which easily align. In both the wood and steel versions of this design, the caskets are fully assembled without the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak
  • Patent number: 8584327
    Abstract: Enclosed is a design for a modular casket that is assembled without the use of tools. The sides of the caskets adhere to the bottom of the casket through an array of magnets that is actuated only after proper alignment. Once assembled, movement of the side panels as a result of any lateral force is retarded by the magnetic force and through the use of dowels connecting the panels near the top of the side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak
  • Patent number: 7933506
    Abstract: A heat reservoir for storing the energy necessary for powering heat engines, particularly steam engines, is disclosed. The heat reservoir converts electrical energy into thermal energy through the use of electrical resistance heating coils bathed in one or more high heat capacity metals. Loss of heat through thermal conduction is minimized through the use of an insulating jacket surrounding the reservoir. The stored heat can be quickly transferred to a working fluid, such as steam, by using both a heat storage metal and a heat exchanger metal that possess high thermal conductivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak
  • Publication number: 20090212121
    Abstract: A heat reservoir for storing the energy necessary for powering heat engines, particularly steam engines, is disclosed. The heat reservoir converts electrical energy into thermal energy through the use of electrical resistance heating coils bathed in one or more high heat capacity metals. Loss of heat through thermal conduction is minimized through the use of an insulating jacket surrounding the reservoir. The stored heat can be quickly transferred to a working fluid, such as steam, by using both a heat storage metal and a heat exchanger metal that possess high thermal conductivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak
  • Patent number: 6793572
    Abstract: The invention described herein is a passive air ventilation system for automobile interior heat. The passenger compartment interfaces with short air ducts which open when the interior reaches a certain threshold temperature. The other end of the ducts interfaces with the exterior in places which are not susceptible to rainwater seepage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak
  • Publication number: 20040121717
    Abstract: The invention described herein is a passive air ventillation system for automobile interior heat. The passenger compartment interfaces with short air ducts which open when the interior reaches a certain threshold temperature. The other end of the ducts interfaces with the exterior in places which are not susceptible to rainwater seepage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: James Allen Kodak