Patents by Inventor James P. McCormick

James P. McCormick 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).

  • Publication number: 20170361812
    Abstract: Contained fluid application systems may be used to wash and disinfect large vehicles and equipment in extreme temperatures and remote locations. One system has a base having a platform, a washing station positioned on the base, an enclosure having an internal chamber, a conduit system connecting a fluid container to spray members, and a heating device that provides heat to the internal chamber and a duct system in the base. The system may recapture fluid and prevent freezing of fluid on the surface of the base while being able to apply washing and disinfecting fluid around the entire perimeter of a large vehicle or equipment in the washing station. The system is a unit that can be deployed rapidly and transported easily due to the unitary base and minimal amount of post-deployment assembly needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Hydro Engineering Equipment and Supply Co., LLP
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick
  • Patent number: 9815094
    Abstract: A wash fluid and debris containment system includes a wash pad, a collecting trough, and a conveyor. The wash pad includes a support base and a top surface that rests on the support base. The top surface is configured to direct flow of wash fluid and debris to an edge of the top surface. The collecting trough extends along the edge to receive the wash fluid and debris from the top surface. The conveyor is positioned in at least a portion of the collecting trough and operable to remove the debris from an opposite end of the collecting trough from where the wash fluid is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Hydro Engineering Equipment and Supply Co., LLP
    Inventor: James P. McCormick
  • Publication number: 20160258318
    Abstract: Portable aircraft turbine engine washing systems and methods are provided. One such washing system has a portable base unit, a wash line connectable to the portable base unit and configured to be connected to an aircraft turbine engine or a fluid delivery cleaning device, and a water tank movable with the portable base unit and can hold water. A water pump apparatus is movable with the portable base unit and can pump water out of the water tank and into the wash line. A solution tank is movable with the portable base unit and can hold a solution. A solution pump apparatus is also movable with the portable base unit and can pump solution from the solution tank into fluid communication with the wash line. A controller apparatus adjustably controls a dilution ratio of the solution with water while the solution and water are pumped into the wash line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Hydro Engineering Equipment and Supply Co., LLP
    Inventor: James P. McCormick
  • Publication number: 20150122289
    Abstract: A wash fluid and debris containment system includes a wash pad, a collecting trough, and a conveyor. The wash pad includes a support base and a top surface that rests on the support base. The top surface is configured to direct flow of wash fluid and debris to an edge of the top surface. The collecting trough extends along the edge to receive the wash fluid and debris from the top surface. The conveyor is positioned in at least a portion of the collecting trough and operable to remove the debris from an opposite end of the collecting trough from where the wash fluid is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Hydro Engineering Equipment and Supply Co., LLP
    Inventor: James P. McCormick
  • Patent number: 8272390
    Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Hydro Engineering Equipment & Supply Company
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
  • Patent number: 8267100
    Abstract: Low profile wash pads, usable alone or with other like pads in a module array, are disclosed whereby one or more motor driven or motorless vehicles may be wheeled onto or across (or other object placed upon) a full drainage impervious washing platform such that substantially all spent wash liquid and removed debris are caused to flow off from the washing platform to an edge collector or gutter. Debris accumulation at the washing platform is avoided and processing of gutter-contained spent wash liquid and removed debris can occur in offset relation to and without interfering with ongoing washing on the washing platform. Several modes for processing the drainage comprising spent wash liquid and removed debris contained in the gutter are disclosed, one mode comprising automated processing using a screw conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Hydro Engineering Equipment & Supply Company
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
  • Patent number: 7996835
    Abstract: System, method and program product for managing a plurality of configurations of a first virtual machine. A command is received to set the configuration of the first virtual machine for processing a next incoming interaction and subsequent incoming interactions of at least one protocol from one or more other virtual machines to a configuration exhibited by the first virtual machine which first subsequently prepares to receive the next incoming interaction. The configuration exhibited by the first virtual machine which first prepared to receive the next incoming interaction is determined. The first virtual machine configuration which first prepared to receive the next incoming interaction processes the next incoming interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel M. Griffith, James P. McCormick, III, Damian L. Osisek, William Romney White
  • Patent number: 7987862
    Abstract: A wash fluid containment system may include side walls that allow the systems to be easily positioned on uneven ground. The side walls are designed to reduce or eliminate binding and/or gaps that occur when conventional systems are placed on uneven ground. In one embodiment, the side walls include different portions that are adjustable relative to each other to allow the side walls to accommodate the uneven ground. The side walls may include one or more horizontally oriented panels that are adjustable relative to one or more vertically oriented support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Hydro Engineering Equipment & Supply Company
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Richard Lopez
  • Publication number: 20090266387
    Abstract: Low profile wash pads, usable alone or with other like pads in a module array, are disclosed whereby one or more motor driven or motorless vehicles may be wheeled onto or across (or other object placed upon) a full drainage impervious washing platform such that substantially all spent wash liquid and removed debris are caused to flow off from the washing platform to an edge collector or gutter. Debris accumulation at the washing platform is avoided and processing of gutter-contained spent wash liquid and removed debris can occur in offset relation to and without interfering with ongoing washing on the washing platform. Several modes for processing the drainage comprising spent wash liquid and removed debris contained in the gutter are disclosed, one mode comprising automated processing using a screw conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Hydro Engineering Equipment & Supply Company
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan McCormick, Kerry Smith
  • Publication number: 20090266384
    Abstract: A number of embodiments of improved wash fluid containment systems are described herein. The wash fluid containment systems may include side walls that allow the systems to be easily positioned on uneven ground. The side walls are designed to reduce or eliminate binding and/or gaps that occur when conventional systems are placed on uneven ground. In one embodiment, the side walls include different portions that are adjustable relative to each other to allow the side walls to accommodate the uneven ground. The side walls may include one or more horizontally oriented panels that are adjustable relative to one or more vertically oriented support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Richard Lopez
  • Publication number: 20090211613
    Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Hydro Engineering Equipment & Supply Company
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
  • Patent number: 7540295
    Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
  • Patent number: 7530362
    Abstract: Low profile wash pads, usable alone or with other like pads in a module array, are disclosed whereby one or more motor driven or motorless vehicles may be wheeled onto or across (or other object placed upon) a full drainage impervious washing platform such that substantially all spent wash liquid and removed debris are caused to flow off from the washing platform to an edge collector or gutter. Debris accumulation at the washing platform is avoided and processing of gutter-contained spent wash liquid and removed debris can occur in offset relation to and without interfering with ongoing washing on the washing platform. Several modes for processing the drainage comprising spent wash liquid and removed debris contained in the gutter are disclosed, one mode comprising automated processing using a screw conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Hydro Engineering Equipment & Supply Company
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan McCormick, Kerry Smith
  • Publication number: 20080086726
    Abstract: System, method and program product for managing a plurality of configurations of a first virtual machine. A command is received to set the configuration of the first virtual machine for processing a next incoming interaction and subsequent incoming interactions of at least one protocol from one or more other virtual machines to a configuration exhibited by the first virtual machine which first subsequently prepares to receive the next incoming interaction. The configuration exhibited by the first virtual machine which first prepared to receive the next incoming interaction is determined. The first virtual machine configuration which first prepared to receive the next incoming interaction processes the next incoming interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel M. Griffith, James P. McCormick, Damian L. Osisek, William Romney White
  • Patent number: 7258749
    Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Hydro Engineering Equipment and Supply Co.
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
  • Publication number: 20040231703
    Abstract: Low profile wash pads, usable alone or with other like pads in a module array, are disclosed whereby one or more motor driven or motorless vehicles may be wheeled onto or across (or other object placed upon) a full drainage impervious washing platform such that substantially all spent wash liquid and removed debris are caused to flow off from the washing platform to an edge collector or gutter. Debris accumulation at the washing platform is avoided and processing of gutter-contained spent wash liquid and removed debris can occur in offset relation to and without interfering with ongoing washing on the washing platform. Several modes for processing the drainage comprising spent wash liquid and removed debris contained in the gutter are disclosed, one mode comprising automated processing using a screw conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan McCormick, Kerry Smith
  • Publication number: 20040200503
    Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
  • Patent number: 6799591
    Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Hydro Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
  • Publication number: 20020121293
    Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
  • Patent number: 4808237
    Abstract: A method, and components therefore for cleaning and reclaiming silk screens and the like. The method involves the steps, in general, of handspraying silk screens to be cleaned at a nominal water pressure of 3,000 psi plus or minus 300 psi, and this preferably at a water temperature of from 70 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The water circulating system is preferably a closed system that is periodically automatically replenished as needed. This saves a volume of water required, and such water is reclaimed by filtering systems. The filtering structure employed comprises a series of classifier screens of progressively reduced mesh and disposed in mutually superposed position. A further filter is in the form of a disposable bag filter made of paper or other suitable material preferably having a pore size of the order of ten microns. Additional filters are employed as needed. The spray cabinet employed has silk screen support bars and clamping means for clamping the screens in sloping condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Jr.