Patents by Inventor John D. Cockerham

John D. Cockerham 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: 11596820
    Abstract: A method of custom manufacturing a flame arrestor assembly configured to extinguish a flame propagating therethrough. The method includes creating a customized flame cell using an additive manufacturing technique, which generally includes forming a body and forming one or more channels in the body. The one or more channels define a flow path configured to transfer heat from a flame front propagating through the flow path to the body. The method also includes providing a housing, and securely arranging the flame cell within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Cockerham, James Myers, Travis Ellison
  • Patent number: 11167158
    Abstract: A method of custom manufacturing a flame arrestor includes providing a housing having an interior surface and an exterior surface where the exterior surface of the housing is shaped to fit within a fluid passageway. The method includes forming, using an additive manufacturing technique, a three-dimensional lattice structure by depositing a first material onto the interior surface of the housing in a predetermined pattern. The lattice structure includes a plurality of connected lattice members forming channels extending from a first end to a second end of the three-dimensional lattice structure. An element of a second material is provided adjacent to the three-dimensional lattice structure. The second material is different than the first material and the element is configured to draw heat away from fluid flowing through the plurality of channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Cockerham, James Myers
  • Patent number: 10983025
    Abstract: Monitoring systems and methods for a relief valve system. In one example, a monitoring system for a relief valve includes at least one tilt sensor coupled to one or more of a cover or a latch of the relief valve. The at least one tilt sensor is associated with an interface. Upon detection by the at least one tilt sensor that one of the cover is open or the latch is unlocked, a signal is transmitted by the interface indicating one or more of the cover is open or the latch is unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Tony A. Durant, Nathan A. Quinn, John D. Cockerham
  • Publication number: 20200139173
    Abstract: A method of custom manufacturing a flame arrestor assembly configured to extinguish a flame propagating therethrough. The method includes creating a customized flame cell using an additive manufacturing technique, which generally includes forming a body and forming one or more channels in the body. The one or more channels define a flow path configured to transfer heat from a flame front propagating through the flow path to the body. The method also includes providing a housing, and securely arranging the flame cell within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: John D. Cockerham, James Myers, Travis Ellison
  • Publication number: 20200011755
    Abstract: Monitoring systems and methods for a relief valve system. In one example, a monitoring system for a relief valve includes at least one tilt sensor coupled to one or more of a cover or a latch of the relief valve. The at least one tilt sensor is associated with an interface. Upon detection by the at least one tilt sensor that one of the cover is open or the latch is unlocked, a signal is transmitted by the interface indicating one or more of the cover is open or the latch is unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Tony A. Durant, Nathan A. Quinn, John D. Cockerham
  • Publication number: 20180256928
    Abstract: A method of custom manufacturing a flame arrestor includes providing a housing having an interior surface and an exterior surface where the exterior surface of the housing is shaped to fit within a fluid passageway. The method includes forming, using an additive manufacturing technique, a three-dimensional lattice structure by depositing a first material onto the interior surface of the housing in a predetermined pattern. The lattice structure includes a plurality of connected lattice members forming channels extending from a first end to a second end of the three-dimensional lattice structure. An element of a second material is provided adjacent to the three-dimensional lattice structure. The second material is different than the first material and the element is configured to draw heat away from fluid flowing through the plurality of channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: John D. Cockerham, James Myers
  • Patent number: 9987508
    Abstract: A flame cell of a flame arrestor may include a body of a first material having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of channels formed in the body and extending from the first end to the second end of the body. The flame cell may also include an element of a second material coupled to the body, the second material being different from the first material. The element may be configured to draw heat away from fluid flowing through the plurality of channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Cockerham, James Myers
  • Publication number: 20180056100
    Abstract: A method of custom manufacturing a flame arrestor assembly configured to extinguish a flame propagating therethrough. The method includes creating a customized flame cell using an additive manufacturing technique, which generally includes forming a body and forming one or more channels in the body. The one or more channels define a flow path configured to transfer heat from a flame front propagating through the flow path to the body. The method also includes providing a housing, and securely arranging the flame cell within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Cockerham, James Myers, Travis Ellison
  • Publication number: 20180056101
    Abstract: A flame cell of a flame arrestor may include a body of a first material having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of channels formed in the body and extending from the first end to the second end of the body. The flame cell may also include an element of a second material coupled to the body, the second material being different from the first material. The element may be configured to draw heat away from fluid flowing through the plurality of channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: John D. Cockerham, James Myers
  • Patent number: 9884213
    Abstract: A storage system includes a storage tank adapted to store a fluid therein, a flame arrestor being positioned downstream from the storage tank, a thermal valve being positioned downstream from the flame arrestor, and a flare stack being positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the thermal valve. An outlet port of the storage tank is in fluid communication with an inlet port of the flame arrestor, and an outlet port of the flame arrestor is in fluid communication with an inlet port of the thermal valve. A flow path is formed between the storage tank and the flare stack via the flame arrestor and the thermal valve. The thermal valve has a cross-sectional area along a direction of the flow path which is substantially vacant of physical detonation-inducing obstructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: Peter F. Barry, John D. Cockerham, Matthew A. Farris, Samuel S. Garman
  • Publication number: 20170151451
    Abstract: A storage system includes a storage tank adapted to store a fluid therein, a flame arrestor being positioned downstream from the storage tank, a thermal valve being positioned downstream from the flame arrestor, and a flare stack being positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the thermal valve. An outlet port of the storage tank is in fluid communication with an inlet port of the flame arrestor, and an outlet port of the flame arrestor is in fluid communication with an inlet port of the thermal valve. A flow path is formed between the storage tank and the flare stack via the flame arrestor and the thermal valve. The thermal valve has a cross-sectional area along a direction of the flow path which is substantially vacant of physical detonation-inducing obstructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Peter F. Barry, John D. Cockerham, Matthew A. Farris, Samuel S. Garman
  • Publication number: 20170074413
    Abstract: A pressure control device is provided for use with a storage container. The pressure control device includes a base defined by a sidewall and a flange extending outwardly from the sidewall, the flange adapted to be connected to a surface of the storage container, the base including a port defined by the sidewall and adapted to be in fluid communication with an interior of the storage container. The pressure control device includes a lid movably coupled to the base to selectively expose the port of the base to an environment surrounding the pressure control device, and a plurality of blind holes formed in a bottom side of the flange of the base. The plurality of blind holes are configured to facilitate connection of the pressure control device to the storage container while preventing leakage from the storage container through the connection, thereby reducing fugitive emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventor: John D. Cockerham