Patents by Inventor John P. Cook

John P. Cook 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: 8333515
    Abstract: A bearing assembly includes an inner race adapted to be coupled to an inner member and an outer race adapted to be coupled to an outer member positioned such that the inner race is in an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. An inner flange is coupled to the outer race, includes circumferentially spaced apart recesses and extends generally radially toward the inner race. An outer flange is coupled to the inner race. A flexible sealing member contacts both the inner flange and the outer flange. A shroud includes tabs that extend through the recesses. The tabs are coupled to the outer race. The inner and outer members are permitted to rotate relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Corporation
    Inventors: Collin B. Milliken, John P. Cook
  • Publication number: 20100054645
    Abstract: A bearing assembly includes an inner race adapted to be coupled to an inner member and an outer race adapted to be coupled to an outer member positioned such that the inner race is in an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. An inner flange is coupled to the outer race, includes circumferentially spaced apart recesses and extends generally radially toward the inner race. An outer flange is coupled to the inner race. A flexible sealing member contacts both the inner flange and the outer flange. A shroud includes tabs that extend through the recesses. The tabs are coupled to the outer race. The inner and outer members are permitted to rotate relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Collin B. Milliken, John P. Cook
  • Publication number: 20090094084
    Abstract: A method and system for scheduling transfer of transportation assets and freight use a graphical user interface to collect, enter and display transportation asset data and freight data, thus enabling a user to select origin and destination locations for the transportation asset data and freight data on a map displayed on an electronic display screen. The method and system enable a user to associate transportation asset data to the selected locations and upload selected locations and transportation data to a transportation management system for scheduling transfer of transportation assets and freight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Eric Rempel, Todd Berger, Ryan Kelver, Andrew Ashbuagh, John P. Cook
  • Patent number: 7422373
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a sealing assembly may include a first member, a second member, and a circumferentially extending seal. The first member may include an angularly disposed running surface. The second member may be rotatable relative to the first member about an axis of rotation. The circumferentially extending seal may be coupled to the second member. The seal may include a lip having a first end fixed to the second member and a second end being generally free. The first end may form a hinge generally providing for radially outward movement of the second end relative to the axis of rotation upon rotation of said second member. The second end may be biased against the running surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing
    Inventor: John P Cook
  • Publication number: 20080050062
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a sealing assembly may include a first member, a second member, and a circumferentially extending seal. The first member may include an angularly disposed running surface. The second member may be rotatable relative to the first member about an axis of rotation. The circumferentially extending seal may be coupled to the second member. The seal may include a lip having a first end fixed to the second member and a second end being generally free. The first end may form a hinge generally providing for radially outward movement of the second end relative to the axis of rotation upon rotation of said second member. The second end may be biased against the running surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: John P. Cook
  • Publication number: 20080002925
    Abstract: A bearing assembly includes an inner race and an outer race, with the outer race positioned such that the inner race is an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner race and the outer race. A resilient seal element extends adjacent to a flange element, maintaining an effective seal during axial and/or radial movement, such as that caused by thermal expansion, of the resilient seal element relative to the flange element. The resilient seal element excludes contaminants from entering the bearing assembly and retains grease or lubricant within the bearing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing L.P.
    Inventor: John P. Cook
  • Patent number: 7111989
    Abstract: A bearing assembly having an inner ring and an outer ring and a plurality of rolling elements positioned therebetween, and a lubricant disposed about the rolling elements between the inner ring and the outer ring where the lubricant comprises a hydrocracked base oil and a lithium complex thickener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing, L.P.
    Inventors: John P. Cook, Xuehai (Ben) Ni
  • Patent number: 6467439
    Abstract: An array grid includes a plurality of interlocking elongate strips. The strips are structured and configured to provide sufficient lateral support for steam generator tubing while minimizing the risk of attack by stress corrosion cracking to the steam generator tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventors: John P. Cook, William J. Heilker, Daniel A. Peck
  • Patent number: 5716147
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant bearing assembly comprising inner and outer bearing races with a plurality of roller elements interposed therebetween. The inner and outer bearing races each have a bi-metallic construction which includes an outer body portion formed of a corrosion-resistant metal alloy, such as stainless steel, and a roller raceway defining insert formed of hardened, high-carbon steel. The bearing races, thereby, are substantially resistant to corrosive effects of contaminants in the outside environment, while providing hardened raceways for long-term bearing life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Corp.
    Inventors: John P. Cook, James P. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5704719
    Abstract: A bearing assembly having primary seals between inner and outer races on opposite sides of roller elements and an auxiliary face seal on at least one end thereof. The auxiliary seal includes a cap fixed to the inner race, and axially movable face seal member disposed within the cap for rotation therewith, and a resilient O-ring biasing and sealing member interposed between the face seal member and the cap for biasing the face seal into sealing contact with the outer race. The face seal, resilient sealing and biasing member, and cap define a multiplicity of seal barriers for preventing solid and liquid contaminants from entering the bearing assembly and reaching the primary seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Corp.
    Inventors: John P. Cook, James P. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4858295
    Abstract: Axially spaced cams and bearing rings mounted on a tube are permanently secured to the tube by circumferentially spaced projections on the tube extending into grooves formed on the inside surfaces of the cams and bearing rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Hartnett, Robert Lugosi, James Rollins, John P. Cook, Jeffrey A. Clark
  • Patent number: 4781076
    Abstract: Axially spaced cams and bearing rings mounted on a tube are permanently secured to the tube by circumferentially spaced projections on the tube extending into grooves formed on the inside surfaces of the cams and bearing rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Hartnett, Robert Lugosi, James Rollins, John P. Cook, Jeffrey A. Clark
  • Patent number: 4484644
    Abstract: An embodiment of the article comprises a metallic body formed, by a powder metallurgy technique, of steel powder and tungsten carbide particles, and forged, having a total density of not less than one hundred percent. The method, then, comprises (a) the powder metallurgy steps of forming and sintering the body, and (b) the subsequent forging step, to produce the one hundred percent total density steel and tungsten carbide article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: John P. Cook, Bani R. Banerjee
  • Patent number: 4331512
    Abstract: A nuclear reactor including a vertically extending reactor vessel containing a number of reactor components and located within a cavity defined by a vertically extending, circumferential cavity wall assembly is disclosed herein. The reactor also includes a particularly designed guard vessel arrangement including a guard vessel located around and spaced from the reactor vessel between the latter and the cavity wall assembly. The guard vessel is supported by means in the shape of an inverted frustum which not only serves as a support but which also acts as a means to provide a uniform temperature gradient between the guard vessel and cavity wall assembly and provides for ready access into the space between the two vessels by suitable equipment for providing in-service inspection of the vessel walls defining this space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1982
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph V. Facha, John P. Cook
  • Patent number: 4326920
    Abstract: A pool type nuclear reactor including a number of reactor components located within a vertically extending cavity which is located under a reactor deck arrangement and which is defined by a circumferential cavity wall assembly is disclosed herein. The reactor also includes a reactor vessel separate and distinct from the deck arrangement and the cavity wall assembly for containing the reactor components just recited. This vessel includes a main body located within the cavity and an upper circumferential rim forming a support flange located and interlocked between the deck arrangement and an upper section of the cavity wall assembly whereby to support the vessel body in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph V. Facha, John P. Cook, William H. Dauterman
  • Patent number: 4274454
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for sealing containers. The apparatus includes a slideable carrier closure member in the form of a plate and a closure member that is retained in a recess in the face of the carrier closure member. The two closure members are guided between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the carrier closure member is removed to one side of the opening of a first container and in the closed position the closure member is aligned for sealing the container. The apparatus permits two containers to be joined together, equipment inside one container to be transferred to the other container and the containers to be thereafter separated while continuously maintaining the containers and the equipment sealed from the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventor: John P. Cook
  • Patent number: 4190857
    Abstract: A remotely controlled periscope assembly that is used in conjunction with closed circuit television apparatus to view the inside of tubes in a nuclear steam generator or other apparatus. The periscope assembly is moved universally to any given location and then it is readily collapsed after visual identity has been accomplished to permit the insertion of an aligned tool deemed necessary for maintenance or repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Assignee: Combustion Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald B. Creek, John P. Cook
  • Patent number: 4080905
    Abstract: A shipping and handling fixture for a large load such as a steam generator or a reactor vessel. The fixture includes an elongate skid that may be integrated with wheeled sections at opposite ends thereof to form a Schnabel-type railway car or over-the-road vehicle that supports the vessel during shipment and facilitates its handling. In addition, a unique rocker arm and lifting link at opposite ends thereof cooperate to provide an arrangement for upending the vessel to permit ease of installation and assembly after it has arrived at its destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1978
    Assignee: Combustion Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: John P. Cook
  • Patent number: RE33888
    Abstract: Axially spaced cams and bearing rings mounted on a tube are permanently secured to the tube by circumferentially spaced projections on the tube extending into grooves formed on the inside surfaces of the cams and bearing rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Hartnett, Robert Lugosi, James Rollins, John P. Cook, Jeffrey A. Clark
  • Patent number: RE34565
    Abstract: Axially spaced cams and bearing rings mounted on a tube are permanently secured to the tube by circumferentially spaced projections on the tube extending into grooves formed on the inside surfaces of the cams and bearing rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Hartnett, Robert Lugosi, James Rollins, John P. Cook, Jeffrey A. Clark