Patents by Inventor Kevin Rapp

Kevin Rapp 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).

  • Additive for dielectric fluid
    Publication number: 20050072964
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Rapp, Jerry Corkran, Gary Gauger, C. McShane
  • Vegetable oil based dielectric fluid and methods of using same
    Publication number: 20050040375
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Jerry Corkran, C. McShane, Kevin Rapp, Gary Gauger, Richard Harthun