Patents by Inventor Mark David Cory

Mark David Cory 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: 11473215
    Abstract: A system and method includes a seed roll of a saw type gin stand which can easily be inspected in an efficient and safe manner within the normal course of operation. The monitoring of the seed roll is desirable for prediction of irregularities that could significantly hamper the production of a ginning facility. This monitoring can take place by manual inspection with the eye or touch of the operator. In addition, this feature will facilitate the opportunity to introduce a new automatic process by which the control system can monitor the seed roll in order to improve overall productivity of the gin stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Lummus Corporation
    Inventors: Mark David Cory, Harold Eugene Davis, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210148008
    Abstract: A system and method includes a seed roll of a saw type gin stand which can easily be inspected in an efficient and safe manner within the normal course of operation. The monitoring of the seed roll is desirable for prediction of irregularities that could significantly hamper the production of a ginning facility. This monitoring can take place by manual inspection with the eye or touch of the operator. In addition, this feature will facilitate the opportunity to introduce a new automatic process by which the control system can monitor the seed roll in order to improve overall productivity of the gin stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Lummus Corporation
    Inventors: Mark David Cory, Harold Eugene Davis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200216978
    Abstract: An asymmetrical tab or key defining the central aperture of the saw blades, wherein the key complements an asymmetrical keyway defined by the curved outer surface of the driven shaft. The driven shaft can be a symmetrical driven shaft wherein both ends of the shaft are similarly configured, such that it does not matter which end of the shaft is orientated, in which direction, within the saw cylinder assembly, and it does not matter which side of the shaft the saw blades are attached to, or in which direction the saw blades are flipped when attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Lummus Corporation
    Inventor: Mark David Cory
  • Patent number: 10626524
    Abstract: A vortex tube system for conditioning and blending fibrous material utilizing a helical inlet to the base of a central vortex tube, to condition and blend fibers in a fluidly conveyed stream, and to separate the fibers from debris, by abruptly changing direction of the conveying air flow. The vortex tube system for conditioning and blending combines the helical input with helical shaping of the air flow through the central vortex tube to induce greater dynamics which is continued at the top of the vortex tube through a separate drying chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Lummus Corporation
    Inventors: Mark David Cory, Joseph W. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20190032251
    Abstract: A vortex tube system for conditioning and blending fibrous material utilizing a helical inlet to the base of a central vortex tube, to condition and blend fibers in a fluidly conveyed stream, and to separate the fibers from debris, by abruptly changing direction of the conveying air flow. The vortex tube system for conditioning and blending combines the helical input with helical shaping of the air flow through the central vortex tube to induce greater dynamics which is continued at the top of the vortex tube through a separate drying chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Lummus Corporation
    Inventor: Mark David Cory
  • Patent number: 10156398
    Abstract: A vortex dryer for fibrous material utilizes a helical inlet to the base of a central vortex tube to separate fiber from debris by abruptly changing direction of the conveying air flow. The dryer combines the helical input with helical shaping of the air flow through the central vortex tube to induce greater drying for the fiber which is continued at the top of the vortex tube through a separate drying chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Lummus Corporation
    Inventor: Mark David Cory
  • Publication number: 20170343283
    Abstract: A vortex dryer for fibrous material utilizes a helical inlet to the base of a central vortex tube to separate fiber from debris by abruptly changing direction of the conveying air flow. The dryer combines the helical input with helical shaping of the air flow through the central vortex tube to induce greater drying for the fiber which is continued at the top of the vortex tube through a separate drying chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Mark David Cory
  • Publication number: 20170137969
    Abstract: A ginning rib for use in a saw type cotton gin stand constructed from a plate or sheet of raw material, with the material thickness defining the width of the rib, and the shape or profile of the rib defined by the path of the cutting means of the plate or sheet. Furthermore, the shape of the rib being such that it can be economically produced with current cutting technology while concurrently of a unique design to reduce raw material waste, and to include features improving functional reliability and serviceability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Mark David Cory, Joseph William Thomas, Harold Eugene Davis
  • Patent number: D780813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventors: Mark David Cory, Joseph William Thomas, Harold Eugene Davis, Jr.