Patents by Inventor Michael E. Cook

Michael E. 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).

  • INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AXIAL RETENTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20240132138
    Abstract: A steering shaft assembly includes a male shaft having a plurality of splines formed thereon, each of the splines terminating at a spline end, wherein each of the spline ends form an angle of about 90 degrees relative to a longitudinal direction of the splines. The steering shaft assembly also includes a female shaft including a plurality of stakes located proximate an end of the female shaft, the stakes retaining the male shaft at an interface between the stakes and the spline ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Michael E. Partyka, Daniel P. Cook, David G. Matousek
  • Dual neutral start switches
    Patent number: 7131267
    Abstract: Dual neutral start switch configurations for preventing vehicle users from starting or activating a vehicle engine under certain circumstances and designed to be part of the control arm or return-to-neutral configuration are disclosed. These configurations may be used with pumps, transmissions or transaxles in a variety of different vehicle applications. Also disclosed is a combination neutral start switch and reverse mower blade cutoff switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Scott W. Keller, Lonnie E. Holder, Michael Taylor, Thomas P. Gavin, Donald G. Cook, Michael E. Cook
  • Neutral start switch
    Patent number: 7032377
    Abstract: A neutral start switch for preventing vehicle users from starting or activating a vehicle engine under certain circumstances and for use in connection with a control arm mechanism, which may be attached to a casing of a hydraulic pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Scott W. Keller, Thomas P. Gavin, Donald G. Cook, Michael E. Cook, Lonnie E. Holder
  • Vacuum printing apparatus and process method
    Patent number: 6253674
    Abstract: A vacuum printing apparatus and process method whereby the application of a decorative imprint in either a single or multi-color rendition to the felt cover playing surface of a pool or billiard table is accomplished without there being any resultant dimensional or thickness irregularity in the playing surface which would otherwise interfere with the course of a ball during play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: Michael E. Cook
  • Railing support post
    Patent number: 6213452
    Abstract: A support post for a railing system comprises a base plate adapted to engage and support a vinyl support post at the base thereof and an interior support column located interior to the vinyl post. The support column is coupled to the base plate to form a high strength connection therewith. The upper end of the support column includes an arrangement for vertical adjustment of the vinyl support post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: GSW Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick M. Pettit, Michael E. Cook