Patents by Inventor Ralph Kokot
Ralph Kokot 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).
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Publication number: 20240009750Abstract: Methods and systems for powering and/or charging auxiliary systems of a vehicle. Such methods and systems utilize a welding system having power conversion circuitry that receives power from at least a first power source on the vehicle and generates different output powers of the welding system characterized by different output voltages. At least two different auxiliary systems receive at least two of the different output powers of the welding system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Kai Justice, Donnie Stone
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Patent number: 11767837Abstract: Compressor control systems capable of increasing the reliability and uptime of air compressor systems that operate in harsh corrosive outdoor environments by redundantly sensing one or more operating parameters of the air compressor systems. Such a compressor control system includes a controller adapted to monitor at least a first operating parameter of a component of the air compressor system, at least first and second sensors that are physically separate and spaced apart from each other and that redundantly sense the first operating parameter of a component of the air compressor system, and separate and independent wiring harnesses electrically connecting the first and second sensors to the controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Jr., Mark Alan Firnhaber
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Publication number: 20230272809Abstract: A system and method for controlling flow of air into an air compressor of an air compressor system includes a proportional solenoid valve configured to control flow of supply air into the air compressor in proportional response to sensed air pressure generated by the air compressor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Andrew Ward, Colin Schroeder, Kai Justice, Mark Firnhaber
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Publication number: 20230050997Abstract: An electric air compressor system includes an air compressor and an electric motor configured for driving the air compressor. An electric power storage device provides electric power to the electric motor. An electric generator provides electric power to the electric power storage device and/or to the electric motor. A power regulator including a processor controls operation of the electric generator. The power regulator controls operation of the electric generator based on at least one of an on/off operational state of the electric generator, the temperature of the electric generator, the temperature of the electric power storage device, the electrical current output of the electric generator, and the speed of the electric generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Kai Justice, Trenton Rhodes, Devin Royce, Lucas Bencze, Ralph Kokot
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Publication number: 20220364563Abstract: A gas-liquid separator and method and air compressor system. The gas-liquid separator includes a separator tank having wet side and dry side chambers. The wet side chamber separates and collects liquids from pressurized air that enters through a tank inlet. A separation valve inlet port connects the wet side chamber with the dry side chamber and allows moist air to pass from the wet side chamber to the dry side chamber and prevents collected liquids from passing from the wet side chamber to the dry side chamber. A separation valve assembly opens the separation valve inlet port when pressurized air is forced into the wet side chamber and a pressure is met and/or exceeded and to close the separation valve inlet port when pressurized air is not being forced into the wet side chamber and pressure falls below the pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Garrett M. Griggs, Kai Justice, Jeff Scott Rohl, John G. Chappell, Ralph Kokot
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Patent number: 11479120Abstract: A driveline system for connecting an on-vehicle PTO shaft to on-vehicle auxiliary equipment installed on a vehicle. The driveline system is adapted for mounting to an undercarriage of a vehicle that includes a transmission, a PTO shaft connected to the transmission near a forward end of the transmission, and auxiliary equipment mounted to the undercarriage aft of the transmission. The driveline system includes a first shaft connected to the PTO shaft via a first U-joint, a second shaft connected to the auxiliary equipment via a second U-joint and to the first shaft via a third U-joint, a bearing installed on the first shaft for supporting the first and second shafts adjacent the third U-joint, and a bracket that is attached to the transmission rearward of the PTO shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Jr., Michael Crumley, Charles Lorance
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Patent number: 11280247Abstract: A pneumatic system installed on a vehicle and method of using the system to preheat compressor oil and/or components of the system to promote operation in cold weather conditions. The pneumatic system includes a compressor that generates compressed air in which oil is entrained, a separation tank that separates the oil from the air prior to the oil being returned to the compressor, and a heating element located within the separation tank and contacting the oil within the separation tank. Engine coolant of an engine cooling system of the vehicle flows through the heating element and the heating element transferring heat from the engine coolant to the oil within the separation tank to increase the temperature of the oil.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Ralph Kokot
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Publication number: 20220055476Abstract: A driveline system for connecting an on-vehicle PTO shaft to on-vehicle auxiliary equipment installed on a vehicle. The driveline system is adapted for mounting to an undercarriage of a vehicle that includes a transmission, a PTO shaft connected to the transmission near a forward end of the transmission, and auxiliary equipment mounted to the undercarriage aft of the transmission. The driveline system includes a first shaft connected to the PTO shaft via a first U-joint, a second shaft connected to the auxiliary equipment via a second U-joint and to the first shaft via a third U-joint, a bearing installed on the first shaft for supporting the first and second shafts adjacent the third U-joint, and a bracket that is attached to the transmission rearward of the PTO shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Jr., Michael Crumley, Charles Lorance
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Publication number: 20210148351Abstract: Compressor control systems capable of increasing the reliability and uptime of air compressor systems that operate in harsh corrosive outdoor environments by redundantly sensing one or more operating parameters of the air compressor systems. Such a compressor control system includes a controller adapted to monitor at least a first operating parameter of a component of the air compressor system, at least first and second sensors that are physically separate and spaced apart from each other and that redundantly sense the first operating parameter of a component of the air compressor system, and separate and independent wiring harnesses electrically connecting the first and second sensors to the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Ralph Kokot, JR., Mark Alan Firnhaber
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Publication number: 20210033020Abstract: A pneumatic system installed on a vehicle and method of using the system to preheat compressor oil and/or components of the system to promote operation in cold weather conditions. The pneumatic system includes a compressor that generates compressed air in which oil is entrained, a separation tank that separates the oil from the air prior to the oil being returned to the compressor, and a heating element located within the separation tank and contacting the oil within the separation tank. Engine coolant of an engine cooling system of the vehicle flows through the heating element and the heating element transferring heat from the engine coolant to the oil within the separation tank to increase the temperature of the oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventor: Ralph Kokot
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Patent number: 9912183Abstract: A jump starter unit for starting large vehicles and other equipment using jumper cable at lengths up to fifty (50) feet. The jump starter includes a high output (200-300 amp) alternator and a large (2000 Farad) capacitor. The alternator is also used to maintain the capacitor's charge when the boost charge is not needed. The alternator and capacitor are integrated into an electrical system that includes an electronic control and a plurality of relays that provide the various charging and boost functions of the unit. In certain embodiments, the jump starter unit may take the form of a portable or mobile self contained apparatus having its own combustion to drive the high output alternator. In other embodiments, the jump starter unit may be integrated into a service vehicle, such as a tow truck or utility vehicle, and utilize the vehicle's engine to drive the jump starter's high output alternator.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Jr., Kai Justice, Mark Alan Firnhaber, John D. Graun, James Aaron Morton
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Publication number: 20160329731Abstract: A jump starter unit for starting large vehicles and other equipment using jumper cable at lengths up to fifty (50) feet. The jump starter includes a high output (200-300 amp) alternator and a large (2000 Farad) capacitor. The alternator is also used to maintain the capacitor's charge when the boost charge is not needed. The alternator and capacitor are integrated into an electrical system that includes an electronic control and a plurality of relays that provide the various charging and boost functions of the unit. In certain embodiments, the jump starter unit may take the form of a portable or mobile self contained apparatus having its own combustion to drive the high output alternator. In other embodiments, the jump starter unit may be integrated into a service vehicle, such as a tow truck or utility vehicle, and utilize the vehicle's engine to drive the jump starter's high output alternator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Ralph Kokot, JR., Kai Justice, Mark Alan Firnhaber, John D. Graun, James Aaron Morton
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Publication number: 20140190340Abstract: A pressurized fluid delivery system and method that can be used to interrogate objects, such as the interrogation and detonation of IEDs. The system and method entail pressurizing a liquid within a vessel with a compressed gas source so that the liquid within the vessel is at a pressure above atmospheric pressure. The pressurized liquid, the compressed gas, or a mixture thereof is then selectively delivered to an outlet, and then discharged from the outlet to physically interrogate the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Kokot, JR., Mark Alan Firnhaber, Daniel Matthew Ramirez, Terry Wayne Vittatoe
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Patent number: 8770082Abstract: A pressurized fluid delivery system and method that can be used to interrogate objects, such as the interrogation and detonation of IEDs. The system and method entail pressurizing a liquid within a vessel with a compressed gas source so that the liquid within the vessel is at a pressure above atmospheric pressure. The pressurized liquid, the compressed gas, or a mixture thereof is then selectively delivered to an outlet, and then discharged from the outlet to physically interrogate the object.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Jr., Mark Alan Firnhaber, Daniel Matthew Ramirez, Terry Wayne Vittatoe
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Patent number: 8567299Abstract: A pressurized fluid delivery system and method that can be used to interrogate objects, such as the interrogation and detonation of IEDs. The system and method entail pressurizing a liquid within a vessel with a compressed gas source so that the liquid within the vessel is at a pressure above atmospheric pressure. The pressurized liquid, the compressed gas, or a mixture thereof is then selectively delivered to an outlet, and then discharged from the outlet to physically interrogate the object.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Jr., Mark Alan Firnhaber, Daniel Matthew Ramirez, Terry Wayne Vittatoe
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Publication number: 20120241016Abstract: A pressurized fluid delivery system and method that can be used to interrogate objects, such as the interrogation and detonation of IEDs. The system and method entail pressurizing a liquid within a vessel with a compressed gas source so that the liquid within the vessel is at a pressure above atmospheric pressure. The pressurized liquid, the compressed gas, or a mixture thereof is then selectively delivered to an outlet, and then discharged from the outlet to physically interrogate the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: VANAIR MANUFACTURING INC.Inventors: Ralph Kokot, JR., Mark Alan Firnhaber, Daniel Matthew Ramirez, Terry Wayne Vittatoe
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Patent number: 7753148Abstract: A combination integrates a power take-off unit, a gear box and air compressor into a single component that is mounted to and suspended from the side mount PTO provision of a vehicle transmission. The combination eliminates the need for a separate drive line and provides a reduced footprint for underdeck applications. The combination also reduces the installation difficulties by reducing fluid lines and consolidating component location.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Gregory M. Kokot, Edward M. Vavrek
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Publication number: 20090044992Abstract: A combination integrates a power take-off unit, a gear box and air compressor into a single component that is mounted to and suspended from the side mount PTO provision of a vehicle transmission. The combination eliminates the need for a separate drive line and provides a reduced footprint for underdeck applications. The combination also reduces the installation difficulties by reducing fluid lines and consolidating component location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Ralph Kokot, Gregory M. Kokot, Edward M. Vavrek