Patents by Inventor Ricky A. Cook

Ricky A. 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).

  • Apparatus and method of manufacturing multi-filament cords
    Patent number: 6513314
    Abstract: The invention includes a first bobbin that supplies a first yarn, a second bobbin that supplies a second yarn, and a third bobbin that supplies a third yarn. Additionally, the invention includes a guide that guides the first and second yarns so that they are substantially parallel to each other, and a combining device the combines and twists the parallel disposed first and second yarns with the third yarn. The invention enables the manufacture of a two-ply cord having a filler yarn therein, in a single step, and also allows more cord to be manufactured within a specified time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Acordis Industrial Fibers, Inc.
    Inventor: Ricky A. Cook
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTI-FILAMENT CORDS
    Publication number: 20020189228
    Abstract: The invention includes a first bobbin that supplies a first yarn, a second bobbin that supplies a second yarn, and a third bobbin that supplies a third yarn. Additionally, the invention includes a guide that guides the first and second yarns so that they are substantially parallel to each other, and a combining device the combines and twists the parallel disposed first and second yarns with the third yarn. The invention enables the manufacture of a two-ply cord having a filler yarn therein, in a single step, and also allows more cord to be manufactured within a specified time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: Acordis Industrial Fibers, Inc.
    Inventor: Ricky A. Cook