Patents by Inventor Robert N. Cole

Robert N. Cole 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).

  • Publication number: 20230375031
    Abstract: A foreign material exclusion plug is disclosed. The foreign material plug includes a cylindrical body, a slot, and a breakaway tab. The cylindrical body includes an externally-threaded cylindrical structure. The slot is formed in the cylindrical body extending into the cylindrical body from a top surface of the cylindrical body. The breakaway tab is connected to the cylindrical body and extends outwards from the top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Robert N. Cole, Kevin P. Shay, Austin L. Renfro
  • Patent number: 11802584
    Abstract: A foreign material exclusion plug is disclosed. The foreign material plug includes a cylindrical body, a slot, and a breakaway tab. The cylindrical body includes an externally-threaded cylindrical structure. The slot is formed in the cylindrical body extending into the cylindrical body from a top surface of the cylindrical body. The breakaway tab is connected to the cylindrical body and extends outwards from the top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC
    Inventors: Robert N. Cole, Kevin P. Shay, Austin L. Renfro
  • Publication number: 20220042540
    Abstract: A foreign material exclusion plug is disclosed. The foreign material plug includes a cylindrical body, a slot, and a breakaway tab. The cylindrical body includes an externally-threaded cylindrical structure. The slot is formed in the cylindrical body extending into the cylindrical body from a top surface of the cylindrical body. The breakaway tab is connected to the cylindrical body and extends outwards from the top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Robert N. Cole, Kevin P. Shay, Austin L. Renfro
  • Publication number: 20100025245
    Abstract: A method and kit for selectively labeling S-nitrosylated cysteines in proteins with a fluorescent tag. The method offers femtomolar sensitivity for the detection, quantification, in situ visualization, and a means for site-specific identification of S-nitrosylation events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Johns Hopkins Univeristy
    Inventors: Robert N. Cole, Dan E. Berkowitz, Lakshmi Santhanam, Artin Andrew Shoukas
  • Patent number: 4268017
    Abstract: A feed nozzle for a liquid fuel or fluid coker feed nozzle for a reactor comprises an outer nozzle shroud with a removable, refractory ceramic fiber wrapped feed nozzle coaxially affixed within the shroud by the coacting of flanges on the outer ends of said shroud and said feed nozzle. A novel method of assembling the same is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventor: Robert N. Cole