Patents by Inventor Thomas Cookson

Thomas Cookson 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).

  • Method of measuring strain in a flex hose or other flexible member
    Patent number: 7966889
    Abstract: A method of detecting excessive strain in an elongated flexible member comprising: (a) applying at least one strain-detecting strip to the flexible member in an area that will be subject to bending in installation or use; (b) installing the flexible member in place; and (c) after installation, inspecting the strain-detecting strip for signs of excessive strain in the flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ronald R. Cairo, Timothy Channel, Thomas Cookson
  • Method of measuring strain in a flex hose or other flexible member
    Publication number: 20090314097
    Abstract: A method of detecting excessive strain in an elongated flexible member comprising: (a) applying at least one strain-detecting strip to the flexible member in an area that will be subject to bending in installation or use; (b) installing the flexible member in place; and (c) after installation, inspecting the strain-detecting strip for signs of excessive strain in the flexible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ronald R. Cairo, Timothy Channel, Thomas Cookson