Patents by Inventor Timothy Cota

Timothy Cota 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: 20240133404
    Abstract: A field device mount includes a union configured to couple to a field device. A clamp foot is coupled to the union and is configured to engage fluid handling equipment. A tensioner assembly is coupled to the clamp foot and includes a tensioner bracket. A biasing member is disposed to urge the tensioner bracket away from the clamp foot. A band is configured to pass around the fluid handling equipment and to couple to opposite sides of the tensioner bracket. A buckle is configured to provide clamping force to maintain tension in the band. A field device mount using inline tensioners or a v-bolt as well as a method of coupling a field device mount to fluid handling equipment are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy R. MESCHKE, Nathan S. LOYA, Jeffrey A. COTA, Meagan C. DOBRATZ
  • Patent number: 8876067
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler fitting support bracket (100) is disclosed for mounting fire sprinkler tee-fitting (30) to a building structural component (5). The bracket (100) includes a mounting portion (103), and a cradle portion (101) cantilevered from the mounting portion (103). The cradle portion (101) is configured to receive and support the fitting body (32) on a concave surface (190a, 190b) thereof. The fitting (30), which may be a tee fitting, elbow fitting, or the like, is detachable from the bracket (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Christopher McAllister, Eric Skare, John Liebelt, Chris Sellner, Timothy Cota
  • Publication number: 20120061106
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler fitting support bracket (100) is disclosed for mounting fire sprinkler tee-fitting (30) to a building structural component (5). The bracket (100) includes a mounting portion (103), and a cradle portion (101) cantilevered from the mounting portion (103). The cradle portion (101) is configured to receive and support the fitting body (32) on a concave surface (190a, 190b) thereof. The fitting (30), which may be a tee fitting, elbow fitting, or the like, is detachable from the bracket (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Uponor Innovation Ab
    Inventors: Christopher McAllister, Eric Skare, John Liebelt, Chris Sellner, Timothy Cota
  • Patent number: 6854234
    Abstract: A panel connector system is provided and includes a plurality of panels and panel connectors. Each panel includes panel sidewall extensions, lips extending from the sidewall extensions, and cross-walls. The sidewall extensions, lips, and cross-walls define outwardly opening edge channels. The panel connectors include a base and a member extending generally transversely from the base. The base includes a base plate and a contact element. The arm portion includes a generally longitudinal slot, a ledge or protruding portion and a spring portion. A male seating surface extends from the ledge and a female seating surface is present on the spring portion. The clip base plate is fastened to the panel cross-wall and one of the lips is disposed in the clip slot when the clip is attached within the edge channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Timothy Cota, William Funk
  • Publication number: 20040123548
    Abstract: A panel connector system is provided and includes a plurality of panels and panel connectors. Each panel includes panel sidewall extensions, lips extending from the sidewall extensions, and cross-walls. The sidewall extensions, lips, and cross-walls define outwardly opening edge channels. The panel connectors include a base and a member extending generally transversely from the base. The base includes a base plate and a contact element. The arm portion includes a generally longitudinal slot, a ledge or protruding portion and a spring portion. A male seating surface extends from the ledge and a female seating surface is present on the spring portion. The clip base plate is fastened to the panel cross-wall and one of the lips is disposed in the clip slot when the clip is attached within the edge channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Timothy Cota, William Funk
  • Patent number: 6543164
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a portable display is formed of a plurality of assembleable panels, each of panels having a plurality of edge portions secured together with corner connectors to form a rectangular framework. Panelar sheet material extends over two side of the framework and polyurethane foam in injected into the interior space. Panel connector portions, either of the sliding type, or the peg or plug-in type secure the panels together to form the display. In a preferred embodiment, each panel has four corners each with corner components that engage with the edge portions, preferably by insertion into receiving openings in said edge portions. Said corner components having a receptacle exposed at each corner to permit either connection with plug-in components, for example, panel connectors for vertical stacking of panels or accessory brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul N. Sperl, Dixon Gimpel, William Funk, Timothy Cota
  • Patent number: 6536147
    Abstract: A portable display formed of a plurality of assembleable panels having wire management permitting concealment of wire for powering accessories within the junctures between panels. In a preferred embodiment, the panel edges have edge portions formed with outwardly facing channels defining or including wire conduits. Panel connector portions, either of the sliding type, or the peg or plug-in type secure the panels together to form the display. In a preferred embodiment, each panel has four corners each with corner components that engage with the edge portions, preferably by insertion into receiving openings in said edge portions. Said corner components having a receptacle exposed at each corner to permit either connection with plug-in components, for example, panel connectors for vertical stacking of panels or with accessory brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: William Funk, Timothy Cota, Paul N. Sperl, Dixon Gimpel