Patents by Inventor Travis Cook

Travis 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).

  • Patent number: 10509299
    Abstract: A device for shielding an outdoor camera from light interference. The light shielding device includes a visor having a brim perpendicularly and pivotally connected to a panel, wherein the panel can rest flush against a support and the brim extends over a camera in order to shield the camera lens from direct sunlight and inclement weather. A first strap extends from a first side of the panel and a second strap extending from a second side of the panel, wherein a distal end of each of the first and second strap removably secure to one another to form a loop. A male and female fastener are disposed at the distal ends of each strap and removably secure the device to the support. In some embodiments, a plurality of teeth extend from an interior side of the panel and can penetrate the support for further securing the device thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Inventor: Travis Cook
  • Publication number: 20170255081
    Abstract: A device for shielding an outdoor camera from light interference. The light shielding device includes a visor having a brim perpendicularly and pivotally connected to a panel, wherein the panel can rest flush against a support and the brim extends over a camera in order to shield the camera lens from direct sunlight and inclement weather. A first strap extends from a first side of the panel and a second strap extending from a second side of the panel, wherein a distal end of each of the first and second strap removably secure to one another to form a loop. A male and female fastener are disposed at the distal ends of each strap and removably secure the device to the support. In some embodiments, a plurality of teeth extend from an interior side of the panel and can penetrate the support for further securing the device thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Travis Cook
  • Patent number: 9114304
    Abstract: A system of attaching a ski binding to a ski allowing quick interchange of bindings to other skis, and without the use of any hand tools. A first fastener is permanently attached to a ski, while the binding is permanently attached to a binding carrier plate that includes a mating, second fastener. The first and second fasteners are engaged by a quick release mechanism that is longitudinally shorter than a typical direct mounting system for a binding, resulting in reduced scrub area at the mounting to the ski. The binding mounting plate can extend longitudinally beyond the binding to provide mounting area for vibration dampers and camber adjusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventors: Cordell Pearce, Ben Anderson, Travis Cook
  • Publication number: 20140050521
    Abstract: A system of attaching a ski binding to a ski allowing quick interchange of bindings to other skis, and without the use of any hand tools. A first fastener is permanently attached to a ski, while the binding is permanently attached to a binding carrier plate that includes a mating, second fastener. The first and second fasteners are engaged by a quick release mechanism that is longitudinally shorter than a typical direct mounting system for a binding, resulting in reduced scrub area at the mounting to the ski. The binding mounting plate can extend longitudinally beyond the binding to provide mounting area for vibration dampers and camber adjusters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Cordell Pearce, Ben Anderson, Travis Cook
  • Publication number: 20120214626
    Abstract: Disclosed is a modified CVT flyweight that allows for a 1 to 15 degree bidirectional change of pitch-angle of the cam section of a flyweight to variably affect the load placed on a connected drive-unit to match changes in elevation or terrain. Enabling the cam pitch-angle adjustment is a secondary pivotal axis (separate from the primary centrifugal axis) that is incrementally rotated and held in position by a manually rotated threaded fastener acting as a cantilever upon one side of the pivot. There may be removable weights in the form of threaded screws, pins or rivets that can be added or subtracted from the flyweight in addition to changes in the cam pitch-angle to affect the overall mass of the flyweight and also adjust the maximum RPM's of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Travis A. Cook
  • Publication number: 20120065187
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicants: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD, KALYPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Allen J. Borchardt, Clay Beauregard, Travis Cook, Robert L. Davis, Daniel A. Gamache, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 7726927
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for aiding in the speed and simplicity of the adjustment of the clicker-style cam bolts employed by TRA-type snowmobile drive clutches, manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products. The apparatus comprises a barrel type nut with a collared head and a compression wire spring which fits telescopically over said nut and against said collared head, and a locking set screw to secure the apparatus against rotational movement or removal. This assembly replaces the conventional hexagonal lock nut presently used on TRA-type drive clutches. This apparatus enables the user to change the linear position of the cam bolt in the drive clutch housing to enable the hexagonal head of the clicker-style bolt to clear its respective hexagonally indexed pocket, which is molded into the drive clutch housing, and to be turned to any one of six different degrees of rotation, thereby changing the shift-out RPM setting of the drive clutch quickly and with greater ease than conventional methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Travis Cook
  • Publication number: 20100120741
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicants: Kalypsys, Inc., Alcon Research, Ltd
    Inventors: Allen J. Borchardt, Clay Beauregard, Travis Cook, Robert L. Davis, Daniel A. Gamache, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20080080952
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for aiding in the speed and simplicity of the adjustment of the clicker-style cam bolts employed by TRA-type snowmobile drive clutches, manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products. The apparatus comprises a barrel type nut with a collared head and a compression wire spring which fits telescopically over said nut and against said collared head, and a locking set screw to secure the apparatus against rotational movement or removal. This assembly replaces the conventional hexagonal lock nut presently used on TRA-type drive clutches. This apparatus enables the user to change the linear position of the cam bolt in the drive clutch housing to enable the hexagonal head of the clicker-style bolt to clear its respective hexagonally indexed pocket, which is molded into the drive clutch housing, and to be turned to any one of six different degrees of rotation, thereby changing the shift-out RPM setting of the drive clutch quickly and with greater ease than conventional methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Travis Cook
  • Publication number: 20080021026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of Rho kinase for the treatment or prevention of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Mehmet Kahraman, Allen Borchardt, Travis Cook, Robert Davis, Elisabeth Gardiner, James Malecha, Stewart Noble, Thomas Prins
  • Publication number: 20080021217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of Rho kinase for the treatment or prevention of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Allen Borchardt, Mehmet Kahraman, Travis Cook, Robert Davis, Elizabeth Gardiner, James Malecha, Stewart Noble, Thomas Prins, Michael Sertic, Dana Siegel
  • Publication number: 20060091635
    Abstract: A closed pneumatic synchronization system is described, wherein two actuators are connected to each other by conduits transferring air or other gas in such a way that when one actuator is forced up or down, the changes in air pressure cause the other actuator to move in the same direction. The ability of gases to expand and contract cushions the shocks to the chassis caused by changes in the terrain or direction of travel, and the communication between the actuators keeps the chassis parallel to the terrain. No sensors are needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventor: Travis Cook
  • Publication number: 20040140637
    Abstract: An emergency ski brake system located above and to the side and acting in the close vicinity of the pivot point of the runner of a ski vehicle. The preferred embodiment has one or more protruding braking members on each ski that when released by a latching mechanism, rotate forward helically around the outside edge of the runner to substantially engage the terrain more so than does the bottom surface of the runner. The protruding member may take the form of a blade or spike, prong or other single, plural, smooth or toothed members that extend around and under the ski to stab 1-6 inches into the terrain provided that the mechanism and attached protruding member is located alongside and perpendicular to the pivot point of the runner and actuates in a forward, helical rotation in relation to the direction of the runner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Travis Cook, Joseph Putney
  • Publication number: 20020084124
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a braking or steering mechanism that is located near the steering pivot point of a runner of a ski vehicle. In a conventional snowmobile, for example, the steering pivot point is near the middle of the longitudinal axis of the runner, and, hence, the preferred braking and steering mechanism extends from near, but not at the rear end of, the runner, to contact the snow or ground to slow or stop the snowmobile movement relative to the snow or ground. The preferred braking or steering mechanism comprises a brake that is a retractable, protruding member that extends down from the runner bottom surface near the steering pivot point a sufficient distance to frictionally engage the snow/ground significantly more than does the bottom of the runner. The protruding member may take the forms of a prong or spike, a blade or plate, or other single, plural, smooth or toothed member(s) that can make frictional contact with the snow/ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Travis Cook, Joseph Putney
  • Patent number: 6308966
    Abstract: A braking and steering mechanism that is located near, but behind the steering pivot point of a runner of a ski vehicle. In a conventional snowmobile, for example, the steering pivot point is near the middle of the longitudinal axis of the runner, and, hence, the preferred braking and steering mechanism extends from behind the middle of the runner, but not at the rear end of the runner, to contact the snow or ground to slow or stop the snowmobile movement relative to the snow or ground. The preferred braking and steering mechanism has a brake that is a retractable, protruding member that extends down from the runner bottom surface near, but behind the steering pivot point a sufficient distance to frictionally engage the snow/ground significantly more than does the bottom of the runner. The protruding member may take the forms of a prong or spike, a blade or plate, or other single, plural, smooth or toothed member(s) that can make frictional contact with the snow/ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventors: Travis A. Cook, Joseph L. Putney