John Scott Corey

US Patent:

6353987, Mar 12, 2002

Filed:

Jun 9, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/591481

Inventors:

John A. Corey - Melrose NY

Assignee:

Clever Fellows Innovation Consortium, Inc. - Troy NY

International Classification:

B23P 900

US Classification:

29445, 2988802, 2988804, 82 111

Abstract:

A method of constructing a reciprocator and moving element for a reciprocator. Also, a method of producing a non-contacting alignment of relatively reciprocating elements.

US Patent:

6377384, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Jun 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/892279

Inventors:

John A. Corey - Melrose NY
Thomas J. Marusak - Loudonville NY

Assignee:

Comforter Corporation - Maplewood NY

International Classification:

G02B 2602

US Classification:

359227, 1601661, 160236, 156349

Abstract:

A method of making a fabric Venetian blind comprises helical winding of a narrow, elongated strip, which, when properly overlapped and bonded along longitudinal glue lines, will form the vanes and front and rear facings of the blind. The strips may be formed of a single, uniform material, or of adjacent, longitudinally extending portions of relatively opaque and relatively translucent fabric. An alternative embodiment uses the same winding technique to similarly form a structure of only translucent fabric, but with pockets for subsequent insertion of opaque vanes. Several alternative strip configurations and assembly arrangements are disclosed. The disclosed method and structure may also be used to form products for other applications.

US Patent:

6492748, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Jun 9, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/591480

Inventors:

John A. Corey - Melrose NY

Assignee:

Clever Fellows Innovation Consortium, Inc. - Troy NY

International Classification:

F16F 122

US Classification:

310 17, 310 12, 92 84, 267171, 60520

Abstract:

A linear suspension element having preloaded legs that reduce fretting and maximize stroke within allowable stress limits. Also, a reciprocator and suspension including the linear suspension element.

US Patent:

6575222, Jun 10, 2003

Filed:

Jun 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/892297

Inventors:

John A. Corey - Melrose NY
Thomas J. Marusak - Loudonville NY

Assignee:

Comfortex Corporation - Maplewood NY

International Classification:

E06B 348

US Classification:

160 8405, 1601211

Abstract:

A method of making a fabric Venetian blind comprises helical winding of a narrow, elongated strip, which, when properly overlapped and bonded along longitudinal glue lines, will form the vanes and front and rear facings of the blind. The strips may be formed of a single, uniform material, or of adjacent, longitudinally extending portions of relatively opaque and relatively translucent fabric. An alternative embodiment uses the same winding technique to similarly form a structure of only translucent fabric, but with pockets for subsequent insertion of opaque vanes. Several alternative strip configurations and assembly arrangements are disclosed. The disclosed method and structure may also be used to form products for other applications.

US Patent:

6578364, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

Apr 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/126594

Inventors:

John A. Corey - Melrose NY

Assignee:

Clever Fellows Innovation Consortium, Inc. - Troy NY

International Classification:

F25B 900

US Classification:

62 6

Abstract:

A mechanical resonator for a thermoacoustic device having a compressible fluid contained within a housing, the housing having a pair of heat exchangers and a thermodynamic medium therebetween. The resonator includes a member for mimicking dynamic conditions at a position of the housing; and a linear suspension element suspending the member in the housing. The mechanical resonator saves length and eliminates high-velocity flow losses. A transducer may also be mounted with the mechanical resonator to derive power in another form from the system, for example, electricity, or introduce power into the system. In combination, the transducer and mechanical resonator allow for cool-side driving of a thermoacoustic system.

US Patent:

6604363, Aug 12, 2003

Filed:

Apr 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/126596

Inventors:

John A. Corey - Melrose NY
Jerry Martin - Superior CO

Assignee:

Clever Fellows Innovation Consortium - Troy NY
Mesoscopic Devices - Broomfield CO

International Classification:

F25B 900

US Classification:

62 6

Abstract:

A method for matching an acoustic load and an acoustic driver in a resonant acoustic system, and the acoustic system so formed. The load and driver may be independently designed. The invention provides, inter alia, a matching volume positioned between the acoustic driver and load that is substantially greater than a stroke volume of the driver. The matching volume is sized such that, in combination with the moving mass, the characteristic stiffness of the acoustic driver and the characteristic load impedance, a resulting pressure wave produces an operating resonant frequency substantially equal to the preferred operating frequency of the load. Alternatively, or in addition thereto, a stroke volume of the acoustic driver can be adjusted.

US Patent:

6632553, Oct 14, 2003

Filed:

Mar 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/818290

Inventors:

John A. Corey - Melrose NY
Gerhard Beckmann - Altamont NY

Assignee:

MTI Microfuel Cells, Inc. - Albany NY

International Classification:

H01M 0800

US Classification:

429 22, 429 25, 429 13

Abstract:

A water management system for a fuel cell having an anode chamber including a fuel, a cathode chamber in fluid communication with an oxidizing agent, and a proton conducting membrane electrolyte separating the chambers. The system includes a gas plenum, a first valve for controlling a first flow of a gas from the anode chamber into the gas plenum, and a second valve for controlling a second flow of the gas collected by the gas plenum into the cathode chamber. The first valve is opened allowing the first flow while the second valve is closed between the gas plenum and the cathode chamber so that effluent gas is collected in the gas plenum. When the amount of the effluent gas in the gas plenum reaches a predetermined value, the first valve is closed and the second valve is opened to allow the second flow.

US Patent:

6634409, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Jun 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/892309

Inventors:

John A. Corey - Melrose NY
Thomas J. Marusak - Loudonville NY

Assignee:

Comfortex Corporation - Maplewood NY

International Classification:

E06B 9262

US Classification:

160236, 160 8405, 160 8404

Abstract:

A method of making a fabric Venetian blind comprises helical winding of a narrow, elongated strip, which, when properly overlapped and bonded along longitudinal glue lines, will form the vanes and front and rear facings of the blind. The strips may be formed of a single, uniform material, or of adjacent, longitudinally extending portions of relatively opaque and relatively translucent fabric. An alternative embodiment uses the same winding technique to similarly form a structure of only translucent fabric, but with pockets for subsequent insertion of opaque vanes. Several alternative strip configurations and assembly arrangements are disclosed. The disclosed method and structure may also be used to form products for other applications.