Kenneth J Cook

US Patent:

6557908, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Jul 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/912988

Inventors:

Robert Walter Houtschilt - Livonia MI
Stephen Paul Allen - Commerence Township MI
Kenneth Eugene Cook - Indianapolis IN
Andrew John Herold - Bloomington IN

Assignee:

Arvin Technologies, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

F16L 2500

US Classification:

285420, 285330, 285252, 285253

Abstract:

An exhaust apparatus includes a first pipe, a second pipe which includes a block, and a clamp positioned around a portion of a periphery of both the first pipe and the second pipe. The clamp is secured to the block.

US Patent:

6919804, Jul 19, 2005

Filed:

Oct 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/265020

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Cook - Troy MI, US

Assignee:

Vultron Incorporated - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

G08B013/00

US Classification:

340541, 3405453, 340556, 340565

Abstract:

A passenger detection system is provided for a vehicle having at least one opening to allow passengers to enter and exit the vehicle. The passenger detection system includes a plurality of passenger detection devices placed on opposed sides of the at least one opening to detect passengers entering and exiting the vehicle through the at least one opening. The passenger detection system also includes a plurality of passenger number devices placed on at least one side of the at least one opening to detect the number of the passengers entering or exiting the vehicle through the at least one opening.

US Patent:

20050134196, Jun 23, 2005

Filed:

Dec 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/739558

Inventors:

Kenneth Cook - Troy MI, US
Jessie Swinea - Royal Oak MI, US

International Classification:

H05B037/02

US Classification:

315291000, 315224000

Abstract:

The present invention discloses a dimming system for fluorescent lighting. The system includes a fluorescent tube, a ballast for the fluorescent tube and a dimmer for moving the level of light from the fluorescent tube between a bright state and a dimmer state in a stepped fashion. The dimmer includes two circuits that are electrically isolated from one another but joined through an optical coupler. Depending on the state of the control circuit, current through the fluorescent tube will pass along either a high impedance circuit or a parallel low impedance circuit. A change in the state of the control circuit moves the current flow through either the low impedance circuit or the high impedance circuit resulting in a stepped change in the amount of light generated by the fluorescent tube.

US Patent:

42790131, Jul 14, 1981

Filed:

Oct 31, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/089436

Inventors:

Larry E. Cameron - Troy MI
Kenneth J. Cook - Troy MI
Vance E. Neff - Detroit MI
Keith L. Rowland - Pontiac MI

Assignee:

The Valeron Corporation - Troy MI

International Classification:

G05B 1302
G05B 2302

US Classification:

364105

Abstract:

The controller includes a power sensing device which monitors the instantaneous power drawn by the machine and compares it with a predetermined limit level of desired power consumption. A user programmable timer is manually accessible for loading a selected time delay period therein. The controller provides an output capable of altering the machine operation when the machine power consumption has continuously exceeded the limit value for the selected time period. The controller outputs may be latched or nonlatched once an overlimit condition is detected in accordance with a user selectable programmed parameter. In an adaptive mode, the controller forces the feed rate to a programmable feed rate for a selected period of time upon initial impact between the workpiece and the machine tool. The controller then maintains a normal adaptive power level in which the feed rate response may be selectively altered as a percentage of an exponential function of the difference between the actual machine power consumption and the programmable desired adaptive power level. Provision is made for automatically referencing the feed rate control signal to the voltage rating of the feed rate drive motor in the machine.

US Patent:

49417827, Jul 17, 1990

Filed:

Dec 30, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/292069

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Cook - Troy MI

Assignee:

GTE Valenite Corporation - Troy MI

International Classification:

B23B 5100

US Classification:

408147

Abstract:

A boring type tool includes mean for biasing a cutting bit in a first radial direction with respect to an axis of rotation and means for adjustably moving the cutting bit to a predetermined desired position against the force of the biasing means. The adjustable moving means includes a fluid pressure source for an incompressible electrorheological fluid and a means communicating with the fluid pressure source and the cutting bit for the flow of electrorheological fluid for adjustably moving the cutting bit in a direction opposing the first radial direction in proportion to pressure being generated by the fluid pressure source. A valve means is operably associated with the communicating means for effecting changes in the dynamic stiffness of the electrorheological fluid in response to an electric field. An electric field producing means is provided for transmitting a sufficient electric field to the valve means to substantially block the flow of electrorheological fluid to the cutting bit from the fluid pressure source and maintain a predetermined radial position of the cutting tool.

US Patent:

53070577, Apr 26, 1994

Filed:

Aug 29, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/751194

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Cook - Troy MI
Thomas E. Stack - Troy MI
Jeffry B. Stout - Dearborn MI
Donald J. Davis - Pontiac MI
Anwar Bawadekji - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

Vultron, Inc. - Rochester Hills MI

International Classification:

G08B 500
G09F 1912

US Classification:

34081542

Abstract:

A fiber optic display sign is provided comprising a plurality of magnetically actuatable indicator elements, each having associated therewith at least two fiber optic cables for transmitting light. Each of the fiber optic cables has an end face for emitting light which terminates in an indicator element, and an end face for receiving light which is positioned in close proximity with the other light receiving end faces to form a light receiving surface. A light source assembly moveable with respect to the light receiving surface includes a primary light source and a secondary light source each adapted to illuminate the light receiving surface when aligned therewith. The light source assembly is alternatively moveable to a first position at which the primary light source is aligned with the light receiving surface or a second position at which the secondary light source is aligned with the light receiving surface. An electronic circuit detects an interruption in the current through the primary light source and provides an electrical signal in response thereto. A solenoid responds to the electrical signal by moving the light source assembly from the first position to the second position and energizing the secondary light source.

US Patent:

43015123, Nov 17, 1981

Filed:

Nov 9, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/093087

Inventors:

Everette R. Keith - Southfield MI
Kenneth J. Cook - Troy MI
Joseph S. Power - Fraser MI
Frederick B. Ruszala - Sterling Heights MI

Assignee:

The Valeron Corporation - Troy MI

International Classification:

G06G 748

US Classification:

364801

Abstract:

A device for testing the operability of a blood pressure monitor. The device includes a signal generator for generating a plurality of different output signals simulating a variety of static blood pressure levels. A plurality of display devices are included, each device corresponding to one of the given static blood pressure levels. Control circuitry coupled to a single push button switch simultaneously selects a different blood pressure level to be generated and energizes its corresponding display device upon each sequential activation of the switch.

US Patent:

53931777, Feb 28, 1995

Filed:

Sep 14, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/949275

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Cook - Troy MI
Thomas C. Roth - Mt. Clemens MI
Frank D. Hasse - Sheldon IA
Gerald W. Mathie - Holly MI

Assignee:

Valenite Inc. - Madison Heights MI

International Classification:

B23B 3900

US Classification:

408147

Abstract:

Alternative tool wear compensation modules employing drawbar actuated tool position adjustment or electrically activated solid-state prime mover adjustment including means for physically sensing and verifying the extent of adjustment without awaiting the gaging of successive work piece dimensions following compensation adjustment. In one embodiment, a piezoelectric stack is employed with a flexure unit mounted tool to produce adjustment deflection through controlled voltage applied to the piezoelectric stack.