Mark David Cory

US Patent:

7653971, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Jul 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/481994

Inventors:

Mark D. Cory - Fortson GA, US

Assignee:

Cherokee Fabrication Co., Ltd. - Salem AL

International Classification:

D01B 1/00

US Classification:

19 66CC

Abstract:

The present invention related generally to a device for adding moisture to fibrous material such as cotton. The conditioning device receives a continuous cotton batt from a battery condenser. The continuous cotton batt is fed between two opposing drums. Hot moist air is fed into one drum and drawn out of the perforated surface of the drum, through the batt as it is being compressed between the two drums, and into the other drum. The opposing drums are internally compartmented by a plurality of longitudinal staves, each compartment being covered by a corresponding segment of the perforated surface. Hot dry air is fed into the compartments of the drums when the corresponding segment of the surface is not carrying the cotton batt in order to dry the surface of the drum and clear the perforations of any lint that might have been retained on the surface.

US Patent:

7810217, Oct 12, 2010

Filed:

Sep 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/206482

Inventors:

Mark D. Cory - Columbus GA, US
Jerry B. Scarborough - Salem AL, US

Assignee:

Cherokee Fabrication Co., Inc. - Salem AL

International Classification:

D01B 1/08

US Classification:

19 55A, 19 55 R

Abstract:

A saw type gin stand for separating cotton lint from seed cotton in which the improvement comprises one or more of the inwardly facing surfaces of the roll box being movably adapted to re-shape the roll box. Specifically the inner surface of the roll box door member and a seed roll retaining member are adjustable during operation of the gin to re-shape the shape of the gin to optimize performance and, when the breast is opened, to retain the seed roll within the roll box and prevent pieces of the seed roll from breaking off of the roll.

US Patent:

20090202327, Aug 13, 2009

Filed:

Feb 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/069602

Inventors:

Mark D. Cory - Columbus GA, US
Roy Owens - Valley AL, US

International Classification:

B65B 69/00
B65H 15/02

US Classification:

414412, 414766

Abstract:

A device and method for removing fibrous materials from a wrapped cylindrical module of fibrous material. The wrap material encloses the lateral sides of the cylindrical module, but only overlaps a portion of each end of the module. A cylindrical module is advanced on its side upon a conveyor to a loading position where it is lifted by one or more grasping members on one or more arms to an unloading position without altering the orientation of the module. The cylindrical module is then turned vertically to allow the fibrous material to fall out of the wrap material. The wrap material remains attached to the grasping member by a plurality of projections. Once empty, the empty wrap material may be manually removed and discarded and the arm returned to the loading position to lift the next module.

US Patent:

55468551, Aug 20, 1996

Filed:

Jun 30, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/497704

Inventors:

Donald W. Van Doorn - Columbus GA
James B. Hawkins - Fortson GA
Mark D. Cory - Columbus GA

Assignee:

Lummus Corporation - Columbus GA

International Classification:

A01F 1514

US Classification:

100 11

Abstract:

A bale tying apparatus for use with a baling press distinguished from the prior art mechanisms in that the articulated arms which shape wire ties about a bale also incorporate elements on the ends thereof to effect the tying of the wires without engagement of the wires with positioning surfaces in the follow block of the press. Thus the tying function is made more reliable and is independent of the follow block precise positioning. A wire loop on at least one end of the wire tie remains in contact with the arm mechanism until the wire knot is made up. The apparatus may use wire loop holding devices at the ends of both arms or may use a housing carried on the end of one arm with an opening for insertion of the other end by the other arm.

US Patent:

20200216978, Jul 9, 2020

Filed:

Jan 7, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/241139

Inventors:

- Savannah GA, US
Mark David Cory - Bluffton SC, US

Assignee:

Lummus Corporation - Savannah GA

International Classification:

D01B 1/08

Abstract:

An asymmetrical tab or key defining the central aperture of the saw blades, wherein the key complements an asymmetrical keyway defined by the curved outer surface of the driven shaft. The driven shaft can be a symmetrical driven shaft wherein both ends of the shaft are similarly configured, such that it does not matter which end of the shaft is orientated, in which direction, within the saw cylinder assembly, and it does not matter which side of the shaft the saw blades are attached to, or in which direction the saw blades are flipped when attached.

US Patent:

20190032251, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Oct 4, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/151433

Inventors:

- Savannah GA, US
Mark David Cory - Bluffton SC, US

Assignee:

Lummus Corporation - Savannah GA

International Classification:

D01G 13/00
D01G 23/08
D01G 99/00

Abstract:

A vortex tube system for conditioning and blending fibrous material utilizing a helical inlet to the base of a central vortex tube, to condition and blend fibers in a fluidly conveyed stream, and to separate the fibers from debris, by abruptly changing direction of the conveying air flow. The vortex tube system for conditioning and blending combines the helical input with helical shaping of the air flow through the central vortex tube to induce greater dynamics which is continued at the top of the vortex tube through a separate drying chamber.

US Patent:

20170343283, Nov 30, 2017

Filed:

May 25, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/605529

Inventors:

Mark David Cory - Bluffton SC, US

International Classification:

F26B 17/10
F26B 3/10
B07B 7/086

Abstract:

A vortex dryer for fibrous material utilizes a helical inlet to the base of a central vortex tube to separate fiber from debris by abruptly changing direction of the conveying air flow. The dryer combines the helical input with helical shaping of the air flow through the central vortex tube to induce greater drying for the fiber which is continued at the top of the vortex tube through a separate drying chamber.

US Patent:

20170137969, May 18, 2017

Filed:

Nov 17, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/354633

Inventors:

Mark David Cory - Bluffton SC, US
Joseph William Thomas - Richmond Hill GA, US
Harold Eugene Davis - Lyons GA, US

International Classification:

D01B 1/08

Abstract:

A ginning rib for use in a saw type cotton gin stand constructed from a plate or sheet of raw material, with the material thickness defining the width of the rib, and the shape or profile of the rib defined by the path of the cutting means of the plate or sheet. Furthermore, the shape of the rib being such that it can be economically produced with current cutting technology while concurrently of a unique design to reduce raw material waste, and to include features improving functional reliability and serviceability.