Ronald G Cook

US Patent:

8604184, Dec 10, 2013

Filed:

May 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/774194

Inventors:

Kary B. Mullis - Corona del Mar CA, US
Jeevalatha Vivekananda - San Antonio TX, US
Johnathan Lloyd Kiel - Universal City TX, US
Ronald M. Cook - Novato CA, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force - Washington DC

International Classification:

A61K 48/00
C07H 21/04

US Classification:

536 245, 536 2431, 536 241, 435 61

Abstract:

Methods and compositions for immediately immunizing an individual against any molecule or compound are provided. The present invention is directed to an immunity linker with at least two sites; (1) at least one first binding site that binds to an immune response component in an individual, and (2) at least one second binding site that binds specifically to a desired compound or molecule, the target. The second binding sites are preferably thiolated aptamers that have the benefit of increased stability, resistance to degradation and longer circulating half life. Methods of making and using pharmaceutical compositions including immunity linker molecules having a thiolated aptamer are also provided.

US Patent:

20010013304, Aug 16, 2001

Filed:

Mar 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/282000

Inventors:

BRADLEY C. DAVIS - CORONA DEL MAR CA, US
RONALD D. COOK - RIVERSIDE CA, US

International Classification:

A47F005/12

US Classification:

108/006000, 108/025000, 248/918000

Abstract:

A message board apron for use with a computer monitor and keyboard includes a flat base, a support member extending upwardly from the base, and a tabletop member coupled to the support member proximate an edge of the tabletop member, the tabletop member having a dry-erase writing surface thereon. A variety of holders are provided in the tabletop member for holding accessories, such as hooks, pockets for writing implements or a recessed portion having a shape for receiving a pad of Post-It notes or other paper therein. The message board apron is placed on a desktop in front of a computer monitor with a keyboard placed in front of or partially underneath the tabletop member, thereby removing providing a writing surface and/or accessories available to the computer user yet held up and away from the desktop surface.

US Patent:

20040025582, Feb 12, 2004

Filed:

Aug 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/215179

Inventors:

Fred Wiseman - Fullerton CA, US
Laurence Miller - Yorba Linda CA, US
Ronald Cook - Riverside CA, US

Assignee:

Tire Guard U.S.A. - Fullerton CA

International Classification:

B60C023/02

US Classification:

073/146800

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for monitoring the air pressure of a tire. Various colors are displayed by the apparatus to denote an inflation level of the tire, and the apparatus may remain coupled to the air nozzle of a tire indefinitely. The apparatus may include a diaphragm that deforms in response to an air pressure differential on opposing sides thereof. Deformation of the diaphragm may alter the position of a color indicating cup, such that a color is displayed through an observation window, informing a user as to the inflation state of the tire.

US Patent:

20040261513, Dec 30, 2004

Filed:

Jun 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/857991

Inventors:

Fred Wiseman - Anaheim Hills CA, US
Ronald Cook - Riverside CA, US

International Classification:

G01M017/02

US Classification:

073/146000

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for monitoring the air pressure of a tire. Various colors are displayed by the apparatus to denote an inflation level of the tire, and the apparatus may remain coupled to the air nozzle of a tire indefinitely. The apparatus may include a diaphragm that deforms in response to an air pressure differential on opposing sides thereof. Deformation of the diaphragm may alter the position of a color indicating cup, such that a color is displayed through an observation window, informing a user as to the inflation state of the tire. Further provided is a method for monitoring tire pressure in high pressure tires.

US Patent:

49591312, Sep 25, 1990

Filed:

Oct 14, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/257727

Inventors:

Ronald L. Cook - Aurora IL
Anthony F. Sammells - Naperville IL

Assignee:

Gas Research Institute - Chicago IL

International Classification:

C25B 304

US Classification:

204 59R

Abstract:

A process and apparatus for gas phase electrochemical reduction of CO. sub. 2 and/or CO to hydrocarbons at ambient temperatures. The process is carried out by passing an electrical current between a cathode in contact with one side of a hydrogen ion conducting solid polymer electrolyte and an anode in ionic communication with the opposite side of the solid polymer electrolyte. In one embodiment, the anode material may be in contact with the opposite side of the hydrogen ion conducting solid polymer electrolyte, and in another embodiment, an anode may be separated from the opposite side of the solid polymer electrolyte by an aqueous inorganic salt solution. At least one of CO. sub. 2 and CO are passed in contact with the cathode and hydrogen ions passing through the solid polymer electrolyte reduce at least a portion of the CO. sub. 2 and CO to gaseous hydrocarbon products such as CH. sub. 4 and C. sub. 2 H. sub. 4 at the solid polymer electrolyte/cathode interface.

US Patent:

48971677, Jan 30, 1990

Filed:

Aug 19, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/234387

Inventors:

Ronald L. Cook - Aurora IL
Robert C. MacDuff - Naperville IL
Anthony F. Sammells - Naperville IL

Assignee:

Gas Research Institute - Chicago IL

International Classification:

C25C 112
C25B 304

US Classification:

204 521

Abstract:

A process for electrochemical reduction of CO. sub. 2 to CH. sub. 4 and C. sub. 2 H. sub. 4 providing both high current densities and high Faradaic efficiencies. The process is carried out in an electrochemical cell wherein copper is electrodeposited in situ on the cathode surface making freshly deposited copper available for the electrochemical reduction. Faradaic efficiencies of about 75 to about 98 percent for production of CH. sub. 4 and C. sub. 2 H. sub. 4 are obtained.

US Patent:

47056096, Nov 10, 1987

Filed:

Nov 13, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/929868

Inventors:

Ronald L. Cook - Aurora IL

International Classification:

C25C 300

US Classification:

204 59R

Abstract:

A method deriving phenyl isocyanate includes providing an electrolyte. The electrolyte is separated by an ion transferrable member so as to form a catholyte and an anolyte from the electrolyte. A cathode is placed in the catholyte and an anode is placed in the anolyte. Benzene and potassium isocyanate are provided to the anolyte. An electric voltage is applied across the cathode and the anode causing a reaction of the benzene and potassium isocyanate to yield phenyl isocyanate.

US Patent:

46197435, Oct 28, 1986

Filed:

Jul 16, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/755528

Inventors:

Ronald L. Cook - Aurora IL

Assignee:

Texaco Inc. - White Plains NY

International Classification:

C25B 304

US Classification:

204 77

Abstract:

Apparatus for reducing oxalic acid to a product includes a cell. A separator which separates the cell into two chambers; a catholyte chamber and an anolyte chamber. Each chamber has an inlet and an outlet. A porous cathode having a catalyst is arranged within the catholyte chamber so that an aqueous catholyte, having ammonium chloride, entering the inlet of the catholyte chamber will pass through the cathode. A porous anode is arranged within the anolyte section so that an aqueous electrolyte, having ammonium chloride, entering the inlet of the anolyte section will pass through the anode and exit through the outlet of anolyte section. A source provides the catholyte which is a mixture of oxalic acid and an aqueous electrolyte, having ammonium chloride, to the inlet of the catholyte chamber while another source provides the electrolyte to the inlet of the anolyte chamber. A d. c. voltage is provided between the cathode and the anode so as to cooperate in the reduction of oxalic acid within the porous cathode to a product which exits the catholyte chamber by way of its outlet.