John D Cochran

US Patent:

6684920, Feb 3, 2004

Filed:

Sep 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/259541

Inventors:

Forrest S. Seitz - Beaverton OR
Philip M. Krebs - West Linn OR
Brian J. Darby - Portland OR
Denise K. Myers - Washougal WA
John D. Cochran - Lake Oswego OR

Assignee:

Manitowoc Foodservice Companies, Inc. - Manitowoc WI

International Classification:

B65B 326

US Classification:

141198, 141 95

Abstract:

A beverage mixing and dispensing valve, or a beverage dispenser including the valve, includes an automatic shut-off features. A user presses a cup or container against a lever on a soft-drink dispenser. The lever closes a switch to activate the opening of a solenoid-operated valve. At the same time, a detection circuit is monitored to determine whether overflow of drink or foam has occurred. When drink or foam overflows and bridges a gap between two metal conductors on the lever, resistance is lowered and electricity flows in the detection circuit. The valve then automatically shuts off the flow of beverage. Energy is saved in keeping the valve open using a pulse width modulation (PWM) technique for voltage to the solenoid, rather than using a steady-state voltage.

US Patent:

8092790, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Jan 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/987298

Inventors:

Charles F. Dunham - Spokane WA, US
C. Eugene Olsen - Spokane WA, US
John Cochran - Newberry FL, US

Assignee:

Bug Buster, Ltd. - Spokane WA

International Classification:

A01N 37/44
A01N 37/34
A01N 37/10
A01N 65/00

US Classification:

424 84, 514535

Abstract:

Various exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are disclosed. An exemplary composition or formulation includes methyl anthranilate, fatty acid and an amine such as, but not limited to, monoethanolamine or triethanolamine. Such an exemplary composition is optionally an emulsion. An exemplary method applies an exemplary compound to an insect nest. Such an exemplary compound may be in a composition or formulation. Exemplary compounds optionally include semiochemicals of insects, plants and/or animals. Other exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20120165190, Jun 28, 2012

Filed:

Jan 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/345919

Inventors:

Charles F. Dunham - Spokane WA, US
Gene Olson - Spokane WA, US
John Cochran - Newberry FL, US
Debra Cochran - Newberry FL, US

Assignee:

Bug Buster, Ltd. - Spokane WA

International Classification:

A01N 25/26
A01P 17/00
A01N 37/44

US Classification:

504100, 514535

Abstract:

A method can include providing an emulsion that includes a compound that repels birds and applying the emulsion to harvested grain. Harvested, treated grain can include an emulsion that includes a compound that repels birds. A method can include applying an emulsion that includes a compound that repels birds to an animal boarding facility. Other exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are also disclosed.