Allen C Conti

US Patent:

20040175612, Sep 9, 2004

Filed:

Mar 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/383346

Inventors:

Allen Conti - Canfield OH, US

International Classification:

H01M002/02
H01M002/36

US Classification:

429/163000, 429/034000, 429/080000

Abstract:

An electrochemical cell is constructed with components having spherical, cylindrical, or conical, including truncated conical, geometrical configurations. The components are an anode and an air cathode having the form of an electrolyte container with an endless sidewall bounded by an air permeable exterior surface opposite to a cathodic reaction surface surrounding an internal volume. The air permeable exterior surface is liquid impermeable. The anode extends in the internal volume of the electrolyte container in a confronting and spaced relation from the reaction surface for forming an electrolyte reservoir there between. Electrical conductive terminals are coupled to the cathodic reaction surface and the anode. A battery is formed by a superimposed pair of electrochemical cells as part of an array of cells located in a container for the electrolyte.

US Patent:

41976282, Apr 15, 1980

Filed:

Nov 30, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/965127

Inventors:

Allen C. Conti - Garfield Heights OH
Armand R. Conti - Youngstown OH

International Classification:

F16L 100
H02G 112

US Classification:

294265

Abstract:

Conductors are removed from the sheathing of a cable by attaching a sleeve to the outer surface at one end of the sheathing of a selected length of cable. When the sheathing is made of lead, the sleeve has internal threads that are passed onto the sheathing. Alternative measures for attaching the sleeve to the sheathing include forming a bonded film of solder or cured adhesive. The free end of the sleeve is joined with a fitting coupled by a conduit to a source of lubricant under pressure. Lubricant is forced through the sleeve into the sheathing under sufficient pressure to cause the lubricant to flow along the conductors of the cable. After the lubricant disperses within the sheathing, the conductors are withdrawn. When the cable is buried, anchoring of the sheathing is usually unnecessary. When anchoring is necessary, a T-shaped anchor is attached by threads to the sleeve and a rope is used to attach the anchor to a support surface.

US Patent:

50278649, Jul 2, 1991

Filed:

Nov 3, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/433383

Inventors:

Allen C. Conti - Garfield Heights OH
Armand R. Conti - Youngstown OH

Assignee:

Arnco Corporation - Elyria OH

International Classification:

F16L 1104
E21C 2916

US Classification:

138177

Abstract:

An inner duct is disclosed which can fit inside a duct and extend along a length thereof for receiving communication cable, particularly a light-guide cable. The inner duct has a continuous side wall with protruding ribs on the inside and outside surfaces to maintain an effective supply of lubricant during the installation of the inner duct and cable in the inner duct. The ribs on the inside surface of the inner duct guide the cable during the placement operation. It is preferred to install a plurality of inner ducts into a duct during which the ribs on the inner duct interlock with one another to prevent spiraling. The ribs also facilitate the dissipation of heat due to friction and ambient sources of heat.

US Patent:

42025303, May 13, 1980

Filed:

Dec 5, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/966678

Inventors:

Allen C. Conti - Garfield Heights OH

International Classification:

B65H 5900

US Classification:

2541343FT

Abstract:

A flexible feeder tube with a weakened longitudinal side wall is coupled at one end by a nozzle with an underground conduit while the remaining end of the feeder tube is located aboveground and joined with a lubricating collar that is split. A supply of cable has a plain end and an end equipped with connectors joined to the conductors of the cable. The plain end of the cable is joined with a pull-line that is fed from the conduit through the flexible feeder tube. The plain end of the cable is then drawn into the feeder tube while lubricant is applied to the sheathing of the cable. Pulling of the cable through the conduit is terminated before the end with the connector members contacts the feeder tube. The lubricating collar is split and held together by fasteners which are loosened so that the collar can be removed from the cable and then the feeder tube is removed from the cable by severing the feeder tube along the weakened longitudinal side wall. The feeder tube is light weight and removed laterally from the cable by the passage of the cable through the severed side wall of the feeder tube.

US Patent:

41118200, Sep 5, 1978

Filed:

Oct 3, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/839077

Inventors:

Allen C. Conti - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

C10M 106
C10M 304
C10M 504
C10M 708

US Classification:

252 495

Abstract:

A coating consisting essentially of 0. 5% to 50%, preferably 2% to 20%, by volume, polyethylene oxide and about 6% to 30% a dispersion agent selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, glycerol, ethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol and hexylene glycol, with the ratio of polyethylene oxide-to-dispersion agent, by volume, being no greater than 2:1 and preferably 1:3. The remainder being essentially water. The coating is useful as a lubricant to facilitate pulling plastic-sheathed cable through a conduit, drawing wire through a die and mounting a tire on a rim. The coating is an emollient for wood and useful in metalworking to inhibit or otherwise control oxidation, and as an annealing and normalizing agent.

US Patent:

42961572, Oct 20, 1981

Filed:

Mar 22, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/022671

Inventors:

Allen C. Conti - Garfield Heights OH

International Classification:

D03D 2100
D03D 4924

US Classification:

428 36

Abstract:

An elongated cylinder is essentially comprised of a continuous side wall with a narrow weak wall segment along the length thereof for fracturing by the application of a small force to permit access to the interior of the cylinder along the fractured side wall. The weak side wall segment is in the form of a very thin web section produced by grinding or in a molding operation which may additionally include the filling of the hollowed area of the side wall with a dissimilar material. The article is used for cable placement, varmint protectors for tree trunks, protectors for wire harnesses, protectors for cable splices, and a mold for concrete.

US Patent:

46920633, Sep 8, 1987

Filed:

Nov 1, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/793770

Inventors:

Allen C. Conti - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Arnco Corporation - Westlake OH

International Classification:

F16L 102

US Classification:

405177

Abstract:

A tractor provided with a cable reel at one end and a plow at the trailing end includes a system to monitor tension applied to the cable during underground placement. A capstan engages the cable while driven by a hyraulic motor and the pressure of the fluid supply to the motor is monitored by a pressure transducer. An electrical signal from the pressure transducer is fed to a control which also receives a setpoint signal corresponding to a maximum allowable tension on the cable. An output signal from the control is used to slow down or stop advancing movement of the vehicle and a second signal is used to operate a valve to divert fluid pressure from the hydraulic motor. Tension on the cable extending between the capstan and the reel can be monitored as well as tension on the cable between the capstan and the plow.

US Patent:

44588801, Jul 10, 1984

Filed:

Feb 5, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/346386

Inventors:

Allen C. Conti - Garfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G01L 506

US Classification:

2541343FT

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for measuring tension imposed on a cable by a pull line in a conduit includes a tension meter coupled between the cable and the pull line. The meter includes a load cell connected to an electronic circuit to operate an audio transmitter in one embodiment, or to generate an electromagnetic field parallel to the conduit according to a second embodiment. The electromagnetic field induces a tension signal in a metallic conductor extending parallel to the conduit. The audio or electrical signal is transmitted for detection and for operating a display. An operator uses the display to control tension in the pull line.