Cleveland E Dodge

US Patent:

60955023, Aug 1, 2000

Filed:

Apr 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/292160

Inventors:

Cleveland Dodge - Pownal VT

International Classification:

B66D 304

US Classification:

254389

Abstract:

A rope grip having a receiving member with a pair of substantially parallel side walls spaced apart a distance sufficient to receive a rope therebetween. The side walls are joined along one side edge thereof so as to define a first engagement. An engagement member slidably received within the side walls and having a second engagement surface and being in a facial spaced relationship with regard to the first engagement surface. A movement restricting member, is positioned to define and restrict the movement of the engagement member within the pair of side walls. An actuating arm having a first end and a second end is secured to the engagement member in such a manner to allow for pivotal movement of the actuating arm, whereby the first end moves in response to a force exerted upon the second end and the first end makes contact with the receiving member causing the engagement member to move within the pair of side walls, such movement of the engagement member causes the second engagement surface to either move closer to or further away from the first engagement surface and accordingly secure or release the rope grip from the rope. A pair of planar members are secured to and depend away from the second engagement surface. The planar members are angularly positioned with respect to the second engagement surface and allow the rope to be angularly displaced with respect to the rope grip.

US Patent:

55099424, Apr 23, 1996

Filed:

Aug 4, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/286131

Inventors:

Cleveland E. Dodge - Pownal VT

International Classification:

H01M 600

US Classification:

296232

Abstract:

The manufacture of a hydrogen fuel cell assembly including a hollow member having a construction effective for passing a hydrogen containing gas from its interior to its peripheral surface. An anode is disposed around the peripheral surface of the hollow member and a catalyst at or near the anode decomposes hydrogen molecules in the hydrogen containing gas into H+ ions. The H+ ions pass through an electrolyte member disposed around the anode. A cathode is disposed around the electrolyte member and a catalyst at or near the cathode decomposes oxygen molecules in an oxygen containing gas into oxygen atoms. H+ ions that pass through the electrolyte member react with the oxygen atoms to form water and to generate an electrical current in the anode and cathode system. A filament may be wound around the cathode to restrain the electrolyte member between and in contact with the anode and the cathode so that transverse swelling of the electrolyte member is displaced in directions generally parallel to the anode and cathode. At least one of the anode and the cathode can be a conductive winding.

US Patent:

42343240, Nov 18, 1980

Filed:

Dec 4, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/965847

Inventors:

Cleveland E. Dodge - Pownal VT

International Classification:

B03C 345

US Classification:

55156

Abstract:

An electrostatic air filter comprising a first planar electrode, having planar surfaces, which is positioned, configured and dimensioned in such a manner that portions of a planar surface of the first planar electrode face other portions of its planar surfaces. A second planar electrode, also having planar surfaces, is positioned, configured and dimensioned to be supported between the facing planar surfaces of the first planar electrode with portions of its planar surfaces in facing relationship to facing portions of the first planar electrode.

US Patent:

45951748, Jun 17, 1986

Filed:

Jun 17, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/745378

Inventors:

Cleveland E. Dodge - Pownal VT
Lawrence R. Stafford - Albany NY

Assignee:

International Dodge, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

H47L 304
A62B 3500
B65H 5916
E06C 718

US Classification:

254391

Abstract:

A grip device for mounting along a horizontal line, such as a rope or cable, to prevent a load from falling when one end of the line is no longer supported in its horizontal position. The device consists of a shell in which is mounted by means of a pin, a clamping wedge arranged such that when the handle of the wedge is moved in either direction, the wedge becomes clamped against the rope or cable to prevent movement of the rope through the device, and therefore prevent falling of a person attached to the device by means of an approved belt, harness or lanyard.

US Patent:

53365704, Aug 9, 1994

Filed:

Feb 9, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/015411

Inventors:

Cleveland E. Dodge - Hoosick Falls NY

International Classification:

H01M 810

US Classification:

429 31

Abstract:

Disclosed is a hydrogen fuel cell which resists swelling of a proton-exchange membrane electrolyte by clamping the membrane between two catalytic electrodes in a tubular or frusto-conical configuration. Improved breathability and hydrogen sealing are obtained. The electrodes can be bonded to the solid electrolyte by employing an electrolytic proton-transporting polymer in the liquid-phase. Including finely divided platinum in the liquid phase provides an advantageous means of incorporating catalyst in the cell. Also disclosed is a blind tube porous carbon electrode assembly which can be manufactured by a method including coating a self-supporting electrode with a liquid-phase polymeric electrolyte material, for example, perfuorosulfonic acid, and curing it.

US Patent:

45210004, Jun 4, 1985

Filed:

May 2, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/606351

Inventors:

Cleveland E. Dodge - Pownal VT

International Classification:

E06C 718
A47L 304

US Classification:

254391

Abstract:

A safety system (10) for protecting workers at high altitudes from falling to the ground is disclosed. The system features a rope grip (12) having a rotably mounted wedge (18) in spaced facing relationship with a retaining member (20). The safety line (14) is jammed between the retaining member and the wedge. The rope grip is able to pass by an anchor (16) by virtue of the fact that the retaining member is held in place by rotating slotted wheels (44 and 46).

US Patent:

54589894, Oct 17, 1995

Filed:

Aug 4, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/285945

Inventors:

Cleveland E. Dodge - Pownal VT

International Classification:

H01M 810

US Classification:

429 31

Abstract:

A hydrogen fuel cell assembly including a hollow member having a construction effective for passing a hydrogen containing gas from its interior to its peripheral surface. An anode is disposed around the peripheral surface of the hollow member and a catalyst at or near the anode decomposes hydrogen molecules in the hydrogen containing gas into H+ ions. The H+ ions pass through an electrolyte member disposed around the anode. A cathode is disposed around the electrolyte member and a catalyst at or near the cathode decomposes oxygen molecules in an oxygen containing gas into oxygen atoms. H+ ions that pass through the electrolyte member react with the oxygen atoms to form water and to generate an electrical current in the anode and cathode system. A filament may be wound around the cathode to restrain the electrolyte member between and in contact with the anode and the cathode so that transverse swelling of the electrolyte member is displaced in directions generally parallel to the anode and cathode. At least one of the anode and the cathode can be a conductive winding.

US Patent:

45428840, Sep 24, 1985

Filed:

May 3, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/605074

Inventors:

Cleveland E. Dodge - Pownal VT

International Classification:

A47L 304
A62B 116
B65H 5916

US Classification:

254391

Abstract:

A rope grip which comprises a shell (12) and a plate (16) defining a first gripping surface and a cylinder (20) defining a second gripping surface is disclosed. The two surfaces are in a facing spaced relationship and define a passage (30) for receiving a rope. The cylinder travels in an angular field of motion with respect to the plate which causes a rope of appropriate size to become jammed between the plate and the cylinder depending upon the position of the cylinder. An operating arm (18) is mechanically coupled to the cylinder in order to control its position and accordingly, the distance between the surfaces of the plate and the cylinder.