GARY A THOMPSON
Nursing at Candlestick Ct, Turlock, CA
License number
Florida 3400862
Issued Date
Aug 4, 1999
Effective Date
May 17, 2011
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 2009
Category
Health Care
Type
Registered Nurse
Address
Address
673 Candlestick Ct, Turlock, CA 95382
Professional information
Multi-Stage Temperature Indicating Device
US Patent:
8480299, Jul 9, 2013
Filed:
Oct 29, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/319601
Inventors:
Gary M. Thompson - Turlock CA, US
Assignee:
Volk Enterprises, Inc. - Turlock CA
International Classification:
G01K 1/08, G01K 1/14, G01K 13/00, G01K 11/00, G01K 1/02
US Classification:
374155, 116216, 116218
Abstract:
A multi-stage temperature indicating device having a housing having a bore formed therein having a closed end and an open end, the housing having a first neck region spaced from the closed end, a first internal cavity between the first neck region and the closed end, a second internal cavity between the first neck region and the open end; an indicator rod comprising a first stem stretch and a second stem stretch; an extension segment having a first extension stretch and a second extension stretch, the second extension stretch slidably cooperating with the first stem stretch; the indicator rod and the extension segment slidably positioned in the bore; and a fusible material retaining the indicator rod and the extension segment in the housing, wherein different portions of the fusible material soften at different predetermined temperatures, whereby upon the softening of a first portion of the fusible material allows a spring to urge the indicator rod a first distance out of the housing indicating that a first temperature has been reached and upon the softening of a second portion of the fusible material allows the spring to urge the indicator rod a second distance out of the housing indicating that a second temperature has been reached.
Pop-Up Temperature Indicating Device
US Patent:
5799606, Sep 1, 1998
Filed:
Nov 7, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/743754
Inventors:
Steven John Volk - Turlock CA
Gary Myrle Thompson - Turlock CA
Gary Myrle Thompson - Turlock CA
Assignee:
Volk Enterprises, Inc. - Turlock CA
International Classification:
G01K 1106, G01K 102
US Classification:
116218
Abstract:
A pop-up thermometer having an elongate housing formed with a longitudinally extending bore, first and second internal neck regions, a first internal cavity and a second internal cavity. An indicator rod slidably disposed in the cavity includes a front end portion, a first stem stretch extending from the front end portion and terminating in a raised portion, a second stem stretch extending from the raised portion and a rear end portion spaced from the front end portion. The front end portion and the first stem stretch are positioned in the first internal cavity while the second stem stretch is positioned in the second internal cavity. The first stem stretch has a lesser cross sectional diameter than the front end portion of the rod. A fusible material substantially fills the first internal cavity, engaging the front end portion and at least a portion of the first stem stretch to retain the indicator rod in the housing.
Temperature Indicator Employing Color Change
US Patent:
6176197, Jan 23, 2001
Filed:
Nov 2, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/184161
Inventors:
Gary M. Thompson - Turlock CA
Assignee:
Volk Enterprises Inc. - Turlock CA
International Classification:
G01K 1112, G01K 1116
US Classification:
116217
Abstract:
A temperature indicator (10) including an elongated piece of tubing (12), a top cap (14), a bottom tip (16), a first media (22) with a first melting point, and a second solid media (24) with a second melting point. Mixing of the first and second media (22, 24) produces a color change within the tubing, which is noticeable at the top end of the indicator, which in use is sticking out of the food product.
Method For Forming Adhesive Seal For Timer Flange
US Patent:
5951811, Sep 14, 1999
Filed:
Feb 20, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/026737
Inventors:
Gary M. Thompson - Turlock CA
Assignee:
Volk Enterprises, Inc. - Turlock CA
International Classification:
G01K 1106, G01K 102
US Classification:
156293
Abstract:
A timer for poultry and other products comprises a barrel having a closed end and an open end surrounded by an external flange. Within the barrel is a stem which is spring-based upwardly but held in the barrel by an alloy or organic material which releases the stem at a pre-determined cooking temperature. In the past there has been a tendency for the stem to move upwardly ("creep") before the pre-determined cooking temperature is reached. The present invention applies an adhesive to the top of the external barrel flange and the bottom of a flange on the upper end of the stem to prevent creep and also to obstruct entry of juices into the barrel. Alternatively an accelerator for said adhesive is applied to said external barrel flange to shorten the time for curing said adhesive.
Thermopolymeric Switching Mediums And Temperature Monitoring Devices Embodying Such Mediums
US Patent:
7204199, Apr 17, 2007
Filed:
Mar 23, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/807001
Inventors:
Hans O. Ribi - San Mateo CA, US
Gary M. Thompson - Turlock CA, US
Gary M. Thompson - Turlock CA, US
Assignee:
Volk Enterprises, Inc. - Turlock CA
International Classification:
G01K 11/06
US Classification:
116218, 374160
Abstract:
The use of thermopolymeric switching medium in temperature monitoring devices in which thermopolymeric switching medium is used as a retaining materials and are based on polymeric compositions that can be designed and programmed to meet selective parameters in production and performance. The thermopolymeric switching mediums can be formulated in a pure state or can include additives, such as fillers or active materials to impact the characteristics of the thermopolymeric switching component.
Pop-Up Temperature Indicating Device
US Patent:
5988102, Nov 23, 1999
Filed:
Dec 24, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/998116
Inventors:
Steven John Volk - Turlock CA
Gary Myrle Thompson - Turlock CA
Gary Myrle Thompson - Turlock CA
Assignee:
Volk Enterprises, Inc. - Turlock CA
International Classification:
G01K 1106, G01K 102
US Classification:
116218
Abstract:
A pop-up thermometer having an elongate housing formed with a longitudinally extending bore, a plurality of internal neck regions, and a plurality of internal cavities. The neck regions each having a minimum diameter portion and a neck locking surface extending outwardly from the minimum diameter portion of the neck. An indicator rod slidably disposed in the bore of the housing includes at least one stem stretch having a diameter less than the remainder of the bore and a stem locking surface extending outwardly from said stem stretch. A fusible material fills the internal cavities. When the fusible material is in solid form, the neck locking surface exerts a substantially downward directed force on said stem locking surface on the rod to resist upward movement of the rod relative to the housing.
Retainer For Poultry Hocks
US Patent:
7591719, Sep 22, 2009
Filed:
May 23, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/126403
Inventors:
Gary M. Thompson - Turlock CA, US
Daniel J. Volk - Cumming GA, US
Daniel J. Volk - Cumming GA, US
Assignee:
Volk Enterprises, Inc. - Turlock CA
International Classification:
A22C 25/00
US Classification:
452174
Abstract:
A device for retaining and trussing the hocks of poultry carcass in juxtaposition and proximal to the carcass during processing, packaging, shipping, storage, and/or cooking. The present invention, including hock retaining members, can be constructed of a unitary, plate-like member of resilient material and can include two openings for fitting about and retaining the hocks, an anchor to be affixed to the carcass, and a connecting means between the hock retaining members and the anchor. The connecting members provide a spring force to keep the hocks and thus the legs juxtaposed to the carcass and each other.