Franke, US
Alexander James Franke, Saint James City, FL US
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20160060149 | Systems And Methods For Sterilizing Liquid Media - Systems and methods for sterilizing liquid media such as saline water using filtration and ozonation. | 03-03-2016 |
Brian W. Franke, Hamilton, IN US
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20140334959 | SUPERCHARGER TORSIONAL COMPLIANCE AND DAMPING FEATURES - A positive displacement pump ( | 11-13-2014 |
20160053827 | ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - An electromagnetic clutch assembly includes a rotor assembly operable to rotate about an axis. The electromagnetic clutch assembly also includes an armature assembly operable to rotate about the axis. The electromagnetic clutch assembly also includes an electromagnetic coupling system operable to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field induces the rotor assembly and the armature assembly against one another along the axis for frictional engagement such that the rotor assembly and the armature assembly rotate together. The electromagnetic clutch assembly also includes an air gap defined between the rotor assembly and the armature assembly when the rotor assembly and the armature assembly are in frictional engagement. In another implementation, at least one plate is positioned between the rotor assembly and the armature assembly such that magnetic flux passes through the at least one plate. The plate is formed from a mixture of powdered metal and solid lubricant. | 02-25-2016 |
Brian William Franke, Hamilton, IN US
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20110259701 | Dry clutch having solid lubricant friction stabilization inserts - The present invention provides a lever actuator rear pull dry clutch to connect an engine with a vehicle transmission. A spring retainer and/or pressure plate of the clutch assembly has a dry lubricant for sliding in pivotal engagement with the levers to maintain the efficiency of the actuation of the clutch over an extended life cycle of the clutch assembly. | 10-27-2011 |
20130213761 | PLANETARY TORSIONAL DAMPER SYSTEM - A planetary gear damper is provided having a ring gear, a plurality of planet gears meshed with the ring gear, and a sun gear meshed with the planet gears. The planetary gear damper provides for torsional damping which has long travel and provides low rate damping. | 08-22-2013 |
20130299301 | CLUTCH BACKER PLATE WITH RECESSED RIVETS - A driven disc assembly is provided wherein a clutch disc has enlarged holes for connection of opposing backing plates. The backing plates have semi-pierced sections that are insertable within mounting holes of the clutch disc. The thickness of the backing plates are enlarged from their normal thickness causing a top surface of the backing plates to axially clear heads of conventional rivets. The thickness of the friction buttons on the backing plates can then be reduced to their minimal effective use thickness. | 11-14-2013 |
20130299302 | CLUTCH BACKER PLATE WITH RECESSED RIVETS - A driven disc assembly is provided. The backing plates have right angle depression sections that surround mounting holes of a clutch disc. The thickness of the backing plates are enlarged from their normal thickness causing a top surface of the backing plates to axially clear heads of conventional rivets. The thickness of the friction buttons on the backing plates can then be reduced to their minimal effective use thickness. | 11-14-2013 |
20150159704 | CLUTCH BACKER PLATE WITH RECESSED RIVETS - A driven disc assembly is provided. The backing plates have right angle depression sections that surround mounting holes of a clutch disc. The thickness of the backing plates are enlarged from their normal thickness causing a top surface of the backing plates to axially clear heads of conventional rivets. The thickness of the friction buttons on the backing plates can then be reduced to their minimal effective use thickness. | 06-11-2015 |
20150292568 | CLUTCH BACKER PLATE WITH RECESSED RIVETS - A driven disc assembly is provided wherein a clutch disc has enlarged holes for connection of opposing backing plates. The backing plates have semi-pierced sections that are insertable within mounting holes of the clutch disc. The thickness of the backing plates are enlarged from their normal thickness causing a top surface of the backing plates to axially clear heads of conventional rivets. The thickness of the friction buttons on the backing plates can then be reduced to their minimal effective use thickness. | 10-15-2015 |
Carsten Franke, St. Paul, MN US
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20090281000 | STRUCTURED POLYMER FILMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A method for forming a structured polymeric film having a plurality of longitudinally spaced structured on both sides of the structured polymeric film is described. The method includes: providing a rotatable tool having an outer circumferential surface, the outer circumferential surface including a plurality of tool projections; providing a nip roll having a smooth conformable outer circumferential surface opposed to the outer circumferential surface of the tool; introducing a polymer layer into a nip between the tool and the nip roll; pressing the polymer layer between the tool and the nip roll to form web recesses into a first side of the polymer layer and web projections extending away from an opposing second side of the polymer layer, with the tool projections on the circumferential surface of the tool and form a structured web; and removing the structured web from the tool. Sample processing articles are also described. | 11-12-2009 |
20110103036 | OPTICAL FILM - An optical film that includes a reflective polarizer and a stretched polymer film is disclosed. The stretched polymer film is laminated to the reflective polarizer, and the stretched polymer film exhibits a refractive index symmetry point at an angle of incidence in air of at least about 60 degrees in a plane of incidence parallel to a direction of greatest stretch. | 05-05-2011 |
20110210472 | METHOD FOR FORMING STRUCTURED POLYMERIC FILM - A method for forming a structured polymeric film having a plurality of longitudinally spaced structured on both sides of the structured polymeric film is described. The method includes: providing a rotatable tool having an outer circumferential surface, the outer circumferential surface including a plurality of tool projections; providing a nip roll having a smooth conformable outer circumferential surface opposed to the outer circumferential surface of the tool; introducing a polymer layer into a nip between the tool and the nip roll; pressing the polymer layer between the tool and the nip roll to form web recesses into a first side of the polymer layer and web projections extending away from an opposing second side of the polymer layer, with the tool projections on the circumferential surface of the tool and form a structured web; and removing the structured web from the tool. Sample processing articles are also described. | 09-01-2011 |
20150274483 | LOOPED PILE FILM ROLL CORE - The disclosure generally relates to a looped pile film roll core used for winding a polymeric film, a method of winding film on the looped pile film roll core, and a roll of film that includes the looped pile film roll core. The disclosure describes an article and a process to reduce the core impressions created by the starting end of a web on the adjacent web layers next to the core. In one particular embodiment, the present disclosure can lead to a reduction in the amount and severity of such core impressions on a wound polymeric film, by reducing the amount of stress in adjacent layers of wound web. | 10-01-2015 |
Chad Vernon Franke, Kennesburg, CO US
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20120125693 | POST HOLE DIGGER WITH INTEGRATED SAFETY FEATURES - Embodiments provide safety features for a post hole digger, such as for attachment to a tractor or other utility device. The post hole digger has a boom and a yoke for pivotally connecting to the tractor or similar device, a driveline for transmitting rotational energy, and an auger for forming holes in a ground or floor surface. Rotating features of the post hole digger are isolated by various guard members, thereby enhancing the safety of the device. | 05-24-2012 |
Craig Robert Franke, Indianapolis, IN US
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20150292693 | Illuminating Vessel Sink Ring - A dual purpose illuminating device providing base support for bowls, vessel basin sinks, or the like for use in the plumbing industries. The apparatus consisting of metal circular alloy containing an interior and exterior housing metrics with advanced electronic circuits and energy efficient “chip style” light emitting diodes, commonly referred to as SMD's Surface Mount Diodes. The light source situated as such to make up the outer and inter sidewalls of the ring structure providing a conspicuous amount of illumination both interior and exterior to the vessel sink and surroundings. The multi-colored & static-color lighting effects provide a delightfully & bedazzling display while providing a utilitarian base mounting ring for vessel sink bowls. | 10-15-2015 |
Daniel G. Franke, Berthoud, CO US
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20080259196 | GENERATING AN INSTANT REVIEW IMAGE USING FRACTIONAL READOUTS - A method for creating an instant review image is disclosed. The method starts by creating image data by exposing an image sensor to a scene. A first sub-set of the image data is transferred from the image sensor and used to create an instant review image. The rest of the data is transferred from the image sensor and essentially all of the data from the image sensor is used to create a second image. | 10-23-2008 |
David Franke, Austin, TX US
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20130204830 | System and Method for Efficiently Generating Association Rules - A data processing system processes data sets (such as low-resolution transaction data) into high-resolution data sets by mapping generic information into attribute-based specific information that may be processed to identify frequent sets therein. When association rules are generated from such frequent sets, the complexity and/or quantity of such rules may be managed by removing redundancies from the rules, such as by removing rules providing only trivial associations, removing rules having only a part group as the consequent, modifying rules to remove redundant antecedent items and/or filtering subsumed rules from the generated rule set that do not provide sufficient lift to meet an adjustable specialization lift threshold requirement. | 08-08-2013 |
David M. Franke, Kenosha, WI US
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20140272284 | MULTI ZONE CEMENTITIOUS PRODUCT AND METHOD - A multi-zone cementitious product, which includes a base zone made of a first cementitious material composition and forming a portion of the product. At least one facing zone is adjacent to and bonded to the base zone, the facing zone made of a second cementitious material composition and forming at least one exterior face of said product which is visible when the product is installed. A disrupted boundary layer is between the facing zone and the base zone, and includes material from both the facing zone and the base zone. The disrupted boundary layer bonds the facing zone to the base zone. The facing zone has a thickness sufficient to prevent the base zone from being visible when the product is installed. | 09-18-2014 |
20150108675 | MULTI ZONE CEMENTITIOUS PRODUCT AND METHOD - A multi-zone cementitious product, which includes a base zone made of a first cementitious material composition and forming a portion of the product. At least one facing zone is adjacent to and bonded to the base zone, the facing zone made of a second cementitious material composition and forming at least one exterior face of said product which is visible when the product is installed. A disrupted boundary layer is between the facing zone and the base zone, and includes material from both the facing zone and the base zone. The disrupted boundary layer bonds the facing zone to the base zone. The facing zone has a thickness sufficient to prevent the base zone from being visible when the product is installed. | 04-23-2015 |
20150115492 | MULTI ZONE CEMENTITIOUS PRODUCT AND METHOD - A multi-zone cementitious product, which includes a base zone made of a first cementitious material composition and forming a portion of the product. At least one facing zone is adjacent to and bonded to the base zone, the facing zone made of a second cementitious material composition and forming at least one exterior face of said product which is visible when the product is installed. A disrupted boundary layer is between the facing zone and the base zone, and includes material from both the facing zone and the base zone. The disrupted boundary layer bonds the facing zone to the base zone. The facing zone has a thickness sufficient to prevent the base zone from being visible when the product is installed. | 04-30-2015 |
Evan Franke, Longmont, CO US
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20110152427 | NANOCOMPOSITES - Methods for preparing nanocomposites with electrical properties modified by powder size below 100 nanometers. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated, un-coated, whisker type fillers are taught. Electrical nanocomposite layers may be prepared on substrates. | 06-23-2011 |
Evan Franke, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20100320417 | Thermal nanocomposites - Methods for preparing nanocomposites with thermal properties modified by powder size below 100 nanometers. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated, un-coated, whisker type fillers are taught. Thermal nanocomposite layers may be prepared on substrates. | 12-23-2010 |
Graham Franke, Baltimore, MD US
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20140273038 | BIOLUMINESCENT METAL ION ASSAY - A method for determining metal ions, both qualitatively and quantitatively, is disclosed. The method utilizes emission from fluorescence resonance energy transfer from a luciferase-carbonic anhydrase conjugate or fusion protein to an acceptor ligand in the presence of metal ion bound to the protein to measure free metal ion concentrations down to picomolar concentration ranges. The method is relatively insensitive to contaminants, and so can be used to measure metal ion concentrations in cells, body fluids or environmental samples without extensive sample preparation. | 09-18-2014 |
Gregg E. Franke, St. Charles, MO US
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20120324222 | MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT LEVELS OF SECURITY (MILS) HOST TO MULTILEVEL SECURE (MLS) OFFLOAD COMMUNICATIONS UNIT - Systems and methods for use in secure network communication. A physical network interface receives a network packet associated with a security level. The network packet is transmitted from the physical network interface to a security policy component. The network packet is routed to a stack offload engine by the security policy component based on a network address associated with the network packet and the security level associated with the network packet. The network packet is provided by the stack offload engine to a software application via trusted memory interface that transfers the packet to a memory portion of a plurality of memory portions. The memory portion corresponds to the security level. | 12-20-2012 |
Gregory C. Franke, Magnolia, TX US
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20120276318 | PROTECTIVE FILM WITH A LINER LAYER - Implementations disclosed herein relate to a protective film with a protective film layer and a liner layer. The protective film may comprise a protective film layer, an adhesive layer, and a liner layer. In one example, the liner layer includes a tab extending from a first edge of the liner layer to beyond a second edge of the liner layer. In one example, the liner layer includes a first portion and a second portion. | 11-01-2012 |
Hans G. Franke, Tiburon, CA US
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20130267878 | WEIGHT-BEARING LOWER EXTREMITY BRACE - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight. | 10-10-2013 |
20150080777 | WEIGHT-BEARING LOWER EXTREMITY BRACE - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a boot, (b) a material cover, (c) an anterior cuff and a posterior cuff, wherein the anterior cuff and the posterior cuff are connected to one another with one or more fasteners, and wherein the cuffs slide in relation to the boot, (d) a lift mechanism that allows the cuffs to vertically slide in relation to the boot. | 03-19-2015 |
Hans G. Franke, Incline Village, NV US
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20100130898 | WEIGHT-BEARING LOWER EXTREMITY BRACE - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight. | 05-27-2010 |
20100130901 | Weight-Bearing Lower Extremity Brace - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) adjustably mounted to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight. | 05-27-2010 |
20100174219 | WEIGHT-BEARING LOWER EXTREMITY BRACE - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight. | 07-08-2010 |
20120083722 | Weight-bearing lower extremity brace - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight. | 04-05-2012 |
Hubertus Franke, Cortland Manor, NY US
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20110213775 | Database Table Look-up - Techniques for database table look-up are provided. The techniques include storing one or more column attributes of a database table in a data structure, wherein the data structure also comprises a record identification (RID) column of a table, one or more predicate columns corresponding to the RID column, and a sequence number column that is associated with one or more updated records, generating a key using one or more portions from one or more of the one or more predicate columns, using the key to partition the data structure, wherein partitioning the data structure comprises partitioning the one or more predicate columns for evaluation, and evaluating the one or more predicate columns against the data structure for each matching predicate column-data structure partition. | 09-01-2011 |
Hubertus Franke, Courtland Manor, NY US
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20140122861 | DYNAMIC TUNING OF INTERNAL PARAMETERS FOR SOLID-STATE DISK BASED ON WORKLOAD ACCESS PATTERNS - A system and method for tuning a solid state disk memory includes computing a metric representing a usage trend of a solid state disk memory. Whether one or more parameters need to be adjusted to provide a change in performance is determined. The parameter is adjusted in accordance with the metric to impact the performance of running workloads. These steps are repeated after an elapsed time interval. | 05-01-2014 |
Hubertus Franke, Cordlandt Manor, NY US
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20100058358 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING SOFTWARE CONTROLLED CACHE OF TRANSLATING THE PHYSICAL MEMORY ACCESS OF A VIRTUAL MACHINE BETWEEN DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TRANSLATION ENTITIES - A method and a system for allowing a guest operating system (guest OS) to modify an entry in a TLB directly without an involvement of a hypervisor are disclosed. Upon receiving a guest TLB miss exception, a guest OS issues a TLBWE (TLB Write Entry) instruction to logic. The logic executes the TLBWE instruction at a supervisor mode without invoking a hypervisor. The TLB may incorporate entries in a guest page table and entries in a host page table. | 03-04-2010 |
20130007408 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING SOFTWARE CONTROLLED CACHE OF TRANSLATING THE PHYSICAL MEMORY ACCESS OF A VIRTUAL MACHINE BETWEEN DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TRANSLATION ENTITIES - A method and a system for allowing a guest operating system (guest OS) to modify an entry in a TLB directly without an involvement of a hypervisor are disclosed. Upon receiving a guest TLB miss exception, a guest OS issues a TLBWE (TLB Write Entry) instruction to logic. The logic runs the TLBWE instruction at a supervisor mode without invoking a hypervisor. The TLB may incorporate entries in a guest page table and entries in a host page table. | 01-03-2013 |
Hubertus Franke, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20110072247 | FAST APPLICATION PROGRAMMABLE TIMERS - Methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing fast application programmable timers are provided. A computer program product includes a tangible storage medium readable by a processing circuit and storing instructions for execution by the processing circuit for performing a method. The method includes receiving a request to set a user accessible timer, the request received from an application thread. The user accessible timer is set in response to receiving the request, the setting including initializing a counter. The counter is decremented until an interrupt threshold has been reached. An interrupt signal is transmitted to the application thread in response to detecting that the interrupt threshold has been reached. | 03-24-2011 |
20150127764 | STORAGE DEVICE CONTROL - A method includes receiving a write request on at least one storage device; detecting a predetermined block of data within the write request; setting a first short code within a translation table if the predetermined block of data is detected; and writing the write request into the at least one storage device if the predetermined block of data is not detected. | 05-07-2015 |
Jeffery M. Franke, Raleigh, NC US
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20110093856 | Thermal-Based Job Scheduling Among Server Chassis Of A Data Center - Thermal-based job scheduling among server chassis of a data center including identifying, by a data center management module in dependence upon a threshold fan speed for each server chassis, a plurality of server chassis having servers upon which one or more compute intensive jobs are executing, the data center management module comprising a module of automated computing machinery; identifying, by the data center management module, the compute intensive jobs currently executing on the identified plurality of server chassis; and moving, by the data center management module, the execution of the compute intensive jobs to one or more servers of chassis for compute intensive jobs. | 04-21-2011 |
Jeffery M. Franke, Apex, NC US
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20090077413 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SERVER FAILOVER TO STANDBY SERVER DURING BROADCAST STORM OR DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed to failover to a standby server when a primary server is under broadcast storm or denial-of-service (“DoS”) attack. A primary attack sensing module is included to monitor a rate of incoming data from a computer network to a primary server and to determine if the rate of incoming data is above a primary data rate threshold. A standby contact module is included to request a standby data rate status from a standby server in response to the primary attack module determining that the rate of incoming data to the primary server is above the primary data rate threshold. The standby server is connected to the primary server over a private network. The standby data rate status includes a determination by the standby server of whether a rate of data received by the standby server is above a standby data rate threshold. A standby receiver module is included to receive a standby data rate status from the standby server over the private network. A switchover module is included to deactivate the primary server and to send a command to activate the standby server as a primary server in response to the received standby data rate status indicating that the rate of data received by the standby server has not exceeded the standby data rate threshold. | 03-19-2009 |
20120185624 | Automated Cabling Process for a Complex Environment - A method is provided for cabling a plurality of hardware components. A chassis controller establishes a wireless connection to a wireless device. The chassis controller, via a wireless interface, transmits a chassis map to the wireless device over the wireless connection. The chassis controller, via the wireless interface, transmits to the wireless device, an indication of a first port to be cabled over the wireless connection, the first port. The first port is of a first hardware component of the plurality of hardware components. The chassis controller tests the first port to determine whether cabling of the first port has been performed correctly. | 07-19-2012 |
20130117601 | IMPLEMENTING ULTRA HIGH AVAILABILITY PERSONALITY CARD - A method and circuit for implementing an enhanced availability personality card for a chassis computer system, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. The personality card includes a first erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM) and a second EPROM, each EPROM storing Vital Product Data (VPD) and a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor sensing temperature. A primary bidirectional bus and a redundant bidirectional bus are respectively connected between the first EPROM and the first temperature sensor and the second EPROM and the second temperature sensor, and a pair of chassis management modules. Each chassis management module includes a switch connected to both the primary bidirectional bus and the redundant bidirectional bus providing redundant paths, enabling continued function with failure of any critical personality card component. | 05-09-2013 |
20150074302 | Automated Cabling Process for a Complex Environment - A method is provided for cabling a plurality of hardware components. A chassis controller establishes a wireless connection to a wireless device. The chassis controller, via a wireless interface, transmits a chassis map to the wireless device over the wireless connection. The chassis controller, via the wireless interface, transmits to the wireless device, an indication of a first port to be cabled over the wireless connection, the first port. The first port is of a first hardware component of the plurality of hardware components. The chassis controller tests the first port to determine whether cabling of the first port has been performed correctly. | 03-12-2015 |
20150363596 | SECURING A SHARED SERIAL BUS - A method for securing a serial bus shared by a control module and one or more subordinate electronic devices, the serial bus having a protocol specifying that messages on the serial bus have a source address and a destination address. The method comprises examining, by one or more processors of the control module, each message appearing on the serial bus that was not originated by the control module; identifying, by one or more processors of the control module, a suspect message that satisfies one or more suspect message criteria. The method includes updating, by one or more processors of the control module, an event metric, and testing to determine whether a threshold has been exceeded; and in the event the threshold has not been exceeded, initiating, by one or more processors of the control module, a co-transmission sufficient to disrupt consumption of the suspect message by a subordinate device. | 12-17-2015 |
Jeffrey Franke, Apex, NC US
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20090138896 | Providing a computing system with real-time capabilities - A computing system is provided with real-time capabilities so that the system is capable of running applications such that one or more real-time criteria are satisfied. An interrupt architecture of the computing system is disabled. The interrupt architecture generates interrupts sent to a firmware of the computing system in response to events. A different architecture is substituted within the computing system for the interrupt architecture. The different architecture is responsive to the events without violating the real-time criteria. In response to the events occurring, the different architecture causes one or more corrective actions to be performed. | 05-28-2009 |
Jeffrey M. Franke, Apex, NC US
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20130013759 | MANAGING INVENTORY DATA FOR COMPONENTS OF A SERVER SYSTEM - Techniques are disclosed for managing inventory data for components of a server system. In one embodiment, a global management controller is provided, that is operatively connected to a plurality of local management controllers. Each local management controller is configured to manage a subset of the components of the server system. Each local management controller is also configured to generate, for each component, a checksum based on vital product data (VPD) of the component. Each local management controller is also configured to compute a composite checksum based on the checksums generated for the components in the subset. The global management controller is configured to maintain a global view of the VPD in the computer system, based on the checksums and/or composite checksums. | 01-10-2013 |
20130097314 | MANAGING INVENTORY DATA FOR COMPONENTS OF A SERVER SYSTEM - Techniques are disclosed for managing inventory data for components of a server system. In one embodiment, a global management controller is provided, that is operatively connected to a plurality of local management controllers. Each local management controller is configured to manage a subset of the components of the server system. Each local management controller is also configured to generate, for each component, a checksum based on vital product data (VPD) of the component. Each local management controller is also configured to compute a composite checksum based on the checksums generated for the components in the subset. The global management controller is configured to maintain a global view of the VPD in the computer system, based on the checksums and/or composite checksums. | 04-18-2013 |
20140025851 | DOUBLE DENSITY I2C SYSTEM - An I2C system comprises an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) master device coupled to an I2C multiplexer via a master I2C bus. A plurality of slave I2C busses emanating from the I2C multiplexer couple the I2C multiplexer to a plurality of I2C slave devices. Each of the slave I2C busses comprises a serial data (SDA) line and serial clock (SCL) line. Each of the slave I2C busses, which is coupled to two I2C slave devices, has a first channel and a second channel. The first channel puts bidirectional serial data on the SDA line and clock signals on the SCL line, and the second channel puts bidirectional serial data on the SCL line and clock signals on the SDA line. A channel selector, associated with the I2C multiplexer, selectively couples the I2C master device to one of the two I2C slave devices via the first channel or the second channel. | 01-23-2014 |
Jeffrey Michael Franke, Apex, NC US
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20120239981 | Method To Detect Firmware / Software Errors For Hardware Monitoring - Error reporting software-based method where an error list for a currently-running version of some target software (or firmware) is compared to an error list for a previous versions. Helpful information can be gleaned from the comparison of error lists. For example, if it is known that the hardware configuration has not changed, as between the two lists, and there is an error on the current list that does not appear on the previous list, then this indicates that the error is in the software update and is not a hardware problem. | 09-20-2012 |
Jerry L. Franke, Voorhees, NJ US
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20110184604 | Hierarchical contingency management system for mission planners - A system controls a team of vehicles. The system includes a plan dependency identifier, a contingency monitor, and an alert formulator. The plan dependency identifier analyzes a mission plan and identifies mission constraints of the mission plan. The contingency monitor continuously reviews execution of the mission plan for violations of the mission constraints. The alert formulator determines whether a part of the mission plan is threatened by a violation of one of the mission constraints. | 07-28-2011 |
Jillian Marie Franke, Madeira, OH US
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20140110053 | Apparatuses and Methods for Bonding Substrates - A method includes rotating a drum about an axis and rotating an anvil roll about an axis adjacent to the drum so as to form a nip there between. The drum includes a fluid nozzle and a press member, the press member having an outer surface. The anvil roll includes a compliant outer circumferential surface. First and second substrates are advanced in a machine direction onto the drum. The fluid nozzle moves radially outward and a jet of heated fluid is directed onto the substrates. The fluid nozzle retracts radially inward and the press member is shifted radially outward. The substrates are advanced through the nip and compressed between the press member and the anvil roll such that the press member deforms the compliant outer circumferential surface of the anvil roll. | 04-24-2014 |
Joseph W. Franke, Siodio City, CA US
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20100105478 | Mind-control toys and methods of interaction therewith - A mind-control toy is provided, comprising one or more biosensors configured to detect brainwave activity and generate signals based on the detected brainwave activity. A controller may be responsive to the signals to direct a member to effect movement of one or more objects. In some embodiments, the member includes a device for suspending the object in midair above the device, and the controller is responsive to the first signal to vary output of the device to control a suspended height of the object. In some such embodiments, the mind-control toy includes an obstacle course defining an aerial path. In other such embodiments, the mind-control toy includes a track along which players can compete or cooperate. In other embodiments, the mind-control toy includes a maze, a portion of which may be rotated using mind control to maneuver the object from a start zone to an end zone. | 04-29-2010 |
Karen Franke, Tampa, FL US
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20140055230 | System and Method for Remotely Programming a Patient Medical Device - A system and method for remotely programming a patient medical device (PMD) is presented. Programming instructions specified remotely are translated into commands formatted for a PMD to control functionality thereof. Correctness of the PMD-formatted commands is checked. Patient consent to modify the functionality of the PMD is confirmed. Application of the PMD-formatted commands to the PMD is controlled during a programming session initiated and performed remotely. The application of the PMD-formatted commands is confirmed through interrogation of the PMD to verify the functionality modified. | 02-27-2014 |
Ken Franke, Davis, CA US
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20120329128 | FORMULATIONS OF RECOMBINANT FURIN - The present application provides stabilized formulations of furin (e.g., rfurin) containing a sugar, sugar alcohol, and/or non-ionic surfactant. As compared to non-stabilized compositions, the furin formulations disclosed herein retain greater amounts of furin activity and monomeric furin content, while reducing furin aggregation when stored and/or subjected to mechanical stress. Also provided are methods for stably diluting furin (e.g., rfurin) compositions. | 12-27-2012 |
20150079068 | FORMULATIONS OF RECOMBINANT FURIN - The present application provides stabilized formulations of furin (e.g., rfurin) containing a sugar, sugar alcohol, and/or non-ionic surfactant. As compared to non-stabilized compositions, the furin formulations disclosed herein retain greater amounts of furin activity and monomeric furin content, while reducing furin aggregation when stored and/or subjected to mechanical stress. Also provided are methods for stably diluting furin (e.g., rfurin) compositions. | 03-19-2015 |
Kyle Franke, Concord, NC US
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20140112010 | REMOVABLE LAMP FOR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT - An outdoor power equipment device may include a mobility assembly and a mounting receptacle. The mobility assembly may support a device frame of the outdoor power equipment device and enable an operator of the outdoor power equipment device to facilitate movement of the outdoor power equipment device. The mounting receptacle may be coupled to the device frame. The mounting receptacle may include a removable lamp operable to provide light at least when removed from the mounting receptacle. | 04-24-2014 |
Kyle Michael Franke, Lexington, SC US
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20100269473 | CUT GRASS FLOW INDICATION IN A LAWN MOWER | 10-28-2010 |
Linda L. Franke, Fridley, MN US
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20150306380 | ACTIVE FIXATION MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD - A medical electrical lead and a method of its use. The lead has an elongated lead body having an outer circumference and provided with an electrode. A push tube is mounted circumferentially around the lead body and the lead body is longitudinally movable with respect thereto. A fixation helix is mounted to the push tube, extending along a generally helical axis around the outer circumference of the lead body. The lead may be employed by advancing the lead to a desired location for the fixation helix and then rotating the push tube to secure the helix to tissue. The lead body may then be moved longitudinally with respect to the push tube to place the electrode in a desirable location. | 10-29-2015 |
Lora Lee Franke, La Jolla, CA US
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20140300980 | Two mirrored visual aid device that broadens an otherwise limited visual field - Two mirrors are encased in a padded fabric frame resembling a notebook that is secured to the body by adjustable neck and waist straps for hands free use. The device may also be hand held. Mirrors are set to the optimal angle for the user. The upper mirror reflects the forward/peripheral view, and the lower mirror displays this view as an upright image to the wearer. The conversation partner has an upright view of the wearer's face, as well. For bicycle use, smaller more rigid frame is recommended for placement on the handle bars. | 10-09-2014 |
Manfred Franke, Colma, CA US
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20160022992 | STIMULATION PATTERNS FOR TREATING DRY EYE - Described herein are electrical stimulation patterns and methods of use thereof for treating dry eye disease, tired eye, or other forms of ocular discomfort. The methods generally include applying patterned stimulation to an anatomical structure located in an ocular region or a nasal region to increase tear production. | 01-28-2016 |
Manfred Franke, South Euclid, OH US
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20150174397 | THERAPY DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NON-DAMAGING NEURAL TISSUE CONDUCTION BLOCK - Devices and methods for blocking signal transmission through neural tissue. One step of a method includes placing a therapy delivery device into electrical communication with the neural tissue. The therapy delivery device includes an electrode contact having a high charge capacity material. A multi-phase direct current (DC) can be applied to the neural tissue without damaging the neural tissue. The multi-phase DC includes a cathodic DC phase and anodic DC phase that collectively produce a neural block and reduce the charge delivered by the therapy delivery device. The DC delivery can be combined with high frequency alternating current (HFAC) block to produce a system that provides effective, safe, long tem block without inducing an onset response. | 06-25-2015 |
Manfred Franke, Redwood City, CA US
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20150238764 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING NOISE IN AN ELECTRIC WAVEFORM FOR NEURAL STIMULATION, BLOCK, OR SENSING - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can prevent unintended signal components (noise) in an electric waveform that can be used for at least one of neural stimulation, block, and/or sensing. The system can include a signal generator to generate a waveform that includes an intended electric waveform and unintended noise. The system can also include a signal transformer device (e.g., a very long wire) comprising a first coil and a second coil. The first coil can be coupled to the signal generator to receive the waveform and remove the unintended noise from the electric waveform. The second coil can pass the electric waveform to an electrode. The second coil can be coupled to a capacitor that can prevent the waveform from developing noise at an electrode/electrolyte interface between an electrode and a nerve. | 08-27-2015 |
20150335897 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL WAVEFORM FOR NEURAL STIMULATION OR NERVE BLOCK - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can provide an electric waveform for neural stimulation or nerve block. The system can include a first circuit component configured to provide a self-oscillating, voltage-boosted electric waveform. In some instances, the first circuit component can provide a “pause” waveform (e.g., with a period (T) that includes a swing time (ts) in which the waveform varies in a biphasic manner and a pause time (tp) in which the waveform has a constant amplitude). The system can also include a second circuit component configured to ensure that the oscillating signal is charge-balanced across at least one period of the self-oscillating, voltage-boosted electric waveform. | 11-26-2015 |
20160101286 | METHODS OF TREATMENT OF A NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER USING ELECTRICAL NERVE CONDUCTION BLOCK - Described herein are methods of treating various neurological disorders using electrical nerve conduction block (ENCB) without causing electrochemical damage. Examples of the various neurological disorders can include pain, muscle spasticity, hyperhidrosis, vertigo, sialorrhea, or the like. The methods can include placing an electrode contact in electrical communication with a nerve that transmits a signal related to the neurological disorder. The method also includes applying an ENCB to the nerve through the electrode contact. The electrode contact can include a high charge capacity material that prevents formation of damaging electrochemical reaction products at a charge delivered by the ENCB. The method also includes blocking transmission of the signal related to the neurological disorder through the nerve with the ENCB to treat the neurological disorder. | 04-14-2016 |
Manfred Franke, Pacifica, CA US
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20140371812 | NASAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND METHODS - Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health. | 12-18-2014 |
Manfred Franke, Cleveland, OH US
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20140324129 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEMPORARY, INCOMPLETE, BI-DIRECTIONAL, ADJUSTABLE ELECTRICAL NERVE BLOCK - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can provide an incomplete nerve block to a patient. In some instances, the incomplete nerve block can be bi-directional. In other instances, the incomplete nerve block can be adjustable. The system can include a waveform generator that can provide temporary electrical nerve conduction block to a nerve using an electrode. The electrode can include at least one contact. The temporary electrical nerve conduction block can block conduction in less than 100% of the fibers within the nerve located in close proximity to or being surrounded by the electrode. The temporary electrical nerve conduction block does not cause intentional damage to neural tissue as mode of action to achieve the incomplete nerve block. A complete recovery of nerve conduction can be expected post application of the incomplete nerve block. | 10-30-2014 |
20140336728 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL WAVEFORM FOR NEURAL STIMULATION OR NERVE BLOCK - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can provide an electric waveform for neural stimulation or nerve block. The system can include a first circuit component configured to provide a self-oscillating, voltage-boosted electric waveform. In some instances, the first circuit component can provide a “pause” waveform (e.g., with a period (T) that includes a swing time (ts) in which the waveform varies in a biphasic manner and a pause time (tp) in which the waveform has a constant amplitude). The system can also include a second circuit component configured to ensure that the oscillating signal is charge-balanced across at least one period of the self-oscillating, voltage-boosted electric waveform. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336729 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING CONTAMINATING NOISE FROM AN ELECTRIC WAVEFORM FOR NEURAL STIMULATION AND NERVE BLOCK - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can remove contaminating noise (e.g., direct current (DC) contamination or high frequency contamination) from an electric waveform. The system can include a passive filter that includes at least a secondary-side-open-transformer-inductor (SOTI). The SOTI can include a first coil inductively coupled to a second coil. The first coil of the SOTI can receive the electric waveform contaminated with the noise and output the electric waveform. The second coil of the SOTI can provide an impedance that facilitates removal of the noise from the electric waveform. | 11-13-2014 |
Michael Franke, Salem, VA US
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20140359460 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING INSTANCES FOR PRE-DEFINED AREAS OF A TOPOLOGY - Partition information concerning equipment disposed in a local area is determined. The partition information specifies a division of a local area into a plurality of sub-areas with each of the plurality of sub-areas having equipment. The partition information is uploaded to a user and one or more sub-areas are selected. Operational information concerning a plurality of devices contained in the selected sub-area is uploaded relating to the operation or the interconnection of the devices. The uploaded information is presented to the user in a way that facilitates an understanding of a structure of the network. After the information is analyzed, a network modification is selected, and at least one DTM-compliant software instance that implements the network modification is created. | 12-04-2014 |
Michael Martin Franke, Salem, VA US
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20140359095 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CREATING INSTANCES FROM A CONTROL SYSTEM TOPOLOGY - Approaches for automatically creating device type manager (DTM)-compliant instances in a Field Device Tool (FDT)-compliant network are presented. Network topology information is uploaded to a user. The network topology information concerns a plurality of devices of a known type connected in a network that is located in a predefined local area. The network topology information relates to one or more of an operation of the devices or an interconnection of the plurality of devices in the network. At least one DTM-compliant software instance that implements the network topology information is automatically created. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359455 | METHOD AND APPRATUS TO PRESENT A CONTROL SYSTEM TOPOLOGY - Operational information concerning a plurality of devices connected in a FDT-compliant network is obtained. The operational information relates to at least one of: an operation of the plurality of devices or an interconnectivity of the plurality of devices. The operational information is uploaded to a user. The uploaded operational information is graphically presented to the user on a visual presentation medium in a way that facilitates an understanding of a structure of the FDT-compliant network. The presented information is analyzed on the visual presentation medium. Based upon the analyzing, a modification of the FDT-compliant network is selected via an interaction with the visual presentation medium, the interaction effective to create at least one DTM-compliant software instance that implements the modification. | 12-04-2014 |
Norman Franke, Garnet Valley, PA US
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20120033799 | System and Method for Providing Enhanced Answering Services in a Time-Sensitive Manner - A computing system of an answering service answers an incoming call from a calling party on behalf of a called party, and allows an agent to converse with the calling party relating to a purpose of the incoming call from the calling party. At a triggering point, a signal is received from the agent while the incoming call from the calling party is still in progress. The triggering point occurs when the agent determines that the calling party is calling regarding a predetermined urgent matter. Contact with the called party is commenced upon receiving the signal and communication between the calling party and the called party is effectuated while the incoming call from the calling party is still in progress. | 02-09-2012 |
20120033800 | System and Method for Providing Enhanced Answering Services in a Time-Sensitive Manner - A computing system of an answering service answers an incoming call from a calling party on behalf of a called party, and allows an agent to converse with the calling party. Contact with the called party is established while the incoming call from the calling party is still in progress, and a signal is received from the called party for the called party to monitor the incoming call without joining in. Upon detecting a disconnection of the monitored incoming call between the agent and the calling party, the called party is notified that the incoming call has ended and the agent and the called party are allowed to converse with each other over the called party call regarding the incoming call from the calling party. | 02-09-2012 |
20120321064 | System and Method Employed by Answering Service to Dynamically Shield Against Unwanted Telephonic Contact Attempts - An answering service answers calls on behalf of called parties when callers place incoming calls to the called parties and the called parties are unable or unwilling to answer the incoming calls directly. A dynamic shield is employed to detect and respond to unwanted (“junk”) calls from nuisance callers. The dynamic shield includes: a detection module that detects patterns from calls received at the answering service and, for each of one or more nuisance callers, identifies the nuisance caller from the detected patterns; a database module within which the detection module creates and stores a caller record corresponding to the identified nuisance caller; and a shield module operating with reference to the caller record in the database module to screen out further junk calls from the identified nuisance caller. | 12-20-2012 |
20150163359 | Aural Volume Feedback in Call Center - An aural volume feedback system is implemented in a center having a plurality of agents working thereat. Each agent is situated at a work station for being in calling contact with a client. At the work station, a microphone transforms aural speech of the agent into an electrical format, and a volume detector samples the electrical format and generates based on the sampling an instantaneous volume level. The volume detector compares the generated volume level to a predetermined threshold to determine that the agent is speaking excessively loudly, and thereafter outputs a trigger signal. A feedback generator receives the trigger signal, and based thereon generates a feedback to be perceived by the offending agent at the work station, where the perceived feedback hopefully causes the offending agent to reduce the aural volume thereof. | 06-11-2015 |
20150163360 | Aural Volume Feedback in Call Center - An aural volume feedback system is implemented in a center having agents each situated at a work station in calling contact with a client. At the work station, a first microphone closer to the agent transforms aural speech thereof into an electrical format forwarded toward the client. A second microphone farther from the agent transforms aural speech thereof into an electrical format forwarded toward a volume detector which samples same and generates based thereon an instantaneous volume level. The volume detector compares the generated volume level to a predetermined threshold to determine that the agent is speaking excessively loudly, and outputs a trigger signal. A feedback generator receives the trigger signal, and generates a feedback to be perceived by the offending agent at the work station, where the perceived feedback hopefully causes the offending agent to reduce the aural volume thereof. | 06-11-2015 |
20150264181 | System and Method for Providing Enhanced Answering and/or Chatting Services in a Time-Sensitive Manner - A chatting party initiates a computer chat with a chatted-to party by way of a computing system of a chatting service acting on behalf of the chatted-to party. The computing system collects from the chatting party in connection with the chat identifying information identifying the chatting party, and an initial indication of the general nature of the chat. A priority is then assigned to the chat based at least in part on the collected identifying information and the collected initial indication of the general nature of the chat, and the chat is assigned to the attention of one of the chatted-to party, an agent at the chatting service on behalf of the chatted-to party, and an automated chat engine of the chatting service for chatting with the chatting party. The chat is assigned based at least in part on the assigned priority of the chat. | 09-17-2015 |
Paul D. Franke, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090292768 | Method and System for Conducting a Plurality of Cyber-Based Conventions - A method and system for conducting multiple Internet-based conventions, events, conferences, trade shows and meetings (“conventions”) includes a plurality of meeting planner clients, exhibitor/sponsor clients and attendee clients, all using web browser computers and a central website server on the Internet. The system receives and stores initial convention data, and control parameter rules from meeting planner clients. Then the system receives and stores exhibit booth display data and control parameter rules for said convention from exhibitor/sponsor clients. Based on search criteria provided by the participating attendee client, the central website server releases stored database convention information and provides a wide array of convention activity simulated with the program instructions and the databases. Thus, the system allows the creation of a “virtual convention venue” for conventions that exist only on the central website server and available using the Internet. Additionally, the system supports and augments a convention being held in a physical or venue-based center (e.g., Moscone Center in San Francisco). | 11-26-2009 |
Paul D. Franke, Venetia, PA US
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20120089670 | Method and System for Conducting a Plurality of Cyber-Based Conventions - A method and system for conducting Internet-based conventions-includes meeting planner clients, exhibitor/sponsor clients and attendee clients, all using web browser computers and a central website server on the Internet. The system receives and stores initial convention data, and control parameter rules from meeting planner clients. Then the system receives and stores exhibit booth display data and control parameter rules for said convention from exhibitor/sponsor clients. Based on search criteria provided by the participating attendee client, the central website server releases stored database convention information and provides a wide array of convention activity simulated with the program instructions and the databases. Thus, the system allows the creation of a “virtual convention venue” for conventions that exist only on the central website server and available using the Internet. | 04-12-2012 |
Raymond C. Franke, Glenshaw, PA US
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20090308985 | RAILROAD SWITCH MACHINE - A switch machine that includes a first relay having first normally open contacts and first normally closed contacts provided in the normal motor connection path and a second relay having second normally open contacts and second normally closed contacts provided in the reverse motor connection path. The normally open and closed contacts of each relay are associated in pairs and the first relays are structured such that each normally closed contact and the corresponding normally open contact cannot be simultaneously closed. Also, a method of protecting a motor of a switch machine that includes integrating a current being drawn by the motor and opening a motor circuit that includes the motor if the integrated current exceeds a threshold. | 12-17-2009 |
Rebecca R. Franke, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20150162861 | DUAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM - A dual alternator system includes a main alternator controlled by an electronic voltage regulator, a secondary alternator system having a secondary alternator controlled by a LIN controlled alternator voltage regulator and an electronic control unit (“ECU”) coupled to the LIN controller alternator voltage regulator by a LIN bus that that determines whether the secondary alternator should be off or operated to generate current. The ECU when it determines that the secondary alternator should be off sends a voltage setpoint signal to the LIN controlled alternator voltage regulator having a low value that is well below nominal system voltage. The ECU when it determines that the secondary alternator should be operated to provide current sends a voltage setpoint to the LIN controlled alternator voltage regulator having a high value that is well above a nominal system voltage and a MECL setpoint value. | 06-11-2015 |
Robert Franke US
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20150290633 | ASYMMETRICAL BISPHOSPHITE - An unsymmetric bisphosphite of the formula (1) | 10-15-2015 |
Roland R. Franke, Gloucester, MA US
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20100145080 | PURIFICATION OF TAXANES - Disclosed is a method of crystallizing a taxane comprising combining the taxane and methylene chloride to obtain a solution and adding an anti-solvent to the solution to obtain a crystalline taxane, wherein the anti-solvent is selected from the group consisting of hexane and heptane. | 06-10-2010 |
Ross L. Franke, Rochester, MN US
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20110119475 | GLOBAL SYNCHRONIZATION OF PARALLEL PROCESSORS USING CLOCK PULSE WIDTH MODULATION - A circuit generates a global clock signal with a pulse width modification to synchronize processors in a parallel computing system. The circuit may include a hardware module and a clock splitter. The hardware module may generate a clock signal and performs a pulse width modification on the clock signal. The pulse width modification changes a pulse width within a clock period in the clock signal. The clock splitter may distribute the pulse width modified clock signal to a plurality of processors in the parallel computing system. | 05-19-2011 |
Ross L. Franke, Fochester, MN US
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20090063894 | Autonomic PCI Express Hardware Detection and Failover Mechanism - A system with an autonomic PCI Express hardware detection and failover mechanism includes a plurality of combination root complex capable and endpoint capable devices. A combination root complex capable and endpoint capable device may be selectively configured to operate in either a root complex mode or an endpoint mode. One of the devices assumes the root complex mode and the remaining devices each assume the endpoint mode. Each of the endpoint mode devices is adapted to detect a failure of the root complex mode device. In response to detection of the failure of the root complex mode device, one of the endpoint mode devices assumes root complex mode. An endpoint device may include a timer with a timeout value. Whenever, an endpoint device receives a communication from the root complex device, the endpoint device restarts its timer. If the timer times out with the endpoint device receiving a communication from the root complex device, the endpoint device issues a read request to the root complex device. If the root complex device does not respond to the read request, the endpoint device assumes root complex mode. Different endpoint devices may be assigned different timeout values. Accordingly, the endpoint device that is assigned the shortest time out value will assume root complex mode upon detection of a root complex device failure. | 03-05-2009 |
Stephen J. Franke, Chillicothe, MO US
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20090089915 | Work glove - A work glove is disclosed that has an outer layer with a seam stitched with a high strength thread, an inner fabric layer and an intermediate liquid resistant layer therebetween. The liquid resistant layer and the fabric layer present a glove lining secured within the outer layer, with the fabric layer adapted to receive a wearer's hand. The glove preferably also has a cuff secured to an open end of the outer glove layer by a second seam stitched with the high strength thread. | 04-09-2009 |
Steven P. Franke, Nowata, OK US
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20090139939 | Method & Apparatus for Steam Backwashing a Filter Assembly - A method for steam backwashing a filter assembly. The filter assembly has a housing for receiving contaminated liquid and discharging filtered liquid, a filter positioned within the housing for filtering the contaminated liquid, and a drain coupled with the housing. Steam is sent through the housing to remove contaminants from the filter without draining the contaminated liquid or the filtered liquid from the housing. The steam forces the contaminated liquid, the filtered liquid and the contaminants through the drain. | 06-04-2009 |
Thomas Zebucon Franke US
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20100243694 | Carrying Device Waist Belt System - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a user based carrying system capable of independent transportation of a load including a hip-based user attachment system. The carrying system includes an enclosure member having an internal region encased by an internal surface. A user attachment system releasably secures the carrying system to the user for independent transportation without requiring muscular engagement. The user attachment system includes a hip attachment system with a dorsal articulation member and a strap member. The dorsal articulation member includes a front and rear member three-dimensionally moveably coupled to one another. The rear member is coupled to the enclosure member and the front member is coupled to the strap member. The three-dimensional moveable coupling between the front and rear members includes three restricted degrees of freedom configured to efficiently absorb corresponding user hip movements and directly support other user hip movements. | 09-30-2010 |
Thomas Zebulon Franke, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100243693 | Carrying Device Dual Shoulder Strap System - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a carrying system with an enclosure member and a shoulder attachment system. The shoulder attachment system includes a first and second shoulder strap individually coupled to the external surface of the enclosure member. The bottom ends of the first and second shoulder straps are intercoupled via a coupling member. The coupling member is slidably routed through a sleeve member within the internal region of the enclosure member. The sleeve member includes an internal channel having a cross-sectional shape that substantially matches the cross-sectional shape of the coupling member, thereby minimizing frictional resistance as the coupling member is translated through the sleeve member. The slidable intercoupling between the bottom ends of the first and second shoulder straps with respect to the enclosure member enables articulation of one shoulder strap to be balanced by corresponding articulation of the opposite shoulder strap. | 09-30-2010 |
20160096044 | Harness and Load Bearing Systems - One embodiment of the present invention is related to a harness system including a waist member and a leg loop member. The waist member is configured to encircle the naval region of the user and form a continuous loop. The leg loop member is configured to encircle the legs of the user. The leg loop member nay also be coupled to the waist member via a third loop. The leg loop member includes a continuous cord with at least two unbraided regions and at least one splice coupling. The unbraided regions are disposed between braided regions and are disposed on the leg loop member to correspond to the user's legs. The unbraided regions further comprise a plurality of separated strands oriented substantially parallel and equidistant to one another. | 04-07-2016 |
Todd W. Franke, Bentonville, AR US
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20160063604 | DRIVE THROUGH GROCERY PICKUP - Embodiments of a computer-implemented method and system pertaining to drive through grocery pickup are described. In one example, a computer-implemented method receives geographic information about a user. The geographic information indicates that the user is within a predetermined area associated with the physical store. The method also determines whether there is a pending remotely placed order for a user account associated with the user in a database associated with the physical store. In response to a determination that there is the pending remotely placed order for the user account associated with the user in the database, the method transmits order information to a computing device of the physical store. The order information includes one or more items in the pending remotely placed order. The method also determines a current location of the user. The method further causes a delivery of the one or more items to the current location. | 03-03-2016 |
Wendell Franke, Gallatin, TN US
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20150133870 | SAFETY SYRINGE - Safety syringes are disclosed, wherein a needle, at least one locking track and at least one tab disposed on an exterior surface of the barrel, wherein the barrel is in fluid communication with the needle, a plunger capable of fitting into the barrel, and a hollow sleeve having a first opening on a first end and a second opening on an opposite end, and having at least one protrusion on an interior surface of the hollow sleeve, wherein the tab on the at least one locking track on the barrel is adapted to engage the at least one protrusion of the hollow sleeve, thereby locking a position of the barrel with respect to a position of the hollow sleeve. | 05-14-2015 |
William C. Franke, New Brunswick, NJ US
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20110123653 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING EXERCISE RECOVERY - The present invention provides methods for decreasing post-exercise recovery time in a subject using compositions comprising one or more polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs). In preferred embodiments, the composition is an orange peel extract as described herein. In certain embodiments, post-exercise recovery time is the time for a subject's post-exercise oxygen consumption (VO | 05-26-2011 |