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Frank M. Bardani, Purchase, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120076855Oral testosterone composition - The composition for oral administration of testosterone to a man who has androgen deficiency and exhibits one or more symptoms of androgen deficiency, comprises testosterone and a mixture of soybean oil and ethanol.03-29-2012

Frank M. Bartolic, Ennis, TX US

Frank M. Brenkus, Mckinney, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110131934METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPACTING PRODUCT - A method for compacting a slug of product and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes collecting weighed product in an intermediate settling device to form a compact slug of product. The device can comprise a single settling chamber or can comprise multiple settling chambers which are axially rotatable. The slug can be compacting by jostling and/or vibrating the settling device. Thereafter, the product is discharged to a packaging apparatus. Because the product in the final package is denser, a smaller package can be utilized reducing manufacturing and shipping costs.06-09-2011
20110154783METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPACTING PRODUCT - A method for compacting a slug of product and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes collecting weighed product in an intermediate settling device to form a compact slug of product. The device can comprise a single settling chamber or can comprise multiple settling chambers which are axially rotatable. The slug can be compacted by jostling and/or vibrating the settling device. Thereafter, the product is discharged to a packaging apparatus. Because the product in the final package is denser, a smaller package can be utilized reducing manufacturing and shipping costs.06-30-2011

Frank M. Csulits, Gurnee, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080219543DOCUMENT IMAGING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - A document processing system comprising one or more document scanning devices that extract information from document images that uniquely identify a document. The system further comprises a central processor remotely connected to the document scanning devices. The central processor is configured to receive the document images and the extracted information from the document scanning devices and is further configured to execute a correction routine configured to adjust errors in the extracted information from the document image.09-11-2008

Frank M. Csultis, Gurnee, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100051687FINANCIAL DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system for processing deposits and/or withdrawals in a financial institution accepts a plurality of documents, including currency bills, at an input receptacle of a document-processing device, converts the image of at least some of the documents to electronic data representing the image. The currency bills are denominated by the document processing device, and the total value of the bills included in each deposit is accumulated. Whenever the total value of the bills in a deposit exceeds a prescribed value, a report may be generated containing at least an identification of the specified account, the total value of the bills in the deposit, and the serial numbers of the bills. The serial numbers may be extracted from images of the bills.03-04-2010
20100057617FINANCIAL DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system for processing deposits and/or withdrawals in a financial institution accepts a plurality of documents, including currency bills, at an input receptacle of a document-processing device, converts the image of at least some of the documents to electronic data representing the image. The currency bills are denominated by the document processing device, and the total value of the bills included in each deposit is accumulated. Whenever the total value of the bills in a deposit exceeds a prescribed value, a report may be generated containing at least an identification of the specified account, the total value of the bills in the deposit, and the serial numbers of the bills. The serial numbers may be extracted from images of the bills.03-04-2010
20100063916FINANCIAL DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system for processing deposits and/or withdrawals in a financial institution accepts a plurality of documents, including currency bills, at an input receptacle of a document-processing device, converts the image of at least some of the documents to electronic data representing the image. The currency bills are denominated by the document processing device, and the total value of the bills included in each deposit is accumulated. Whenever the total value of the bills in a deposit exceeds a prescribed value, a report may be generated containing at least an identification of the specified account, the total value of the bills in the deposit, and the serial numbers of the bills. The serial numbers may be extracted from images of the bills.03-11-2010

Frank M. Delnick, Southbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090199394Flexible Cathodes - This disclosure relates to methods of making a cathode for a lithium batter. The methods include: (a) treating a cathode current collector with flame or corona; (b) coating a slurry containing iron disulfide, a first solvent, and a binder onto the cathode current collector obtained from step (a) to form a coated cathode current collector, in which the slurry contains about 73-75% by weight solids and the binder contains a polymer selected from the group consisting of linear di- and tri-block copolymers, linear tri-block copolymers cross-linked with melamine resin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers, tri-block fluorinated thermoplastics, hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, fluoro-ethylene-vinyl ether copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic olefins, and polyvinylidene fluoride homopolymers; and (c) drying the coated cathode current collector obtained from step (b) to provide a cathode, in which the cathode contains no more than 0.5% by volume of the first solvent and is capable of being bent to 180°. This disclosure also relates to methods of making a lithium battery.08-13-2009
20100236056Flexible Cathodes - This disclosure relates to methods of making a cathode for a lithium batter. The methods include: (a) treating a cathode current collector with flame or corona; (b) coating a slurry containing iron disulfide, a first solvent, and a binder onto the cathode current collector obtained from step (a) to form a coated cathode current collector, in which the slurry contains about 73-75% by weight solids and the binder contains a polymer selected from the group consisting of linear di- and tri-block copolymers, linear tri-block copolymers cross-linked with melamine resin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers, tri-block fluorinated thermoplastics, hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, fluoro-ethylene-vinyl ether copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic olefins, and polyvinylidene fluoride homopolymers; and (c) drying the coated cathode current collector obtained from step (b) to provide a cathode, in which the cathode contains no more than 0.5% by volume of the first solvent and is capable of being bent to 180°. This disclosure also relates to methods of making a lithium battery.09-23-2010
20110254509Flexible Cathodes - This disclosure relates to methods of making a cathode for a lithium batter. The batterys include: (a) treating a cathode current collector with flame or corona; (b) coating a slurry containing iron disulfide, a first solvent, and a binder onto the cathode current collector obtained from step (a) to form a coated cathode current collector, in which the slurry contains about 73-75% by weight solids and the binder contains a polymer selected from the group consisting of linear di- and tri-block copolymers, linear tri-block copolymers cross-linked with melamine resin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers, tri-block fluorinated thermoplastics, hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, fluoro-ethylene-vinyl ether copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic olefins, and polyvinylidene fluoride homopolymers; and (c) drying the coated cathode current collector obtained from step (b) to provide a cathode, in which the cathode contains no more than 0.5% by volume of the first solvent and is capable of being bent to 180°. This disclosure also relates to methods of making a lithium battery.10-20-2011

Patent applications by Frank M. Delnick, Southbury, CT US

Frank M. Dragolich, Jr., Chardon, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110108527METHOD OF ARC WELDING ROOT PASS - A method for root pass welding steel plate and pipe is provided that uses pulse arc welding having a current pulse waveform exhibiting a low constant background current and fixed frequency. The welding process may be performed without a backer or backing material.05-12-2011

Frank M. Grazyk, Darien, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110023811PISTON FOR A TWO-STROKE LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINE HAVING AN EGR SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a piston with a unique bowl geometry for optimizing a two-stroke locomotive diesel engine having an exhaust gas recirculation (“EGR”) system. This piston achieves a reduced level of smoke and particulate matter; promotes the mixing process in the engine cylinder; and provides a lower compression ratio for reducing NO02-03-2011

Frank M. Grippe, Kansasville, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090250201HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING A CONTOURED INSERT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - The present invention provides a heat exchanger for transferring heat between a first working fluid and a second working fluid, including a pair of spaced apart headers, a number of tubes extending between the pair of headers and providing a flow path for the first working fluid and being positioned along a flow path for the second working fluid, and an insert supportable in one of the tubes and having a fold extending in a direction substantially parallel to the flow path for the first working fluid through the tubes. The fold can define first and second legs of the insert. A dimple can be formed on the first leg and a protrusion can be formed on the second leg opposite to the dimple on the first leg.10-08-2009
20120066905HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING A CONTOURED INSERT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A heat exchanger for transferring heat between a first working fluid and a second working fluid, including a pair of spaced apart headers, a number of tubes extending between the pair of headers and providing a flow path for the first working fluid and being positioned along a flow path for the second working fluid, and an insert supportable in one of the tubes and having a fold extending in a direction substantially parallel to the flow path for the first working fluid through the tubes. The fold can define first and second legs of the insert. A dimple can be formed on the first leg and a protrusion can be formed on the second leg opposite to the dimple on the first leg.03-22-2012

Patent applications by Frank M. Grippe, Kansasville, WI US

Frank M. Haidinyak, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090049917Method for Cavitation Threshold Characterization and Control - A method for characterizing cavitation that occurs in a fluid exposed to acoustic energy. The method comprises the steps of exposing a volume of process fluid to acoustic energy at a specified power level; measuring the photon output from the fluid over a period of time; and when the photon output deviates from a desired level, initiating a remedial step to bring the photon output back to approximately the desired level.02-26-2009

Frank M. Heckendorn, Aiken, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090170505Radiation relay process and apparatus - A process and apparatus is provided for the transmission of radionuclide spectral information from a remote location. The process facilitates the use of a handheld radiation detector to detect a spectrum of radiation from a radiation source such as a cargo ship at sea. The process facilitates the downloading of information to a computer such as a PDA. The PDA is configured to allow communication with a satellite phone that transmits the stored spectrum to an evaluation center for further analysis and positive identification. Once identified, the results can be relayed to the remote location for appropriate action.07-02-2009

Patent applications by Frank M. Heckendorn, Aiken, SC US

Frank M. Korpics, Belleville, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090293477TRANSIENT COMPRESSOR SURGE RESPONSE FOR A TURBOCHARGED ENGINE - A method for responding to an existing or incipient surge condition of a turbocharger coupled to an engine of a motor vehicle is provided. The method comprises receiving a signal responsive to an operating condition of the turbocharger and adjusting one or more operating parameters of the motor vehicle when a power of the signal, integrated over a pre-selected range of non-zero frequencies, exceeds a pre-selected threshold. Other embodiments provide related systems for responding to an existing or incipient surge condition of a turbocharger.12-03-2009
20110023839EGR COOLER BYPASS STRATEGY - A system and method for controlling an engine control an EGR cooler bypass valve to divert at least a portion of EGR flow around an EGR cooler when operating under cooler fouling/plugging conditions, such as during idle, off-idle, exhaust system warm up and DPF regeneration or other post injection operation with EGR gas temperature below a corresponding threshold or with EGR low-temperature coolant temperature below a corresponding threshold. The system and method reduce exhaust gases passing through the EGR cooler that contain a high concentration of unburned or partially unburned fuel when the temperature in the EGR system is lower than the fuel condensation temperature.02-03-2011

Frank M. Kulick, Iii, Sinking Spring, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080314823EXTRUDED LAMELLA SEPARATOR PANEL MODULES - A lamella panel module is formed from extruded PVC side rails and a plastic plate member secured to the opposing side panels. Each side rail is formed with receiver mounts defining recesses for the mounting of the lamella plates. The plates are preferably affixed to the receiver mounts by adhesives to establish a structurally stable panel module. Each side rail has fore-and-aft opposing mating flanges that prevent horizontal movement of the modules, but allow generally vertical movement to enable any module to be removed from the assembly and replaced. The frame of the lamella separator assembly is formed with a support ledge on the opposing lateral sides of the frame to support a walking grid therebetween. The supported walking grid does not interfere with the flow of clarified water into the collection troughs supported on a vertical member projecting above the support ledge and allows cleaning of the plates.12-25-2008
20090071900Submerged Fixed Film Anoxic Bioreactor - A constant velocity serpentine anoxic reactor incorporates a multiple cell vertical serpentine path, as well as a horizontal serpentine path, through the anoxic chamber. A fixed film media is mounted within each cell of the anoxic chamber to provide a structure on which the bacteria can grow to sustain the biological reaction, which convert nitrates into nitrogen gas. The fixed film media can be a cross-flow media and can optionally include a web of textile material integrated within the fixed film media to enhance bacterial growth within the fixed film media or optionally the anoxic vertical serpentine configuration could be applied to an activated sludge operation. A nitrate recycle pump recycles about 75% of the effluent from the aerobic chamber back into the anoxic chamber to provide a nitrate source for the digestion of the BOD within the influent wastewater.03-19-2009

Frank M. Locotos, Bridgeville, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080298904Mine roof cable bolt, coupler and method - A metal coupling used to join a strand cable with a threaded metal mine roof bolt includes a first portion having a first opening that is threaded to receive an engage with the bolt. The coupling includes a second portion having a second opening to receive and engage with the cable. A mine roof support includes a strand cable. The support includes a threaded metal mine roof bolt. The support includes a metal coupling which joins the strand cable with the threaded metal mine roof bolt that supports at least 1 ton of load from a mine roof when disposed in the mine roof. A method for forming a mine roof support includes the steps of screwing a threaded metal mine roof bolt into a first opening that is threaded of a metal coupling. There is the step of inserting a strand cable into a second opening of the metal coupling. There is the step of swagging the cable inside the coupling.12-04-2008
20110033246Tensionable tubular resin anchored tubular bolt and method - A bolt includes a tube, at least a portion of which is hollow, having a top and the bottom and at least one dimple. The bolt includes an insert fixed to the interior of the tube in proximity to the dimple with the dimple disposed between the insert and bottom of the tube. A method for a bolt includes the steps of inserting a resin cartridge into a hole. There is the step of inserting the bolt into the hole. There is the step of placing a top end of a installation tool into a hollow tube of the bolt. There is the step of moving the tool up, which pushes the tube upwards, causing the resin cartridge to break. There is the step of rotating the top end of the tool, which causes the tube to rotate and mix the resin. There is the step of holding the top end of the installation tool inside the tube until the resin hardens and a resultant tension remains on the bolt. An installation tool. A method for forming an installation tool.02-10-2011

Patent applications by Frank M. Locotos, Bridgeville, PA US

Frank M. Nedza, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110086810HYDROXYL, KETO, AND GLUCURONIDE DERIVATIVES OF 3-(4-(7H-PYRROLO[2,3-d] PYRIMIDIN-4-YL)-1H-PYRAZOL-1-YL)-3-CYCLOPENTYLPROPANENITRILE - The present invention provides hydroxyl, keto, and glucuronide derivatives of 3-(4-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-3-cyclopentylpropanenitrile.04-14-2011

Frank M. Raushel, College Station, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080206834RECOMBINANT ORGANOPHOSPHOROUS ACID ANHYDRASE AND METHODS OF USE - The bacterial gene (opd) encodes an organophosphorus anhydrase which is capable of hydrolyzing a wide spectrum of neurotoxins ranging from insecticides to mammalian neurotoxins. The cloned gene has been expressed in a number of hosts and the purified enzyme has been characterized. These advances have led to a number of interrelated uses for the cloned gene and the recombinant enzyme including: detoxification of organophosphorus compounds; detection of organophosphorus compounds; protection of susceptible organisms from organophosphorus poisoning; and, detection of organophosphorus-detoxifying microorganisms.08-28-2008

Frank M. Rudley, Lester, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090269199SWASHPLATELESS HELICOPTER BLADE ACTUATION SYSTEM - A blade actuation system comprises at least one motor coupled to a rotor blade for changing the pitch angle of the rotor blade. The motor is configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one flight control computer to modulate the pitch angle. At least one generator may be mounted on a rotor shaft to generate power during rotation of the rotor shaft. The generator may provide power to the motor. The flight control computer is operative to provide control signals to at least one of the generators and motors for regulation thereof. The flight control computer, motor and generator may be configured to wirelessly communicate with one another.10-29-2009

Frank M. Sansevero, Bolton, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090120724ELEVATOR SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE CARS IN A HOISTWAY - An elevator system (05-14-2009

Frank M. Shipman, Iii, College Station, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090162025SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING MULTI-LEVEL HYPERVIDEO SUMMARIES - A hypervideo summary comprised of multiple levels of related content and appropriate navigational links can be automatically generated from a media file such as a linear video. A number of algorithms and selection criteria can be used to modify how such a summary is generated. Viewers of an automatically-generated hypervideo summary can interactively select the amount of detail displayed for each portion of the summary. This selection can be done by following explicit navigational links, or by changing between media channels that are mapped to the various levels of related content.06-25-2009
20090199099Video browser for navigating linear video on small display devices using a similarity-based navigation hierarchy of temporally ordered video keyframes with short navigation paths - A computer-based method is provided for enabling navigation of video using a keyframe-based video browser on a display device with a limited screen size, for a video segmented into video shots. The video shots are clustered by similarity, while temporal order of the video shots is maintained. A hierarchically organized navigation tree is produced for the clusters of video shots, while the path lengths of the tree are minimized.08-06-2009

Frank M. Simonutti, Jackson, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100029412Golf ball comprising de-vulcanized rubber - Golf balls in accordance with the principles of the present invention include a core and one or more cover layers, with the core having a base rubber component that comprises de-vulcanized rubber. The base rubber component may include a blend of polybutadiene with the de-vulcanized rubber, and may also include at least one other type of recycled material. A golf ball of the present invention exhibits performance properties similar to golf balls made using solely non-recycled base rubber as the primary component of the core. For example, a golf ball of the present invention may have a compression of between 20 and 100, and a coefficient of restitution of greater than 0.680 at a test velocity of 125 ft/s.02-04-2010

Patent applications by Frank M. Simonutti, Jackson, TN US

Frank M. Steranka, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090072263Color Control By Alteration of Wavelength Converting Element - A light emitting device is produced by depositing a layer of wavelength converting material over the light emitting device, testing the device to determine the wavelength spectrum produced and correcting the wavelength converting member to produce the desired wavelength spectrum. The wavelength converting member may be corrected by reducing or increasing the amount of wavelength converting material. In one embodiment, the amount of wavelength converting material in the wavelength converting member is reduced, e.g., through laser ablation or etching, to produce the desired wavelength spectrum.03-19-2009
20090154166Light Emitting Diode for Mounting to a Heat Sink - A light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for mounting to a heat sink having a front surface with an opening therein is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sub-mount, at least one LED die mounted on the sub-mount, and a thermally conductive slug having first and second areas. The first area is thermally coupled to the sub-mount and the second area has a post protruding outwardly therefrom. The post is operably configured to be received in the opening in the heat sink and to secure the LED apparatus to the heat sink such that the second area is thermally coupled to the front surface of the heat sink. Other embodiments for mounting an LED apparatus utilizing adhesive thermally conductive material, spring clips, insertion snaps, or welding are also disclosed.06-18-2009
20090230381AlInGaP LED HAVING REDUCED TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE - To increase the lattice constant of AlInGaP LED layers to greater than the lattice constant of GaAs for reduced temperature sensitivity, an engineered growth layer is formed over a substrate, where the growth layer has a lattice constant equal to or approximately equal to that of the desired AlInGaP layers. In one embodiment, a graded InGaAs or InGaP layer is grown over a GaAs substrate. The amount of indium is increased during growth of the layer such that the final lattice constant is equal to that of the desired AlInGaP active layer. In another embodiment, a very thin InGaP, InGaAs, or AlInGaP layer is grown on a GaAs substrate, where the InGaP, InGaAs, or AlInGaP layer is strained (compressed). The InGaP, InGaAs, or AlInGaP thin layer is then delaminated from the GaAs and relaxed, causing the lattice constant of the thin layer to increase to the lattice constant of the desired overlying AlInGaP LED layers. The LED layers are then grown over the thin InGaP, InGaAs, or AlInGaP layer.09-17-2009
20100109568COMMON OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR AN ARRAY OF PHOSPHOR CONVERTED LLIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - A device is provided with an array of a plurality of phosphor converted light emitting devices (LEDs) that produce broad spectrum light. The phosphor converted LEDs may produce light with different correlated color temperature (CCT) and are covered with an optical element that assists in mixing the light from the LEDs to produce a desired correlated color temperature. The optical element may be bonded to the phosphor converted light emitting devices. The optical element may be a dome mounted over the phosphor converted light emitting devices and filled with an encapsulant.05-06-2010
20100148151LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES WITH IMPROVED LIGHT EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY - A device includes a light emitting structure and a wavelength conversion member comprising a semiconductor. The light emitting structure is bonded to the wavelength conversion member. In some embodiments, the light emitting structure is bonded to the wavelength conversion member with an inorganic bonding material. In some embodiments, the light emitting structure is bonded to the wavelength conversion member with a bonding material having an index of refraction greater than 1.5.06-17-2010
20110132521COLOR CONTROL BY ALTERATION OF WAVELENGTH CONVERTING ELEMENT - A light emitting device is produced by depositing a layer of wavelength converting material over the light emitting device, testing the device to determine the wavelength spectrum produced and correcting the wavelength converting member to produce the desired wavelength spectrum. The wavelength converting member may be corrected by reducing or increasing the amount of wavelength converting material. In one embodiment, the amount of wavelength converting material in the wavelength converting member is reduced, e.g., through laser ablation or etching, to produce the desired wavelength spectrum.06-09-2011
20110205049ADAPTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH III-NITRIDE LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - A device includes a light source, a sensor, and a controller. The light source includes at least one light emitting device connected to a mount. The light emitting device comprises a plurality of segments with neighboring segments spaced less than 200 microns apart. In some embodiments, the plurality of segments are grown on a single growth substrate. Each segment includes a III-nitride light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region. The mount is configured such that at least two segments may be independently activated. The controller is coupled between the sensor and the mount. The controller is operable to receive an input from the sensor and based on the input, selectively illuminate at least one segment in the light source.08-25-2011
20120021543LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES WITH IMPROVED LIGHT EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY - Light emitting devices with improved light extraction efficiency are provided. The light emitting devices have a stack of layers including semiconductor layers comprising an active region. The stack is bonded to a transparent lens having a refractive index for light emitted by the active region preferably greater than about 1.5, more preferably greater than about 1.8. A method of bonding a transparent lens to a light emitting device having a stack of layers including semiconductor layers comprising an active region includes elevating a temperature of the lens and the stack and applying a pressure to press the lens and the stack together. Bonding a high refractive index lens to a light emitting device improves the light extraction efficiency of the light emitting device by reducing loss due to total internal reflection. Advantageously, this improvement can be achieved without the use of an encapsulant.01-26-2012
20120043552System and Method for Selected Pump LEDs with Multiple Phosphors - An LED pump light with multiple phosphors is described. LEDs emitting radiation at violet and/or ultraviolet wavelengths are used to pump phosphor materials that emit other colors. The LEDs operating in different wavelength ranges are arranged to reduce light re-absorption and improve light output efficiency.02-23-2012
20120043564COMMON OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR AN ARRAY OF PHOSPHOR CONVERTED LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - A device is provided with at least one light emitting device (LED) die mounted on a submount with an optical element subsequently thermally bonded to the LED die. The LED die is electrically coupled to the submount through contact bumps that have a higher temperature melting point than is used to thermally bond the optical element to the LED die. In one implementation, a single optical element is bonded to a plurality of LED dice that are mounted to the submount and the submount and the optical element have approximately the same coefficients of thermal expansion. Alternatively, a number of optical elements may be used. The optical element or LED die may be covered with a coating of wavelength converting material. In one implementation, the device is tested to determine the wavelengths produced and additional layers of the wavelength converting material are added until the desired wavelengths are produced.02-23-2012

Patent applications by Frank M. Steranka, San Jose, CA US

Frank M. Stupczy, Mayfield Village, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120074116HYBRID POWERED WELDER - An electric arc welder that includes a energy storage device and non-battery power source for the formation of an electric arc. The welder also includes battery charging circuit that controls the charging of the energy storage device by the non-battery power source. The non-battery power source can include an engine driven electric generator, power grid or a fuel cell.03-29-2012

Frank M. Terlep, Poway, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110087505METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DAMAGE REPORTING AND REPAIR - The present invention provides a system and method for the reporting and repair of damage to a vehicle. The system and method may provide a convenient and direct connection between consumers and repair entities. Such a connection allows repair entities and consumers to circumvent insurance steering practices. In some exemplary embodiments a user is able to develop and maintain a preferred group of repair entities. In some embodiments, an electronic device may search for, and allow a user to connect directly to, service companies like rental agencies. Some exemplary embodiments described herein also facilitate the collection and reporting of information related to an accident. In some embodiments, emergency services or other services, such as rental companies, may be located and informed of the accident. Information may be collected and stored for use by repair entities or insurance companies.04-14-2011

Frank M. Zalar, Livermore, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110050265METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTILAYER SUPPORT SUBSTRATE - Embodiments of the present invention can relate to probe card assemblies, multilayer support substrates for use therein, and methods of designing multilayer support substrates for use in probe card assemblies. In some embodiments, a probe card assembly may include a multilayer support substrate engineered to substantially match thermal expansion of a reference material over a desired temperature range; and a probe substrate coupled to the multilayer support substrate. In some embodiments, the reference material may be silicon.03-03-2011

Frank M. Zizzamia, Avon, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110301989LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SCORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A quantitative system and method that utilizes data sources external to a company, and when available, traditional data sources, e.g., internal company information, to (i) provide an easily accessible means for matching criteria such as, for example, demographic needs, to a database that can quickly provide a number of potential recruits or customers and that can also be used to screen both current and prospective company employees matching the criteria, and (ii) generate a statistical model that can be used to accurately and consistently predict future profitability and productivity of licensed professionals.12-08-2011