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Anthony J. Frank, Easton, PA US
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| 20110087033 | Processes for the Preparation of 2-(1-Phenylethyl)isoindolin-1-one Compounds - Methods for preparation of isoindolin-1-one compounds are described. | 04-14-2011 |
Anthony Joseph Frank, Easton, NJ US
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| 20120100213 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF A SUBSTITUTED DIAMINOPURINE - Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, comprising 4-((9-((3S)-tetrahydro-3-furanyl)-8-((2,4,6-trifluorophenyl)amino)-9H-purin-2-yl)amino)-trans-cyclohexanol, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, isomers, isotopologues, tautomers and racemic mixtures thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; and their use for treating or preventing disease. | 04-26-2012 |
Bernard Frank, Honolulu, HI US
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| 20090132089 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR END-TO-END CONTROL OF WATER QUALITY - A method of providing end-to-end water quality control from a water system operator to a point of delivery proximate a consumer, which may be at the point of entry, and/or between the point of entry and point of use, and/or at the point of use. The method includes treating the water and delivering the water to the consumer at the point of delivery, filtering/purifying the water at the point of delivery, monitoring water quality at the point of delivery, and reporting water quality at the point of delivery to the water system operator over a network. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100100242 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR END-TO-END CONTROL OF WATER QUALITY - A method of providing end-to-end water quality control from a water system operator to a point of delivery proximate a consumer, which may be at the point of entry, and/or between the point of entry and point of use, and/or at the point of use. The method includes treating the water and delivering the water to the consumer at the point of delivery, filtering/purifying the water at the point of delivery, monitoring water quality at the point of delivery, and reporting water quality at the point of delivery to the water system operator over a network. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20110029410 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR END-TO-END CONTROL OF WATER QUALITY - A method of providing end-to-end water quality control from a water system operator to a point of delivery proximate a consumer, which may be at the point of entry, and/or between the point of entry and point of use, and/or at the point of use. The method includes treating the water and delivering the water to the consumer at the point of delivery, filtering/purifying the water at the point of delivery, monitoring water quality at the point of delivery, and reporting water quality at the point of delivery to the water system operator over a network. | 02-03-2011 |
Bram Frank, Clearwater, FL US
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| 20090172951 | FOLDING KNIFE WITH PUZZLE PIECE LOCKING MECHANISM - A locking mechanism for a folding knife or tool with a handle having a cavity defined within the handle; a knife or tool blade having a heel-butt end with a female puzzle cavity portion cut out of a rear side of the heel-butt end, and the heel-butt end being rotationally interconnected to the front end of the handle wherein the knife or tool blade travels between an extended position and a closed position within the handle cavity; and a matching male puzzle portion at an end of a tang portion configured for engaging snugly and interconnectively with the female puzzle cavity portion at the heel-butt of the blade. | 07-09-2009 |
Brian S. Frank, Richmond, VA US
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| 20090037938 | Programmable control engine on wireless device - Systems and methods provide for programming a wireless device for an automation system. The system and methods include specifying commands that are to be preformed regarding function blocks that may be organized into an application on a wireless device. The function blocks may be maintained in a library by a control engine on the wireless device. The control engine receives commands related to function blocks, such as instantiating function blocks from the library or linking existing function blocks. The control application formed by the function blocks may be executed on the controller to provide an automation application. | 02-05-2009 |
Bruce L. Frank, Langhorne, PA US
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| 20090306003 | Pesticide Delivery System - An improved pesticide delivery system is disclosed. The system is based on a microblend comprising (a) an amphophilic compound containing at least one hydrophilic group and at least one hydrophobic group and (b) a second compound. Compositions based on the microblend and methods of using the compositions to control pests are also disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
Carl Frank, Mount Pleasant, IA US
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| 20110258896 | DETECTABLE SIGNAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Signage is presented comprising an in-mold plastic plate portion having a slot. The signage has a flexible tongue having a neck portion that extends outwardly from the plate portion and has a locking tip extending from the neck portion and the locking tip is formed to be received by the slot. The plastic plate portion is made of a filler material and a detectable additive such that the signage is easily detected by a metal detecting machine. | 10-27-2011 |
Carolyn T. Frank, Kaysville, UT US
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| 20090075552 | COLLAPSIBLE, PORTABLE PUPPET STAGE - A method comprising identifying a frame comprising a plurality of rods forming a plurality of rod pairs or rod scissors, deploying the frame to create a structure comprising a base, stage right support, and stage left support, applying a cover to the frame, and suspending a curtain between the stage right and stage left supports to form a backdrop and upstage boundary for the stage. | 03-19-2009 |
Christopher E. Frank, Colchester, VT US
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| 20110124351 | Mobile Device and Geographic Information System Background and Summary of the Related Art - The present invention provides a system and mobile device for providing geographic information to a user. The system includes a mobile device that is wirelessly connected to a geographic database. The mobile device includes a plurality of sensors for determining a first location and a first direction. A controller is adapted to provide information requested based on local queries and distal queries. In addition, the controller can respond to thematic queries of each variety, wherein the database search is limited to objects, entities or features that fit within a selected theme. Finally, the controller is adapted to select and order query results based upon two- and three-dimensional query windows. | 05-26-2011 |
Christopher E. Frank, Orono, ME US
Christopher Edward Frank, Orono, ME US
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| 20100306200 | Mobile Image Search and Indexing System and Method - A computer-implemented system and method are described for image searching and image indexing that may be incorporated in a mobile device that is part of an object identification system. A computer-implemented system and method relating to a MISIS client and MISIS server that may be associated with mobile pointing and identification system for the searching and indexing of objects in in situ images in geographic space taken from the perspective of a system user located near the surface of the Earth including horizontal, oblique, and airborne perspectives. | 12-02-2010 |
Christopher K. Frank, Shoreview, MN US
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| 20110041241 | TOILET BOWL DEODORIZING DEVICE - A disposable toilet bowl deodorizing includes a housing containing a fan and a deodorizing air filter. The device includes a mounting mechanism that attaches onto the rim of the toilet bowl with the device positioned on the inside of the toilet bowl. A sensor detects presence of a person on the toilet seat and activates a blower or fan which draws air from inside the toilet bowl through one side of the unit, through the deodorizing air filter, out an exhaust side of the unit and back into the toilet bowl. The device operates at least during the time a person is present on the seat and for a period of time after the person leaves the seat. | 02-24-2011 |
Chritopher Frank, Orono, ME US
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| 20080262723 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SELECTION OF A UNIQUE GEOGRAPHIC FEATURE - The present invention includes a system and method for selecting a unique geographic feature, including a mobile device that uses position and orientation sensors to determine a user position and a user orientation. The mobile device is adapted for wireless communication with a database that houses or has access to data concerning geographic features, as well as processing and computing means for calculating specific geographic relations discussed in further detail below. The system of the present invention further includes means for selecting among those features that are topologically related to the polygon. These include means for defining the geometry of the polygon, means for filtering those features that should not be within the geometry of the polygon, and means for ranking those features within the polygon. The method of the present invention is operable in conjunction with the system through the system hardware and software. | 10-23-2008 |
Courtney B. Frank, Butler, PA US
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| 20120014493 | REACTOR HEAD SEISMIC SUPPORT TIE ROD SYSTEM - A quick disconnect for a control rod drive mechanism seismic support tie rod system that is remotely operable from a nuclear power plant's operating deck. A wall mounted anchor in the reactor cavity contains one half of a disconnect coupling that interfaces with the other half of the disconnect coupling on the ends of the tie rods employing a remote winching system that is actuated from the top of the reactor head assembly. A latching mechanism is then actuated from the refueling cavity operating deck to lock the tie rod in place and prevent displacement during a seismic or pipe break event. The tie rod may similarly be unlocked from the wall anchor and raised above the reactor head assembly as part of a reactor head disassembly operation to gain access to the core of the reactor vessel for refueling. | 01-19-2012 |
Dan Frank, Falls Church, VA US
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| 20110289430 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING VIRTUAL WORLD ANONYMITY - Interaction in a virtual space may be facilitated among a super user and one or more users while preserving anonymity between the one or more users. The super user may be an individual that provides guidance or counseling to users within the virtual space regarding personal matters. As such, interactions between the super user and the one or more users may be based at least in part on confidential information respectively associated with the one or more users. The super user can obtain confidential information without exposing the identity of an associated user. Since anonymity is preserved, the one or more users can interact freely with the super user without concern of being identified. | 11-24-2011 |
Daniel W. Frank, Broomall, PA US
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| 20100260004 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING COMPONENTS STORED SEPARATELY FROM ONE ANOTHER - Mixing devices and systems are disclosed for storing separate components and for mixing and dispensing those components on demand. A mixing device includes a syringe having a generally tubular housing formed with a mixing chamber. A plunger is fitted to the tubular housing to form a first syringe. A dispensing syringe is releasably connected to the mixing chamber. At this point each syringe holds a desired amount of a mixture component. The contents of one syringe are passed through the mixing chamber to the other syringe, forming a usually incomplete mixture. The mixture is then passed through the mixing chamber to the other syringe. Multiple passes through the mixing chamber are continued until the desired mixing result is achieved, and the mixture material is contained in the second syringe that is used to thereafter dispense desired amounts of the mixture. | 10-14-2010 |
Dara W. Frank, West Allis, WI US
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| 20090191241 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMMUNIZATION WITH THE PSEUDOMONAS V ANTIGEN - A method of inhibiting, moderating or diagnosing | 07-30-2009 |
David Frank, Hollywood, FL US
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| 20080272166 | Accessory device for automobile - An accessory device for use in an automobile includes a body member, and a peripheral flange surrounding the body member. The body member is formed of an elastomeric material such that it is conformable to a gap within the automobile for catching falling objects and/or storing miscellaneous objects. The peripheral flange is also preferably formed of an elastomeric material. The body member defines an open receptacle having an opening on an uppermost surface of the accessory device, thereby providing access for objects to be placed within the receptacle. | 11-06-2008 |
Diane Frank, Woodbridge, NJ US
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| 20110112328 | Difunctional, Amine-Based Surfactants, and Their Precursors, Preparation, Compositions and Use - Cationic surfactants of formula I | 05-12-2011 |
Doreen Marie Frank, Lebenon, NJ US
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| 20110091509 | Benzonatate compositions and methods of use - Oral dosage forms of benzonatate useful for anti-tussive and anti-tussive/combination applications. | 04-21-2011 |
Elliot Lyle Frank, Alexandria, VA US
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| 20080250547 | MULTIPURPOSE HEAD COVERING - An apparatus that may be worn on the head extending from the top of the wearer's head down past their eyes in order to provide at least light screening. The apparatus may further include a substantially arc-shaped inset region configured to allow the nose of the wearer to protrude and not be covered by the apparatus, as well as one or more cushioning components that may be oriented circumferentially around the apparatus to provide comfort and protection for the head of the wearer when napping. Other configurations include features that may block sound and/or light from the wearer, as well as provide relief for physical ailments. | 10-16-2008 |
Geoff Frank, Nicholasville, KY US
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| 20100144525 | RESISTANCE TO ABIOTIC STRESS IN PLANTS - A method for inducing resistance to abiotic stress is provided, comprising applying to the plant an amount of a composition comprising a yeast cell wall effective to prevent or reduce harmful effects of the pathogen. The composition may further include a plant extract derived from | 06-10-2010 |
Greg Frank, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20100094161 | QUANTITATIVE, NON-INVASIVE, CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY USING SIMULATED DISTANCE VISUAL STIMULUS DEVICE FOR NEUROLOGIC TESTING - A portable virtual reality device is disclosed that will facilitate the effective and efficient screening for TBI in military personnel in forward deployed military settings or remote locations using minimally trained staff. This includes the establishment of a protocol that will provide cost effective pre-screening of military personnel prior to deployment to establish a baseline of brain function prior to possible future injury. The efficiency of the device will promote subsequent follow-up screening to assess the effectiveness of prescribed TBI treatment. Further protocols for diagnosis and rehabilitation applications using the same virtual reality portable device will allow more advanced usage for clinicians providing ongoing evaluation and treatment. | 04-15-2010 |
Gregory A. Frank, Kaysville, UT US
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| 20090075552 | COLLAPSIBLE, PORTABLE PUPPET STAGE - A method comprising identifying a frame comprising a plurality of rods forming a plurality of rod pairs or rod scissors, deploying the frame to create a structure comprising a base, stage right support, and stage left support, applying a cover to the frame, and suspending a curtain between the stage right and stage left supports to form a backdrop and upstage boundary for the stage. | 03-19-2009 |
Jeremy E. Frank, Pine Grove Mills, PA US
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| 20080300821 | SMART TETHER SYSTEM FOR UNDERWATER NAVIGATION AND CABLE SHAPE MEASUREMENT - A position sensing system including a flexible tether and at least one sensor at least partially embedded within a portion of the flexible tether is disclosed. The sensor may be adapted to detect a sensor position factor. The system also includes a communication device adapted to transmit the sensor position factor from the sensor, and a signal processor adapted to receive the sensor position factor. The signal processor is also adapted to calculate at least one of the shape or orientation of the flexible tether from the sensor position factor. The sensor position factor may be relative orientation, relative depth, relative pressure, presence of a magnetic field, presence of an electric field, acceleration, or relative rate of rotation. The system may also include a probe connected to the flexible tether, and the signal processor may calculate the orientation of the probe from the sensor position factor. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100207602 | RESONANT SENSORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR THE DETERMINATION OF ANALYTES - Resonant sensors, preferably having floating bilayer symmetry, and their methods of use is determining the presence, amount or binding kinetics of an analyte of interest in a test sample are disclosed. The test sample may be a liquid or gas. | 08-19-2010 |
Joe Frank, Potomac, MD US
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| 20090028573 | MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS VIA AN OPTICAL SIGNAL DURING ADVERSE ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS - A communications system for wireless transceiving of information, comprising at least one multiple optical beam scanning array transceiver located in a satellite for wirelessly transceiving the information; and at least two terminals at diverse locations capable of wirelessly transceiving the information between the terminals and the satellite, and an apparatus for determining atmospheric conditions for use in adjusting the multiple beam scanning array transceiver parameters. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20110222814 | System and Method for Using Planar Device to Generate and Steer Light Beam - The present invention provides a device is provided for use with a first through fourth light beams. The device includes a first through fourth waveguides and first through fourth light scattering portions. The first waveguide has a length and a width and is arranged to receive the first light beam, wherein the length is larger than the width. The second waveguide is parallel with the first waveguide and is arranged to receive the second light beam. The third waveguide is disposed perpendicularly to and intersecting with the first waveguide and the second waveguide. The third waveguide is arranged to receive the third light beam. The fourth waveguide is parallel with the third waveguide and is disposed perpendicularly to and intersecting with the first waveguide and the second waveguide. The fourth waveguide is arranged to receive the fourth light beam. The first light scattering portion is disposed at the intersection of the first waveguide and the third waveguide. The second light scattering portion is disposed at the intersection of the second waveguide and the third waveguide. The third light scattering portion is disposed at the intersection of the first waveguide and the fourth waveguide. The fourth light scattering portion is disposed at the intersection of the second waveguide and the fourth waveguide. The light scattering portions can scatter light normal to the waveguides. | 09-15-2011 |
John W. Frank, Cottage Grove, MN US
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| 20090312472 | GLYCOL-FREE GLUE STICK - A glue stick composition includes 5 to 40 % wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20 % wt alkanoate blend including a first C | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100151241 | 2-Octyl (Meth)acrylate Adhesive Composition - A pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a 2-octyl(meth)acrylate, (meth)acrylic acid copolymer and optional crosslinking agents is described. The adhesive composition may be derived from renewable resources and provides good peel, shear and high temperature stability. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110160353 | ADHESIVE WITH ALKANOATE BLEND - An adhesive composition includes 5 to 40% wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20% wt alkanoate blend including a first C | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110297697 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL FROM A DEFORMABLE TUBE - Devices for dispensing material from a deformable tube comprise a shell having a top portion and a bottom portion. The shell comprises two shell pieces, the shell defining a compartment adapted for receiving a deformable tube and having an aperture in its top portion. Each shell piece comprises a press portion having a groove surrounding the press portion and a hinge located in the bottom portion connecting the press portion to the shell piece. The inner surfaces of the press portions have pressing features configured to squeeze a deformable tube from the bottom of the tube to the top of the tube. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110318522 | CELLULAR CUSHIONING ARTICLE - A cellular cushioning article is described. The cellular cushioning article may be used to wrap items such as fragile items needing protection during storage or shipping. The article includes a polymeric film including discrete first cells projecting from a major surface of the film. The first cells are arranged in rows parallel to each other, such that for two opposing polymeric films with the major surfaces facing each other, the total thickness of the two opposing polymeric films is less than twice the thickness of one polymeric film. The cellular cushioning article can be fan-folded into a stack occupying much less volume as compared to stacks formed by fan-folding known cellular cushioning articles. | 12-29-2011 |
Joshua W. Frank, Sedona, AZ US
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| 20100154405 | BUOYANCY ENGINE USING A SEGMENTED CHAIN - In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a method and system for a buoyancy engine is presented. In an exemplary embodiment, the buoyancy engine includes a divider to separate a liquid environment from a gas environment, and a reservoir aperture in the divider. A rotating element, approximately opposite the reservoir aperture, provides tension to, and helps rotate, a segmented chain. The segmented chain is configured to form a solid inner surface when transitioning between the liquid and gas environments, but separate during vertical travel. As the segmented chain travels between the liquid and gas environments, a rotary motion is created which can be captured as electrical or mechanical energy. | 06-24-2010 |
Kellen J. Frank, Bentonville, AR US
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| 20120078682 | CONSUMER RECEIPT INFORMATION METHODOLOGIES AND SYSTEMS - This is generally related to techniques for collecting and processing consumer document information. Consumers can transmit documents, such as receipts, to a host system. To transmit the documents, the documents can be scanned with a desktop scanner and transmitted via a web interface, forwarded via e-mail, photographed and transmitted via a mobile phone's e-mail or MMS capability, transmitted via a dedicated smart phone application, etc. Images of the document can be stored in a central archive, such that the consumer can access online images of their documents at any time and from any place. Submitted receipts can be interpreted by the host system to determine receipt information such as merchant, payment method, date, price, coupons, items purchased and/or returned, and the like. The interpreted information can be used to produce a wide range of reports that can be of value to the consumer, the host system, and/or merchants. | 03-29-2012 |
Kristi L. Frank, Rochester, MN US
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| 20100254967 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR REDUCING BIOFILMS - This document provides methods and materials related to reducing biofilms. For example, enzymes (e.g., glycosyl hydrolases), nucleic acid molecules encoding enzymes, host cells containing nucleic acid encoding enzymes, and methods for using enzymes to reduce biofilms and infections associated with biofilms are provided. | 10-07-2010 |
Laree Witte Frank, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20110015084 | Methods for Identifying Genetic Linkage - The present invention provides a high-throughput system for determining linkage of distinct polynucleotides and determining the sequence of polynucleotides that are linked to the distinct polynucleotides. The methods are particularly useful for analyzing transgenes in a transformed host organism. The disclosed methods provide for the detection of linkage between distinct transgenic polynucleotides in transformed hosts and sequencing of DNA regions linked to the distinct transgenic polynucleotides. Methods for identifying a transgenic plant containing a transgene insertion in an undesirable genomic location are also disclosed. | 01-20-2011 |
Lisa Frank, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100308029 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOY OVEN - The present disclosure provides a toy electric oven including an insulated housing containing a heating chamber, a door that latches to prevent access to the heating chamber while hot, a cooling system with a fan, a timer, and a window for viewing the heating chamber when the door is closed, the window remaining at a safe temperature for touching while the toy electric oven is operating. The window may be a double-paned structure wherein the vapor space between the windows is vented using the cooling fan. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110165820 | DOLL KIT - A toy kit for creating a three-dimensional object such as an Easter egg, or a doll having a humanoid or animal appearance is described. The kit has at least two parts formed of resiliently deformable material. One of the part or parts includes posts extending outwardly from a surface thereof for mating with corresponding holes formed in the other part or parts. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110186559 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOY OVEN - The present disclosure provides a toy electric oven including an insulated housing containing a heating chamber, a door that latches to prevent access to the heating chamber while hot, a cooling system with a fan, a timer, and a window for viewing the heating chamber when the door is closed, the window remaining at a safe temperature for touching while the toy electric oven is operating. The window may be a double-paned structure wherein the vapor space between the windows is vented using the cooling fan. | 08-04-2011 |
Lowell C. Frank, Hudson, WI US
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| 20100277668 | OPTICAL FILM LAMINATES - Optical film laminates of birefringent polyester films and adhesive are disclosed. The laminates have a thickness of at least 10 mils (0.25 mm). The laminates of the invention are useful in displays having a diagonal of 37 in (94 cm) or greater. | 11-04-2010 |
Mark Barton Frank, Edmond, OK US
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| 20100261613 | METHODS FOR INFLAMMATORY DISEASE MANAGEMENT - Quantitative expression datasets are created and used in the identification, monitoring and treatment of disease states and characterization of biological conditions. Quantitative datasets are derived from subject samples and enable evaluation of a biological condition. Such quantitative datasets may be used to provide an output score indicative of the biological state of a subject through analysis against a profile dataset. | 10-14-2010 |
Mark S. Frank, Beaverton, OR US
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| 20090289836 | HARDWARE COMPENSATING PULSE COMPRESSION FILTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method to improve a system's signal performance may comprise: generating a first signal, transmitting the first signal, receiving the first signal, and generating a second signal. The method may further comprise: identifying signal distortions generated by at least one of, a transmitter hardware that transmits the first signal and a receiver hardware that receives the first signal, modifying the second signal based upon the identified signal distortions, correlating the first signal and the second signal by a correlator to generate a correlated signal, and outputting the correlated signal. | 11-26-2009 |
Marlin Frank, Bloomington, MN US
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| 20090071891 | Dispensing system - A dispenser system that takes high pressure fluid such as a high pressure water source and reduces the volume flow of the high pressure water as it flows into a dispenser with the dispenser having a low pressure outlet, which offers negligible fluid resistance in comparison to the inlet fluid resistance to the dispenser, thereby ensuring that if a dispenser cap is accidentally removed from the dispenser while the unit is in operation the water will not spray out into and onto the user. The dispensing system includes a removable cartridge carrier with adjustable openings and a dispenser housing that one can maintain a uniform flow pattern under different flow rates to provide for a predicable control of a dispersion rate from a dispersant located in the system and a method of predictably changing the dispersion rate of a dispersant. | 03-19-2009 |
Marlin Frank, South Minneapolish, MN US
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| 20090092673 | Biocide - A two part biocide composition containing metal ions and bromine donor for killing microorganisms in a body of water and a method of killing microorganisms in a body of water by placing both metal ions and a bromine in the body of water to allow use of lower concentrations of bromine than if bromine were used alone as a biocide. | 04-09-2009 |
Mary H. Frank, Cookeville, TN US
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| 20100042028 | FOOT WRAP WITH INFLATABLE BLADDER - A foot wrap ( | 02-18-2010 |
Mary J. Frank, Des Moines, IA US
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| 20090011516 | Methods and Assays for the Detection of Nitrogen Uptake by a Plant and Uses Thereof - The invention provides a rapid and efficient method and assay for monitoring nitrogen uptake by a plant using a pH indicator. The plant is exposed to medium comprising one or more sources of nitrogen, such as nitrate or ammonia, and a pH indicator. The plant is exposed to the source of nitrogen for a time sufficient for it to be taken up by the plant. As nitrate is taken up from the medium, the medium becomes more basic, that is the pH increases. Conversely, as ammonia is taken up from the medium, the medium becomes more acidic and the pH decreases. The change in the pH of the medium may be optically detected and correlated to the amount of nitrate or ammonia remaining in the medium. Accordingly, the amount of nitrate or ammonia taken up by the plant or remaining in the medium may be determined. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090025102 | GLUTAMATE RECEPTOR ASSOCIATED GENES AND PROTEINS FOR ENHANCING NITROGEN UTILIZATION EFFICIENCY IN CROP PLANTS - The invention provides isolated glutamate receptor associated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins for modulating nitrogen utilization efficiency in plants. The invention includes methods and compositions relating to altering nitrogen utilization and/or uptake in plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, and transgenic plants. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20100115667 | Novel At1g67330 gene involved in altered nitrate uptake efficiency - The invention provides isolated nitrate uptake associated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins for modulating nitrogen uptake efficiency in plants. The invention includes methods and compositions relating to altering nitrogen utilization and/or uptake in plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, and transgenic plants. | 05-06-2010 |
Mathew Frank, Verona, WI US
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| 20110060247 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING BONE LENGTHS - Methods and apparatus measuring bone lengths are provided. The methods include acquiring bone image information from a dual-energy x-ray scan of a subject and generating a dual-energy image using the acquired bone information. The methods further include determining a length of at least one bone of the subject using the dual-energy image. | 03-10-2011 |
Michael S. Frank, Miami, FL US
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| 20120013093 | MODULAR AND COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE AND/OR TRANSPORT CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD AND UTILITY TRAILER SYSTEM - A method and system for providing a modular container for a utility trailer comprising a bottom panel assembly; an upper panel assembly stackable on the bottom panel assembly, the upper panel assembly and the bottom panel assembly defining a cavity therein when the modular container is in a disassembled state; a plurality of panels being substantially containable within the cavity and being removably securable to the bottom panel assembly and the upper panel assembly when the modular container is in an assembled state to define a substantially enclosed volume; and the bottom panel assembly defining a pair of slots sized to engage a portion of the utility trailer and a pair of apertures larger than the pair of slots sized to engage a portion of a fork lift. | 01-19-2012 |
Milton D. Frank, Bergenfield, NJ US
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| 20100076372 | FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A fluid management system with a detection circuit for detecting whether an attached surgical device is operational. The fluid management system changes at least one operation mode when the surgical device is detected as being operational. The fluid management system may include inflow, outflow, or inflow/outflow capabilities, and monitors at least one signal characteristic of an AC power signal provided to the surgical device. | 03-25-2010 |
Neely Frank, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20080274207 | ANTIMICROBIAL LENSES, PROCESSES TO PREPARE THEM AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - This invention relates to solutions for packaging ophthalmic devices comprising at least one antimicrobial metal salt which prevent the loss of said antimicrobial metal salt during autoclaving and storage. | 11-06-2008 |
Neely Frank, City Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20110232231 | ANTIMICROBIAL LENSES, PROCESSES TO PREPARE THEM AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - This invention relates to solutions for packaging ophthalmic devices comprising at least one antimicrobial metal salt which prevent the loss of said antimicrobial metal salt during autoclaving and storage. | 09-29-2011 |
Paul R. Frank, Eau Claire, WI US
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| 20120089709 | System and Method of Synchronizing Real Time Clock Values in Arbitrary Distributed Systems - A system for establishing a primary master node in a computer system includes a plurality of nodes, each node configured with an update interval, a hierarchy of master nodes selected from the plurality of nodes, wherein the master nodes are configured to synchronize the plurality of nodes with a clock value by sending out its clock value when its update interval has expired, wherein each node resets its update interval when it receives the clock value, a primary master node selected from the hierarchy of master nodes based on its update interval, and at least one backup master node selected from the hierarchy of master nodes based on its update interval, the backup master node configured to become the primary master node when the plurality of nodes do not receive the clock value after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. | 04-12-2012 |
Peter E. Frank US
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| 20110276492 | AUTHENTICATED PAYMENT | 11-10-2011 |
Phil Frank, Laurel, MD US
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| 20110098934 | Method and Apparatus for Measuring Data for Injury Analysis - An apparatus as provided for measuring acceleration of a person's head or other object. The apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing acceleration and a controller for controlling recording of data resulting from the sensed acceleration due to an explosive force. The controller is adapted to determine whether or not to enable recording of the data based on the sensed acceleration. A data receiver is provided to receive the sensed acceleration data from the sensing means, and requires electrical power to enable data to be received thereby. The controller controls electrical power to the receiver so that if the sensed acceleration reaches or exceeds a predetermined value, electrical power to the data receiver is enabled. The recorded acceleration data may be used for injury analysis. | 04-28-2011 |
Philip Andrew Frank, Portland, OR US
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| 20100258096 | Intercooler cartridge assembly design for improving internal combustion engine performance - A method and design for cooling the temperature of induction air fed into a motor vehicle engine, which includes an intercooler housed in an induction plenum. The intake side of the plenum feeds air compressed by a supercharger or turbocharger to the intercooler core. The intercooler core consists of a series of cooling cylinders, held side by side in an arched arrangement by a rigid cartridge. The use of the multiple cooling cylinders increases the surface area of the intercooler presented to the airstream, and thus the efficiency of the intercooler. The use of a rigid cartridge that contains the cooling cylinders, and fits inside a pair of matching machined end caps which simultaneously hold the cartridge and feed coolant to the intercooler cores, enables efficient assembly of the intercooler. The system design is readily adaptable for various engine conformations. | 10-14-2010 |
Philip H. Frank, Maplewood, NJ US
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| 20080294164 | LOCKABLE INTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION DEVICE - An orthopedic device can include an intramedullary nail with a longitudinal bore, first and second bone fasteners with sleeves and a cannulated movable member received within the longitudinal bore. The movable member defines first and second guiding bores for receiving respectively the first and second fasteners. Each of the first and second guiding bores includes a pair of opposing deformable elongated strips. Each pair of strips can engage the sleeve of a corresponding bone fastener. | 11-27-2008 |
Philip Harris Frank, Maplewood, NJ US
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| 20100152740 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION - The present teachings provide one or more surgical instruments for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of a hip or femoral fracture. The present teachings can also provide one or more orthopedic screws that can be inserted in and/or removed from bone using any of a dedicated driver or any of commonly available drivers. The present teachings can further provide a surgical instrument that includes dual reconstructive wires and associated method, among other instruments and methods for repairing a hip or femoral fracture. | 06-17-2010 |
Phillip A. Frank, Laurel, MD US
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| 20100085188 | Intruder Detector and Classifier - A method and system for detecting and classifying intruders is provided. A noise threshold can be determined and set based on background noise. A seismic sensor can be configured to receive a plurality of seismic data signals. A microcontroller can be configured to count the number of times the noise threshold is exceeded over a defined time interval by the plurality of seismic data signals, and then detect and classify the presence of an intruder based on the count. Additionally, an amplitude evaluation module can be configured to determine a signal amplitude for the seismic data signals associated with the detected intruder and compare the detected intruder signal amplitude to known signal amplitudes in order to determine a sub-type of the intruder. Finally, a transmission source can be configured to transmit intruder detection and classification information to a remote location. | 04-08-2010 |
Richard B. Frank, Reading, PA US
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| 20100230017 | Ultra-High Strength, Corrosion Resistant Wire, a Method of Making Same, and a Method of Using Same - A method of making steel wire is described that includes the step of forming a length of wire from a high strength, corrosion resistant alloy. The alloy preferably has the following composition in weight percent. | 09-16-2010 |
Richard L. Frank, Naples, FL US
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| 20090240783 | Direct network file system - A computer-implemented method of implementing a network file system may include steps of providing a host, the host including an Operating System (OS) that includes a kernel and a first client implementing the Network File System (NFS) protocol in the kernel, and a database server process. A second NFS client may be provided in the database server process. A NFS server may be provided, coupled to the host. A device implementing the Network Attached Storage (NAS) protocol may also be provided, coupled to the NFS server. NFS requests to access data stored in the NAS server may then be generated and sent from the second NFS client in the database server process directly to the NFS server, bypassing the first NFS client in the OS kernel of the host. NFS File handles obtained by one database process may be shared with other database processes through a shared memory area. | 09-24-2009 |
Robert Frank, Spring City, TN US
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| 20090249987 | ADJUSTABLE RIFFLER ASSEMBLY - An adjustable riffler can be used in a piping system connecting a pulverizer and a furnace. The adjustable riffler includes a support member, at least two plates spaced apart along an axis, and at least one inclined flange. The two plates include a fixed plate attached to the support member and a translatable plate positioned adjacent to the fixed plate. The translatable plate is translatable along the axis with respect to the fixed plate. The at least one inclined flange is connected to one of the fixed plate and the translatable plate and extends along the axis between the plates to form a channel between the fixed plate and the translatable plate. | 10-08-2009 |
Robert P. Frank, Greendale, WI US
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| 20090107989 | ELECTRIC INDUCTION BRAZING IN AN INERT ATMOSPHERE - Apparatus and method are provided for an electric induction brazing process in an inert atmosphere using a substantially oxygen-free copper alloy filler or preform under an inert atmosphere within a brazing chamber minimally sized for containment of the brazed joint region and an induction coil. The inert atmosphere may be nitrogen gas supplied from a liquid nitrogen source. For brazing of an open-interior fitting around a hole in a tubular material a nesting area is provided around the hole for seating of the filler or preform and the fitting. | 04-30-2009 |
Roger S. Frank, New Berlin, WI US
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| 20080196330 | Public Access Stair System - A public access stair assembly for use with a scaffold assembly and methods for assembling or installing such an assembly are disclosed. Advantageously, the stair assembly is connected in-line with the scaffold assembly to create an integrated public access stair system. The system and methods disclosed herein provide numerous benefits including, by way of example and not limitation, quick installation and dismantling. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100089693 | Erector Scaffold Deck Fall Arrest Assembly - A system and method for a scaffold deck with a fall arrest assembly is disclosed. The fall arrest assembly comprises a deck structure ( | 04-15-2010 |
Scott Frank, Provo, UT US
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| 20110306446 | REUSABLE GRENADE - A reusable, pneumatic paint grenade that includes a dashpot timing mechanism for sudden release of compressed air that ruptures a frangible housing to disperse a dyed liquid or airsoft pellets after the paint grenade is thrown. The dashpot further comprises a plunger located in a cylindrical body. A lever in contact with the plunger of the dashpot forces the plunger downward to puncture a cartridge of compressed air with a sharp structure disposed between the plunger and the cartridge. The compressed air is prevented from escaping while the sharp structure remains in the cartridge. Once the lever is released, the plunger is forced into substantially its original position by a biasing mechanism and the force exerted by the air pressure within the cartridge. The cylindrical body can be filled with a viscous liquid to further slow movement of the plunger. | 12-15-2011 |
Stephen Frank, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20100127097 | CONCEALED ELEVATED IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A raised sprinkler head upon the top of a fence post delivers water in an aesthetically pleasing manner from a height above the ground for additional range. The sprinkler head blends with the decor of the fence post while the fence post provides a concealed water supply line that extends vertically. The water supply line of the fence post then connects to a buried irrigation supply line, or alternatively a hose. The present invention can be utilized inside of two fence posts and include a compatible fence section to make a pleasing arrangement to the eye. | 05-27-2010 |
Steven Frank, Oconomowoc, WI US
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| 20090125708 | INTERNET APPLIANCE - A system, method and apparatus dedicated to accessing certain aspects of the Internet. The system includes a hardware device having a display and firmware associated with the display. The firmware includes a web browser and an operating system, configured to automatically connect to a datacenter server using the web browser, and to receive a frameset template from the datacenter, the frameset including frames, wherein each frame includes a preset content locator, upon boot of the operating system. The data center server may have preconfigured framesets with assigned content locators, and be configured to transmit one or more of the framesets to the device. Each frame may include content from transmitted from a different internet server upon boot of the operating system. | 05-14-2009 |
William Fielding Frank, Auburn, NH US
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| 20100211416 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEALTHCARE FUNDING EXCHANGE - A Healthcare Funding Exchange (“HFX”) is implemented as a business service domain of service components communicating with each other wherein the execution of a complete interaction with an external actor is effected by the combined performance of executions by the service components. Each component can operate independently of all the others, and can be accessed by the others through service requests conveyed by a service broker. A complete interaction with an actor external to the domain occurs by one component performing its role, providing a service response, and potentially also issuing new service requests to other components, either during or at the end of its own processing. The service components in a business service domain also all have access to data they may share. One component generally has the responsibility for changing any given element of the shared data, but any components may read it. | 08-19-2010 |
Yael Frank, Hollywood, FL US
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| 20080272166 | Accessory device for automobile - An accessory device for use in an automobile includes a body member, and a peripheral flange surrounding the body member. The body member is formed of an elastomeric material such that it is conformable to a gap within the automobile for catching falling objects and/or storing miscellaneous objects. The peripheral flange is also preferably formed of an elastomeric material. The body member defines an open receptacle having an opening on an uppermost surface of the accessory device, thereby providing access for objects to be placed within the receptacle. | 11-06-2008 |