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Alan E. Frey, Naperville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090060150Extending originating capabilities of a subscriber to devices in any telephony network - An exemplary method provides access to call origination features contained in an internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS) for a subscriber of the IMS who originates a call request from customer premises equipment (CPE) outside of the IMS. The call request is received at a public service identity (PSI) server in the IMS with a phone number to which the call request is routed. An IMS internal desk number is retrieved based on the number of the outside CPE. A first modified call request is transmitted from the PSI server to a telephony application server (TAS) identifying the IMS internal desk number as a request universal resource identity (RURI). Call origination treatment as specified by the subscriber is performed by the TAS. The first modified call request is processed by the TAS to form a second modified call request in which the RURI is a number of a destination party and a P-asserted identity (PAID) is the IMS internal desk number such that the second modified call request appears as if it was initiated from a phone within the IMS. The second modified call request is transmitted to a node in the IMS for further processing and ultimately termination at the destination party.03-05-2009
20100091963Linked number service - An apparatus in one example comprises a communications network, a first communication device that is associated with a first communication device identifier and a second communication device that is associated with a second communication device identifier. The first communication device is communicatively coupled with the communications network, the second communication device is communicatively coupled with the communications network and the first communication device is communicatively coupled with the second communication device via the communications network. And, the second communication device originates a communication session using the first communication device identifier, and termination attempts to the first communication device are received by the second communication device and the first communication device.04-15-2010

Andrew Carl Frey, Fishers, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110200453EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZED AIR FLOW APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for controlling the motor of an air handling system to provide a desired output of flowing air therefrom while minimizing the power used by the motor, including operationally connecting a switched reluctance electric motor to a blower, operationally connecting an electronic controller to the switched reluctance electric motor, operationally connected at least one sensor to the electronic controller, measuring at least one environmental parameter with the at least one sensor, inputting the desired air flow into the electronic controller, calculating the minimum motor speed necessary to provide the desired air flow, and sending a control signal from the electronic controller to the motor to control the motor to the minimum motor speed necessary to provide the desired air flow.08-18-2011

Anna Marie Frey, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100269310Quick Detach Shackle - A shackle is provided that is fixedly mounted to a surface. The shackle can have a body, a hasp, and a locking pin. The body can define at least one mounting bore that is configured for mounting the shackle to the surface. The proximal end of the hasp is configured to rotate relative to the body and the distal end of the hasp is configured to selectively engage the locking pin, such that an enclosed area is defined. A tethering device can be attached to the shackle via cooperative engagement with the selectively enclosed area.10-28-2010

Anthony Frey, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090328177ENABLING PRIVATE DATA FEED - A method of generating a pre-authenticated link to access a private feed and providing access to the private feed using the pre-authenticated link. A request to access the private feed is received and a first user sending the request is authenticated. A token for the first user is generated when the first user is authorized to access the private feed. The token may identify the first user, the private feed and an owner of the private feed. The token may be embedded within a link and transmitted to the first user. A user is automatically authorized to access the private feed when the token is sent by the user using the link. The link automatically authenticates the first user and allows access to the private feed. The private feed may become inaccessible to the first user when the owner of the private feed revokes access of the first user.12-31-2009

Betty Anne Frey, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090093189PARTIAL UNDERGARMENT AND METHOD FOR COVERING ALL OR PART OF A WOMAN'S CHEST - A partial undergarment is described for covering a selected portion of a woman's chest or cleavage when an outer garment is worn over a bra. The partial undergarment includes a panel that extends between the straps of a bra, and is movably and removably attached to the straps while the outer garment is worn.04-09-2009
20110265240PARTIAL FEMALE UNDERGARMENT FOR COVERING A WOMANS CHEST AND A METHOD FOR WEARING THE SAME - A partial female undergarment slidingly attachable to a brassiere for covering a selected portion of a woman's chest or cleavage when an outer garment is worn over the brassiere. The partial undergarment includes a fabric panel that extends horizontally between the straps of the brassiere, and is removably attached to such straps while the outer garment is worn. The undergarment may be selectively positioned along such straps in the vertical position as desired by the woman, whereupon elastic means under tension removably retains the undergarment in the desired position. The lower portion of the undergarment may hang down to engage loose-fitting outerwear when the woman leans forward, such that the upper portion remains substantially adjacent the woman to cover her upper chest while the lower portion engages the outerwear to define an opaque screen obscuring her lower torso.11-03-2011

Brian L. Frey, Madison, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080248585Protein/Peptide Sequencing By Chemical Degradation in the Gas Phase - A fast and sensitive method and device for protein sequencing are disclosed. The method uses a combination of Edman degradation chemistry and mass spectrometry to sequence proteins and polypeptides. A peptide degradation reaction is performed on a polypeptide or protein ion reactant in the gas phase. The reaction yields a first ion product corresponding to a first amino acid residue of the polypeptide or protein reactant and a polypeptide or protein fragment ion. The mass-to-charge ratio for the first ion product, or the polypeptide or protein fragment ion, or both, is then determined. The first amino acid residue of the polypeptide or protein reactant is then identified from the mass-to-charge ratio so determined.10-09-2008
20100330680LABELING PEPTIDES WITH TERTIARY AMINES AND OTHER BASIC FUNCTIONAL GROUPS FOR IMPROVED MASS SPECTROMETRIC ANALYSIS - The present invention provides methods for enhancing the fragmentation of peptides for mass spectrometry by modifying the peptides with a tagging reagent containing a functional group, such as a tertiary amine, having a greater gas-phase basicity than the amide backbone of the peptide. These high gas-phase basicity functional groups are attached to a peptide by reacting the tagging reagent to one or more available carboxylic acid groups of the peptide. Linking these high gas-phase functional groups to the peptides leads to higher charge state ions from electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), which fragment more extensively during fragmentation techniques, particularly non-ergodic fragmentation techniques such as electron capture dissociation (ECD) and electron transfer dissociation (ETD).12-30-2010
20120022230IONIZABLE ISOTOPIC LABELING REAGENTS FOR RELATIVE QUANTIFICATION BY MASS SPECTROMETRY - Relative quantification of metabolites by Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS) requiring a mechanism for simultaneous analysis of multiple analytes in two or more samples. Labeling reagents that are reactive to particular compound classes and differ only in their isotopic compositions facilitate relative quantification. Heavy and light isotopic forms of methylacetimidate were synthesized and used as labeling reagents for quantification of amine-containing molecules. Heavy and light isotopic forms of formaldehyde and cholamine were also synthesized and used independently as labeling reagents for quantification of amine-containing and carboxylic acid-containing molecules, such as found in biological samples. The labeled end-products are positively charged under normal acidic conditions involving conventional Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) applications. Labeled primary and secondary amine and carboxylic acid end-products generated higher signals concerning mass-spectra than pre-cursor molecules and improved sensitivity. Improved accuracy concerning relative quantification was demonstrated by mixing heavy and light labeled 01-26-2012

Patent applications by Brian L. Frey, Madison, WI US

Charles M. Frey, Bozrah, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100108709Cartridge delivery system utilizing film bags - A film pack cartridge includes an integrally molded synthetic resin face plate having a discharge opening therein and a nosepiece on one face extending about the opening, and a flexible synthetic resin bag has one end sealingly adhered to the other face of the face plate and about the discharge opening and with the other end of the bag being sealed. Two bags may be disposed side-by-side or one bag may be of annular configuration with a bag of circular configuration disposed therewithin. The cartridges are produced by mounting generally tubular synthetic resin bags on mandrels which are inserted into a mold providing a cavity about an end of said mandrels and bags configured to provide a face plate and nosepiece. Molten synthetic resin is injected into the cavity to form a face plate with the ends of the bags sealingly adhered thereto. The face plate has a discharge opening therein and a nosepiece about said opening aligned with the end of said bag. The pack and mandrels are removed from the cavity, the bags removed from the mandrels, and other ends of the bags are sealed. Flowable compositions are injected through the nosepiece and into the bags.05-06-2010

Christopher M. Frey, Willow Grove, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080320385Graphical Object Insertion During Preparation of Production Data for a Print Job Using a Still Image Proxy of a Page Description Language Image File - Production data is prepared for a print job wherein the production data includes an electronic document defined by a page description language (PDL). The electronic document is stored in a PDL image file. First, a still image proxy of the PDL image file is created, Next, one or more graphical objects are inserted into an image display of the still image proxy and properties of the inserted graphical objects are recorded. The recorded properties of the inserted graphical objects are then used to revise or rebuild the PDL image file so as to match the PDL image file to the inserted graphical objects.12-25-2008

Daniel John Frey, Needham, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110060318METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING METERED DOSES OF A COMPOUND TO AN INDIVIDUAL - An implantable pump for providing metered doses of a compound to an individual is described. The implantable pump includes a chamber for storing an individual dose of the compound, an inlet valve fluidly coupled to the chamber for controlling a flow of the compound into the chamber, and an outlet valve fluidly coupled to the chamber for controlling a flow of the compound out of the chamber and into the individual. The pump includes an inlet valve driver circuit operable for opening and closing the inlet valve, and an outlet valve driver circuit operable for opening and closing the outlet valve. A battery and a charging circuit that includes a capacitor are included in the implantable pump. The charging circuit is operatively coupled to the battery for charging of the capacitor. The charged capacitor is operable for supplying power to the valve driver circuits.03-10-2011

David C. Frey, Traverse City, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120062009AUTO DEPLOYED CARGO LOADING RAIL SYSTEM AND MEDIC SEAT IN-TRUCK TRAVEL RAIL - A vehicle cargo loading rail system includes inner vehicle rail portions connected to vehicle structure. Connecting rail portions have a rotatable connecting joint to rotatably connect the connecting rail portions to one of the inner vehicle rail portions. Step mounted rail portions are connected to a door rotatably connected to the vehicle and rotatable between closed and open conditions. The step mounted rail portions have a longitudinal slot. A roller fitting assembly is connected to the connecting rail portions and slidably received in the longitudinal slot. A trolley member is movable on a continuous rail surface created when the door is open having vehicle rail portion ends contacting connecting rail portion first ends, and connecting rail portion second ends in contact with step mounted rail portion ends. A trolley member cavity receives a support post of a member loaded into the vehicle by movement on the continuous rail surface.03-15-2012

Denise E. Frey, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100010850SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOLUTION ORDERING BY FEDERATION OF ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND USE OF SOLUTION RECORDS - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art with respect to solution order processing and provide a novel and non-obvious method, computer system and computer program product for processing solution orders using solution records. In one embodiment of the invention, a method for solution ordering across disparate order and contract management systems in a manufacturing environment can be provided. The method can include receiving a request for a solution from a customer, identifying a solution that satisfies the request for a solution, determining a solution order for the identified solution, generating a solution record for the solution order and assigning a solution record number to the solution record. The method can further include populating the solution record with product identification numbers received from multiple product lines in the manufacturing environment.01-14-2010

Patent applications by Denise E. Frey, Rochester, MN US

Douglas R. Frey, Bethlehem, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080211588Phase Error Cancellation - A noise cancellation signal is generated for a fractional-N phase-locked loop (09-04-2008
20090015338DIVIDERLESS PLL ARCHITECTURE - A phase-locked loop (PLL) achieves initial lock using a course fractional-N divider driving a binary phase detector. Once frequency lock is achieved, this divider may be turned off, while an adaptive phase detector takes over control of the PLL front end. The adaptive phase detector (APD) receives input directly from the VCO and the reference clock, deriving digital control signals and a precision phase detector output. The APD operates at the update rate, generating a digital delta sigma modulator (DSM) data stream output at the update rate. The APD automatically locks to a digitally generated ramp corresponding to an expected difference between the VCO output and the reference clock, while adaptively correcting for DC errors and ramp cancellation errors.01-15-2009
20090243572Power Supply with Digital Control Loop - A switching regulator apparatus includes an inductor coupling an input node to a switching node. A first capacitor couples the switching node to a diode node. A first diode couples the diode node to a common node. A second diode couples the diode node to an output node. A second capacitor couples the output node to the common node. A switch couples the switching node to the common node, wherein the first capacitor transfers energy from the input node to the output node in accordance with the commutation of the switch.10-01-2009
20090243578Power Supply with Digital Control Loop - One embodiment of a power supply apparatus includes a switching regulator generating an output voltage VOUT at an output node from an input voltage VIN at an input node in accordance with a pulse width modulated signal having a nominal frequency of f10-01-2009
20120002801Subscriber Line Interface Circuitry Line Driver - A linefeed driver apparatus includes a first current mirror having an input leg for current I01-05-2012

Patent applications by Douglas R. Frey, Bethlehem, PA US

Eric Frey, Lexington, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080284056MULTILAYER EXTRUDED SEAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH SEAL - An extruded multilayer seal member having an expanded temperature range and an improved compression set resistance wherein the seal member comprises a first fluoroelastomer as the inner layer of the multilayer seal member and a second elastomer as the outer layer of the multilayer seal member; and a method for manufacturing the multilayer seal member which comprises extruding a multilayer tubular structure, crosslinking the extruded multilayer tubular structure on a mandrel, cutting the multilayer tubular structure to provide a plurality of uniform seal members and recovering the seal members, are described.11-20-2008

Gary H. Frey, Nashua, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110086041Fusion-Intermediate State of HIV-1 gP41 Targeted by Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies - Isolated, antigenic polypeptides including a prehairpin intermediate conformation of gp41 and vectors encoding such polypeptides are provided. Antibodies that bind to a prehairpin intermediate conformation of gp41 and methods of making antibodies a that bind to prehairpin intermediate conformation of gp41 are also provided. Vaccines against a prehairpin intermediate conformation of gp41, as well as methods of treating subjects infected with HIV, preventing HIV infection, and inhibiting HIV-mediated activities are also provided. Methods of screening compounds that bind to an isolated, prehairpin intermediate conformation of gp41 are further provided.04-14-2011

George A. Frey, Englewood, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110319745Patient Matching Surgical Guide and Method for Using the Same - A system and method for developing customized apparatus for use in one or more surgical procedures is disclosed. The system and method incorporates a patient's unique anatomical features or morphology, which may be derived from capturing MRI data or CT data, to fabricate at least one custom apparatus. According to a preferred embodiment, the customized apparatus comprises a plurality of complementary surfaces based on a plurality of data points from the MRI or CT data. Thus, each apparatus may be matched in duplicate and oriented around the patient's own anatomy, and may further provide any desired axial alignments or insertional trajectories. In an alternate embodiment, the apparatus may further be aligned with at least one other apparatus used during the surgical procedure.12-29-2011

Gregg W. Frey, Issaquah, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080315723Transducer array with non-uniform kerfs - A multi-dimensional transducer array is provided. The multi-dimensional transducer array includes a plurality of elements. First and second kerfs acoustically separate the elements. A first width of the first kerf is larger than a second width of the second kerf.12-25-2008
20090082673Semiconductor matching layer in a layered ultrasound transducer array - A same transducer includes both piezoelectric and CMUT transducer layers. The semiconductor substrate used for the CMUT is also used as a matching layer. A portion of the semiconductor material is removed and the kerfs or voids are filled to provide the desired density, volume ratio, and/or acoustic impedance. This composite portion operates as a matching layer for the piezoelectric transducer layer.03-26-2009
20110178407Hard and Soft Backing for Medical Ultrasound Transducer Array - A transducer for multiple purposes is provided. Different backings are used for different elements of a same array. The different backings optimize the respective elements for the desired use. A soft backing (e.g., Z=3 Mrayl) is used behind some elements for ultrasound imaging. A hard backing (e.g., Z=100 MRayl) is used behind other elements for lower frequency operation.07-21-2011

Patent applications by Gregg W. Frey, Issaquah, WA US

Gregory Frey, Indianpolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090266289REPROCESSING INDICATOR FOR SINGLE PATIENT USE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - A medical instrument including an indicator of exposure to fluids applied to the medical instrument.10-29-2009

Helmut Frey, Williamsburg, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090069792CATHETER FOR VASCULAR ACCESS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME03-12-2009

James Frey, Woodbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080268719Modular Connector With Reduced Termination Variability And Improved Performance - A telecommunications connector including a connector housing; a plurality of connector contacts in the connector housing; a substrate having first plated through holes for receiving termination ends of the connector contacts, the first plated through holes arranged in an area on the substrate; a plurality of termination contacts, the plurality of termination contacts positioned in second plated through holes in the substrate; the second plated through holes intersecting the area on the substrate.10-30-2008
20080274640Telecommunications Connectors And Apparatus For Mounting The Same - A telecommunications assembly including: a connector housing; a bezel mounted on the connector housing, the bezel have a front face having an opening for receiving a plug, the opening having a recess for receiving a plug latch; a faceplate having a faceplate opening of a standard dimension; wherein the bezel is mountable in the faceplate opening in a flat orientation with the recess positioned downwards and the bezel is mountable in the faceplate opening in an angled orientation with the recess positioned upwards.11-06-2008
20100099297Telecommunication Connectors And Apparatus For Mounting The Same - A telecommunications assembly including: a connector housing; a bezel mounted on the connector housing, the bezel have a front face having an opening for receiving a plug, the opening having a recess for receiving a plug latch; a faceplate having a faceplate opening of a standard dimension; wherein the bezel is mountable in the faceplate opening in a flat orientation with the recess positioned downwards and the bezel is mountable in the faceplate opening in an angled orientation with the recess positioned upwards.04-22-2010

James A. Frey, Ocoee, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110311950SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-SOURCE SCANNING FOR SECTORIZED SIMULATED PROJECTILE TRAJECTORIES - A set of light generating devices provide simultaneously emission of a first modulated light beam and at least a second modulated light beam. The set of light generating devices are positioned so that their respective light beams are incident on the scanning mirror at different elevation angles. A photodetector detects reflected light from the target. A simulation controller is coupled to receive data obtained from the reflected light to generate a scan control signal based on the receive data and a projectile trajectory path for the projectile to the target. The scan control signal sequentially scans the elevation angle of the scanning mirror so that the respective light beams simultaneously scan different sectors of the simulated trajectory path to obtain a simulation that represents the projectile trajectory path.12-22-2011

James A. Frey, Woodbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100003863Modular Connector With Reduced Termination Variability - A telecommunications connector assembly including a cable having a first pair of twisted wires and a second pair of twisted wires; a first connector having a first substrate having a first termination area, the first pair of twisted wires provided for electrical termination on a first side of the first substrate, the second pair of twisted wires provided for electrical termination on a second side of the first substrate, the second side opposite the first side; a second connector having a second substrate having a second termination area, the second pair of twisted wires provided for electrical termination on the first side of the second substrate, the first pair of twisted provided for electrical termination on the second side of the second substrate, the second side opposite the first side.01-07-2010

James J. Frey, Edina, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110303815Workpiece Support Tool And Method Of Temporarily Mounting Workpieces Of Varying Shapes - An apparatus and method for supporting a workpiece against a wall (wall or ceiling surface) in order to further mount the workpiece, typically on the wall or ceiling. This helping tool allows a single person to hold a workpiece in place(s) at an elevation while working on final installation. The disclosure includes a knuckle member which at least two generally orthogonal passages therethrough which receive bars having wall pads. The bars can be positionally adjusted within the passageways to preferably create the appropriate shaped “box” enclosure to hold the workpiece. The preferred shape enclosure is the smallest which will hold the piece the closest to the wall surface while being adjustable for different sized workpieces.12-15-2011

James Joseph Frey, Edina, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110121504NON-SLIP SPACER - A non-slip removable spacer for holding a workpiece in place relative to a work surface when interposed therebetween without permanent bonding therebetween. The spacer has a core with generally planar surfaces, with a pair elastomeric coverings applied to the surfaces. The elastomeric coverings do not fully cover the core, but leave exposed a peripheral edge of core to prevent shearing of the covering when lateral forces are applied to the workpiece. A method of assembly is also disclosed.05-26-2011

Jason Daniel Frey, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120076825PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT COMPRISING MITE ALLERGEN EXTRACT(S) AND A METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The invention relates to a pharmaceutical product comprising an allergen extract or an allergoid thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of allergy and allergic asthma caused by house dust mites, which extract comprises at least one extract of mite bodies selected from the following groups a)-b): a) An extract of Der p mite bodies, and b) An extract of Der f mite bodies, and at least one extract of mite cultures selected from the following groups c)-g): c) An extract of Der p faecal particles, d) An extract of Der f faecal particles, e) An extract of Der f whole mite culture, f) An extract of an Der p whole mite culture, and g) a combination of extracts c) to f).03-29-2012

Jeff Frey, Landisburg, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110011345Illuminated Hummingbird Feeder - An illuminated bird feeder, such as a hummingbird feeder, includes a housing portion for holding a quantity of liquid, a hanger portion associated with the housing portion for suspending the hummingbird feeder from a support, and a feeder portion with at least one artificial feeding flower fluidly connected to the housing portion. At least one light emitting member in the form of a fluorescent-doped optical fiber is associated with the at least one artificial feeding flower for sighting the hummingbird feeder in low light conditions.01-20-2011

Jeffrey Frey, Broken Arrow, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120014822PRESSURE MITIGATING DIELECTRIC DEBRIS SEAL FOR A POTHEAD INTERFACE - A connector for connecting electrical power to a well pump motor has cable and motor connector portions that mate with each other in a connected position. The connector portions have insulating members, each of which has a number of passages and an end face. Electrical contact members are mounted in each of the passages. Contact members in the cable connector portion protrude past the end face of the insulating member. A debris seal insulates the electrical contact members in the cable connector and includes expansion slots so that when the material of the debris seal thermally expands, the expansion slots contract in response to the expansion without the debris seal impinging against either connector.01-19-2012

Jeffrey G Frey, Broken Arrow, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090269956Pothead for Use in Highly Severe Conditions - A pothead assembly for use under severe operating conditions. The pothead assembly includes a plurality of ferrules, a compression plate, a pothead housing, and a threaded collar. When the collar and a base portion of a pothead housing are engaged, the pothead assembly is operable to form a metal to metal seal on metal tubing that surrounds insulated wiring without the use of a solder joint or weld joint. The resulting pothead assembly has a lower profile than conventional potheads, does not require the use of tube connectors and is operable to form the seal in close proximity to the motor.10-29-2009
20120063931Electrical Submersible Pump System Having High Temperature Insulation Materials - Electric submersible well pumping systems operable in well temperatures of above about 180° C. (356° F.) utilize high temperature electrical insulation. The electrical insulation includes E-base polyimide films or perfluoropolymer TE films on various components. The insulation films are employed around magnet wires that are threaded through slots in the stator. Slot insulation of E-base polyimide or perfluoropolymer TE film surrounds the magnet wires in the stator slots. Sheets of E-base polyimide or perfluoropolymer TE film extend around and between phase loops of the magnet wire at the lower end of the stator. The motor contains a PAO oil having additives to dissipate acid generated by epoxy used in the motor.03-15-2012
20120063934Electrical Submersible Pump System Having High Temperature Slot, End Bell and Phase-to-Phase Insulation - Electric submersible well pumping systems operable in well temperatures of above about 180° C. (356° F.) utilize high temperature electrical insulation. The electrical insulation includes E-base polyimide films or perfluoropolymer TE films on various components. The insulation films are employed around magnet wires that are threaded through slots in the stator. Slot insulation of E-base polyimide or perfluoropolymer TE film surrounds the magnet wires in the stator slots. Sheets of E-base polyimide or perfluoropolymer TE film extend around and between phase loops of the magnet wire at the lower end of the stator. The motor contains a PAO oil having additives to dissipate acid generated by epoxy used in the motor.03-15-2012

Jennifer L. Frey, Monclova, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100239807FLEXIBLE LAMINATED HIP AND RIDGE SHINGLE - A laminated asphalt shingle including a base layer, a first decorative layer, and a second decorative layer is provided. The first decorative layer may be affixed to the base layer and to the second decorative layer by a flexible adhesive that permits the first decorative layer to move relative to both the base layer and the second decorative layer without de-bonding. The relative movement of the shingle layers permits the shingle to be folded over the ridge line of a roof without de-bonding or breaking the layers. Additionally, the relative movement of the layers when the shingle is installed over a ridge creates opposing transverse edges in which each layer is offset from the other layers as a result of the shingle bending about a different radius of curvature, thereby providing a dimensional appearance along the transverse edges.09-23-2010
20110005158HIP AND RIDGE ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle blank comprises a substrate coated with an asphalt coating and having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface configured to include a first prime region and a second prime region. The first prime region is substantially covered by prime granules having a first overall visual effect and the second prime region is substantially covered by prime granules having a second overall visual effect different from the first overall visual effect. The shingle blank is capable of being divided into individual cap shingles that can be applied to a roof ridge or hip, with the cap shingles including both the first and second prime regions, thereby enabling the cap shingles to be installed in an overlapping manner on the hip or ridge with either the first or the second prime colors being exposed.01-13-2011
20110151170HIP AND RIDGE ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle blank comprises an asphalt coated mat having a cut line formed in the asphalt coated mat. The cut line includes a continuous cut portion and a perforated portion. The perforated portion is structured and configured to facilitate separation of the shingle blank into discrete portions.06-23-2011
20110302852CAP SHINGLE INSTALLATION ON A ROOF RIDGE - A method of attaching a cap shingle on a roof ridge line structure includes providing a plurality of risers configured to be flexed for alignment with the opposed roof planes, flexing and positioning the risers over the ridge line structure, and installing a series of the risers in an partially overlapping manner along the ridge line structure by fastening the risers to opposed roof planes. Cap shingles configured for attachment to the risers are flexed and attached to the risers. A roof structure installed according to the method is also provided. A ridge line roofing assembly comprising a series of partially overlapping risers molded together is also provided.12-15-2011

John I. Frey, Shelby Township, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090266094Air Conditioning System with Cold Thermal Storage and Evaporator Temperature Control - A system and method of operating a vehicle air conditioning system having an engine driven, fixed capacity refrigerant compressor and a compressor clutch is disclosed. The method may comprises setting a preliminary evaporator air temperature target; charging a cold storage apparatus in the vehicle air conditioning system; determining if the cold storage apparatus has reached a predetermined threshold; if the cold storage apparatus has reached a predetermined threshold, determining a new evaporator air temperature target by: determining a maximum allowable dewpoint evaporator air temperature for maintaining a passenger compartment humidity below a predetermined value; determining a maximum allowable mode evaporator air temperature based on a mode to which the vehicle air conditioning system is set; and setting the evaporator air temperature target to the lower of the dewpoint evaporator air temperature and the mode evaporator air temperature. The compressor clutch is controlled to achieve the evaporator air temperature target.10-29-2009
20090286459System and Method to Reduce Thermal Energy in Vehicle Interiors Subjected to Solar Radiation - A system for reducing thermal energy in the interior of an unoccupied vehicle includes an energy source, a temperature sensor, and a control unit which triggers the system in response to satisfaction of conditions. The conditions include the temperature of the passenger compartment being greater than a target temperature and the vehicle engine not running. A fan configured to selectively bring ambient air into the passenger compartment is powerable by the energy source and circulates ambient air through the passenger compartment in response to the control unit. The energy source may include a solar panel or another source characterized by absence of energy derived from the vehicle engine, and excess energy may be distributed to an energy storage device. A seat ventilation fan may operate concurrently with the fan or an HVAC. A method of reducing thermal energy in the interior of a parked vehicle is also provided.11-19-2009
20100106362A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH POWER MANAGEMENT - A method of controlling a power input to a compressor clutch, via an A/C clutch voltage controller, that selectively drives an A/C compressor in a vehicle HVAC system is disclosed. The method may comprise the steps of: determining a first electric power level needed to cause the compressor clutch to move to a full engagement position from a compressor clutch non-engagement position; applying the first electric power level to the compressor clutch to cause the compressor clutch to move to the full engagement position; determining a second electric power level, which is lower than the first electric power level, needed to maintain the compressor clutch in the full engagement position; and applying the second electric power level to the compressor clutch to maintain the compressor clutch in the full engagement position.04-29-2010

Jonathan M. Frey, Denver, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110308593MODIFIED CADMIUM TELLURIDE LAYER, A METHOD OF MODIFYING A CADMIUM TELLURIDE LAYER, AND A THIN FILM DEVICE HAVING A CADMIUM TELLURIDE LAYER - A layer including modified cadmium telluride and unmodified cadmium telluride disposed within the cadmium telluride layer. The modified area includes a concentration of telluride that is greater than the concentration of telluride in the unmodified cadmium telluride area. The modified area also includes a hexagonal close packed crystal structure. A method for modifying a cadmium telluride layer and a thin film device are also disclosed.12-22-2011

Jonathan Mack Frey, Denver, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110139245THIN FILM INTERLAYER IN CADMIUM TELLURIDE THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A cadmium telluride thin film photovoltaic device is provided having a thin film interlayer positioned between a cadmium sulfide layer and a cadmium telluride layer. The thin film interlayer can be an oxide thin film layer (e.g., an amorphous silica layer, a cadmium stannate layer, a zinc stannate layer, etc.) or a nitride film, and can act as a chemical barrier at the p-n junction to inhibit ion diffusion between the layers. The device can include a transparent conductive layer on a glass superstrate, a cadmium sulfide layer on the transparent conductive layer, a thin film interlayer on the cadmium sulfide layer, a cadmium telluride layer on the thin film interlayer, and a back contact on the cadmium telluride layer. Methods are also provided of manufacturing such devices.06-16-2011
20120000519TRANSPARENT ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE LAYER AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - A method for forming a transparent electrically conductive layer. The method includes providing a layer comprising cadmium, tin, and oxygen. Concentrated electromagnetic energy is directed from an energy source to at least one portion of the layer to locally heat the at least a portion of the layer. The layer is crystallized to a cadmium-tin oxide ceramic. A photovoltaic cell having the laser crystallized cadmium-tin oxide ceramic and a composition of matter are also disclosed.01-05-2012
20120000520THIN FILM ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A REDUCED CONDUCTIVE AREA IN TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A method for forming a reduced conductive area in transparent conductive. The method includes providing a transparent, electrically conductive, chemically reducible material. A reducing atmosphere is provided and concentrated electromagnetic energy from an energy source is directed toward a portion of the transparent, electrically conductive, chemically reducible material to form a reduced conductive area. The reduced conductive area has greater electrical conductivity than the transparent, electrically conductive, chemically reducible material. A thin film article and photovoltaic module are also disclosed.01-05-2012
20120000529METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Disclosed is a photovoltaic cell, a method of forming the photovoltaic cell, and a system for forming the photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell includes a plurality of layers, at least one scribe disposed within the plurality of layers, and sidewalls delineating the scribe from the plurality of layers. At least a portion of the sidewalls includes material properties substantially consistent with the plurality of layers.01-05-2012
20120024830METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING VARIATIONS IN THE LASER INTENSITY DURING SCRIBING A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Methods are generally provided of reducing speckle of a laser beam from a laser source guided through an optical waveguide. The method includes vibrating an optical waveguide at a first point along the optical waveguide at a first frequency (e.g., having a range of about 20 kHz to about 20 GHz) for a certain distance (e.g., a distance of about 0.1 mm to about 5 cm), and directing the laser beam out of the optical waveguide from the laser source to a target. Such methods are particularly useful for scribing a thin film layer on a photovoltaic module (e.g., a cadmium telluride-based thin film photovoltaic device). Fiber optic laser systems are also generally provided for reducing speckle of a laser beam from a laser source guided through an optical waveguide.02-02-2012
20120028404METHODS OF TEMPORALLY VARYING THE LASER INTENSITY DURING SCRIBING A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Methods for laser scribing a film stack including a plurality of thin film layers on a substrate are provided. A pulse of a laser beam is applied to the film stack, where the laser beam has a power that varies as a function of time during the pulse according to a predetermined power cycle. For example, the pulse can have a pulse lasting about 0.1 nanoseconds to about 500 nanoseconds. This pulse of the laser beam can be repeated across the film stack to form a scribe line through at least one of the thin film layers on the substrate. Such methods are particularly useful in laser scribing a cadmium telluride thin-film based photovoltaic device.02-02-2012
20120074109METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SCRIBING A MULTILAYER PANEL - The present invention provides method of scribing a multilayer panel. The method comprises (a) providing a multilayer panel comprising a substrate layer, a transparent conductive layer disposed thereupon, a first semiconducting layer disposed upon the transparent conductive layer; (b) configuring the multilayer panel relative to a laser machining device, the machining device comprising a laser head and an optical sensor; (c) inducing a motion of the laser head relative to the multilayer panel such that a laser beam contacts the panel along a transverse line across the panel, the laser beam incident upon the panel having sufficient energy to ablate one or more layers of the multilayer panel within a zone irradiated by the laser beam irradiated to provide a scribed panel; (d) simultaneously irradiating the scribed panel with a first light source; and (e) detecting the light emerging from the scribed panel at the optical sensor in real time. Also provided is a system for scribing a multilayer panel.03-29-2012

Joseph Frey, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090291966Method Of Treating Anxious Major Depressive Disorder - The invention is directed to using 4-{(3-aminophenyl)[4-(4-fluorobenzyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}-N,N-diethylbenzamide, or enantiomer thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and/or mixture thereof to treat anxious major depressive disorder (AMDD).11-26-2009

Katie J. Frey, St. Charles, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100196503Low odor, hard surface sporicide - A low odor, liquid disinfectant composition comprising multiple components, which, upon mixing, provide an aqueous solution comprising low levels of peracetic acid for use in decontaminating articles and surfaces contaminated with bacteria, viruses, fungi and other biological contaminants such as spores, including, but not limited to, 08-05-2010

Kelly L. Frey, Nashville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100153140SYSTEM FOR REDUCING THE RISK ASSOCIATED WITH AN INSURED BUILDING STRUCTURE THROUGH THE INCORPORATION OF SELECTED TECHNOLOGIES - A method and computerized system is disclosed for managing the underwriting, quoting and binding an insurance policy with regard to the technology used to militate against the financial consequences of property losses. The invention utilizes a classifier for categorizing and weighing risk, composed of data representing in an identified building, a first unmitigated insurance risk and a second insurance risk, based upon the use of certain technology. A plurality of such weights are summed such that the weights generate a minimized risk for a building structure under consideration. combinations of technologies, employed in existing building structures to a classification, which then permits an underwriter to establish a premium. In another aspect of the invention data structures representing the quantification of risk reduction attendant a given technology or product are chained into a plurality of decision trees that process a construction phase and a pruning phase.06-17-2010

Kirk J. Frey, Sulphur, LA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100064937ASPHALT SHINGLE RECYCLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of recycling asphalt roofing material is provided. The asphalt roofing material is delivered into a treatment chamber of a processor. A heat source is provided to the treatment chamber. Heat energy is transferred from the heat source to the asphalt roofing material to produce a heated product, and the heated product is removed from the treatment chamber.03-18-2010

Lisa F. Frey, Somerset, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090018340Formation of Tetra-Substituted Enamides and Stereoselective Reduction Thereof - The present invention is directed to a practical process for the preparation of an enamide (II) by palladium catalyzed coupling of a primary amide (IV) with a compound of structural formula (III), as shown below: As well as to crystalline forms of a compound produced by this process, in particular, an anhydrous crystal form, Form B, and crystalline solvates falling into three patterns, Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3, and crystalline intermediate compounds produced in the process. Still further, the present invention relates to the stereoselective reduction of the tetrasubstituted enamide (II) to the corresponding amide (I).01-15-2009
20100041893FORMATION OF TETRA-SUBSTITUTED ENAMIDES AND STEREOSELECTIVE REDUCTION THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a practical process for the preparation of an enamide (II) by palladium catalyzed coupling of a primary amide (IV) with a compound of structural formula (III), as shown below: As well as to crystalline forms of a compound produced by this process, in particular, an anhydrous crystal form, Form B, and crystalline solvates falling into three patterns, Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3, and crystalline intermediate compounds produced in the process. Still further, the present invention relates to the stereoselective reduction of the tetrasubstituted enamide (II) to the corresponding amide (I).02-18-2010

Martin L. Frey, Shunk, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100051656Magnetic gunstock holder - A magnetic gunstock holding device for attaching a gunstock to a hunters clothing. The device has two nylon strap assemblies with magnets sewn in. The first nylon and Velcro strap holds the magnet on the recoil pad of a gun. The second nylon strap holds the magnet on the shoulder of the hunter. The second strap makes a loop at the bottom that supports the bottom of the recoil pad on the gun. Allows the hunter to be in the ready position, with no hands on his gun, if the front of the gun is supported.03-04-2010

Matthew H. Frey, Gottage Grove, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120082825METHODS OF WET ETCHING A SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYER PATTERNED SUBSTRATE AND METAL PATTERNED ARTICLES - Method of patterning a substrate are described including a method of providing a substrate comprising a metalized surface having a self-assembled monolayer patterned region and unpatterned region; and wet etching the metalized surface in a liquid etchant agitated with bubbling gas to remove metal from the unpatterned regions to form a metal pattern. Also described are metal patterned article including an article comprising a substrate and an etched microcontact printed metal pattern disposed on the substrate wherein the pattern has a thickness of at least 100 nanometers and a pattern feature uniformity of at least 50% for an area of at least 25 cm04-05-2012

Michael Frey, Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090052863Apparatus And Method For Remote Wireless Control Of Digital Video Recorders And The Like - At least one server is queried from a wireless device to obtain program data, and to obtain DVR data from a digital video recorder. The program data is received from the server and the DVR data is received from the digital video recorder The program data and/or the DVR data are displayed on the wireless device. The at least one digital video recorder is controlled by selecting a user-operable function from the program data and/or the DVR data on the wireless device.02-26-2009

Perry A. Frey, Madison, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080268510METHOD FOR PRODUCING L-BETA-LYSINE - Purified β-amino acids are of considerable interest in the preparation of pharmacologically active compounds. Although enantiomerically pure β-amino acids, such as L-β-lysine, can be produced by standard chemical synthesis, this traditional approach is time consuming, requires expensive starting materials, and results in a racemic mixture which must be purified further. However, DNA molecules encoding lysine 2,3-aminomutase can be used to prepare L-β-lysine by methods that avoid the pitfalls of chemical synthesis. In particular, L-β-lysine can be synthesized by cultures of host cells that express recombinant lysine 2,3-aminomutase. Alternatively, such recombinant host cells can provide a source for isolating quantities of lysine 2,3-aminomutase, which in turn, can be used to produce L-β-lysine in vitro.10-30-2008

Phillip Frey, Saint James, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
201101268543-in-1 Mitt - An architecture is presented that provides a cleaning device for vehicles, windows, pets, etc. The cleaning device comprises a mitt to be worn by a user, and a swivel extension secured in the center of the mitt. The swivel extension connects to a coil hose, which will supply water to the mitt eliminating the need for a soap/wash bucket. Specifically, a threaded connector on an end of the coil hose allows the hose to be connected to a water supply, such as a garden hose or faucet. Furthermore, the mitt has an opening in the center, wherein soap can be inserted. Once soap is inserted into the center of the mitt, the opening can be secured with hook and loop fasteners, or any other suitable fasteners. The mitt also comprises an adjustable collar, allowing the mitt to be tightened and secured to a user's hand.06-02-2011

Richard Frey, Louisville, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090323923CONTROLLER USING DUAL-TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) TONES - A method and device for converting signals from a Human-Interface Device or similar input device to a stream of digital signals that are useable as inputs to an RS-232 or dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) circuit is provided. More specifically, the input from the input device may be received at a universal Serial Bus (USB) host and converted to an RS-232 or DTMF signal for ultimate use in controlling a remote device such as a camera in a video security system.12-31-2009

Richard B. Frey, Bend, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090261471RF POWER TRANSISTOR PACKAGE - An RF power transistor package with a rectangular ceramic base can house one or more dies affixed to an upper surface of the ceramic base. Source leads attached to the ceramic base extend from at least opposite sides of the rectangular base beneath a periphery of a non-conductive cover overlying the ceramic base. The cover includes recesses arranged to receive the one or more die, the ceramic base, gate and drain leads and a portion of the source leads. The cover further includes bolt holes arranged to clamp the ceramic base and source leads to a heat sink. Bosses at corners of the cover outward of the bolt holes exert a downward bowing force along the periphery of the cover between the bolt holes.10-22-2009

Patent applications by Richard B. Frey, Bend, OR US

Robert M. Frey, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100202827Quick Release Joint System For Assembling Frames - A frame joint system including a first frame member and a second frame member. The frame members include laterally opening channels running axially thereof. The frame members are adapted to be rigidly secured together by quick release coupling. Embodiments of the frame joint system include mitered corner, end-to-face, face-to-face and end-to-end joints. The quick release coupling includes at least a first sleeve member and a gripping member. The gripping member is nested within the first sleeve member, and the first sleeve member is nested within the first frame member. The gripping member includes gripping elements that mate with a slot in a box rail element fixedly associated with the second frame member. Activating the gripping elements pulls the two frame members together into a rigid joint.08-12-2010
20110094135Dual Panel-Frame Interface System - A dual panel-frame interface system for the construction of portable displays comprises one or more frame members and one or more panel members. Each frame member is adapted to accommodate the releasable connection of two general types of panel members. One type of panel member is generally flexible with mounting gaskets flexibly connected to its peripheral edge for receiving engagement by a mounting groove in the frame member. The other type of panel member is a more rigid, face-mounted type that is placed in clinging engagement directly with a lateral wall of the frame member. The frame member is adapted such that when a rigid type panel member is placed in clinging engagement with the lateral wall, the respective unused mounting groove remains visually obscured from a viewpoint outward of the outer surface of the panel member, thus making the system more visually appealing. Frame members of embodiments may also include inboard and outboard lipped channels to accommodate auxiliary members or accessories, such as lighting systems, wiring tracks, sound absorption blankets and display support elements.04-28-2011
20110096531Collapsible Backlight System - A collapsible backlight system for providing wide area back lighting for display assemblies, and adapted to remain fully assembled in transition between storage, transportation, setup and use. A flexible sheet includes a plurality of sheaths adapted to substantially protectively envelop individual elongated light sources. The collapsible backlight system has expanded and collapsed configurations. In expanded configuration, the flexible sheet is generally planar and the elongated light sources are spatially dispersed. In collapsed configuration, the elongated light sources are maintained proximal to each other in generally parallel fashion, and the collapsible backlight system can be carried and transported in compact form without causing damage to the elongated light sources. The flexible sheet may have front and rear layers, each such layer possessing selected optical qualities such as translucency, reflectivity and diffusivity, depending on the desired application. Discrete interstices between such layers may define the sheaths which substantially protectively envelope the elongated light sources.04-28-2011
20110192556Groove-Mount Fabric Display System With Two-Part Frame - A groove-mount fabric display system with two-part frame comprises an outer frame element, an insert frame element and one or two flexible display panels. The two-part frame is quickly assembled by inserting and deploying the insert frame element within the rigid outer frame element. The frame elements can be manufactured from flat stock materials which are relatively inexpensive to purchase and shape. The interface of the frame elements forms one or more grooves near the perimeter of the resulting two-part frame. The grooves accept mounting gaskets connected at the peripheries of each display panel. Embodiments may include one or more internally-positioned compression tubes to help maintain internal structural rigidity and the integrity of the grooves. What results is a more cost-effective, robust, three-dimensional display capable of supporting fabric display panels in tension over extended periods of use.08-11-2011
20110265361Wrap-Mount Fabric Display System - A wrap-mount fabric display system comprises an outer frame element, an inner frame element and one or two flexible display substrates. The inner frame element includes two rigid panels maintained at a fixed distance apart from one another by way of one or more connective members. The flexible display substrates each include a graphic design and can be removably placed in wrapped association with a respective panel, which secures the flexible display substrate in tension. The frame elements can be manufactured from flat stock materials which are relatively inexpensive to purchase and shape. Once a flexible display substrate is placed in wrapped association with a respective panel, the inner frame element can be inserted into the cavity of the outer frame element to create a cost-effective, flexible and robust integrated display solution.11-03-2011
20120036755Multi-Frame Groove-Mount Wall System - A multi-frame groove-mount wall system comprises a multiplicity of closed frame sections and a panel element. Each closed frame section has a frame opening and a plurality of interconnected frame members, each with a groove segment. The closed frame sections can be releasably coupled to form a multi-frame structure having an outer perimeter. The panel element has a flexible substrate portion, a periphery and a multiplicity of edge gasket segments disposed about the periphery. The panel element can be removably and tensionally affixed to the multi-frame structure such that the substrate portion is simultaneously disposed across the frame opening of each closed frame section by interengagement between a plurality of the edge gasket segments and a plurality of the groove segments that are proximate the outer perimeter, and none of the edge gasket segments are shared between a groove segment of one closed frame sections and a groove segment of another closed frame section.02-16-2012

Patent applications by Robert M. Frey, Salt Lake City, UT US

Robin Frey, Libertyville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100317680PYRIMIDINE INHIBITORS OF KINASES - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts,12-16-2010

Robin R. Frey, Libertyville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100069371THIENOPYRIDINE AND FUROPYRIDINE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds having the formula03-18-2010
20100076051ISOINDOLINONE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds having the formula03-25-2010

Patent applications by Robin R. Frey, Libertyville, IL US

Rudolph W. Frey, Winter Park, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110187995PURKINJIE IMAGE-BASED ALIGNMENT OF SUCTION RING IN OPHTHALMIC APPLICATIONS - An alignment device including means for releasably attaching a suction ring and means for applying a pattern of light to an eye of a patient. The alignment device further including means for detecting light reflected from the eye and determining whether the suction ring is aligned relative to the eye based on the detected light.08-04-2011
20110190739SERVO CONTROLLED DOCKING FORCE DEVICE FOR USE IN OPHTHALMIC APPLICATIONS - A laser treatment system that includes means for applying a laser beam to an eye of a patient and means for registering and immobilizing the eye.08-04-2011
20110190740PLACIDO RING MEASUREMENT OF ASTIGMATISM AXIS AND LASER MARKING OF ASTIGMATISM AXIS - A laser treatment system that includes means for measuring an astigmatism axis of a cornea of an eye of a patient and means for applying a laser beam to the eye.08-04-2011

Stanley Joseph Frey, Palatine, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100160699METHOD FOR EFFICIENT USE OF HYDROGEN IN AROMATICS PRODUCTION FROM HEAVY AROMATICS - A method for efficient use of hydrogen in aromatics production from heavy aromatic oil. A hydrocarbonaceous stream comprising C06-24-2010
20120012039CHAR-HANDLING PROCESSES IN A PYROLYSIS SYSTEM - Char-handling processes for controlling overall heat balance, ash accumulation, and afterburn in a reheater are provided. Carbonaceous biomass feedstock is pyrolyzed using a heat transfer medium forming pyrolysis products and a spent heat transfer medium. The spent heat transfer medium is separated into segregated char and char-depleted spent heat transfer medium. The char-depleted spent heat transfer medium is introduced into a dense bed of heat transfer medium fluidized by a stream of oxygen-containing regeneration gas. All or a portion of the segregated char is combusted in the dense bed using the stream of oxygen-containing regeneration gas. A portion of the segregated char may be exported out of the pyrolysis system to control the overall heat balance and ash accumulation.01-19-2012

Steffen Frey, Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090048883METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING INTRAGOVERNMENTAL TRANSACTIONS - A plurality of validated electronic trade documents, associated with a transaction between a government agency buyer and a government agency seller, are obtained. The electronic trade documents are logically linked in an intragovernmental transaction container, and periodically scanned to determine if conditions exist for at least partial settlement of the transaction. Responsive to the determination that the conditions for the at least partial settlement of the transaction exist, the at least partial settlement of the transaction is initiated. Capability for handling grants can also be provided.02-19-2009

Steven Frey, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100291075Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) Neutralizing Antibodies - The invention provides a GM-CSF neutralizing human monoclonal antibody, 1783J22, as well as methods of making and use thereof. The monoclonal antibody is further characterized by its ability to bind epitopes from GM-CSF proteins of multiple species.11-18-2010
20110044994HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)-NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES - The invention provides a method for obtaining a broadly neutralizing antibody (bNab), including screening memory B cell cultures from a donor PBMC sample for neutralization activity against a plurality of HIV-1 species, cloning a memory B cell that exhibits broad neutralization activity; and rescuing a monoclonal antibody from that memory B cell culture. The resultant monoclonal antibodies are characterized by their ability to selectively bind epitopes from the Env proteins in native or monomeric form, as well as to inhibit infection of HIV-1 species from a plurality of clades. Compositions containing human monoclonal anti-HIV antibodies used for prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of HIV infection are provided. Methods for generating such antibodies by immunization using epitopes from conserved regions within the variable loops of gp120 are provided. Immunogens for generating anti-HIV1 bNAbs are also provided. Furthermore, methods for vaccination using suitable epitopes are provided.02-24-2011

Steven J. Frey, Dearborn Heights, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090250069Migraine headache relief pillow - A pillow that provides relief from migraine headaches and is comfortable enough to allow for sleep. Within the structure of a soft pillow, is a spherical, hemispherical or conical shaped nodule, which is harder than the surrounding pillow. While the pillow provides support for the head to facilitate sleeping, the nodule provides passive and constant pressure to a single point of contact on the head.10-08-2009
20090294473Canned beverage tapper - A canned beverage opener that is both functional and enjoyable to use. A rotating carousel containing several unopened beverage cans and ice is mounted to a base, with an inclined top. A drinking vessel is placed inside the base. When a consumer pulls on a handle, the canned beverage is opened by depressing the can's pop top, and the contents of the can are emptied into the vessel, thus simulating the tapping of a keg. Vent holes may be created in the cans by depressing a sharp tipped plunger mounted to the cover of the carousel. To open additional cans, the entire carousel may be rotated about a central shaft. Once all of the cans are empty, the consumer may remove the cover and replace the empty cans with unopened cans, and refill the ice if necessary.12-03-2009

Timothy J. Frey, Hudson, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100059835Apparatus and Method of Wafer Bonding Using Compatible Alloy - A method of forming an inertial sensor provides 1) a device wafer with a two-dimensional array of inertial sensors and 2) a second wafer, and deposits an alloy of aluminum/germanium onto one or both of the wafers. The alloy is deposited and patterned to form a plurality of closed loops. The method then aligns the device wafer and the second wafer, and then positions the alloy between the wafers. Next, the method melts the alloy, and then solidifies the alloy to form a plurality of conductive hermetic seal rings about the plurality of the inertial sensors. The seal rings bond the device wafer to the second wafer. Finally, the method dices the wafers to form a plurality of individual, hermetically sealed inertial sensors.03-11-2010
20100062565Substrate Bonding with Bonding Material Having Rare Earth Metal - A microchip has a bonding material that bonds a first substrate to a second substrate. The bonding material has, among other things, a rare earth metal and other material.03-11-2010
20110212563Apparatus and Method of Wafer Bonding Using Compatible Alloy - A method of forming an inertial sensor provides 1) a device wafer with a two-dimensional array of inertial sensors and 2) a second wafer, and deposits an alloy of aluminum/germanium onto one or both of the wafers. The alloy is deposited and patterned to form a plurality of closed loops. The method then aligns the device wafer and the second wafer, and then positions the alloy between the wafers. Next, the method melts the alloy, and then solidifies the alloy to form a plurality of conductive hermetic seal rings about the plurality of the inertial sensors. The seal rings bond the device wafer to the second wafer. Finally, the method dices the wafers to form a plurality of individual, hermetically sealed inertial sensors.09-01-2011
20110241176Substrate Bonding with Bonding Material Having Rare Earth Metal - A microchip has a bonding material that bonds a first substrate to a second substrate. The bonding material has, among other things, a rare earth metal and other material.10-06-2011
20110244630Method of Substrate Bonding with Bonding Material Having Rare Earth Metal - A microchip has a bonding material that bonds a first substrate to a second substrate. The bonding material has, among other things, a rare earth metal and other material.10-06-2011

Patent applications by Timothy J. Frey, Hudson, MA US

Travis J. Frey, Brentwood, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090064360Methods and Compositions for Gray Leaf Spot Resistance in Corn - The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with 03-05-2009
20090064361Methods and Compositions for Haploid Mapping - The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot (GLS), a fungal disease associated with 03-05-2009
20090070903Methods and Compositions for Goss' Wilt Resistance in Corn - The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with 03-12-2009

Travis James Frey, Huxley, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090035765Polynucleotides and methods for making plants resistant to fungal pathogens - This invention relates to polynucleotide sequences encoding a gene that can confer resistance to the plant pathogen 02-05-2009

Patent applications by Travis James Frey, Huxley, IA US

Wesley Paul Frey, Beloit, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120011748Breathable Shoes - Novel highly breathable shoe soles. Plurality layer of mesh fabric materials are bonded together either by simple stitching or by mechanical bonding. This formed bound of mesh fabrics is then used as shoe sole for either sandals, or other shoes.01-19-2012

William H. Frey, White Bear Lake, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090317377Therapy procedure for drug delivery for trigeminal pain - The present invention relates to methods for the treatment or prevention of trigeminal nerve-associated pain, in particular chronic, acute and procedural-related pain. The methods comprise administration of analgesic agents to the trigeminal nerve system which results in analgesia to the facial or head region.12-24-2009

Patent applications by William H. Frey, White Bear Lake, MN US