Patents by Inventor Bethany Franko

Bethany Franko has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20080072376
    Abstract: A mist delivery system includes an enclosure having at least one misting nozzle coupled thereto. The enclosure includes a primary wall and a secondary wall, whereby an air channel is defined between the primary wall and the secondary wall. A controller directs misted air through the misting nozzle and further activates an air flow system such that misted air within the shower area flows through and is dried in the air channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: JEANNE GUERIN, DOUGLAS EMSLEY, DONALD FURLONG, DENNIS LIN, BETHANY FRANKO, KEVIN ZIELKI, CYNTHIA VANDEWALL, PETER MITCHELL, WILLIAM SANFORD, VICKI CURTIS, WING CHEUNG
  • Publication number: 20060064815
    Abstract: A mist delivery system includes an enclosure having at least one misting nozzle coupled thereto. The enclosure includes a primary wall and a secondary wall, whereby an air channel is defined between the primary wall and the secondary wall. A controller directs misted air through the misting nozzle and further activates an air flow system such that misted air within the shower area flows through and is dried in the air channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeanne Guerin, Douglas Emsley, Donald Furlong, Dennis Lin, Bethany Franko, Kevin Zielke, Cynthia Vandewall, Peter Mitchell, William Sanford, Vicki Curtis, Wing Cheung
  • Publication number: 20050062324
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for use in sitting on a vehicle and a method for use in manufacturing a seat. The apparatus can include a base, a back secured with the base and a seat pan secured with the base. The seat pan can further include a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is configured to pivot relative to the second portion, such that the first portion of the seat pan pivots allowing a distal end to pivot so that the distal end can be moved out of a relative alignment with the second portion. The seat pan can be movably secured with the base allowing the seat pan to move generally horizontally. The back can also be pivotably secured at with the base allowing a lower portion of the back proximate the seat pan to pivot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kevin Shimasaki, Bethany Franko, Bette-Ann Shroyer, Mark Wentland
  • Publication number: 20050036641
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing both a visual message and audio information simultaneously. The apparatus includes a display sign including an image or indicia thereon which provides visual information to an individual or a group of individuals being addressed by a user. The apparatus further includes a loud speaker and a lightweight, miniature microphone which is worn or carried by the user. The microphone provides an input signal to a microphone and amplifier module which drives the loud speaker. An optional volume control allows the volume of the audio signal generated by the loud speaker to be adjusted by the user. The apparatus forms a lightweight, easy to carry and convenient means for allowing a user to provide both visual and audio information simultaneously. The apparatus can easily be held with one or both hands of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Kwun-Wing Cheung, Bethany Franko