Patents by Inventor Nikolas Francis

Nikolas Francis 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).

  • Patent number: 10172757
    Abstract: A method, system and device for enhancing muscle training and performance by accelerating blood flow to the muscles and enhancing flow in the lymphatic system, incorporating mechanical stimulation and in some cases electrical stimulation of the muscle. A muscle recovery apparatus includes: an active compression device and an electrical stimulation device, where the active compression device is configured to be disposed about a user's muscle and to mechanically compress the user's muscle to facilitate muscle recovery, and where the electrical stimulation device is coupled to an inner surface of the active compression device, such that the electrical stimulation device can be placed in contact with the user to electrically stimulate the user's muscle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventors: Christofer Kazanchyan, Patrick Avakian, Victor Yaghoubi Mirzayan, Michael I. Fineberg, Martin Dalgaard, Kenneth A. Gross, Nikolas Francis, James Ibon, Giovanni Erick Guidetti, Robert Alan Berry
  • Patent number: 10018450
    Abstract: Example systems, devices, and methods related to an automated target system are provided. In this regard, a target pod device, that may be installed in a target base is provided. The target pod device may include a hinge, a target paddle, a rotary actuator, a sensor, and a processor. The target paddle may be operably coupled to the hinge and the rotary actuator may be operably coupled to the target paddle. The rotary actuator may be configured to rotate the target paddle to a deployed position or a retracted position. The sensor may detect that the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position. The processor may be configured to transmit a signal to the rotary actuator to cause the rotary actuator to rotate the target paddle, and determine whether the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position by a projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Tactical Tree Hugging Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald G. Loetz, Jr., Lance D. Quevillon, Michael Fineberg, Martin Dalgaard, Nikolas Francis, James Ibon
  • Publication number: 20170219320
    Abstract: Example systems, devices, and methods related to an automated target system are provided. In this regard, a target pod device, that may be installed in a target base is provided. The target pod device may include a hinge, a target paddle, a rotary actuator, a sensor, and a processor. The target paddle may be operably coupled to the hinge and the rotary actuator may be operably coupled to the target paddle. The rotary actuator may be configured to rotate the target paddle to a deployed position or a retracted position. The sensor may detect that the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position. The processor may be configured to transmit a signal to the rotary actuator to cause the rotary actuator to rotate the target paddle, and determine whether the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position by a projectile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: RONALD G. LOETZ, JR., LANCE D. QUEVILLON, MICHAEL FINEBERG, MARTIN DALGAARD, NIKOLAS FRANCIS, JAMES IBON
  • Publication number: 20160331620
    Abstract: A method, system and device for enhancing muscle training and performance by accelerating blood flow to the muscles and enhancing flow in the lymphatic system, incorporating mechanical stimulation and in some cases electrical stimulation of the muscle. A muscle recovery apparatus includes: an active compression device and an electrical stimulation device, where the active compression device is configured to be disposed about a user's muscle and to mechanically compress the user's muscle to facilitate muscle recovery, and where the electrical stimulation device is coupled to an inner surface of the active compression device, such that the electrical stimulation device can be placed in contact with the user to electrically stimulate the user's muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Christofer Kazanchyan, Patrick Avakian, Victor Yaghoubi Mirzayan, Michael I. Fineberg, Martin Dalgaard, Kenneth A. Gross, Nikolas Francis, James Ibon, Giovanni Erick Guidetti, Robert Alan Berry