Patents by Inventor Adam Franks

Adam Franks 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: 12232555
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for optimizing a protective helmet or other item of protective clothing with one or more enhanced principal impact zones and/or impact elements that incorporate protective features that can be particularized to a specific player-position and/or the individual behavior of a specific player or wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: VICIS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Cord Santiago, Kurt Fischer, Travis Glover, Valerie V. Carricaburu, Adam Frank, Andre Stone, Jason Neubauer, Per Reinhall, David Marver
  • Publication number: 20250057268
    Abstract: A garment comprising a plurality of flaps configured to form a storage region within an interior portion of the garment. The plurality of flaps may comprise an upper flap and a lower flap that are separable to open the storage region. The storage region may be configured to receive and/or hold a barrier layer of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: KJUS North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Frank, Mary Stewart Waggoner, Tucker Sutter, Adam Mueller, Shogo Fujiwara, Colin Beard
  • Patent number: 12201177
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices, and systems for improved protective clothing such as helmets and protective headgear, including improvements in modular, semi-custom or customized helmet liners and/or inserts to enhance wearer comfort and reduce the deleterious effects of impacts between the wearer and other players and/or objects in all types of wearer activities (i.e., sports, military, equestrian, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: VICIS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Fischer, Kayla Fukuda, Mike Czerski, Adam Frank, Cord Santiago
  • Publication number: 20240415223
    Abstract: A helmet includes an outer shell, an impact absorbing layer positioned inside the outer shell, and a foam layer interior to the impact absorbing layer. The impact absorbing layer includes a plurality of impact absorbing structures positioned inside the outer shell, wherein at least a portion of the outer shell is flexible to transmit an impact force to a localized section of the plurality of impact absorbing structures. One or more of the plurality of impact absorbing structures include a plurality of filaments, wherein ends of at least some of the filaments are joined at a node and the at least some of the filaments are capable of buckling and absorbing energy when subjected to the impact force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Andre H.P. STONE, Anton P. ALFERNESS, Mike CZERSKI, Jason NEUBAUER, Adam FRANK
  • Patent number: 12102159
    Abstract: A garment worn by a wearer has an impact absorbing material comprising arrays of various hexagonal or other deformable polygonal-shaped structures positioned between an exterior surface and an interior surface. When force is applied to the exterior surface, the structures of the impact absorbing materials deform (e.g., buckle) in a desired manner, reducing the force received by the interior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: VICIS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Andre Stone, Anton Perry Alferness, Mike Czerski, Jason Neubauer, Adam Frank
  • Patent number: 12056800
    Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be implemented in, among other things, a method and a system to identify and apply drawing functions in graphics applications. The method includes receiving a comment having a suggested drawing change to an object in a document, where the comment includes natural language, and processing the comment to identify a drawing function associated with the suggested drawing change. The method further includes providing a drawing function for presentation to a user, receiving a user request to change a parameter associated with the drawing function, and changing the parameter of the drawing function to perform the suggested drawing change of the object in the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Corel Corporation
    Inventors: Yahya Hasanain, Adam Frank Nevraumont
  • Publication number: 20240180278
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for optimizing a protective helmet or other item of protective clothing with one or more enhanced principal impact zones and/or impact elements that incorporate protective features that can be particularized to a specific player-position and/or the individual behavior of a specific player or wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: VICIS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Cord SANTIAGO, Kurt FISCHER, Travis GLOVER, Valerie V. CARRICABURU, Adam FRANK, Andre STONE, Jason NEUBAUER, Per REINHALL, David MARVER
  • Publication number: 20240180277
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for optimizing a protective helmet or other item of protective clothing with one or more enhanced principal impact zones and/or impact elements that incorporate protective features that can be particularized to a specific player-position and/or the individual behavior of a specific player or wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: VICIS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Cord SANTIAGO, Kurt FISCHER, Travis GLOVER, Valerie V. CARRICABURU, Adam FRANK, Andre STONE, Jason NEUBAUER, Per REINHALL, David MARVER
  • Patent number: 11938681
    Abstract: In one example a method of generating a three-dimensional object in a 3D printing system using a fusing agent of a first colour and a build material having a second colour different from the first colour, and a detailing agent, comprises obtaining object model data describing an object to be generated, and determining a first portion of the object to be generated to have the second colour. The method comprises determining object generation instructions to generate the object by defining a gap region of a layer of build material that is to correspond to the first portion of the object to have the second colour on which no agents are to be applied, a band of detailing agent on a layer of build material immediately adjacent to the gap region to define an outer limit of the gap region and therefore a boundary of the first portion of the object, and a fusing agent region on a layer of build material adjacent to the gap region on which fusing agent is to be applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Pol Fornos Martinez, Maria de las Mercedes Blanco Rollan, Ismael Fernandez Aymerich, Adam Franks
  • Patent number: 11930876
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for optimizing a protective helmet or other item of protective clothing with one or more enhanced principal impact zones and/or impact elements that incorporate protective features that can be particularized to a specific player-position and/or the individual behavior of a specific player or wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: VICIS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Cord Santiago, Kurt Fischer, Travis Glover, Valerie Carricaburu, Adam Frank, Andre Stone, Jason Neubauer, Per Reinhall, David Marver
  • Publication number: 20240051618
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of elongated members on a wall defining an upstanding wall surface comprises a sheet configured for mounting to the wall in substantially-planar upstanding orientation with one face disposed opposite to the wall surface, so as to be an inner face, and an opposite face of the sheet facing away from the wall, so as to be an outer face. The apparatus includes a plurality of holders each arranged to receive one of the elongated members in generally horizontal orientation and connected to the outer face of the sheet in an array forming at least one column across the sheet in which the holders are disposed in generally linear fashion one above the other between the upper and lower ends of the sheet so that the elongated members are supportable generally one above the other in horizontal orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: ADAM FRANK CORLEY
  • Publication number: 20230356457
    Abstract: An object of which at least a part has been 3D printed is disclosed herein. The part comprising a plurality of layers of a predetermined thickness including an outer layer and an underlying layer immediately below the outer layer. The outer layer comprises a first set of solidified portions and a first set of voids arranged in a 3D pattern such that the first set of solidified portions are raised above the underlying layer to form a first functional structure. The underlying layer comprises a second set of solidified portions and a second set of voids arranged in a 3D pattern such that the second set of solidified portions are raised above its underlying layer, to form a second functional structure, wherein the voids are encapsulated within the object; such that removal of a portion of the outer layer exposes a corresponding portion of the second functional structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Davinia FONT CALAFELL, Alberto Maria CANALS POU, Adam FRANKS
  • Publication number: 20230148699
    Abstract: The adjustable helmet assembly disclosed within in comprises a front shell, a back shell and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism allows sliding movement of the front shell relative to the back shell for adjustment to a desired length for a specific wearer. The locking mechanism is movable from an unlocked position allowing the front shell to move relative to the back shell, and a locked position prohibiting the front shell to move relative to the back shell. The locking mechanism may be a clamp or lever function, and/or a cam function. Accordingly, the adjustable helmet may further comprise crumple zones to further reduce and/or dissipate impact forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Mike Czerski, Brian Lewis-Clark, Jason Neubauer, Adam Frank
  • Publication number: 20230077742
    Abstract: A helmet includes a helmet shell having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a plurality of slit openings. Each slit opening extends along a portion of the helmet shell. The slit openings include a pair of top slit openings that each extend longitudinally along a top portion of the helmet shell, where each top slit opening has a first length. The pair of top slit opening are spaced apart and define a flexible helmet portion spaced between the pair of top slit openings. The flexible helmet portion extends along the first length from a first end of the flexible helmet portion to a second end of the flexible helmet portion opposite to the first end, and the flexible helmet portion has a stiffness that varies along the first length from the first end to the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Frank, Brendan Kays, Jason Neubauer, Miguel Herrera
  • Patent number: 11605187
    Abstract: Many software applications include collaborative tools. However, such collaboration tools are more complex in graphics applications, than within word processing for example, as the application includes a diverse portfolio of drawing functions to create/edit an object where editing selecting the drawing function and/or amending a parameter may require navigating multiple levels of menus and displays. A reviewer, collaborator etc. may be unfamiliar with the graphics application to make any amendments whilst the user receiving collaborator comments may be unfamiliar with how to implement suggested amendments. Accordingly, it would be beneficial to provide collaborators with a tool supporting natural language input that parses the collaborators natural language, identifies an associated drawing function, and provides the drawing function which may parameters to edit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Corel Corporation
    Inventors: Yahya Hasanain, Adam Frank Nevraumont
  • Patent number: 11571036
    Abstract: Protective clothing and/or equipment may comprise an impact mitigation layer which comprises a plurality of impact mitigation assemblies positioned between an exterior surface and an interior surface. The plurality of impact mitigation assemblies may comprise an impact absorbing array of impact mitigation structures having at least one filament and a lateral support wall or connecting element. When force is applied to the exterior surface, the structures of the impact absorbing materials deform in a desired and controlled manner, reducing the force received by the interior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Vicis IP, LLC
    Inventors: Andre Stone, Anton Perry Alferness, Mike Czerski, Jason Neubauer, Adam Frank, Travis Glover, Kayla Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20220395046
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices, and systems for improved protective clothing such as helmets and protective headgear, including improvements in modular, semi-custom or customized helmet liners and/or inserts to enhance wearer comfort and reduce the deleterious effects of impacts between the wearer and other players and/or objects in all types of wearer activities (i.e., sports, military, equestrian, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Kurt Fischer, Kayla Fukuda, Mike Czerski, Adam Frank, Cord Santiago
  • Patent number: 11445777
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices, and systems for improved protective clothing such as helmets and protective headgear, including improvements in modular, semi-custom or customized helmet liners and/or inserts to enhance wearer comfort and reduce the deleterious effects of impacts between the wearer and other players and/or objects in all types of wearer activities (i.e., sports, military, equestrian, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Vicis IP, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Fischer, Kayla Fukuda, Mike Czerski, Adam Frank, Cord Santiago
  • Publication number: 20220184889
    Abstract: In some examples, an additive manufacturing machine includes an unfocused energy source to heat portions of a layer of build material as the unfocused energy source moves across the layer of build material during a build operation of a three-dimensional (3D) object. A focused energy source is controllable to selectively direct focused energy on the layer of build material during the build operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Arthur H. Barnes, Adam Franks, Wesley R. Schalk
  • Publication number: 20220110398
    Abstract: A helmet includes an outer shell with an inner and outer surface, a first impact mitigation layer of a first stiffness coupled to the inner surface of the outer shell, a supplemental shell coupled to the outer surface of the outer shell, and a second impact mitigation layer having a second stiffness positioned between the outer surface of the outer shell and an inner surface of the supplemental shell. The supplemental shell can flex from a first position to a second position upon impact to the supplemental shell. A difference between the first stiffness and second stiffness allows the first and second impact mitigation layers to absorb impacts of different impact force. The supplemental protection component can be optimized for protection against impacts experienced by a particular position, including the location on the helmet, shape, materials, and impact mitigation structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Per Reinhall, Kurt Fischer, Cord Santiago, Travis E. Glover, Valerie Carricaburu, Adam Frank, Andre H.P. Stone, Jason Neubauer, Dave Marver