Patents by Inventor Bernard Frank

Bernard Frank 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: 20240109841
    Abstract: This disclosure describes compounds of Formula (I), stereoisomers, side compounds thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of manufacturing such compounds, using silylation reagents and producing compositions and products made using such methods. More particularly, this disclosure describes manufacture of trofinetide and side products, compositions and products containing such compounds, for pharmaceutical uses to treat neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Clive BLOWER, Matthew PETERSON, James Murray SHAW, James Anthony BONNAR, Etienne David Frank Philippe MONIOTTE, Martin Bernard Catherine BOUSMANNE, Cecilia BETTI, Karel Willy Luc DECROOS, Mimoun AYOUB
  • Patent number: 11219892
    Abstract: High activity metal nanoparticle catalysts, such as Pd or Pt nanoparticle catalyst, are provided. Adsorption of metal precursors such as Pd or Pt precursors onto carbon based materials such as graphene followed by solventless (or low-solvent) microwave irradiation at ambient conditions results in the formation of the catalysts in which metal nanoparticles are supported on i) the surface of the carbon based materials and ii) in/on/within defects/holes in the carbon based materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignees: Virginia Commonwealth University, University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Stanley Eugene Gilliland, Bernard Frank Gupton, Carlos E. Castano Londono, John R. Regalbuto, John Meynard M. Tengco
  • Publication number: 20200276573
    Abstract: High activity metal nanoparticle catalysts, such as Pd or Pt nanoparticle catalyst, are provided. Adsorption of metal precursors such as Pd or Pt precursors onto carbonbased materials such as graphene followed by solventless (or low-solvent) microwave irradiation at ambient conditions results in the formation of the catalysts in which metal nanoparticles are supported on i) the surface of the carbon based materials and ii) in/on/within defects/holes in the carbon based materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Stanley Eugene GILLILAND, Bernard Frank GUPTON, Carlos E. CASTANO LONDONO, John R. REGALBUTO, John Meynard M. TENGCO
  • Patent number: 10661251
    Abstract: High activity metal nanoparticle catalysts, such as Pd or Pt nanoparticle catalysts, are provided. Adsorption of metal precursors such as Pd or Pt precursors onto carbon based materials such as graphene followed by solventless (or low-solvent) microwave irradiation at ambient conditions results in the formation of catalysts in which metal nanoparticles are supported on i) the surface of the carbon based materials and ii) in/on/within defects/holes in the carbon based materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Virginia Commonwealth University
    Inventors: Stanley Eugene Gilliland, III, Bernard Frank Gupton, Caleb June Kong, Brian Raymond Clark
  • Patent number: 10262559
    Abstract: A foldable display comprising: a sleeve, two inserts spaced apart in an interior of the sleeve, and an elastic member comprising a first end coupled to one insert and a second end coupled to the other insert such that the elastic member extends between the two inserts. Each insert is coupled to an interior surface of the sleeve. When the display is in a collapsed position, the sleeve is in a flattened state and each insert is in a folded position that increases a distance between the two inserts. When the display is in a deployed position, each insert is in an unfolded position that decreases the distance between the two inserts. One or more sections of an outer perimeter of each insert contact one or more adjacent sections of the interior surface of the sleeve and bias the sleeve outward such that the sleeve forms a three-dimensional figure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: William Edward Hinch, Jeffrey Lynn Gross, Bernard Frank Baszak, II
  • Publication number: 20190105635
    Abstract: High activity metal nanoparticle catalysts, such as Pd or Pt nanoparticle catalysts, are provided. Adsorption of metal precursors such as Pd or Pt precursors onto carbon based materials such as graphene followed by solventless (or low-solvent) microwave irradiation at ambient conditions results in the formation of catalysts in which metal nanoparticles are supported on i) the surface of the carbon based materials and ii) in/on/within defects/holes in the carbon based materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Stanley Eugene Gilliland, III, Bernard Frank Gupton, Carlos E. Castano Londono, John R. REGALBUTO, John Meynard M. TENGCO
  • Publication number: 20180130382
    Abstract: A foldable display comprising: a sleeve, two inserts spaced apart in an interior of the sleeve, and an elastic member comprising a first end coupled to one insert and a second end coupled to the other insert such that the elastic member extends between the two inserts. Each insert is coupled to an interior surface of the sleeve. When the display is in a collapsed position, the sleeve is in a flattened state and each insert is in a folded position that increases a distance between the two inserts. When the display is in a deployed position, each insert is in an unfolded position that decreases the distance between the two inserts. One or more sections of an outer perimeter of each insert contact one or more adjacent sections of the interior surface of the sleeve and bias the sleeve outward such that the sleeve forms a three-dimensional figure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: William Edward Hinch, Jeffrey Lynn Gross, Bernard Frank Baszak, II
  • Patent number: 9483957
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for promoting behavioral intervention via evidence-based recommendations and game mechanics. According to one aspect, a method for promoting behavioral intervention via evidence-based recommendations is provided. The method occurs at a computing platform including a processor and memory. The method includes receiving information regarding characteristics and/or activities of a user, wherein the user is associated with a medical condition or an age group. The method further includes determining, using the received information and predetermined health information associated with the medical condition or the age group, an action for promoting behavioral intervention. The method also includes providing the action or information associated with the action to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventor: Bernard Frank Fuemmeler
  • Patent number: 9227507
    Abstract: A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, a heat exchanger to heat the compressed air, and an air motor driven by the heated air and connected to at least one wheel. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to a wheel. The vehicle also has a ventilation system for the passenger compartment, a heat exchanger, and a restrictive solenoid valve for directing ventilation system air to the heat exchanger. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, an aluminum compressed air tank, a carbon filament reinforced plastic layer over the tank, a fiberglass and aramid-fiber layer over the carbon filament reinforced plastic layer, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to at least one wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Deakin University
    Inventors: Bernard Frank Rolfe, Timothy Ian De Souza, Gregory Ryan Pitts, Stuart James McFarlane Hanafin, Steven Lewis Anthony Agius, Benjamin Paul Adamson, Michael Pio Gordon Pereira, Timothy John Black, Christopher James Hurren, Noel Egan Miller
  • Patent number: 9067078
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an energy storage device for a medical device that includes creating an aperture in a case. The aperture includes an inner surface. The method also includes introducing an electrolyte into the case through the aperture and moving a sealing member into the aperture. The sealing member includes an outer surface. Furthermore, the method includes sealing the aperture only with the sealing member and creating a substantially hermetic seal between the inner surface of the aperture and the outer surface of the sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Morelli, Bernard Frank Heller, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8377314
    Abstract: A method of providing end-to-end water quality control from a water system operator to a point of delivery proximate a consumer, which may be at the point of entry, and/or between the point of entry and point of use, and/or at the point of use. The method includes treating the water and delivering the water to the consumer at the point of delivery, filtering/ purifying the water at the point of delivery, monitoring water quality at the point of delivery, and reporting water quality at the point of delivery to the water system operator over a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Bernard Frank
  • Patent number: 8342283
    Abstract: A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, a heat exchanger to heat the compressed air, and an air motor driven by the heated air and connected to at least one wheel. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to a wheel. The vehicle also has a ventilation system for the passenger compartment, a heat exchanger, and a restrictive solenoid valve for directing ventilation system air to the heat exchanger. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, an aluminum compressed air tank, a carbon filament reinforced plastic layer over the tank, a fiberglass and aramid-fiber layer over the carbon filament reinforced plastic layer, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to at least one wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Deakin University
    Inventors: Bernard Frank Rolfe, Timothy Ian De Souza, Gregory Ryan Pitts, Stuart James McFarlane Hanafin, Steven Lewis Anthony Agius, Benjamin Paul Adamson, Michael Pio Gordon Pereira, Timothy John Black, Christopher James Hurren, Noel Egan Miller
  • Patent number: 8317257
    Abstract: A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a first and second sub-assembly. The first sub-assembly has a chassis supporting an air tank. The second sub-assembly has part of the vehicle body and is bonded to the first-sub-assembly using a structural adhesive. Another pneumatic vehicle is provided with a first and second sub-assembly. The first sub-assembly has a chassis, air tank, part of the vehicle body, a pair of B-pillars, and a pair of rear rails. The second sub-assembly has a part of the vehicle body, a pair of A-pillars, and a pair of roof rails. A vehicle seat is provided with a seat base and upright seat back providing a seating area. A bladder located in the central region of the seating area inflates to provide two bucket seats, and deflates to provide a bench seat. The vehicle seat also has inflatable inserts to provide cushioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Deakin University
    Inventors: Bernard Frank Rolfe, Timothy Ian De Souza, Gregory Ryan Pitts, Stuart James McFarlane Hanafin, Steven Lewis Anthony Agius, Benjamin Paul Adamson, Michael Pio Gordon Pereira, Timothy John Black, Christopher James Hurren, Noel Egan Miller
  • Patent number: 8313121
    Abstract: A pneumatic vehicle is provided with an elongate compressed air tank, a chassis assembled with the tank oriented longitudinally in the chassis where the tank is a load-bearing structural chassis member, wheels connected to the chassis, and a powertrain driven by the compressed air and operably connected to one of the wheels. A chassis for a pneumatic vehicle is provided with an elongate compressed air tank, a first series of side support members connected laterally to the air tank, a second series of side support members connected laterally to the air tank, a first side panel connected to the first series of side support members, a second side panel connected to the second series of side support members, wheels connected to the side panels, and a powertrain driven by the air in the compressed air tank and connected to one of the wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Deakin University
    Inventors: Bernard Frank Rolfe, Timothy Ian De Souza, Gregory Ryan Pitts, Stuart James McFarlane Hanafin, Steven Lewis Anthony Agius, Benjamin Paul Adamson, Michael Pio Gordon Pereira, Timothy John Black, Christopher James Hurren, Noel Egan Miller
  • Publication number: 20110029410
    Abstract: A method of providing end-to-end water quality control from a water system operator to a point of delivery proximate a consumer, which may be at the point of entry, and/or between the point of entry and point of use, and/or at the point of use. The method includes treating the water and delivering the water to the consumer at the point of delivery, filtering/purifying the water at the point of delivery, monitoring water quality at the point of delivery, and reporting water quality at the point of delivery to the water system operator over a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: BERNARD FRANK
  • Publication number: 20100304213
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an energy storage device for a medical device includes enclosing a cell assembly in a case. The case includes a filling aperture. The filling aperture includes an inner surface that is integral to the case so as to be monolithic. The case is free of a separate fill port tube. Moreover, the method includes introducing an electrolyte into the case through the filling aperture and hermetically sealing the filling aperture to form a first seal of the filling aperture that is free of a filler material. The method additionally includes hermetically sealing the sealing member to the case to form a second seal of the filling aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Stephanie Breimon, Stephen Daniel Arco, Bernard Frank Heller, JR., Pankaj Mohan, Walter C. Sunderland, Paul M. Boucher, Jeffrey J. Louwagie
  • Publication number: 20100304212
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an energy storage device for a medical device that includes creating an aperture in a case. The aperture includes an inner surface. The method also includes introducing an electrolyte into the case through the aperture and moving a sealing member into the aperture. The sealing member includes an outer surface. Furthermore, the method includes sealing the aperture only with the sealing member and creating a substantially hermetic seal between the inner surface of the aperture and the outer surface of the sealing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Doug Morelli, Bernard Frank Heller, JR.
  • Patent number: 7820059
    Abstract: A method of providing end-to-end water quality control from a water system operator to a point of delivery proximate a consumer, which may be at the point of entry, and/or between the point of entry and point of use, and/or at the point of use. The method includes treating the water and delivering the water to the consumer at the point of delivery, filtering/purifying the water at the point of delivery, monitoring water quality at the point of delivery, and reporting water quality at the point of delivery to the water system operator over a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Bernard Frank
  • Patent number: 7767093
    Abstract: A method of providing end-to-end water quality control from a water system operator to a point of delivery proximate a consumer. The method includes treating the water and delivering the water to the consumer at the point of delivery, filtering/purifying the water at the point of delivery, monitoring water quality at the point of delivery, reporting water quality at the point of delivery to the water system operator over a network, monitoring total water volume at the point of delivery, and reporting total water volume at the point of delivery to the water system operator over a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Bernard Frank
  • Publication number: 20100100242
    Abstract: A method of providing end-to-end water quality control from a water system operator to a point of delivery proximate a consumer, which may be at the point of entry, and/or between the point of entry and point of use, and/or at the point of use. The method includes treating the water and delivering the water to the consumer at the point of delivery, filtering/purifying the water at the point of delivery, monitoring water quality at the point of delivery, and reporting water quality at the point of delivery to the water system operator over a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: BERNARD FRANK