Patents by Inventor Bruce Frank

Bruce 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).

  • Peer-to-peer (P2P) peripheral communication control
    Patent number: 11816652
    Abstract: A host establishes an up-to-date, an automated, secure, and Peer-Two-Peer (PSP) communication session with a peripheral. During the communication session, the host controls serialization, prioritization, and delivery of messages being passed. Each message providing command instructions and/or information for processing between the host and the peripheral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bukovics
  • PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) PERIPHERAL COMMUNICATION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20220051217
    Abstract: A host establishes an up-to-date, an automated, secure, and Peer-Two-Peer (PSP) communication session with a peripheral. During the communication session, the host controls serialization, prioritization, and delivery of messages being passed. Each message providing command instructions and/or information for processing between the host and the peripheral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bukovics
  • RAPID ACTION INSULIN FORMULATIONS AND PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20210386831
    Abstract: The present invention provides rapid-acting insulin and insulin analogue formulations. The invention further provides delivery devices, particularly infusion sets, which allow for the rapid absorption of insulin and insulin analogues, as well as other active agents. Methods of using the insulin and insulin analogue formulations as well as the insulin delivery devices for treating subjects with diabetes mellitus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey I. JOSEPH, Richard William BERENSON, Bruce FRANK, Michael A. WEISS, Thomas HATTIER, Gregory DUBÉ, Zhiqiang CHEN
  • Peer-to-peer (P2P) peripheral communication control
    Patent number: 11182764
    Abstract: A host establishes an up-to-date, an automated, secure, and Peer-Two-Peer (PSP) communication session with a peripheral. During the communication session, the host controls serialization, prioritization, and delivery of messages being passed. Each message providing command instructions and/or information for processing between the host and the peripheral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bukovics
  • Peer-to-peer (P2P) peripheral communication control
    Patent number: 10990949
    Abstract: A host establishes an up-to-date, an automated, secure, and Peer-Two-Peer (PSP) communication session with a peripheral. During the communication session, the host controls serialization, prioritization, and delivery of messages being passed. Each message providing command instructions and/or information for processing between the host and the peripheral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bukovics
  • DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20200315960
    Abstract: A biocompatible intravaginal device adapted for the delivery of therapeutic active ingredients (agents) is provided. The device is constructed to be insertable and remain in the vagina for up to a month (28 to 31 days) or more. The device is loaded with the active agents prior to insertion and constructed to continuously release a therapeutically effective amount of the agents during the duration of up to a one month insertion. Preferred agents include contraceptive and anti-infection agents. It is preferred that the agents are non-hormonal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Sidney Lerner, Mukul Singh, Bruce Frank, Onajite Okoh
  • PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) PERIPHERAL COMMUNICATION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20200265402
    Abstract: A host establishes an up-to-date, an automated, secure, and Peer-Two-Peer (PSP) communication session with a peripheral. During the communication session, the host controls serialization, prioritization, and delivery of messages being passed. Each message providing command instructions and/or information for processing between the host and the peripheral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bukovics
  • PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) PERIPHERAL COMMUNICATION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20200265403
    Abstract: A host establishes an up-to-date, an automated, secure, and Peer-Two-Peer (PSP) communication session with a peripheral. During the communication session, the host controls serialization, prioritization, and delivery of messages being passed. Each message providing command instructions and/or information for processing between the host and the peripheral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bukovics
  • Peer-to-peer (P2P) peripheral communication control
    Patent number: 10650367
    Abstract: A host establishes an up-to-date, an automated, secure, and Peer-Two-Peer (PSP) communication session with a peripheral. During the communication session, the host controls serialization, prioritization, and delivery of messages being passed. Each message providing command instructions and/or information for processing between the host and the peripheral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bukovics
  • RAPID ACTION INSULIN FORMULATIONS AND PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200138911
    Abstract: The present invention provides rapid-acting insulin and insulin analogue formulations. The invention further provides delivery devices, particularly infusion sets, which allow for the rapid absorption of insulin and insulin analogues, as well as other active agents. Methods of using the insulin and insulin analogue formulations as well as the insulin delivery devices for treating subjects with diabetes mellitus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey I. JOSEPH, Richard William BERENSON, Bruce FRANK, Michael A. WEISS, Thomas HATTIER, Gregory DUBÉ, Zhiqiang CHEN
  • Rapid action insulin formulations and pharmaceutical delivery systems
    Patent number: 10561711
    Abstract: The present invention provides rapid-acting insulin and insulin analogue formulations. The invention further provides delivery devices, particularly infusion sets, which allow for the rapid absorption of insulin and insulin analogues, as well as other active agents. Methods of using the insulin and insulin analogue formulations as well as the insulin delivery devices for treating subjects with diabetes mellitus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: THERMALIN, INC.
    Inventors: Richard William Berenson, Bruce Frank, Michael A. Weiss, Thomas Hattier, Gregory Dubé, Zhiqiang Chen
  • FORMULATIONS COMPRISING HETEROCYCLIC RING SYSTEMS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190298840
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid compositions comprising heterocyclic ring systems that interact with biological molecules through non-covalent interactions. The non-covalent interactions between heterocyclic rings and biological molecules comprise interactions ranging from electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bond interactions, van der Waals interactions, and hydrophobic interactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. Mitchnick, Bob Becker, Bruce Frank, Victoria Cofre
  • PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) PERIPHERAL COMMUNICATION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20190034902
    Abstract: A host establishes an up-to-date, an automated, secure, and Peer-Two-Peer (PSP) communication session with a peripheral. During the communication session, the host controls serialization, prioritization, and delivery of messages being passed. Each message providing command instructions and/or information for processing between the host and the peripheral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bukovics
  • RAPID ACTION INSULIN FORMULATIONS AND PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20180243380
    Abstract: The present invention provides rapid-acting insulin and insulin analogue formulations. The invention further provides delivery devices, particularly infusion sets, which allow for the rapid absorption of insulin and insulin analogues, as well as other active agents. Methods of using the insulin and insulin analogue formulations as well as the insulin delivery devices for treating subjects with diabetes mellitus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey I. JOSEPH, Richard William BERENSON, Bruce FRANK, Michael A. WEISS, Thomas HATTIER, Gregory DUBÉ, Zhiqiang CHEN
  • Rapid action insulin formulations and pharmaceutical delivery systems
    Patent number: 9901622
    Abstract: The present invention provides rapid-acting insulin and insulin analog formulations. The invention further provides delivery devices, particularly infusion sets, which allow for the rapid absorption of insulin and insulin analogs, as well as other active agents. Methods of using the insulin and insulin analog formulations as well as the insulin delivery devices for treating subjects with diabetes mellitus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: THERMALIN DIABETES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey I. Joseph, Richard William Berenson, Bruce Frank, Michael A. Weiss, Thomas Hattier, Gregory Dubé, Zhiqiang Chen
  • RAPID ACTION INSULIN FORMULATIONS AND PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20160375104
    Abstract: The present invention provides rapid-acting insulin and insulin analogue formulations. The invention further provides delivery devices, particularly infusion sets, which allow for the rapid absorption of insulin and insulin analogues, as well as other active agents. Methods of using the insulin and insulin analogue formulations as well as the insulin delivery devices for treating subjects with diabetes mellitus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey I. JOSEPH, Richard William BERENSON, Bruce FRANK, Michael A. WEISS, Thomas HATTIER, Gregory DUBÉ, Zhiqiang CHEN
  • Solar-powered swooper/banner flagpole
    Patent number: 9396673
    Abstract: A solar powered flagpole including a stationary base and a rotatably attached pole carrying a banner or flag illuminated by a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) lights in the pole powered by an annular array of photocells carried by the rotatable pole so the photocells are powered by sun power regardless of the rotational position of the banner and pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bort
  • CHEWABLE TABLETS COMPRISING LEVONORGESTREL
    Publication number: 20150258020
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chewable tablet comprising levonorgestrel and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for use in contraception, a method of use of same and a kit containing same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Anekant Jain, Bruce Frank, Nagesh Nanda, Orazio Luca Strusi, Francisco Ferrer, Celestino Ronchi
  • Box flag
    Patent number: 8839736
    Abstract: A flag made with a space inside for illuminating with light from an illuminated flagpole and made to capture the light to prevent light pollution, thus creating a highly visible night-time flag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Frank Bort
  • SOLAR-POWERED SWOOPER/BANNER FLAGPOLE
    Publication number: 20120281391
    Abstract: A hollow metal/plastic swooper/banner flagpole having holes spaced along the length of the flagpole. Light fixtures and reflectors are inserted inside the pole to direct light outward through the holes. The flagpole is intended to be placed on a base/stand and able to spin with the lights directed to illuminate the inside of a flag or banner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: BRUCE FRANK BORT