Patents by Inventor Charles France

Charles France 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: 11207322
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to methods of treating or preventing an addictive behavior in a subject by administering to the subject an effective amount of a 5-HT2C receptor agonist in combination with a DA D3/D4 receptor antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Charles France, Gregory Collins
  • Publication number: 20200188396
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to methods of treating or preventing an addictive behavior in a subject by administering to the subject an effective amount of a 5-HT2C receptor agonist in combination with a DA D3/D4 receptor antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Charles France, Gregory Collins
  • Patent number: 10549875
    Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The carton includes a first end flap foldably connected to a first panel of the plurality of panels and a second end flap foldably connected to a second panel of the plurality of panels. The first end flap and the second end flap form a closed end of the carton. The carton further includes a handle comprising a first handle feature in the first end flap and a second handle feature in the second end flap. The first and second handle features are configured for directing stress and controlling tearing of the carton when force is applied to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond R. Spivey, Sr., Charles Frances Coxe, Jr., Aaron Lee Bates, Mark Baldino
  • Publication number: 20160122074
    Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The carton includes a first end flap foldably connected to a first panel of the plurality of panels and a second end flap foldably connected to a second panel of the plurality of panels. The first end flap and the second end flap form a closed end of the carton. The carton further includes a handle comprising a first handle feature in the first end flap and a second handle feature in the second end flap. The first and second handle features are configured for directing stress and controlling tearing of the carton when force is applied to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Raymond R. Spivey, SR., Charles Frances Coxe, JR., Aaron Lee Bates, Mark Baldino
  • Patent number: 5990756
    Abstract: An apparatus for reducing electromagnetic interference associated with a signal-conducting cable includes a ferrite bead and a one-piece molded encasement covering the ferrite bead. The encasement includes a number of ribs located within a longitudinal aperture of the ferrite bead. The ribs protrude radially inward to secure the apparatus to the cable and to coaxially align the cable within the aperture. In a preferred embodiment, the encasement and ribs are integrally formed from a resilient material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Belden Communications Company
    Inventors: Robert Charles France, Jr., Robert Kelly McClellan, John Raymond Gertie