Patents by Inventor Craig Robert Franke

Craig Robert Franke 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: 20150292693
    Abstract: A dual purpose illuminating device providing base support for bowls, vessel basin sinks, or the like for use in the plumbing industries. The apparatus consisting of metal circular alloy containing an interior and exterior housing metrics with advanced electronic circuits and energy efficient “chip style” light emitting diodes, commonly referred to as SMD's Surface Mount Diodes. The light source situated as such to make up the outer and inter sidewalls of the ring structure providing a conspicuous amount of illumination both interior and exterior to the vessel sink and surroundings. The multi-colored & static-color lighting effects provide a delightfully & bedazzling display while providing a utilitarian base mounting ring for vessel sink bowls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventor: Craig Robert Franke
  • Publication number: 20030041374
    Abstract: The SureQix Pop Up Drain assembly for lavatory sinks or gravity drained containers is disclosed, and developed by research conducted at http:/www.aquaista. com. When energized by an electrical pulse width triggered by detection sensors, an electric motor drives a mechanical arm connected to the pop up drain plug, prompting said pop up drain plug to impel upward, unsealing the pop up drain plug. The pop up drain plug is sealed closed by a second sensory detection, creating a second pulse width energizing the motor that drives the pop up drain plug downward, sealing the pop up drain plug. When operated manually, without the aid of an electronic motor. The pop up drain plug can be sealed or unsealed by applying slight pressure with the index finger to the exposed end of the pivot rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Craig Robert Franke
  • Patent number: 6308351
    Abstract: An “Electromatic Pop Up Drain” for electronically raising and lowering the pop up drain plug in lavatory sinks. The “Electromatic Pop Up Drain” has infrared sensors as a triggering device, ac-dc electric motor as the actuating device, positioning and connective linkage. The user actuates the drain plug by passive hand motion detected by the infrared sensors. This detection device triggers a sequence of events that leads to the closing of the drain plug. A second detection of hand movement by the infrared sensors cause the drain plug to open allowing for the water or liquid to drain freely from the sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventor: Craig Robert Franke