Patents by Inventor David Frankel

David Frankel 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: 20160045030
    Abstract: A headrest for universal folding chairs comprises a fixed seat fixedly attachable to the top of the backrest of the folding chair and a headrest, where the headrest is located in the fixed seat by a support rod member. This utility model provides a clever and rational design, and expands the use function of folding chairs. Where, the headrest is fixedly attached to the top of the backrest of the folding chair with the help of a fixed seat, so as to provide a head support at the time of rest. Moreover, the supporting angle of the headrest is properly adjustable relative to the fixed seat, so as to achieve a more comfortable experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Patent number: 9204729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a matched footrest rack for a folding seat, which comprises a pair of landing rods intersected and hinged together as well as a pair of support rods intersected and hinged together. The matched footrest rack for a folding seat is characterized in that one end of each of the two landing rods is hinged at two landing legs corresponding to a front vertical face of the folding seat. The two landing rods can be turned over towards the inner side or the outer side of the front vertical face of the folding seat synchronously with the help of a hinge point so as to form a folding or opening state. The footrest rack has the characteristics of being extended in the deployed position for support and compact when the footrest rack is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: ZENITHEN USA, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng
  • Patent number: 9179778
    Abstract: A folding chair comprises a supporting leg with two same or symmetrical sides, a seat cushion and a backrest, wherein the supporting leg comprises a front supporting rod and a back supporting rod which are crossed mutually. The front supporting rod extends outwardly to the upside of the seat cushion to form backrest sections. The seat cushion is mounted on a seat cushion rod. The front part of the seat cushion rod is movably hinged on the upper end of the back supporting rod. The back part of the seat cushion is movably hinged on the middle part of the front supporting rod. The front supporting rod or the back supporting rod is hinged with a sliding sleeve. The back supporting rod or the front supporting rod is penetrated through the sliding sleeve to form a movably crossed structure and a stressed support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Zenithen USA LLC
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Publication number: 20150305295
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable frame that can unfold into a complete open structure, and is convenient for converting into a storage container with an upward facing opening. The upper frame body and lower frame body are connected with the central pillars and support rods on both sides, and form a 6-pillar support structure at both ends of the frame, so that the frame can support more weight, realize multi-layer stacking or support other articles, such as desktop or seat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Zenithen USA LLC d/b/a Z Company
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Publication number: 20150230613
    Abstract: A folding chair comprises a supporting leg with two same or symmetrical sides, a seat cushion and a backrest, wherein the supporting leg comprises a front supporting rod and a back supporting rod which are crossed mutually. The front supporting rod extends outwardly to the upside of the seat cushion to form backrest sections. The seat cushion is mounted on a seat cushion rod. The front part of the seat cushion rod is movably hinged on the upper end of the back supporting rod. The back part of the seat cushion is movably hinged on the middle part of the front supporting rod. The front supporting rod or the back supporting rod is hinged with a sliding sleeve. The back supporting rod or the front supporting rod is penetrated through the sliding sleeve to form a movably crossed structure and a stressed support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Zenithen USA LLC d/b/a Z Company
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Publication number: 20150226245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an elastic band end fastener connecting structure, including an elastic band and a fastener, wherein the fastener includes a clamping piece and a ring buckle. A section of the said clamping piece has a C-shaped structure. Flattened clamping piece can hold both ends of the folded elastic band to form a first end connecting structure. The folding point in the middle of the elastic band forms a second end. The ring buckle is bent into a rectangular shape by steel wire. Both ends of the steel wire are mutually staggered in the center of the rectangle, so as to form staggered gap, to reach the folding point of the elastic band with the aid of the staggered gap, and to form a second end connecting structure of the elastic band. The present invention provides the clamping piece and ring buckle with a simple structure, that facilitates tying or affixing the elastic band to a preset fixed ring of an object, and that simplifies the assembly process, and reduces the maintenance cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Z Company
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Publication number: 20150213004
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method and system for use of a multi-protocol conference bridge, and more specifically a new multi-language conference bridge system and method of use where different cues, such as an attenuated voice of an original non-interpreted speaker, is used to improve the flow of information over the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: David Frankel, Barry Slaughter Olsen
  • Patent number: 9033361
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable trolley having a trolley frame and a flexible fabric bag or the like. The invention is characterized by its unique design that includes a light weight structure, a large supported space and can be conveniently folded and unfolded. The trolley can alternatively be folded into a flat structure to save storage space or put into a car trunk for shopping or for the temporary transporting of goods. In this structure, both sides of the handhold U frame are directly hinged to the lower frame. The motive force can be directly transmitted to the lower frame. The overall shape appeals to the public aesthetic sense; and moreover, the hinge point between the handhold U frame and lower frame is the center for unfolding and folding, and thus has a smoother operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Zenithen USA, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng
  • Publication number: 20150042144
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a matched footrest rack for a folding seat, which comprises a pair of landing rods intersected and hinged together as well as a pair of support rods intersected and hinged together. The matched footrest rack for a folding seat is characterized in that one end of each of the two landing rods is hinged at two landing legs corresponding to a front vertical face of the folding seat. The two landing rods can be turned over towards the inner side or the outer side of the front vertical face of the folding seat synchronously with the help of a hinge point so as to form a folding or opening state. The footrest rack has the characteristics of being extended in the deployed position for support and compact when the footrest rack is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: ZENITHEN USA, LLC D/B/A Z COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng
  • Publication number: 20140353947
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable trolley having a trolley frame and a flexible fabric bag or the like. The invention is characterized by its unique design that includes a light weight structure, a large supported space and can be conveniently folded and unfolded. The trolley can alternatively be folded into a flat structure to save storage space or put into a car trunk for shopping or for the temporary transporting of goods. In this structure, both sides of the handhold U frame are directly hinged to the lower frame. The motive force can be directly transmitted to the lower frame. The overall shape appeals to the public aesthetic sense; and moreover, the hinge point between the handhold U frame and lower frame is the center for unfolding and folding, and thus has a smoother operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: ZENITHEN USA, LLC D/B/A Z COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng
  • Publication number: 20140306494
    Abstract: The present utility model relates to a supporting awning bracket of the foldable chair with a corresponding foldable bracket on either side, which comprises a supporting rod movably hinged on the upper end of the backrest rod of the foldable chair and a cross rod that can unfold the soft awning. To accomplish this, the upper end of the supporting rod is fixed with a connecting piece, on top of which, a circular arc groove is provided. The cross rod is movably hinged on the connecting piece with a rivet, and the unfolded cross bar can be supported by local setup in the circular arc groove. A foldable assembly is connected between the foldable brackets on both sides. The foldable awning can be folded or unfolded only by pulling the cross rod or supporting rod on one side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Zenithen USA, LLC d/b/a Z Company
    Inventors: Andew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng
  • Publication number: 20140242202
    Abstract: A compound for consumption by cancer patients, or others currently suffering from side effects such as those commonly associated with chemotherapy, that supplies herbal tonics with certain properties believed to ameliorate many of the side effects discussed above, and which has taste masking properties that improve the patient's tolerance of the supplement and likelihood to consistently consume the supplement. The compound is a mixture generally containing three core components: whey protein, which has a number of significant health benefits for cancer patients; hepatoprotectant and/or nephroprotectant agents(s), which reduce damage to the kidneys and liver; and anti-emetic agent(s), which reduce nausea and vomiting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: David Frankel, John Grearson, Jay Locke
  • Publication number: 20080296513
    Abstract: Devices or formulations incorporating photochromic agents and methods of using them are provided. The compositions are useful in connection with personal care, light and/or ultraviolet radiation detection, imaging and printing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Hans O. Ribi, David A. Frankel
  • Publication number: 20070053856
    Abstract: Devices or formulations incorporating photochromic agents and methods of using them are provided. The compositions are useful in connection with personal care, light and/or ultraviolet radiation detection, imaging and printing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Hans Ribi, David Frankel
  • Publication number: 20070027666
    Abstract: The invention relates to numerical simulation of subsurface geological reservoirs. More specifically embodiments of the invention are related to computer modeling of the transmission of properties, for example the flow of fluids (e.g. hydrocarbon natural resources and water), within subsurface geological reservoirs. One embodiment of the invention includes a method of evaluating the transmission of a property within a subsurface geologic reservoir using a graph-theory single source shortest path algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: David Frankel
  • Patent number: 7080593
    Abstract: A controlled cooking system (CCS) that monitors, measures, and controls the internal temperature of foods placed in an oven having a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) antenna(s), a transmitter/receiver/interrogator/reader/microprocessor (TRIRM) module and an RFID tag with built-in temperature sensor. The RFID tag is buried in the food being cooked and is energized and enabled by an RF signal of pre-determined frequency. The tag output is an RF “backscatter signal” having encoded temperature data indicative of the internal temperature of the food that the tag is buried in. The backscatter signal is received and decoded by the antenna(s) and the TRIRM module incorporating a programmed cooking/baking temperatures for various foods. If the decoded temperature is below a user-set temperature, the TRIRM module allows the oven to remain on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventor: David Frankel
  • Publication number: 20060054838
    Abstract: Devices or formulations incorporating photochromic agents and methods of using them are provided. The compositions are useful in connection with personal care, light and/or ultraviolet radiation detection, imaging and printing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Hans Ribi, David Frankel
  • Publication number: 20030226978
    Abstract: Devices or formulations incorporating photochromic agents and methods of using them are provided. The compositions are useful in connection with personal care, light and/or ultraviolet radiation detection, imaging and printing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Segan Industries
    Inventors: Hans O. Ribi, David A. Frankel
  • Patent number: 6465791
    Abstract: Diyne monomers are used as photochromic agents in devices or formulations. The devices and formulations may be applied to body parts for semi-pemanent attachment at various sites to allow for detection of levels of ultraviolet radiation. Clear films may be placed on eyeglass lenses to detect UV radiation occurring between the lens and the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Segan Industries
    Inventors: Hans O. Ribi, David A. Frankel
  • Patent number: 6046455
    Abstract: Diyne monomers are used as photochromic agents in devices or formulations. The devices and formulations may be applied to body parts for semi-pemanent attachment at various sites to allow for detection of levels of ultraviolet radiation. Clear films may be placed on eyeglass lenses to detect UV radiation occurring between the lens and the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Segan Industries
    Inventors: Hans O. Ribi, David A. Frankel