Patents by Inventor E. Franklin
E. Franklin 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).
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Publication number: 20240120083Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical system including an equipment module, a limited use device, and a functional interface configured to operatively couple the limited use device with the equipment module via a non-proprietary connector. The equipment module includes an identification interface configured to obtain identification data from the limited use device, and the equipment module is configured to modify operation of the system in accordance with a result of obtaining the identification data. A method of operation includes disabling operating features if the brand of the limited use device is different from the brand of the equipment module. Computer logic and a computerized method include detecting coupling of an equipment module to a console and attempting to obtain identification data of the equipment module. As a result, the console enables either a first set or a second set of operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventor: Jeff E. Franklin
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Publication number: 20230420907Abstract: Disclosed are laser modules for laser systems and methods thereof that expand options for clinicians when using lasers in medical procedures such as holmium lasers in urological procedures. A laser module includes independently drivable laser-producing assemblies, laser optics, and a driver for driving the laser-producing assemblies. Each laser-producing assembly includes an optical resonator having a gain medium set among resonator optics for directing light through the gain medium for amplification of the light by stimulated emission. The laser optics combines two or more input laser beams produced by the laser-producing assemblies into a combined laser beam having a pulse energy, a pulse width, or a pulse repetition frequency resulting from a combination of the two-or-more input laser beams. The laser optics also directs at least a portion of the combined laser beam through an outlet of the laser module as an output laser beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2021Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Paul Thomas Mannion, Jeff E. Franklin, Tracey E. Knapp
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Patent number: 10661992Abstract: A material handling system automatically each picking orders using a put wall. A controller determines whether any of more than one removable intermediate holders in a put wall that are within the reach of a first robotic arm contain one or more articles that are ready for transporting away from the put wall. The controller directs the first robotic arm to: (i) engage the selected removable intermediate holder, (ii) move the selected removable intermediate holder to an empty order container, and (iii) reorient the selected removable intermediate holder to transfer the one or more articles from the selected removable intermediate holder to the empty order container. In one or more embodiments, the articles can be placed in the put wall by conveying donor totes to an each picking robotic arm that places picked articles into an end effector of a second robotic arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLCInventors: Matthew R. Wicks, David E. Franklin, Thomas Michael Ferner
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Publication number: 20190329979Abstract: A material handling system automatically each picking orders using a put wall. A controller determines whether any of more than one removable intermediate holders in a put wall that are within the reach of a first robotic arm contain one or more articles that are ready for transporting away from the put wall. The controller directs the first robotic arm to: (i) engage the selected removable intermediate holder, (ii) move the selected removable intermediate holder to an empty order container, and (iii) reorient the selected removable intermediate holder to transfer the one or more articles from the selected removable intermediate holder to the empty order container. In one or more embodiments, the articles can be placed in the put wall by conveying donor totes to an each picking robotic arm that places picked articles into an end effector of a second robotic arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Matthew R. WICKS, David E. FRANKLIN, Thomas Michael FERNER
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Patent number: 10384872Abstract: A material handling system automatically each picking orders using a put wall. A controller determines whether any of more than one removable intermediate holders in a put wall that are within the reach of a first robotic arm contain one or more articles that are ready for transporting away from the put wall. The controller directs the first robotic arm to: (i) engage the selected removable intermediate holder, (ii) move the selected removable intermediate holder to an empty order container, and (iii) reorient the selected removable intermediate holder to transfer the one or more articles from the selected removable intermediate holder to the empty order container. In one or more embodiments, the articles can be placed in the put wall by conveying donor totes to an each picking robotic arm that places picked articles into an end effector of a second robotic arm.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLCInventors: Matthew R. Wicks, David E. Franklin, Thomas Michael Ferner
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Patent number: 10150627Abstract: A material handling system includes a belted conveyor that longitudinally transports low profile articles. An actuating mechanism selectively positions a counter rotating cylindrical roller brush diagonal across the conveyor surface to divert the low profile articles to a lateral destination off a side of the belted conveyor and can position the cylindrical roller brush away the belted conveyor to allow the low profile articles to transport to a longitudinal destination at a terminal end of the belted conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Justin J. Zimmer, David E. Franklin, Jacob D. Wieneke, William M. Saurber, III
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Publication number: 20180118473Abstract: A material handling system includes a belted conveyor that longitudinally transports low profile articles. An actuating mechanism selectively positions a counter rotating cylindrical roller brush diagonal across the conveyor surface to divert the low profile articles to a lateral destination off a side of the belted conveyor and can position the cylindrical roller brush away the belted conveyor to allow the low profile articles to transport to a longitudinal destination at a terminal end of the belted conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Justin J. Zimmer, David E. Franklin, Jacob D. Wieneke, William M. Saurber, III
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Publication number: 20180057277Abstract: A material handling system includes a belted conveyor that longitudinally transports low profile articles. An actuating mechanism selectively positions a counter rotating cylindrical roller brush diagonal across the conveyor surface to divert the low profile articles to a lateral destination off a side of the belted conveyor and can position the cylindrical roller brush away the belted conveyor to allow the low profile articles to transport to a longitudinal destination at a terminal end of the belted conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Justin J. Zimmer, David E. Franklin, Jacob D. Wieneke, William M. Saurber, III
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Publication number: 20180057264Abstract: A material handling system automatically each picking orders using a put wall. A controller determines whether any of more than one removable intermediate holders in a put wall that are within the reach of a first robotic arm contain one or more articles that are ready for transporting away from the put wall. The controller directs the first robotic arm to: (i) engage the selected removable intermediate holder, (ii) move the selected removable intermediate holder to an empty order container, and (iii) reorient the selected removable intermediate holder to transfer the one or more articles from the selected removable intermediate holder to the empty order container. In one or more embodiments, the articles can be placed in the put wall by conveying donor totes to an each picking robotic arm that places picked articles into an end effector of a second robotic arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Matthew R. Wicks, David E. Franklin, Thomas Michael Ferner
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Patent number: 9902567Abstract: A material handling system includes a belted conveyor that longitudinally transports low profile articles. An actuating mechanism selectively positions a counter rotating cylindrical roller brush diagonal across the conveyor surface to divert the low profile articles to a lateral destination off a side of the belted conveyor and can position the cylindrical roller brush away the belted conveyor to allow the low profile articles to transport to a longitudinal destination at a terminal end of the belted conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Justin J. Zimmer, David E. Franklin, Jacob D. Wieneke, William M. Saurber, III
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Publication number: 20160219866Abstract: Directional rattles for imitating the sound of sparring dominate game animals. In one embodiment, the directional rattle has a whorled portion, on the rod that makes contact with concentric rings within the housing of the rattle. In a second embodiment, the directional rattle has intermittent, fixed, raised, shelf-like projections on the surface that make contact with concentric rings within the housing of the rattle. The manipulation of the rod within the housing results in a more authentic sound that resonates out of the bell shaped or tapered portion at the bottom that gives the sound a directional flow out and away from the device, attracting game animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventor: Theodore E. FRANKLIN
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Patent number: 9273538Abstract: A well screen for use in a subterranean well can include a loose filter media, a sandstone, a square weave mesh material, a foam, and/or a nonmetal mesh material. A method of installing a well screen in a subterranean well can include dispersing a material in a filter media of the well screen, after the well screen has been installed in the well, thereby permitting a fluid to flow through the filter media. A method of constructing a well screen can include positioning a loose filter media in an annular space between a base pipe and a shroud, so that the filter media filters fluid which flows through a wall of the base pipe.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Kuo, Gregory S. Cunningham, Caleb T. Warren, Brandon T. Least, Michael L. Fripp, Matthew E. Franklin, Stephen M. Greci, Aaron J. Bonner
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Publication number: 20150034301Abstract: A well screen for use in a subterranean well can include a loose filter media, a sandstone, a square weave mesh material, a foam, and/or a nonmetal mesh material. A method of installing a well screen in a subterranean well can include dispersing a material in a filter media of the well screen, after the well screen has been installed in the well, thereby permitting a fluid to flow through the filter media. A method of constructing a well screen can include positioning a loose filter media in an annular space between a base pipe and a shroud, so that the filter media filters fluid which flows through a wall of the base pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Nicholas A. KUO, Gregory S. CUNNINGHAM, Caleb T. WARREN, Brandon T. LEAST, Michael L. FRIPP, Matthew E. FRANKLIN, Stephen M. GRECI, Aaron J. BONNER
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Publication number: 20140360674Abstract: The invention provides a water blocking tape for use in a variety of cable designs, such as power cable, data communications cable and telecommunications cable. A water blocking tape according to the invention includes layers of lightweight nonwoven fabric with one or more swellable water blocking compounds, such as water absorbent polymers, disposed between the layers. The nonwoven fabric layers are bonded in a pattern using an ultrasonic bonding technique. The bonding pattern helps to contain and to restrain movement of the water blocking compounds between the layers. The bonding pattern compartmentalizes the water blocking compounds to prevent pooling of the compounds and to facilitate a substantially consistent distribution of the compounds between the layers such that when a tape contacts water, the tape achieves a substantially consistent swell height.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Craig A. Bahlmann, Ethan E. Franklin
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Patent number: 8875784Abstract: A well screen for use in a subterranean well can include a loose filter media, a sandstone, a square weave mesh material, a foam, and/or a nonmetal mesh material. A method of installing a well screen in a subterranean well can include dispersing a material in a filter media of the well screen, after the well screen has been installed in the well, thereby permitting a fluid to flow through the filter media. A method of constructing a well screen can include positioning a loose filter media in an annular space between a base pipe and a shroud, so that the filter media filters fluid which flows through a wall of the base pipe.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Kuo, Gregory S. Cunningham, Caleb T. Warren, Brandon T. Least, Michael L. Fripp, Matthew E. Franklin, Stephen M. Greci, Aaron J. Bonner
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Publication number: 20140250759Abstract: A directional rattle for imitating the sound of sparring dominate game animals. The directional rattle has a whorled portion on the rod that makes contact with concentric rings within the housing of the rattle. The manipulation of the rod within the housing results in a more authentic sound that resonates out of the bell shaped portion at the bottom that gives the sound a directional flow out and away from the device attracting game animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Theodore E. Franklin
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Patent number: D703975Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Wearwell, Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Huss, Michael E. Franklin
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Patent number: D704961Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: WearwellInventors: Philip C. Huss, Michael E. Franklin
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Patent number: D740591Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: WEARWELLInventors: Philip C. Huss, Michael E. Franklin
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Patent number: D992487Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Inventors: Laverne Franklin, LaChristian E. Franklin