Patents by Inventor Frank Allen
Frank Allen 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: 20230396042Abstract: An electrical distribution enclosure includes an electrically insulated panel defining an access portion of the enclosure and a load portion of the enclosure; at least one electrically insulated compartment panel positioned within the access portion; and two or more compartments within the access portion, each compartment separated from an adjacent compartment by an electrically insulated compartment panel, each of the two or more compartments having a front-accessible neutral connection, at least one front-accessible phase connection and a at least rear phase connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Rebecca Ann Waddell, Gilbert Taylor Miller, Zachary Wade Smith, Thomas Anthony Kendzia, III, Frank Allen Cowan
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Publication number: 20230130689Abstract: A diagnostic sample tube, comprising a tube body having a tube cavity to receive a test sample; and a tube body lid; the tube body and the tube body lid are formed as a single piece; a mechanical fastening mechanism formed with the single piece, the mechanical fastening mechanism comprising an engagement protrusion and an engagement protrusion receiver; wherein, when the mechanical fastening mechanism is fastened, the mechanical fastening mechanism holds the tube body and the tube body lid in a closed position relative to one another with the cavity closed; and wherein, when the mechanical fastening mechanism is fastened, the engagement protrusion receiver surrounds a longitudinal length of the engagement protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Frank Allen Cable, JR., Orion Franceso CABLE, Sotirios GERAGONIS
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Patent number: 11223099Abstract: An interface assembly includes a constraint layer formed from a material that provides a coefficient of thermal expansion match between first and second circuit board substrates. The constraint layer includes a waveguide cavity that extends between first and second opposing outer surface the constraint layer. The first and second circuit board substrates are respectively coupled to the first and second outer surfaces of the constraint layer via single ground connections. Portions of the first and second circuit board substrates are aligned with the waveguide cavity and positive connections are made between components of the first and second circuit boards through the waveguide cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Lockhead Martin CorporationInventor: Bradley Frank Allen
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Patent number: 10703270Abstract: Vehicle parking brake warning systems are disclosed herein. In one implementation, a vehicle parking brake warning system may include a relay coupled to an operator warning system. The relay including a relay switch and a coil, the relay switch conductively couple the operator warning system to ground when closed, and the coil to cause the relay switch to open when an electrical current is flowing through the coil, the coil coupled to a first coil node and a second coil node. A brake status switch that couples the first coil node to a voltage source when closed. A driver status switch that couples the second coil node to ground when closed. And a capacitor coupled to the first coil node and the second coil node.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: SBS, IncorporatedInventors: Frank Williams, Bannion Frank Allen
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Patent number: 10604136Abstract: Circuits for providing to an operator warning interfaced system of a transportation vehicle a conductive path to ground or voltage source are described herein. The operator warning interface system, when provided a conductive path to ground or voltage source, may generate an audio and/or visual alert that indicates that the parking brake of the transportation vehicle is disengaged. The circuits may include at least one switch that when integrated into a safety and warning system of a transportation vehicle and when closed provides a conductive path to ground or voltage source to an operator warning interface system of the transportation vehicle, where the switch closes when the parking brake of the transportation vehicle is disengaged. In some implementations, the circuits may further include a second switch that must be closed in order to provide the conductive path to ground or voltage source. The second switch may close when the vehicle ignition is turned off.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: SBS, IncorporatedInventors: Frank Williams, Bannion Frank Allen
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Patent number: 9503660Abstract: Imaging systems and methods for simultaneous real and Fourier plane imaging. In one example, an imaging system includes at least one optical element configured to receive and focus incident electromagnetic radiation from a viewed scene, a first detector positioned at an image plane of the at least one optical element and configured to produce a first image of the viewed scene, and a second detector positioned at a Fourier plane of the at least one optical element and configured to produce a second image of the viewed scene, the first and second detectors configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation and produce the first and second images, respectively. The system may additionally include an optical component, such as a beamsplitter, for example, configured to divide and direct the incident electromagnetic radiation to the first and second detectors.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Andrew M. Kowalevicz, Frank Allen Birdsong, Jr.
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Patent number: 9165963Abstract: A non-retro-reflective imaging system and methods in which tilted image plane imaging is combined with selective Fourier filtering to substantially eliminate retro-reflection from the system. In certain examples, tilted image plane imaging is achieved using sliced source imaging. Through rotation of the image plane, the majority of incident light is reflected off-axis, rather than being retro-reflected. The Fourier filter is used to block incoming light from a particular angle that would otherwise be normally incident on the rotated image plane and retro-reflected. One example of a non-retro-reflective imaging system includes an optical element that focuses electromagnetic radiation onto a tilted image plane, an imaging sensor co-aligned with the tilted image plane, and a Fourier filter positioned in a Fourier plane of the optical element, a position of the Fourier filter in the Fourier plane determined by the tilt angle of the tilted image plane.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Andrew M. Kowalevicz, Frank Allen Birdsong, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150146050Abstract: Imaging systems and methods for simultaneous real and Fourier plane imaging. In one example, an imaging system includes at least one optical element configured to receive and focus incident electromagnetic radiation from a viewed scene, a first detector positioned at an image plane of the at least one optical element and configured to produce a first image of the viewed scene, and a second detector positioned at a Fourier plane of the at least one optical element and configured to produce a second image of the viewed scene, the first and second detectors configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation and produce the first and second images, respectively. The system may additionally include an optical component, such as a beamsplitter, for example, configured to divide and direct the incident electromagnetic radiation to the first and second detectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Andrew M. Kowalevicz, Frank Allen Birdsong, JR.
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Patent number: 9018575Abstract: Methods and apparatus for covert detection of an interrogating device. In one example a method includes receiving an interrogation beam at an optical system, imaging a scene including a source of the interrogation beam without retro-reflecting the interrogation beam to produce an image, and analyzing the image to determine an approximate location of the source within the scene. In some examples, a threat detection sensor is used to further analyze the interrogation beam to determine information about the interrogating device.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Andrew Kowalevicz, Frank Allen Birdsong, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150028188Abstract: A non-retro-reflective imaging system and methods in which tilted image plane imaging is combined with selective Fourier filtering to substantially eliminate retro-reflection from the system. In certain examples, tilted image plane imaging is achieved using sliced source imaging. Through rotation of the image plane, the majority of incident light is reflected off-axis, rather than being retro-reflected. The Fourier filter is used to block incoming light from a particular angle that would otherwise be normally incident on the rotated image plane and retro-reflected. One example of a non-retro-reflective imaging system includes an optical element that focuses electromagnetic radiation onto a tilted image plane, an imaging sensor co-aligned with the tilted image plane, and a Fourier filter positioned in a Fourier plane of the optical element, a position of the Fourier filter in the Fourier plane determined by the tilt angle of the tilted image plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Andrew M. Kowalevicz, Frank Allen Birdsong, JR.
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Publication number: 20140236335Abstract: In accordance with this embodiment of the application of a 3D scanning, modeling and printing process to create custom-fitted ostomy devices that minimize leakage and odor and maximize mobility and comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Frank Allen Lewis, John Arthur Accardi
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Publication number: 20140166854Abstract: Methods and apparatus for covert detection of an interrogating device. In one example a method includes receiving an interrogation beam at an optical system, imaging a scene including a source of the interrogation beam without retro-reflecting the interrogation beam to produce an image, and analyzing the image to determine an approximate location of the source within the scene. In some examples, a threat detection sensor is used to further analyze the interrogation beam to determine information about the interrogating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Andrew Kowalevicz, Frank Allen Birdsong, JR.
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Publication number: 20120161788Abstract: A system of having a circuit having an electrical coil configured to generate a magnetic field based on properties of a surrounding space and an object presented to the electrical coil and a sensor configured to sense inductance and resistance of the electrical coil and to discriminate the object presented to the electrical coil in accordance with the sensing. A precision variable resistor to control resistance of an in-loop photoresistor with an out-loop photoresistor that are located parallel to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Alion Science and TechnologyInventors: Joseph T. Siewick, Frank Allen
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Patent number: 7438319Abstract: A roll over protection device for compact tractors has a tubular steel hoop 14 carried by a channel section coupling 20 and the coupling is bolted to a bracket 12 with holes 34 and slots 36 which enable it to be bolted to the transmission housing of the tractor. The hoop 14 and coupling 20 are the same whatever the make of tractor, but the bracket is intended to fit different models.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventors: Bruce Russell Lee Cooper, Frank Allen
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Patent number: 7261929Abstract: A method is provided for splicing a conveyor belt having vulcanized rubber with steel strands embedded in the vulcanized rubber, comprising the steps of exposing a plurality of strands at two belt ends, and applying a vulcanizable rubber composition to the exposed strands to form a spliced joint between the two belt ends, the vulcanizable rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of rubber, and the rubber comprising from about 1 to about 20 parts by weight of syndiotactic polybutadiene.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Terry Frank Allen, Jean Nicolas Bergh
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Publication number: 20070182147Abstract: A roll over protection device for compact tractors has a tubular steel hoop 14 carried by a channel section coupling 20 and the coupling is bolted to a bracket 12 with holes 34 and slots 36 which enable it to be bolted to the transmission housing of the tractor. The hoop 14 and coupling 20 are the same whatever the make of tractor, but the bracket is intended to fit different models.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: Bruce Russell Lee Cooper, Frank Allen
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Patent number: 6848571Abstract: A method is provided for splicing a conveyor belt having vulcanized rubber with steel strands embedded in the vulcanized rubber, comprising the steps of exposing a plurality of strands at two belt ends, and applying a vulcanizable rubber composition to the exposed strands to form a spliced joint between the two belt ends, the vulcanizable rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of rubber, and the rubber comprising from about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a polyoctenamer.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Terry Frank Allen, Kevin Xie
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Patent number: 6808580Abstract: A method is provided for splicing a conveyor belt having vulcanized rubber with steel strands embedded in the vulcanized rubber, comprising the steps of exposing a plurality of strands at two belt ends, and applying a vulcanizable rubber composition to the exposed strands to form a spliced joint between the two belt ends, the vulcanizable rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of rubber, and the rubber comprising from about 1 to about 20 parts by weight of syndiotactic polybutadiene.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Terry Frank Allen, Jean Nicolas Bergh
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Patent number: 6786476Abstract: The present invention is directed to an airspring having an airsleeve comprising an elastomeric liner; a reinforcing layer overlaying the liner; and a colorable elastomeric cover overlaying the reinforcing layer; the cover comprising: 100 parts by weight of elastomer comprising from about 30 to about 50 parts by weight of natural rubber, from about 10 to about 30 parts by weight of polybutadiene, and from about 30 to about 50 parts by weight of ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM); from about 20 to about 60 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer, of silica; and from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer, of an organosilane polysulfide.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Randal Howard Kerstetter, III, Terry Frank Allen, Samson Samuel Apticar
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Publication number: 20040154903Abstract: A method is provided for splicing a conveyor belt having vulcanized rubber with steel strands embedded in the vulcanized rubber, comprising the steps of exposing a plurality of strands at two belt ends, and applying a vulcanizable rubber composition to the exposed strands to form a spliced joint between the two belt ends, the vulcanizable rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of rubber, and the rubber comprising from about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a polyoctenamer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Terry Frank Allen, Kevin Xie