Patents by Inventor Frank Boram

Frank Boram 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).

  • Hand-held microfilm readers
    Patent number: 5572814
    Abstract: A hand-held microfilm reader comprises an elongate body formed by two parts connected together at one end and separated at the other ends to form a slot. A microfilm sheet can be inserted in the slot with a translucent screen being provided to one side of the slot and a magnifying system to the other side of the slot. An electric light bulb is provided behind the translucent screen to illuminate the screen and the sheet and a clamping device is provided for releasably clamping a sheet against the translucent screen when a required portion of the sheet is in the field of view of the magnifying device.A translucent cover may be provided in the part carrying the screen to allow ambient light to the screen to illuminate a microfilm should the electric light system fail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignees: Projectron Ltd., Frank Boram, John M. Boram
    Inventors: Frank Boram, John M. Boram
  • Hand tools for dispensing particulate matter
    Patent number: 4466560
    Abstract: A hand tool for dispensing particulate matter such as seeds comprises a V-section scoop with a handle incorporating a vibrator mechanism. A labyrinth type barrier arrangement serves to contain a reservoir of seeds in the scoop and to permit controlled flow of the seeds from the reservoir when the tool is held at an angle and vibrations are applied. A barrier arrangement at the dispensing end portion of the scoop effects final separation of the seeds prior to discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1984
    Inventor: Frank Boram
  • Hand tools for dispensing particulate matter
    Patent number: 4120428
    Abstract: A hand tool for dispensing particulate matter includes a scoop and a handle. Structure for vibrating the scoop are provided on the scoop itself or in the handle. Vibration of the scoop causes movement of particulate material in the scoop progressively to the open end of the scoop so that the particulate material can be dispensed from the scoop in a controlled manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1978
    Inventor: Frank Boram