Patents by Inventor Frank Saho, III

Frank Saho, III 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: 20190078859
    Abstract: A device launcher can be carried and be used to launch a device by an airborne UAV against an airborne or ground target. The target can be a moving target with the device configured to slow or disable the movement of the target. The device can be triggered manually or through an automated targeting system. The launch apparatus can be configured to launch a single device or a plurality of devices. The device launched against the target can be separated from the launch vehicle or tethered to the launch vehicle. The device can be a net that entangles the rotors of a rotor-driven vehicle. The device can include a parachute to retard movement of target vehicle whether it is falling or if it continues to move. A method of patrolling a perimeter with an airborne vehicle includes the steps of moving the airborne vehicle within the perimeter to sense unauthorized targets and launching a device against those sensed targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Shawn M. Theiss, Michael E. Rogers, Frank Saho, III, William Dryden, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170356726
    Abstract: A device launcher can be carried and be used to launch a device by an airborne UAV against an airborne or ground target. The target can be a moving target with the device configured to slow or disable the movement of the target. The device can be triggered manually or through an automated targeting system. The launch apparatus can be configured to launch a single device or a plurality of devices. The device launched against the target can be separated from the launch vehicle or tethered to the launch vehicle. The device can be a net that entangles the rotors of a rotor-driven vehicle. The device can include a parachute to retard movement of target vehicle whether it is falling or if it continues to move. A method of patrolling a perimeter with an airborne vehicle includes the steps of moving the airborne vehicle within the perimeter to sense unauthorized targets and launching a device against those sensed targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Shawn M. Theiss, Michael E. Rogers, Frank Saho, III, William Dryden, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140293650
    Abstract: A component lighting system allows for easy installation, removal, and reconfiguration. The system allows individual elements to be readily replaced and allows new components to be readily added to the system. The system can be removed from one installation, broken down into its individual elements, and installed in a new installation with the same or a different configuration. The electric conductors of the system are encased within conduit and junction boxes rated for high voltage systems such as traditional 110V or 220V lighting systems so that the system is compatible with both traditional line voltage AC systems and low voltage DC LED systems. The junction boxes and conduit are plenum-rated such that the system to be installed above a drop ceiling while conforming to most existing building codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: LAUREN ILLUMINATION, LLC
    Inventors: Dan Knight, Charles Jeffrey Laney, Frank Saho, III
  • Patent number: 8356576
    Abstract: A vent plug for a milking liner has an outlet that discharges the vent air in the downstream direction. The vent plug has an outlet disposed in the downstream portion of the inner flange of the vent plug so that vent air is directed toward the outlet of the short milk tube. The vent plug outlet also may be disposed in the upstream portion of the inner flange while being configured to direct the vent air in a downstream direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Lauren Agri Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Charles Jeffrey Laney, Frank Saho, III, Aaron Kyle Kochman
  • Patent number: 8302561
    Abstract: A teat cup shell for holding a milking liner includes a body being made from a first material. The body has an upper end, a lower end; and a middle portion with the upper end adapted to receive the teat of the animal being milked. One configuration of the body may have enlarged upper and lower ends to define a dog-bone shape. The middle portion of the body may define gripping features at its middle portion. The body of the shell has a first weight. An insert is carried by the body with the insert being heavier than the remaining portion of the body. The insert is disposed closer to the lower end of the body than the upper end of the body such that the center of mass of the shell is disposed in the lower two-thirds of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Lauren Agrisystems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Charles Jeffrey Laney, Frank Saho, III, Daniel E. Kandray, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20120055409
    Abstract: A vent plug for a milking liner has an outlet that discharges the vent air in the downstream direction. The vent plug has an outlet disposed in the downstream portion of the inner flange of the vent plug so that vent air is directed toward the outlet of the short milk tube. The vent plug outlet also may be disposed in the upstream portion of the inner flange while being configured to direct the vent air in a downstream direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Jeffrey Laney, Frank Saho, III, Aaron Kyle Kochman
  • Patent number: 8056505
    Abstract: A vent plug for a milking liner has an outlet that discharges the vent air in the downstream direction. The vent plug has an outlet disposed in the downstream portion of the inner flange of the vent plug so that vent air is directed toward the outlet of the short milk tube. The vent plug outlet also may be disposed in the upstream portion of the inner flange while being configured to direct the vent air in a downstream direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Lauren AgriSystems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Charles Jeffrey Laney, Frank Saho, III, Aaron Kyle Kochman
  • Patent number: 7975647
    Abstract: A milking apparatus that is used to extract milk from dairy animals includes a vacuum source, a milking liner cooperating with a shell to define a pulsation chamber; and a pulsator in fluid communication with the pulsation chamber and the vacuum source. The pulsator is configured to produce at least a four-phase milking cycle in the milking liner with the cycle including at least an A phase and a C phase. The A phase is wherein the liner is changed from a closed configuration to an open configuration during which the pulsator provides fluid communication between the pulsation chamber and the vacuum source. The C phase is wherein the liner is changed from an open configuration to a closed configuration during which the pulsator allows atmospheric air to flow into the pulsation chamber. A restrictor is disposed in the path of the fluid communication between the pulsator and the pulsation chamber with the restrictor slowing the C phase compared to the A phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Lauren AgriSystems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Frank Saho, III, Daniel E. Kandray, Sr., Thomas A. Lance, Aaron Kyle Kochman, Richard J. Carpenter, Charles Jeffrey Laney
  • Publication number: 20110132265
    Abstract: A vent plug for a milking liner has an outlet that discharges the vent air in the downstream direction. The vent plug has an outlet disposed in the downstream portion of the inner flange of the vent plug so that vent air is directed toward the outlet of the short milk tube. The vent plug outlet also may be disposed in the upstream portion of the inner flange while being configured to direct the vent air in a downstream direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Charles Jeffrey Laney, Frank Saho, III, Aaron Kyle Kochmann
  • Publication number: 20110036297
    Abstract: A teat cup shell for holding a milking liner includes a body being made from a first material. The body has an upper end, a lower end; and a middle portion with the upper end adapted to receive the teat of the animal being milked. One configuration of the body may have enlarged upper and lower ends to define a dog-bone shape. The middle portion of the body may define gripping features at its middle portion. The body of the shell has a first weight. An insert is carried by the body with the insert being heavier than the remaining portion of the body. The insert is disposed closer to the lower end of the body than the upper end of the body such that the center of mass of the shell is disposed in the lower two-thirds of the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Charles Jeffrey Laney, Frank Saho, III, Daniel E. Kandray, SR.
  • Publication number: 20090078207
    Abstract: A milking apparatus that is used to extract milk from dairy animals includes a vacuum source, a milking liner cooperating with a shell to define a pulsation chamber; and a pulsator in fluid communication with the pulsation chamber and the vacuum source. The pulsator is configured to produce at least a four-phase milking cycle in the milking liner with the cycle including at least an A phase and a C phase. The A phase is wherein the liner is changed from a closed configuration to an open configuration during which the pulsator provides fluid communication between the pulsation chamber and the vacuum source. The C phase is wherein the liner is changed from an open configuration to a closed configuration during which the pulsator allows atmospheric air to flow into the pulsation chamber. A restrictor is disposed in the path of the fluid communication between the pulsator and the pulsation chamber with the restrictor slowing the C phase compared to the A phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Saho, III, Daniel E. Kandray, SR., Thomas A. Lance, Aaron Kyle Kochman, Richard J. Carpenter, Charles Jeffrey Laney