Patents by Inventor Frank Wilde

Frank Wilde 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: 20220296253
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: André Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 11357514
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: André Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 10881264
    Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface is provided. The method includes providing a cleaning head, a housing, a pump, the pump having a port, the cleaning head having a nozzle, the cleaning head and housing being connected to one another. A cleaning element is attached with a first opening to the cleaning head so that the nozzle and the first opening are aligned. A refillable rigid container is provided having a cleaning fluid in the refillable rigid container. The port and the refillable rigid container are connected to form an air and fluid tight connection between the port and the container. The cleaning element is placed on a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning fluid is pumped from the refillable rigid container through the nozzle and the first opening onto the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, James M. Buckley, John Lombardo, Stephen Huda, Paul H. Adams, Bryan Lee Roberts, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 10470638
    Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface, comprising: providing a cleaning head, a housing, and a pump, the pump having a port, the cleaning head having a nozzle, and the cleaning head and housing being connected to one another; attaching a cleaning element with a first opening to the cleaning head so that the nozzle and the first opening are in registration; providing a flexible pouch having a cleaning fluid therein; connecting the port and the flexible pouch to form an air and fluid tight connection between the port and the flexible pouch; placing the cleaning element on a surface to be cleaned; and pumping, via the pump, the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the nozzle and the first opening onto the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: UNGER MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, James M. Buckley, John Lombardo, Stephen Huda, Paul H. Adams, Bryan Lee Roberts, Jr., Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20180360465
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: André Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20180344124
    Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that includes a cleaning element, a cleaning head, a housing, an electric pump, a battery, a container of cleaning fluid, an activation button, and a spray nozzle. The cleaning element and the cleaning head have spray openings that are in registration with one another. The container forms a fluid and air tight connection with the pump. The activation button places the pump and the battery in electrical communication. The spray nozzle forms a fluid tight and air tight connection with the pump so that the pump is configured to spray fluid from the container through the first and second spray openings onto a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning head, the cleaning element, and the spray nozzle define a cavity that traps spray from the spray nozzle between the cleaning device and the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, James M. Buckley, John Lombardo, Stephen Huda, Paul H. Adams, Bryan Lee Roberts, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 10070766
    Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that includes a cleaning element, a cleaning head, a housing, an electric pump, a battery, a container of cleaning fluid, an activation button, and a spray nozzle. The cleaning element and the cleaning head have spray openings that are in registration with one another. The container forms a fluid and air tight connection with the pump. The activation button places the pump and the battery in electrical communication. The spray nozzle forms a fluid tight and air tight connection with the pump so that the pump is configured to spray fluid from the container through the first and second spray openings onto a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning head, the cleaning element, and the spray nozzle define a cavity that traps spray from the spray nozzle between the cleaning device and the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, James M. Buckley, John Lombardo, Stephen Huda, Paul H. Adams, Bryan Lee Roberts, Jr., Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20180110391
    Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that includes a housing, a cleaning head, a flexible pouch, a cleaning element, and a nozzle. The housing defines an internal cavity having a power source in selective electrical communication with a pump. The flexible pouch is removably stored in the housing and includes a cleaning fluid therein. The pouch forms a fluid and air tight connection with an inlet of the pump. The cleaning element is connected to the cleaning head and has a first opening. The nozzle is in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump. The nozzle is positioned on the cleaning head so as to release the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the first opening onto a surface being cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, James M. Buckley, John Lombardo, Stephen Huda, Paul H. Adams, Bryan Lee Roberts, JR., Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20180070791
    Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that includes a cleaning element, a cleaning head, a housing, an electric pump, a battery, a container of cleaning fluid, an activation button, and a spray nozzle. The cleaning element and the cleaning head have spray openings that are in registration with one another. The container forms a fluid and air tight connection with the pump. The activation button places the pump and the battery in electrical communication. The spray nozzle forms a fluid tight and air tight connection with the pump so that the pump is configured to spray fluid from the container through the first and second spray openings onto a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning head, the cleaning element, and the spray nozzle define a cavity that traps spray from the spray nozzle between the cleaning device and the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, James M. Buckley, John Lombardo, Stephen Huda, Paul H. Adams, Bryan Lee Roberts, JR., Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 9877631
    Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that includes a housing, a cleaning head, a flexible pouch, a cleaning element, and a spray nozzle. The housing defines an internal cavity having a power source in selective electrical communication with a pump. The flexible pouch is removably stored in the housing and includes a cleaning fluid therein. The pouch forms a fluid and air tight connection with an inlet of the pump. The cleaning element is connected to the cleaning head and has a first spray opening. The spray nozzle is in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump. The spray nozzle is positioned on the cleaning head so as to spray the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the first opening onto a surface being cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, James M. Buckley, John Lombardo, Stephen Huda, Paul H. Adams, Bryan Lee Roberts, Jr., Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 9855056
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20160374532
    Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that includes a housing, a cleaning head, a flexible pouch, a cleaning element, and a spray nozzle. The housing defines an internal cavity having a power source in selective electrical communication with a pump. The flexible pouch is removably stored in the housing and includes a cleaning fluid therein. The pouch forms a fluid and air tight connection with an inlet of the pump. The cleaning element is connected to the cleaning head and has a first spray opening. The spray nozzle is in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump. The spray nozzle is positioned on the cleaning head so as to spray the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the first opening onto a surface being cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, James M. Buckley, John Lombardo, Stephen Huda, Paul H. Adams, Bryan Lee Roberts, Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20160143677
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 9277948
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20130226247
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 8435270
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Synthes USA, LLC
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20120029574
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 5641059
    Abstract: An actuator for use in operating switches such as air break switches of the type used on overhead power systems. The actuator is based on an over-center mechanism. Movement of an operating arm indirectly drives a drive arm via the over-center mechanism with the energy of a resilient member being used to regulate the opening of a switch connected to the drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Inventors: Frank Wilde, Bruce Raymond MacKinnon, Owen Ross Gregory