Patents by Inventor Franklin A. Roberts

Franklin A. Roberts 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: 20240102901
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods for isolation and detection of an analyte from a sample. In some embodiments, provided herein are devices and methods of use thereof for vertical flow-based isolation and detection of analytes in a liquid sample, such as a urine sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Jay Warrick, Cody Carrell, Brianna Mullins, David Beebe, Ryan Shogren, Patrick McMinn, Mitch Geiger, Madalyn Gill, Jeffrey Robert Staszak, Visnu Devi Fraenkel, Antonio Gatta, Eric S. Mackey, McKayla Rae Barber, Randi Marie Degg, Madeline Sides, Douglas Paul Barnes, Franklin Cheng Zhong, Mindy Phung
  • Publication number: 20240058178
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides generally for a therapeutic recovery device for medical rehabilitation. The therapeutic recovery device may comprise a compression device. The compression device may provide compressive force that provides relief. The therapeutic recovery device may comprise at least one securing mechanism. When the therapeutic recovery device comprises at least one sensor, the at least one sensor may provide feedback on the user's health. The therapeutic recovery device may comprise one or more straps. The one or more straps may allow the therapeutic recovery device to be secured in a plurality of orientations. The therapeutic recovery device may comprise at least one holder. When the therapeutic recovery device comprises at least one holder, the holder may comprise one or more pockets. The therapeutic recovery device may interface with at least one external device. The therapeutic recovery device may comprise a cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Franklin Robert Hill
  • Patent number: 11303005
    Abstract: The harmonic combiner and divider efficiently combines multiple harmonic signals onto a common transmission line. Combined harmonic signals can be used to generate fast, high-fidelity arbitrary waveforms by superimposing the harmonics described in their Fourier series. Fast arbitrary waveforms have applications in communications, radar, and can be used for manipulating and controlling charged particle beams. The harmonic combiner and divider also efficiently divides fast arbitrary waveforms into their constituent harmonics and provides an efficient mechanism for waveform analysis and for multi-channel communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: Brock Franklin Roberts
  • Patent number: 11092703
    Abstract: Spin polarized beams are an essential tool in the study of nuclear physics using particle accelerators. Particle accelerators can produce spin polarized beams, but a technology is needed to continuously monitor, in real time and non-invasively, the beam's polarization direction and quality. Without this capability, there is no way to automate polarization quality optimization. The ring-coupled cavity resonator provides a mechanism to enhance the interaction between a cavity resonator and the spin of passing particles, and provides a method to determine and monitor, in real time and non-invasively, beam magnetization and longitudinal spin polarization direction and quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Brock Franklin Roberts
  • Publication number: 20210226311
    Abstract: The harmonic combiner and divider efficiently combines multiple harmonic signals onto a common transmission line. Combined harmonic signals can be used to generate fast, high-fidelity arbitrary waveforms by superimposing the harmonics described in their Fourier series. Fast arbitrary waveforms have applications in communications, radar, and can be used for manipulating and controlling charged particle beams. The harmonic combiner and divider also efficiently divides fast arbitrary waveforms into their constituent harmonics and provides an efficient mechanism for waveform analysis and for multi-channel communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventor: Brock Franklin Roberts
  • Publication number: 20200348428
    Abstract: Spin polarized beams are an essential tool in the study of nuclear physics using particle accelerators. Particle accelerators can produce spin polarized beams, but a technology is needed to continuously monitor, in real time and non-invasively, the beam's polarization direction and quality. Without this capability, there is no way to automate polarization quality optimization. The ring-coupled cavity resonator provides a mechanism to enhance the interaction between a cavity resonator and the spin of passing particles, and provides a method to determine and monitor, in real time and non-invasively, beam magnetization and longitudinal spin polarization direction and quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: Brock Franklin Roberts
  • Patent number: 9829910
    Abstract: High frequency arbitrary waveforms have applications in radar, communications, medical imaging, therapy, electronic warfare, and charged particle acceleration and control. State of the art arbitrary waveform generators are limited in the frequency they can operate by the speed of the Digital to Analog converters that directly create their arbitrary waveforms. The architecture of the Harmonic Arbitrary Waveform Generator allows the phase and amplitude of the high frequency content of waveforms to be controlled without taxing the Digital to Analog converters that control them. The Harmonic Arbitrary Waveform Generator converts a high frequency input, into a precision, adjustable, high frequency arbitrary waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Brock Franklin Roberts
  • Publication number: 20160209864
    Abstract: High frequency arbitrary waveforms have applications in radar, communications, medical imaging, therapy, electronic warfare, and charged particle acceleration and control. State of the art arbitrary waveform generators are limited in the frequency they can operate by the speed of the Digital to Analog converters that directly create their arbitrary waveforms. The architecture of the Harmonic Arbitrary Waveform Generator allows the phase and amplitude of the high frequency content of waveforms to be controlled without taxing the Digital to Analog converters that control them. The Harmonic Arbitrary Waveform Generator converts a high frequency input, into a precision, adjustable, high frequency arbitrary waveform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Brock Franklin Roberts
  • Patent number: 8919813
    Abstract: A weight transfer system for a tractor includes a front lift arm pivotably mounted to the tractor and a front accessory mounted to the front lift arm. The front accessory is located forward of a front of the tractor. A mounting bracket is secured to a frame of the tractor. An electric linear actuator includes a forward end and a rear end. The forward end is mounted to a spring and the rear end is mounted to the mounting bracket. The linear actuator is actuable between an extended position and a retracted position. The forward end is spaced a first distance from the front of the tractor in the extended position and a second distance from the front of the tractor in the retracted position. The first distance is less than the second distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Kurt Wrensch, Paul Kinsman, Franklin Robert Pohlman, Jr., Richard Lee Bedford, Anthony S. Weber, Nikolaus Harmsen
  • Publication number: 20130300095
    Abstract: A weight transfer system for a tractor includes a front lift arm pivotably mounted to the tractor and a front accessory mounted to the front lift arm. The front accessory is located forward of a front of the tractor. A mounting bracket is secured to a frame of the tractor. An electric linear actuator includes a forward end and a rear end. The forward end is mounted to a spring and the rear end is mounted to the mounting bracket. The linear actuator is actuable between an extended position and a retracted position. The forward end is spaced a first distance from the front of the tractor in the extended position and a second distance from the front of the tractor in the retracted position. The first distance is less than the second distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Norman Kurt WRENSCH, Paul KINSMAN, Franklin Robert POHLMAN, JR., Richard Lee BEDFORD, Anthony S. WEBER, Nikolaus HARMSEN
  • Publication number: 20110101062
    Abstract: A pouch to carry personal items and lights on a belt includes: a sheet having a first surface, a second surface, and a side; a container on the first surface, adapted to retain the personal item; a first lighting element on the second surface, directed generally away from the sheet; a second lighting element on the second surface, directed generally toward the side; and a lateral aperture in the sheet adapted to retain the device on the belt, thereby carrying the personal items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Benjamin Franklin Roberts, SaBrea LaRee Cowan, Genessa Lynn Roberts, Charles Deane Roberts
  • Publication number: 20080303297
    Abstract: The corn clamp includes a single solid piece of material which is hinged at or on the handle. The grasping end of the corn clamp contains at least one appendage extending inward toward the cob for easy penetration and grasping of the cob and is designed to keep the cob securely and in a non-rotatable position in the corn clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Franklin Robert Micallef, Sarah Mae Micallef
  • Patent number: 7347653
    Abstract: A motorcycle transport apparatus to secure a motorcycle or recreational vehicle during transport is provided. The apparatus is comprises a base assembly attached to a truck or trailer bed and a clamp assembly to fasten the lower frame of a motorcycle to the base assembly. The base assembly comprises spring loaded latch and lock levers, which may be easily operated by one person, to latch and release the clamp assembly from the base assembly without marring the motorcycle's paint or interfering with the motorcycle's wires, brake lines, or engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Franklin Roberts
  • Patent number: 5871827
    Abstract: This application discloses two-coat and three-coat automotive finishes, articles coated by an automotive finish and a process for their preparation wherein polychromism is achieved in the finish by incorporating an opaque, light interference pigment into the topcoat or a midcoat. The invention further relates to a coating composition which contains an opaque interference pigment at a pigment to binder ratio of less than 7/100.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Ephraim Jaffe, Franklin Roberts Hilfiker, Milton John Misogianes
  • Patent number: 5735278
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for use in surgical procedures comprising an operating table for receiving a patient for surgery and a magnetic resonance imaging system for obtaining images of a part of the patient at a series of times through the surgical procedure for analysis by the surgical team to allow the surgical team to monitor the progress of the surgery. The high field magnet and the operating table are shaped and arranged for positioning of the part of the patient into the magnetic field while the patient remains in place on the table and the magnet is mounted for movement between a first position spaced from the table and the patient thereon to allow the surgical team to carry out the surgical procedure and a second position for applying the magnetic field to the part of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: David Hoult, John K. Saunders, Garnette Roy Sutherland, Franklin A. Roberts