Patents by Inventor Franklin D. Clark

Franklin D. Clark 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).

  • Patent number: 10021956
    Abstract: The invention described herein is a modular water bottle system comprising an inner bottle, where an outer shell, further comprising an open top portion and an open bottom portion, fits around the inner bottle, where a base member is removably threaded onto the outer shell bottom portion, and where a cap assembly is removably threaded onto the outer shell top portion, where a sealing ring positioned around a neck of the inner bottle press seals against the an inner surface of the outer shell when the cap assembly is threaded onto the outer shell top portion. A design insert may be positioned between the inner bottle and the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Franklin D. Clark
  • Publication number: 20170057691
    Abstract: The invention described herein is a modular water bottle system comprising an inner bottle, where an outer shell, further comprising an open top portion and an open bottom portion, fits around the inner bottle, where a base member is removably threaded onto the outer shell bottom portion, and where a cap assembly is removably threaded onto the outer shell top portion, where a sealing ring positioned around a neck of the inner bottle press seals against the an inner surface of the outer shell when the cap assembly is threaded onto the outer shell top portion. A design insert may be positioned between the inner bottle and the outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Franklin D. Clark
  • Patent number: 7187274
    Abstract: A cylindrical open-ended soft material having (10) a vibrating apparatus to alert drivers of functionality of turn signal by way of tactile stimulation. (12) A gripping mechanism to adhere the vibrating device for turn signals in motorized vehicles to the turn signal arm in motor vehicles. Furthermore, this includes all signal indicators on the market. (14) A sensory receptor which will elicit a vibration which will alert the driver of the vehicle by way of tactile stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: Franklin D Clark
  • Patent number: 4699596
    Abstract: This invention is a nozzle system for use on a water craft and in particular a water craft such as a jet ski. A jet ski is a small engine powered surface water craft, usually designed for one person usage, and generally having a small aft deck suitable for standing on by the user. Heretofore, nozzles used on jet skis were pivotally mounted and were used solely to propel or to propel and steer the craft in the water. This invention is for a modified nozzle that additionally produces a small but substantial secondary jet of water directed upwards that breaks through the surface of the water behind the craft and produces a "rooster tail" effect which adds to the safety, excitement and pleasure of the user and produces a spectacular water display that is enjoyed by those observing the craft and its user in action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Inventors: Ronald D. Klinker, Franklin D. Clark, Patricia K. Klinker
  • Patent number: 4076773
    Abstract: This invention comprises an improvement in a method for preparing ammonium nitrate prills wherein molten ammonium nitrate is prilled in a prill tower in the presence of cooling gas containing a predetermined amount of ammonia to retard thermal dissociation of the ammonium nitrate, thereby to decrease formation of extremely small aerosol particles of ammonium nitrate; the improvement comprises: (a) withdrawing cooling gas from an upper portion of the prill tower; (b) cooling and dehumidifying the withdrawn gas; and (c) recycling the cooled and dehumidified gas to a lower portion of the prill tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1978
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.
    Inventors: Harry L. Mahl, Jr., Franklin D. Clark
  • Patent number: D741655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: HEALTHYLICIOUS LIVING LLC
    Inventors: David J Whelan, Franklin D Clark