Patents by Inventor Fred Allen
Fred Allen 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).
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Patent number: 9871392Abstract: A portable battery booster for providing a compact, light, and energy efficient battery to jump start a vehicle. The portable battery booster generally includes a housing, a battery means adapted to be received by the housing, a pair of cable means, each of the cable means having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end electrically connected to the battery means and the distal end detachably connected to a discharged battery of the vehicle. The battery is generally comprised of one or more batteries having the type of primary lithium-metal, rechargeable lithium-ion, and/or lithium-polymer and more specifically preferably comprised of lithium iron phosphate for fast charging, small size, and high performance. The battery may also be connected to one or more supercapacitors, an internal CPU, DC/DC converter, etc. to increase performance. The cable means includes jaws that detachably connect to the housing in a flush and sleek manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Schumacher Electric CorporationInventors: Ronald A. Durando, Fred Allen, Steve Simon, Necdet Ergul
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Publication number: 20170229894Abstract: A portable battery booster for providing a compact, light, and energy efficient battery to jump start a vehicle. The portable battery booster generally includes a housing, a battery means adapted to be received by the housing, a pair of cable means, each of the cable means having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end electrically connected to the battery means and the distal end detachably connected to a discharged battery of the vehicle. The battery is generally comprised of one or more batteries having the type of primary lithium-metal, rechargeable lithium-ion, and/or lithium-polymer and more specifically preferably comprised of lithium iron phosphate for fast charging, small size, and high performance. The battery may also be connected to one or more supercapacitors, an internal CPU, DC/DC converter, etc. to increase performance. The cable means includes jaws that detachably connect to the housing in a flush and sleek manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Ronald A. Durando, Fred Allen, Steve Simon, Necdet Ergul
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Publication number: 20170149262Abstract: A portable battery booster for providing a compact, light, and energy efficient battery to jump start a vehicle. The portable battery booster generally includes a housing, a battery means adapted to be received by the housing, a pair of cable means, each of the cable means having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end electrically connected to the battery means and the distal end detachably connected to a discharged battery of the vehicle. The battery is generally comprised of one or more batteries having the type of primary lithium-metal, rechargeable lithium-ion, and/or lithium-polymer and more specifically preferably comprised of lithium iron phosphate for fast charging, small size, and high performance. The battery may also be connected to one or more supercapacitors, an internal CPU, DC/DC converter, etc. to increase performance. The cable means includes jaws that detachably connect to the housing in a flush and sleek manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Ronald A. Durando, Fred Allen, Steve Simon, Necdet Ergul
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Patent number: 8372531Abstract: A reserve battery that is activated via a low energy mechanical force. The reserve battery generally includes a battery case having an electrolyte compartment at a first end and an electrode compartment at a second end, a first terminal having an external button connected to the case at the first end, and a second terminal connected to the case at the second end. A movable ampoule is movably positioned within the electrolyte compartment. A bias member is located within the case between the external button and the ampoule and a porous cutter is positioned within the case between the electrodes and the ampoule and supported by an inverted U-shaped support structure. When an external force is applied to the external button, the bias member transfers an internal force to the ampoule to cause the ampoule to engage the cutter and allow the electrolyte to release thus activating the battery.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Mphase Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Fred Allen, Eran Turi
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Patent number: 8344543Abstract: A modular device for use in emergency or everyday applications and having a plurality of modular components that are interchangeable with one another depending on the particular desired use. The modular device generally includes a plurality of interchangeable load modules, wherein each of the load modules has a load connected thereto, wherein the load is different for each load modules, and at least one power module having at least one battery therein, wherein the power module removably separately connects to each of the load modules and wherein the battery(ies) electrically connects to the load for powering the load. The load modules and power modules may be connected in various manners, such as a push-fit, friction, threadably, slidably, or various other manners to allow quick, easy, and reliable connectivity. The load of the load modules may be comprised of lights, external connectors, radios, MP3 players, or various other electrical devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: mPhase Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Fred Allen, Steve D. Simon, Victor A. Lifton, Ronald Durando
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Publication number: 20120068662Abstract: A portable battery booster for providing a compact, light, and energy efficient battery to jump start a vehicle. The portable battery booster generally includes a housing, a battery means adapted to be received by the housing, a pair of cable means, each of the cable means having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end electrically connected to the battery means and the distal end detachably connected to a discharged battery of the vehicle. The battery is generally comprised of one or more batteries having the type of primary lithium-metal, rechargeable lithium-ion, and/or lithium-polymer and more specifically preferably comprised of lithium iron phosphate for fast charging, small size, and high performance. The battery may also be connected to one or more supercapacitors, an internal CPU, DC/DC converter, etc. to increase performance. The cable means includes jaws that detachably connect to the housing in a flush and sleek manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Ronald A. Durando, Fred Allen, Steve Simon, Necdet Ergul
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Patent number: 7945616Abstract: A media distribution system is provided whereby devices on a network are provided with native-mode, optimized content viewers adapted to receive and present digital content provided elsewhere on the network. An agent is downloaded to a device, where it gathers information regarding the device environment and uses that information to identify the appropriate application for that device. The appropriate application for a particular device is then downloaded to the device to enable the device to present the content to a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Haivision Network Video, Inc.Inventors: Jingdong Zeng, Robert C. Lim, Fred Allen, Adam P. Yellen, Brian J. Zorc
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Publication number: 20110049982Abstract: A modular device for use in emergency or everyday applications and having a plurality of modular components that are interchangeable with one another depending on the particular desired use. The modular device generally includes a plurality of interchangeable load modules, wherein each of the load modules has a load connected thereto, wherein the load is different for each load modules, and at least one power module having at least one battery therein, wherein the power module removably separately connects to each of the load modules and wherein the battery(ies) electrically connects to the load for powering the load. The load modules and power modules may be connected in various manners, such as a push-fit, friction, threadably, slidably, or various other manners to allow quick, easy, and reliable connectivity. The load of the load modules may be comprised of lights, external connectors, radios, MP3 players, or various other electrical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Fred Allen, Steve D. Simon, Victor A. Lifton, Ronald Durando
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Publication number: 20110048910Abstract: An electrical device having a reserve battery activation system for efficiently activating an electrical device via a low mechanical force. The electrical device having a reserve battery activation system generally includes a housing, such as flashlight housing, FM radio housing, MP3 player housing, etc., a first actuator connected to the housing, wherein the first actuator is at least partially external to the housing, a linkage operatively connected to the first actuator, a second actuator operatively connected to the linkage opposite the first actuator, wherein the second actuator is internal to the housing and at least one reserve battery for powering at least a part of the electrical device, wherein the at least one reserve battery is internal to the housing. The reserve battery is operatively connected to the second actuator for being activated via the second actuator via applying a low mechanical force to the first actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Fred Allen, Steve D. Simon, Victor A. Lifton, Ronald Durando
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Patent number: 7734684Abstract: A media distribution system is provided whereby devices on a network are provided with native-mode, optimized content viewers adapted to receive and present digital content provided elsewhere on the network. An agent is downloaded to a device, where it gathers information regarding the device environment and uses that information to identify the appropriate application for that device. The appropriate application for a particular device is then downloaded to the device to enable the device to present the content to a user.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Haivision Network Video Inc.Inventors: Jingdong Zeng, Robert C. Lim, Fred Allen, Adam P. Yellen, Brian J. Zorc
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Publication number: 20100082743Abstract: A media distribution system is provided whereby devices on a network are provided with native-mode, optimized content viewers adapted to receive and present digital content provided elsewhere on the network. An agent is downloaded to a device, where it gathers information regarding the device environment and uses that information to identify the appropriate application for that device. The appropriate application for a particular device is then downloaded to the device to enable the device to present the content to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: HaiVision Network Video Inc.Inventors: Jingdong Zeng, Robert C. Lim, Fred Allen, Adam P. Yellen, Brian J. Zorc
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Publication number: 20100021806Abstract: A reserve battery having a prolonged shelf life that may be used in a wide variety of consumer related and non consumer related electrical devices. The reserve battery includes an outer enclosure, an internal breaking element extending directly from an inner surface of the outer enclosure and a breakable barrier positioned within the outer enclosure. At least one reservoir and at least one chamber are defined by the breakable barrier and the outer enclosure. An electrolyte material is contained within the reservoir and a plurality of electrodes are contained within the chamber. The plurality of electrodes receive the electrolyte material to activate the battery when manual pressure is applied to the internal breaking element to move the internal breaking element inwardly thus breaking the breakable barrier to allow passage of the electrolyte from within the reservoir to saturate the separator within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Steve Simon, Victor Lifton, Fred Allen
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Publication number: 20070113859Abstract: A medical drape is disclosed. The drape comprises a main portion having a front side, a back side, a first edge, a second edge, a top, and a bottom. The first and second edges are positioned opposite one another. The top and the bottom are positioned opposite one other. The drape further comprises a first and a second fenestration extending completely through the main portion and spaced generally equidistant from a vertical axis. The vertical axis is generally parallel to the first and second edges. The drape further comprises a third and a fourth fenestration extending completely through the main portion and are spaced generally equidistant from the vertical axis. The first and second fenestrations are closer to the top than the third and fourth fenestrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Fred Allen, Francis Czajka, Eric Holcomb
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Publication number: 20050100492Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating the atmosphere comprising moving a vehicle through the atmosphere, the vehicle having at least one atmosphere contacting surface and a pollutant treating composition located on said surface. A specific embodiment comprises coating a motor vehicle radiator with pollutant treating catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: ENGELHARD CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey Hoke, Fred Allen, Patrick Blosser, Zhicheng Hu, Ronald Heck
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Publication number: 20050010963Abstract: A media distribution system is provided whereby devices on a network are provided with native-mode, optimized content viewers adapted to receive and present digital content provided elsewhere on the network. An agent is downloaded to a device, where it gathers information regarding the device environment and uses that information to identify the appropriate application for that device. The appropriate application for a particular device is then downloaded to the device to enable the device to present the content to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2003Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Jingdong Zeng, Robert Lim, Fred Allen, Adam Yellen, Brian Zorc
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Patent number: 4094084Abstract: An optical ornament, novelty or plaything comprised of a hanging curved prism pivotally suspended for movement in air currents, as a mobile, whereby incident light (preferably sunlight) is transmitted through the prism and projected against a surface (interior walls of a building) to provide colorful, ornamental spectra thereon. The curved prism is triangular in cross-section, elongate, and curved about an axis which lies parallel to the radially innermost face, outside of the transparent member, and extends generally perpendicular thereto. The curved prism is of any transparent material and may be colored or tinted to provide color filtering. The curved prism is provided with a small finger member projecting midway from the radially innermost prism surface. When the prism is supported at or hung from this finger member the prism balances in equilibrium in a generally horizontal attitude.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1976Date of Patent: June 13, 1978Inventor: Fred Allen DaMert