Patents by Inventor Jeff Frank

Jeff Frank 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: 20250342758
    Abstract: A system includes a controller and a first pressure sensor. The first pressure sensor is configured to detect a first air pressure within a premises at a first time and a second air pressure within the premises at a second time. The first pressure sensor is in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to receive the first air pressure and the second air pressure within the premises from the first pressure sensor, determine a change in pressure within the premises using at least the first air pressure and the second air pressure, and compare the change in pressure within the premises to a first predetermined interior pressure change threshold. When the change in pressure within the premises matches the first predetermined interior pressure change threshold, the controller is configured to determine a first output associated with the first predetermined interior pressure change threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Applicant: Ademco Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Woolaway, Travis Read, John Edward Cronin, Kenneth Eskildsen, Jeff Frank, William R. Blum
  • Patent number: 8581982
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed in accordance with some embodiments for integrating an infrared camera system into a vehicle's lighting component. For example in accordance with an embodiment, a lighting component for a vehicle includes a housing; an infrared camera disposed within the housing; a light source disposed within the housing and disposed at least partially around the infrared camera; and a lens coupled to the housing and adapted to allow infrared radiation to pass through and be received by the infrared camera and to allow light provided by the light source to be transmitted through the lens. Furthermore, one or more infrared cameras may be integrated into a vehicle to provide various capabilities, such as for example stereoscopic infrared imaging, multi-spectral stereoscopic imaging (e.g., using infrared and visible wavelengths or various infrared wavelengths for multi-color infrared imaging), and/or provide various fields of view (e.g., foveal imaging).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren M. Haley, William A. Terre, Jeff Frank
  • Patent number: 7965314
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing foveal images. For example, high and low resolution images can be combined to provide foveal images. Parameters other than resolution can vary between the larger and smaller images of the foveal image. Real, artificial, 2D and 3D images can be used in any desired combination to form foveal images. The use of such foveal images can substantially enhance the ability of viewers to accurately and reliably interpret the content of images and provide reduce bandwidth for image transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Flir Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Miller, Jeff Frank, Andrew C. Teich
  • Patent number: 7663662
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide high and low resolution cameras. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a camera system provides wide and narrow fields of view simultaneously. An operator may select different views to be provided by the camera system (e.g., a wide field of view, a narrow field of view, or the combination of the wide and narrow field of views).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Miller, Jeff Frank, Andrew C. Teich
  • Patent number: 7381952
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved cameras and camera systems. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a networkable camera system is disclosed that is able to provide up to a 360° field of view and is operable during day and night conditions by utilizing thermal imagers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Flir Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Teich, John E. Hodge, Jeff Frank
  • Publication number: 20070235648
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved cameras and camera systems. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a networkable camera system is disclosed that is able to provide up to a 360° field of view and is operable during day and night conditions by utilizing thermal imagers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Teich, John Hodge, Jeff Frank
  • Patent number: 7183549
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved cameras and camera systems. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a networkable camera system is disclosed that is able to provide up to a 360° field of view and is operable during day and night conditions by utilizing thermal imagers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Flir Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Teich, Jeff Frank
  • Publication number: 20060175549
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide high and low resolution cameras. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a camera system provides wide and narrow fields of view simultaneously. An operator may select different views to be provided by the camera system (e.g., a wide field of view, a narrow field of view, or the combination of the wide and narrow field of views).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: John Miller, Jeff Frank, Andrew Teich
  • Patent number: 7011476
    Abstract: Small size insert and insert-blank apparatus for machine tools for grooving and turning have a body with generally parallel and opposing sides, and top and bottom surfaces which have at least a portion thereof inclined from adjacent a first end to the opposite end, and two heads extending from opposite ends of the body, each head having a rear end with which the body forms portions adapted to serve as stops to prevent rearward movement with respect to the machine tool when use. The body of the apparatus is adapted to be mounted in a toolholder having a nest or pocket having an inclined bottom wall which cooperates with the inclined portion of the bottom surface of the apparatus, and a clamp secured to the toolholder having a finger portion cooperative with the inclined portion of the top surface of the apparatus to resist forces on the apparatus during turning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Kaiser Tool Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken King, Doug DeWitt, Jeff Frank, Eric Bustos, Dave Coleman
  • Publication number: 20060049350
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved cameras and camera systems. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a networkable camera system is disclosed that is able to provide up to a 360° field of view and is operable during day and night conditions by utilizing thermal imagers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Andrew Teich, Jeff Frank
  • Patent number: 6974282
    Abstract: A toolholder for a small-size insert having a shoulder for use with a machine tool for grooving, boring and turning has a substantially planar surface portion in an end portion which defines at least one insert-receiving recess extending inwardly into the body of the toolholder, and the end portion defining at least one abutment surface against which the shoulder of the insert may abut to readily orient and rapidly and readily secure the insert in the toolholder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Kaiser Tool Company
    Inventors: Ken King, Doug DeWitt, Jeff Frank, Eric Bustos, Dave Coleman
  • Patent number: 6824333
    Abstract: Small size insert and insert-blank apparatus for machine tools for grooving and turning have a body with generally parallel and opposing sides, and top and bottom surfaces which have at least a portion thereof inclined from adjacent a first end to the opposite end. The body of the apparatus is adapted to be mounted in a toolholder having a nest or pocket having an inclined bottom wall which cooperates with the inclined portion of the bottom surface of the apparatus, and a clamp secured to the toolholder having a finger portion cooperative with the inclined portion of the top surface of the apparatus to resist forces on the apparatus during turning. Small size insert and insert-blank apparatus optionally have at least one head having a rear end and a body extending from the rear end of the head having top and bottom surfaces with inclined portions intersecting the rear end of the head forming portions adapted to serve as stops to prevent rearward movement with respect to the machine tool when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Kaiser Tool Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken King, Doug DeWitt, Jeff Frank, Eric Bustos, Dave Coleman
  • Publication number: 20040101372
    Abstract: A toolholder for a small-size insert having a shoulder for use with a machine tool for grooving, boring and turning has a substantially planar surface portion in an end portion which defines at least one insert-receiving recess extending inwardly into the body of the toolholder, and the end portion defining at least one abutment surface against which the shoulder of the insert may abut to readily orient and rapidly and readily secure the insert in the toolholder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Ken King, Doug DeWitt, Jeff Frank, Eric Bustos, Dave Coleman
  • Patent number: 6722825
    Abstract: A small size insert for use with a machine tool for grooving, boring and turning and adapted to be received in a toolholder has an arcuate surface portion and a substantially arcuate-shaped shoulder integral with the body of the insert for accurately positioning the insert within a toolholder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Kaiser Tool Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken King, Doug DeWitt, Jeff Frank, Eric Bustos, Dave Coleman
  • Publication number: 20040062617
    Abstract: A small size insert for use with a machine tool for grooving, boring and turning and adapted to be received in a toolholder has an arcuate surface portion and a substantially arcuate-shaped shoulder integral with the body of the insert for accurately positioning the insert within a toolholder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Ken King, Doug DeWitt, Jeff Frank, Eric Bustos, Dave Coleman
  • Patent number: 6688816
    Abstract: Small size insert and insert-blank apparatus for machine tools for grooving and turning have a body with generally parallel and opposite sides, and top and bottom surfaces which have at least a portion thereof inclined from adjacent a first end to the opposite end. The body of the apparatus is adapted to be mounted in a toolholder having a nest or pocket having an inclined bottom wall which cooperates with the inclined portion of the bottom surface of the apparatus, and a clamp secured to the toolholder having a finger portion cooperative with the inclined portion of the top surface of the apparatus to resist forces on the apparatus during turning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Kaiser Tool Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken King, Doug DeWitt, Jeff Frank, Dave Coleman, Joshua Hyde