Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Frank

Jeffrey A. 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: 20170094976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to water treatment. In one embodiment there is provided a method of treating an aqueous system to inhibit growth of one or more micro-organisms therein and/or to reduce the number of live micro-organisms therein. The method comprises adding treatment agents to said aqueous system and wherein said treatment agents comprise: (a) a phosphonium compound; and (b) an quaternary ammonium salt (b) having formula: wherein R2 represents a C1-C6 group which is saturated or unsaturated and which is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogen; and X represents either chlorine or bromine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: JEFFREY FRANK KRAMER, CHRISTY COLLEEN WENTWORTH
  • Publication number: 20170088770
    Abstract: The present invention relates to friction reducers and to well treatment fluids. In one embodiment there is provided a friction reducing composition comprising (a) a phosphonium compound and (b) a polymeric friction reducer. In a further embodiment there is provided a well treatment fluid comprising a phosphonium compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey Frank Kramer
  • Publication number: 20170057851
    Abstract: The present invention relates to water treatment. In one embodiment there is provided a method of treating an aqueous system to inhibit growth of one or more micro-organisms therein and/or to reduce the number of live micro-organisms therein. The method comprises adding treatment agents to said aqueous system and wherein said treatment agents comprise: (a) a phosphonium compound; and (b) a halogen oxide compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey Frank Kramer
  • Publication number: 20160288045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to scrubbers, particularly though not exclusively to scrubbers for treating hydrogen sulfide and mercaptan containing air streams and to scrubber media for use therein. There are provided scrubber media comprising a polycarboxylic acid composition. Also provided are methods of treating a scrubber media by addition of a polycarboxylic acid composition as well as scrubber apparatus containing a scrubber media comprising a polycarboxylic acid composition. Also provided are methods of treating a gas stream by introducing a gas stream into a scrubber media which comprises a polycarboxylic acid composition and a polycarboxylic acid composition for use to extend the operating life of a scrubber media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: JEFFREY FRANK KRAMER, THOMAS SCLAFANI
  • Publication number: 20160054403
    Abstract: A conditioning system includes a sample chamber capable of receiving a specimen as well as first and second specimen-holding fixtures positioned within the sample chamber and configured to apply mechanical stimulation to a specimen held by the fixtures. The system has at least one port capable of providing a fluid to the sample chamber. The chamber is sized and shaped so that it can be inserted into an imaging device which can record images of a specimen held by the fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Kyle P. Duffin, Jason L. Chinavare, Thomas M. Hays, Troy D. Nickel, Chrysanthi Williams, Anthony Blythe, Jeffrey Frank Dunn, Steven Michael Jones, Janet Lenore Ronsky
  • Publication number: 20140357743
    Abstract: A method is presented for forming a collapsed foam film-like structure, the method including positioning a composition applicator adjacent to a hot non-permeable dryer surface, producing a first frothed dispersion or frothed solution from a first dispersion or solution, applying the first frothed dispersion or frothed solution to the dryer surface, allowing the first frothed dispersion or frothed solution to convert to a collapsed foam film-like structure, and scraping the collapsed foam film-like structure from the dryer surface. The method can further include producing a second dispersion or solution, blending the first dispersion or solution and the second dispersion or solution, frothing the blended dispersion or solution, applying the blended frothed dispersion or frothed solution to the dryer surface, and allowing the frothed dispersion or frothed solution to convert to a collapsed foam film-like structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Keyur Desai, Jian Qin, Jeffrey Frank Jurena, Frank Paul Abuto, Susan Elaine Shawver, Donald Eugene Waldroup, Deborah Joy Calewarts
  • Publication number: 20140332168
    Abstract: An automated shutter control is provided for a shutter having a plurality of slats which are pivoted in unison. The automated shutter control comprises a motor and a slat interface having a body portion and a contact portion. The contact portion has a contour configured to register with and abut against at least a portion of a surface of one of the slats of the shutter. The body portion has a leading end for contacting a first adjacent slat and pivotally rotating it when moving in a first direction and a trailing end for contacting a second adjacent slat and pivotally rotating it when moving in a second direction. A moving assembly is moved by the motor and connects to the slat interface so as to move the slat interface between a first and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey Frank Vasquez
  • Patent number: 8764114
    Abstract: A sectional sofa and method of assembly provides ease and convenience in the manufacture and use. The sectional sofa includes a central section having a seat and a pair of backs positioned approximately ninety degrees to each other forming a V-shaped opening therebetween. Affixed on each side of the central section is a side section which includes a back frame that can be easily inserted or removed into a seat frame as needed. End sections having a back frame, seat frame and an arm frame are affixed to each side section. Each back includes a pair of stakes which are slideably engaged within rectangular apertures in the seat frame for ease in manufacturing and stability in use. Additional standard bolts connect each section together for safety and convenience. The central section V-shaped opening allows for simplicity during construction and adds to the aesthetic qualities of the sofa design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Simplicity Sofas, Inc
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Frank, Glenn Laughlin
  • Patent number: 8308482
    Abstract: A personal under fire trainer includes a harness holding a wireless receiver and plural electrode leads. The harness can be donned by a trainee and the leads connected to electrodes attached to the trainee's body. A trainer can operate a remote transmitter to send a signal to the receiver, activating one or more electrodes which contract the trainee's muscles, forcing the trainee to react under simulated gun fight conditions while receiving simulated gunshot wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy Andrew Pearce, Jeffrey Frank Vasquez
  • Patent number: 8173589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to low energy (e.g., below 1 J/ml) methods of making pearlescent liquid fabric softener compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gayle Elizabeth Culver, Jeffrey Frank Omnitz, Francesc Corominas, Connie Lynn Sheets
  • Publication number: 20120064492
    Abstract: A personal under fire trainer includes a harness holding a wireless receiver and plural electrode leads. The harness can be donned by a trainee and the leads connected to electrodes attached to the trainee's body. A trainer can operate a remote transmitter to send a signal to the receiver, activating one or more electrodes which contract the trainee's muscles, forcing the trainee to react under simulated gun fight conditions while receiving simulated gunshot wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy Andrew Pearce, Jeffrey Frank Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20110230388
    Abstract: The present invention relates to low energy (e.g., below 1 J/ml) methods of making pearlescent liquid fabric softener compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Gayle Elizabeth Culver, Jeffrey Frank Omnitz, Francesc Corominas, Connie Lynn Sheets
  • Patent number: 8005952
    Abstract: A method and system for selecting and connecting to an access point in a wireless network of devices, such as a Bluetooth network. Initially, an initiator device is preconfigured with a list of available access point addresses. The initiator device broadcasts an inquiry message that is received by available wireless devices which, in turn, respond with their respective addresses, occupancy level and device classification. The initiator device compares the respondent addresses with the preconfigured access point addresses and connects to a match, thus terminating the inquiry, provided certain fitness functions are satisfied. The fitness functions might include such considerations as occupancy rate, device classification, signal strength, or physical distance of separation. The list of addresses on the initiator device is updated automatically upon connecting with a network server whenever a new device is added or an old one removed from the network server's access point address list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Kammer, Jeffry Loucks, David Fish, Jeffrey Frank
  • Patent number: 7836799
    Abstract: A tool assembly comprising a tool having a distal end and a proximal end having a protrusion thereon; and a device coupled with the proximal end of the tool, wherein the device is capable of accommodating a tool and has a compartment for storing various items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey Frank
  • Patent number: 7820614
    Abstract: An article comprising a multiple use fabric conditioning composition that is operably connectable to the inside of a dryer is useful for softening fabric without staining the fabric and with reduced linting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Johannson Jimmy Tee, Jr., Jeffrey Frank Omnitz, Alessandro Corona, III, Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere, David Edward Whittlinger, Saji Chacko Meledathu, Dennis Arch Parrish
  • Patent number: 7619485
    Abstract: Provided is a chip-scale atomic clock having a folded optic configuration or physics package. In particular, the physics package includes a vapor cell for containing gaseous alkali atoms and a VCSEL for generating a laser light One or more heating elements are positioned to simultaneously heat both the vapor cell and VCSEL to the required operating temperature. A micro-lens element, positioned between the VCSEL and a reflector, is used to first expand the beam of light, and then to subsequently collimate the light after it is once reflected. Collimated, reflected light passes through the vapor cell wherein the alkali atoms are excited and a percentage of the reflected light is absorbed. A detector, located opposite the reflector and micro-lens array, detects light passing through the cell. An error signal is generated and the output voltage of a local voltage oscillator is successively stabilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Frank DeNatale, Robert Ladd Borwick, III, Philip A. Stupar, Chialun Tsai
  • Publication number: 20090251224
    Abstract: Provided is a chip-scale atomic clock having a folded optic configuration or physics package. In particular, the physics package includes a vapor cell for containing gaseous alkali atoms and a VCSEL for generating a laser light. One or more heating elements are positioned to simultaneously heat both the vapor cell and VCSEL to the required operating temperature. A micro-lens element, positioned between the VCSEL and a reflector, is used to first expand the beam of light, and then to subsequently collimate the light after it is once reflected. Collimated, reflected light passes through the vapor cell wherein the alkali atoms are excited and a percentage of the reflected light is absorbed. A detector, located opposite the reflector and micro-lens array, detects light passing through the cell. An error signal is generated and the output voltage of a local voltage oscillator is successively stabilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Frank DeNatale, Robert Ladd Borwick, III, Philip A. Stupar, Chialun Tsai
  • Publication number: 20090161582
    Abstract: A method and system for selecting and connecting to an access point in a wireless network of devices, such as a Bluetooth network. Initially, an initiator device is preconfigured with a list of available access point addresses. The initiator device broadcasts an inquiry message that is received by available wireless devices which, in turn, respond with their respective addresses, occupancy level and device classification. The initiator device compares the respondent addresses with the preconfigured access point addresses and connects to a match, thus terminating the inquiry, provided certain fitness functions are satisfied. The fitness functions might include such considerations as occupancy rate, device classification, signal strength, or physical distance of separation. The list of addresses on the initiator device is updated automatically upon connecting with a network server whenever a new device is added or an old one removed from the network server's access point address list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: PALM, INC.
    Inventors: David Kammer, Jeffry Loucks, David Fish, Jeffrey Frank
  • Patent number: 7509417
    Abstract: A method and system for selecting and connecting to an access point in a wireless network of devices, such as a Bluetooth network. Initially, an initiator device is preconfigured with a list of available access point addresses. The initiator device broadcasts an inquiry message that is received by available wireless devices which, in turn, respond with their respective addresses, occupancy level and device classification. The initiator device compares the respondent addresses with the preconfigured access point addresses and connects to a match, thus terminating the inquiry, provided certain fitness functions are satisfied. The fitness functions might include such considerations as occupancy rate, device classification, signal strength, or physical distance of separation. The list of addresses on the initiator device is updated automatically upon connecting with a network server whenever a new device is added or an old one removed from the network server's access point address list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: David Kammer, Jeffry Loucks, David Fish, Jeffrey Frank
  • Publication number: 20080250717
    Abstract: An automated shutter control is provided for a shutter having a plurality of slats which are pivoted in unison. The automated shutter control comprises a motor and a slat interface having a body portion and a contact portion. The contact portion has a contour configured to register with and abut against at least a portion of a surface of one of the slats of the shutter. The body portion has a leading end for contacting a first adjacent slat and pivotally rotating it when moving in a first direction and a trailing end for contacting a second adjacent slat and pivotally rotating it when moving in a second direction. A moving assembly is moved by the motor and connects to the slat interface so as to move the slat interface between a first and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey Frank Vasquez