Patents by Inventor Kenneth B. Frame
Kenneth B. Frame 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: 10859246Abstract: Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.Inventors: Marthinus Christoffel Van Der Schyf, Jonathan Becker Schmidt, Kenneth B. Frame
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Patent number: 10830420Abstract: Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.Inventors: Marthinus Christoffel Van Der Schyf, Jonathan Becker Schmidt, Kenneth B. Frame
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Publication number: 20200041109Abstract: Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Fluence Bioengineering Inc.Inventors: Marthinus Christoffel Van Der Schyf, Jonathan Becker Schmidt, Kenneth B. Frame
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Publication number: 20200041107Abstract: Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Fluence Bioengineering Inc.Inventors: Marthinus Christoffel Van Der Schyf, Jonathan Becker Schmidt, Kenneth B. Frame
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Publication number: 20200041108Abstract: Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Fluence Bioengineering Inc.Inventors: Marthinus Christoffel Van Der Schyf, Jonathan Becker Schmidt, Kenneth B. Frame
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Publication number: 20160282973Abstract: A method of designing a metal mesh touch sensor with randomized channel displacement includes generating a representation of a first conductive pattern. The representation of the first conductive pattern is partitioned into a plurality of representations of column channels. A random channel displacement is applied to at least one column channel. A representation of a second conductive pattern is generated. The representation of the second conductive pattern is partitioned into a plurality of representations of row channels. A random channel displacement is applied to at least one row channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Arnold Kholodenko, Hong Shu, Mark Wendt, Kenneth B. Frame, Francisco D. Saldana
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Publication number: 20160282972Abstract: A method of designing a metal mesh touch sensor with randomized pitch includes placing a first plurality of representations of parallel conductive lines oriented in a first direction with fixed pitch spacing between adjacent representations of parallel conductive lines oriented in the first direction. For each placed representation of a parallel conductive line in the first plurality of representations of parallel conductive lines oriented in the first direction, a first random offset amount within a predetermined randomization constraint is generated. The placed representation of the parallel conductive line is moved by the first random offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Hong Shu, James Steve Posenjak, Kenneth B. Frame, Francisco D. Saldana, Mark Wendt, Larry C. Dodson, Kenny Huy Pham
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Publication number: 20160202811Abstract: A method of fabricating isolated conductors using flexographic voiding includes disposing a base pattern of catalytic material on a substrate, flexographically printing a void pattern of dielectric ink that resists metallization on a portion of the base pattern, and metallizing exposed portions of the catalytic material that are not covered by the dielectric ink.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Kenneth B. Frame
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Patent number: 7336485Abstract: In one embodiment, a printed circuit board assembly comprises a heat sink having an electrically conductive mounting support and a printed circuit board including detection circuitry to detect an electrical connection between the electrically conductive mounting support and an electrically conductive receiver on the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Phillip A. Leech, Kenneth B. Frame, Khaldoun Alzien
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Patent number: 7137767Abstract: In one embodiment, a fastener includes an integrated isolation member composed of a resilient material, the isolation member being adapted to isolate a storage media drive to which the fastener is to be mounted from a drive cage in which the drive is to be installed, the isolation member being sized and configured to fit within a slot of the drive cage and to abut a surface of the drive cage.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Gregory C. Franke, Kenneth B. Frame, Tommy D. Griffin
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Patent number: 7035095Abstract: A computer system having electronic components housed in a central unit having a protective enclosure and a cover. The cover is moveable to provide access to electronic components housed in the central unit. The cover allows access to certain electronic components and prevents access to other electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Kenneth B. Frame, Gregory C. Franke
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Patent number: 6847523Abstract: A computer system having electronic components housed in a central unit having a protective enclosure and a cover. The cover is moveable to provide access to electronic components housed in the central unit. The cover allows access to certain electronic components and prevents access to other electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development, L.P.Inventors: Kenneth B. Frame, Gregory C. Franke
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Publication number: 20030016491Abstract: A computer system having electronic components housed in a central unit having a protective enclosure and a cover. The cover is moveable to provide access to electronic components housed in the central unit. The cover allows access to certain electronic components and prevents access to other electronic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Kenneth B. Frame, Gregory C. Franke
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Patent number: 6456486Abstract: A computer system having electronic components housed in a central unit having a protective enclosure and a cover. The cover is moveable to provide access to electronic components housed in the central unit. The cover allows access to certain electronic components and prevents access to other electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Kenneth B. Frame, Gregory C. Franke
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Patent number: 6205020Abstract: A computer which includes modular structures incorporated therein provides enhanced serviceability. In a preferred embodiment, the computer has a chassis, a lid, a front bezel, an option card module, a system board module, a drive module, and a power supply module. The lid secures the option card module within the chassis. The option card module is removable from the chassis without disconnecting fasteners, option boards, or external cables therefrom. The system board module is received in the chassis and is secured therein by the option card module. The drive module has features which enable storage media devices to be conveniently installed therein and removed therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1998Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Frances A. Felcman, Juan M. Perez, Gregory C. Franke, Kenneth B. Frame
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Patent number: 6055152Abstract: A computer which includes modular structures incorporated therein provides enhanced serviceability. In a preferred embodiment, the computer has a chassis, a lid, a front bezel, an option card module, a system board module, a drive module, and a power supply module. The lid secures the option card module within the chassis. The option card module is removable from the chassis without disconnecting fasteners, option boards, or external cables therefrom. The system board module is received in the chassis and is secured therein by the option card module. The drive module has features which enable storage media devices to be conveniently installed therein and removed therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Frances A. Felcman, Juan M. Perez, Gregory C. Franke, Kenneth B. Frame
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Patent number: 5925130Abstract: The present invention supports computers or electronic devices that have a sleep, hibernation or low power mode. Because a device may appear to be off in low power mode, the present invention acts as an interlock to prevent or deter access to the device's electronics unless the power to the device has been disconnected or turned off.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1996Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Kenneth B. Frame, George Korinsky
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Patent number: D441746Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Paul J. Doczy, Gregory C. Franke, Kenneth B. Frame
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Patent number: D925813Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Fluence Bioengineering Inc.Inventors: Marthinus Christoffel Van Der Schyf, Jonathan Becker Schmidt, Kenneth B. Frame
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Patent number: D935090Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.Inventors: Marthinus Christoffel Van Der Schyf, Jonathan Becker Schmidt, Kenneth B. Frame