Patents by Inventor Kenneth Francis

Kenneth Francis 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: 20170137717
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for purifying vacuum tower asphalt extender (VTAE), from re-refined lubricants, or generally recycled oil via solvent treatment to afford a purified material from certain components with improved benefits for use for instance with petroleum products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: William Allen Palmer, Mark G. Bouldin, Kenneth Francis Gryzbowski, Stephen Carey Lewis, Jean-Valery Martin
  • Publication number: 20170127909
    Abstract: A apparatus adapted for use in clinically invasive proceedures comprising a plurality of objects forming a system, the object of which being to display to a surgeon or clinician the image of tissues and to improve the visualisation of tissue, and comprising: at least two computers or computer like devices containing microprocessors running independent operating systems; wherein, Component A, is any commercially available Tablet PC or smart phone or computer device capable of displaying high-definition video images having a touch screen capable of the pinch manouver; and is linked by BLUETOOTH® or equivalent to a second computer like device, Component B which has a separate microprocessor and operating system; and is linked using cables to a small sterile disposable component Component C which can attach to existing surgical retractors and comprises a LED (light emitting diode) or equivalent and a CMOS pixel sensor chip or equivalent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Kenneth Francis Prendergast
  • Patent number: 9580129
    Abstract: A generator assembly comprises an internal combustion engine connected to a generator by a transmission. The transmission comprises multiple outputs such that another mechanically powered device can be driven by the engine. The transmission includes a shift mechanism for selecting which output receives power from the engine. The assembly may also be a vehicle and one of the devices can be a drivetrain for powering a drive wheel of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Burromax LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Francis
  • Publication number: 20160332688
    Abstract: A generator assembly comprises an internal combustion engine connected to a generator by a transmission. The transmission comprises multiple outputs such that another mechanically powered device can be driven by the engine. The transmission includes a shift mechanism for selecting which output receives power from the engine. The assembly may also be a vehicle and one of the devices can be a drivetrain for powering a drive wheel of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth Francis
  • Patent number: 8669882
    Abstract: An alert device for a vehicle including a communications receiver for receiving file fragments for the device, a positioning data receiver for providing vehicle location data, a microcontroller system including a microcontroller and a programmable non-volatile memory system, for building and storing application and data files from the fragments, and executing an alert application of the device by processing at least one application file and associated data identified by configuration instructions included in at least one of the fragments to provide alert data for the vehicle corresponding to the location of the vehicle determined by the application on the basis of the vehicle location data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Freestyle Technology Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Donaghey, Ian Kenneth Francis McDonald, David Lewis Beard
  • Publication number: 20120036239
    Abstract: A client processor including a communications receiver for receiving file fragments for the device, a micro-controller system including a microcontroller and a programmable non-volatile memory system, for building and storing application and data files from the fragments, and executing an application of the device by processing at least one application file and associated data identified by configuration instructions included in at least one of the fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: FREESTYLE TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Donaghey, Ian Kenneth Francis McDonald, David Lewis Beard
  • Patent number: 8041792
    Abstract: A client processor including a communications receiver for receiving file fragments for the device, a micro-controller system including a microcontroller and a programmable non-volatile memory system, for building and storing application and data files from the fragments, and executing an application of the device by processing at least one application file and associated data identified by configuration instructions included in at least one of the fragments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Freestyle Technology Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Donaghey, Ian Kenneth Francis McDonald, David Lewis Beard
  • Patent number: 7989585
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method of treating a disease by maintaining chronic steady state serum levels of a GLP-1 compound within a specified range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Steven Witt Dodd, Kenneth Francis Mace, Michael Ernst Trautmann
  • Publication number: 20110082075
    Abstract: Hybrid peptides capable of binding a blood borne virus to a red cell, comprising a viral binding peptide component and a malaria merozoite red cell peptide binding component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Francis Prendergast
  • Publication number: 20100194594
    Abstract: An alert device for a vehicle including a communications receiver for receiving file fragments for the device, a positioning data receiver for providing vehicle location data, a microcontroller system including a microcontroller and a programmable non-volatile memory system, for building and storing application and data files from the fragments, and executing an alert application of the device by processing at least one application file and associated data identified by configuration instructions included in at least one of the fragments to provide alert data for the vehicle corresponding to the location of the vehicle determined by the application on the basis of the vehicle location data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: FREESTYLE TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Donaghey, Ian Kenneth Francis McDonald, David Lewis Beard
  • Patent number: 7705749
    Abstract: An alert device for a vehicle includes a communications receiver for receiving file fragments for the device, a positioning data receiver for providing vehicle location data, a microcontroller system including a microcontroller and a programmable non-volatile memory system, for building and storing application and data files from the fragments, and executing an alert application of the device by processing at least one application file and associated data identified by configuration instructions included in at least one of the fragments to provide alert data for the vehicle corresponding to the location of the vehicle determined by the application on the basis of the vehicle location data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Freestyle Technology Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Donaghey, Ian Kenneth Francis McDonald, David Lewis Beard
  • Publication number: 20090186813
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method of treating a disease by maintaining chronic steady state serum levels of a GLP-1 compound within a specified range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Witt Dodd, Kenneth Francis Mace, Michael Ernst Trautmann
  • Publication number: 20080042871
    Abstract: A utility meter device (1002) including a communications receiver (110) for receiving file fragments for the device, a processing means (150), eg microprocessor, microcontroller, and programmable non-volatile memory means (120), eg flash, EEPROM, for building and storing application and date riles from the fragments, and executing a meter application of the device by processing at least one application file and associated data identified by configuration instructions in at least one of the fragments to provide data for reconfiguring a meter through a control interface (1016).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Donaghey, Ian Kenneth Francis McDonald, David Lewis Beard
  • Patent number: 7259233
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method of treating a disease by maintaining chronic steady state serum levels of a GLP-1 compound within a specified range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Steven Witt Dodd, Kenneth Francis Mace, Michael Ernst Trautmann
  • Patent number: 7202290
    Abstract: A modified asphalt composition is provided comprising at least one plastomer, at least one elastomer, at least one crosslinking agent and asphalt. More specifically, a modified asphalt composition is provided comprising an oxidized polyethylene, a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, sulfur, and asphalt. A hot mix asphalt composition is also provided comprising the modified asphalt composition and aggregate. Processes for producing the modified asphalt composition and the hot mix asphalt composition are also provided as well as articles produced from these inventive compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignees: Eastman Chemical Company, PRI Asphalt Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Kingsley Stuart, Jr., Jeffery Lynn Presley, Kenneth Francis Grzybowski
  • Patent number: D543921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Midwest Motorcycle Supply Distributors Corp.
    Inventors: David Sieve, Kenneth A. Francis
  • Patent number: D545726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Midwest Motorcycle Supply Distributors Corp.
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Francis
  • Patent number: D554026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Midwest Motorcycle Supply Distributors Corp.
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Francis
  • Patent number: D555069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Midwest Motorcycle Supply Distributors Corp.
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Francis
  • Patent number: RE42165
    Abstract: A modified asphalt composition is provided comprising at least one plastomer, at least one elastomer, at least one crosslinking agent and asphalt. More specifically, a modified asphalt composition is provided comprising an oxidized polyethylene, a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, sulfur, and asphalt. A hot mix asphalt composition is also provided comprising the modified asphalt composition and aggregate. Processes for producing the modified asphalt composition and the hot mix asphalt composition are also provided as well as articles produced from these inventive compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignees: Westlake Longview Corp., PRI Asphalt Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Kingsley Stuart, Jr., Jeffery Lynn Presley, Kenneth Francis Grzybowski