Patents by Inventor Neil A. Frankel

Neil A. Frankel 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).

  • Patent number: 9882945
    Abstract: A system retrieves media content from a first media content provider for access by a sharing user, and receives an indication that the sharing user desires to share the media content with a receiving user. The system determines an identity of the receiving user and shares the media content by sending an intermediate link that identifies the media content to a computer system of the receiving user. The system receives an indication that the receiving user has selected the intermediate link, and communicates an identity of the media content and the identity of the receiving user to an intermediate server. The system obtains, from the intermediate server, a first universal resource locator (URL) that was determined based on the identity of the media content and the identity of the receiving user. The system retrieves the media content from a second media content provider using the first URL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Synacor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Neil Frankel, Jacob Robert Woodward
  • Publication number: 20140280498
    Abstract: A system retrieves media content from a first media content provider for access by a sharing user, and receives an indication that the sharing user desires to share the media content with a receiving user. The system determines an identity of the receiving user and shares the media content by sending an intermediate link that identifies the media content to a computer system of the receiving user. The system receives an indication that the receiving user has selected the intermediate link, and communicates an identity of the media content and the identity of the receiving user to an intermediate server. The system obtains, from the intermediate server, a first universal resource locator (URL) that was determined based on the identity of the media content and the identity of the receiving user. The system retrieves the media content from a second media content provider using the first URL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald Neil Frankel, Jacob Robert Woodward
  • Patent number: 7840998
    Abstract: A module installable in a machine includes a memory device attached thereto for storing electronic data associated with the module. The memory device allows an individual to verify the authenticity or inauthenticity of the module without having to install the module into the machine. The memory device includes a sensory signal output device (e.g., a visual, audible, or tactile output device) that provides a sensory signal indicating authenticity or inauthenticity of the module. To verify authenticity or inauthenticity of the module, the individual initiates a query signal, for example by activating a switch on the module or by using a handheld antenna to impart an electromagnetic field onto the CRUM, and checks for the sensory signal output by the CRUM. The sensory signal may be capable of communicating a visual or audible trademark associated with the module. Data stored in the CRUM may include anti-arbitrage variables associated with the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Heiko Rommelmann, Neil A. Frankel, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7649645
    Abstract: A method of ordering a job queue includes providing a marking system that includes a first marking engine and a storage device storing first and second print jobs in queue. The first marking engine includes first and second metrics. The method includes determining a present state value of the first and second metrics for the first marking engine, and estimating an incremental depletion value of the first and second metrics of the first and second print jobs. The method further includes comparing the incremental depletion value of the first and second metrics, respectively, with the present state value of the first and second metrics for the first marking engine. The method also includes ordering the first and second print jobs in the storage device based at least partially on the comparison. A system is also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Neil A. Frankel
  • Publication number: 20060285159
    Abstract: A method of ordering a job queue includes providing a marking system that includes a first marking engine and a storage device storing first and second print jobs in queue. The first marking engine includes first and second metrics. The method includes determining a present state value of the first and second metrics for the first marking engine, and estimating an incremental depletion value of the first and second metrics of the first and second print jobs. The method further includes comparing the incremental depletion value of the first and second metrics, respectively, with the present state value of the first and second metrics for the first marking engine. The method also includes ordering the first and second print jobs in the storage device based at least partially on the comparison. A system is also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventor: Neil Frankel
  • Patent number: 7149458
    Abstract: In a xerographic printing apparatus, a scorotron places a uniform charge on a photoreceptor for forming electrostatic latent images. Three conductive pin arrays are disposed in a housing defined by sidewalls and a screen adjacent the photoreceptor. There can be provided insulative walls between adjacent pin arrays. The screen and a surface of the housing can be curved to correspond to a curvature of the photoreceptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. Zona, Alicia G. Hughes, Allen J. Thompson, Neil A. Frankel, Charles H. Tabb, Clifford W. Imes, IV, George E. Wright, Eugene M. Gluszko
  • Patent number: 7146114
    Abstract: Determining an end-of-life prediction of a replaceable cartridge may be accomplished by analyzing input parameters independent of the cartridge, in addition to parameters of the cartridge. An event count denoting a consumption event is read from a memory in the replaceable cartridge. A current consumption status of the replaceable cartridge is determined based on an initial load and the event count of the replaceable cartridge. An input parameter is received from an input device regarding a next pending process that involves a pending consumption increment of the replaceable cartridge. A subsequent consumption status of the replaceable cartridge is determined corresponding to the current consumption status altered by the pending consumption increment. The subsequent consumption status is compared to a replacement condition to decide whether a replacement condition is satisfied. An alert indicator is signaled to an operator upon satisfaction of the replacement condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Frankel, Alberto Rodriguez, Heiko Rommelmann
  • Publication number: 20060265742
    Abstract: A module installable in a machine includes a memory device attached thereto for storing electronic data associated with the module. The memory device allows an individual to verify the authenticity or inauthenticity of the module without having to install the module into the machine. The memory device includes a sensory signal output device (e.g., a visual, audible, or tactile output device) that provides a sensory signal indicating authenticity or inauthenticity of the module. To verify authenticity or inauthenticity of the module, the individual initiates a query signal, for example by activating a switch on the module or by using a handheld antenna to impart an electromagnetic field onto the CRUM, and checks for the sensory signal output by the CRUM. The sensory signal may be capable of communicating a visual or audible trademark associated with the module. Data stored in the CRUM may include anti-arbitrage variables associated with the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Heiko Rommelmann, Neil Frankel, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20060193657
    Abstract: In a xerographic printing apparatus, a scorotron places a uniform charge on a photoreceptor for forming electrostatic latent images. Three conductive pin arrays are disposed in a housing defined by sidewalls and a screen adjacent the photoreceptor. There can be provided insulative walls between adjacent pin arrays. The screen and a surface of the housing can be curved to correspond to a curvature of the photoreceptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Zona, Alicia Hughes, Allen Thompson, Neil Frankel, Charles Tabb, Clifford Imes, George Wright, Eugene Gluszko
  • Publication number: 20060083522
    Abstract: Determining an end-of-life prediction of a replaceable cartridge may be accomplished by analyzing input parameters independent of the cartridge, in addition to parameters of the cartridge. An event count denoting a consumption event is read from a memory in the replaceable cartridge. A current consumption status of the replaceable cartridge is determined based on an initial load and the event count of the replaceable cartridge. An input parameter is received from an input device regarding a next pending process that involves a pending consumption increment of the replaceable cartridge. A subsequent consumption status of the replaceable cartridge is determined corresponding to the current consumption status altered by the pending consumption increment. The subsequent consumption status is compared to a replacement condition to decide whether a replacement condition is satisfied. An alert indicator is signaled to an operator upon satisfaction of the replacement condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Neil Frankel, Alberto Rodriguez, Heiko Rommelmann
  • Patent number: 6895191
    Abstract: In a printing apparatus, verification of the correctness of a particular replaceable module takes place before an operating element of the printing apparatus fully engages the replaceable module. A printing apparatus coupler establishes a communication link with a tag on the replaceable module as the replaceable module is being inserted into the printing apparatus. The printing apparatus coupler receives module identifying information from the tag. The coupler determines from the identifying information whether the replaceable module is appropriate for that location in that printing apparatus, and performs either an acceptance action to accept the replaceable module, or a rejection action to reject the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Heiko Rommelmann, Alberto Rodriguez, Neil A. Frankel, Murray O. Meetze, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6842594
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying an electrical charge to a charge retentive surface, wherein a bias charge roll member is situated proximately to a surface to be charged such as, a photoreceptor. The bias contact roll member is supplied with an electrical bias including an oscillating voltage signal having, in one mode of operation, a clipped AC input voltage and in a second mode, an unclipped AC input voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Neil A. Frankel
  • Publication number: 20040228641
    Abstract: In a printing apparatus, verification of the correctness of a particular replaceable module takes place before an operating element of the printing apparatus fully engages the replaceable module. A printing apparatus coupler establishes a communication link with a tag on the replaceable module as the replaceable module is being inserted into the printing apparatus. The printing apparatus coupler receives module identifying information from the tag. The coupler determines from the identifying information whether the replaceable module is appropriate for that location in that printing apparatus, and performs either an acceptance action to accept the replaceable module, or a rejection action to reject the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Heiko Rommelmann, Alberto Rodriguez, Neil A. Frankel, Murray O. Meetze
  • Publication number: 20040114949
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying an electrical charge to a charge retentive surface, wherein a bias charge roll member is situated proximately to a surface to be charged such as, a photoreceptor. The bias contact roll member is supplied with an electrical bias including an oscillating voltage signal having, in one mode of operation, a clipped AC input voltage and in a second mode, an unclipped AC input voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Neil A. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5613175
    Abstract: An imaging member having a substrate with a photoconductive layer coated thereon is anisotropic. The anisotropic substrate is stiff along one axis and flexible along another axis. Reinforcing fibers are aligned in the substrate to achieve the relative stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Neil A. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5175590
    Abstract: A printing machine of the type including an image receiving member having a charge retentive surface with a first developed image being disposed in a first zone and a second developed image being disposed in a second zone is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Frankel, Edward J. Gutman, Larry G. Hogestyn
  • Patent number: 5128725
    Abstract: In an electrostatograhic imaging device of the type forming a multilevel electrostatic latent image on a surface of the imaging member, and developing the multilevel electrostatic latent image with at least two types of toner, and a brush cleaner for removal of toner and debris remaining after transfer of the image to another surface, the brush is maintained in a condition loaded with a first toner type providing abrasive characteristics at the fibers of the brush, for abrading the photoreceptor for removal of toner of said second type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Frankel, Nero R. Lindblad, Larry G. Hogestyn, Samuel P. Mordenga, Daniel M. Bray
  • Patent number: 5117264
    Abstract: A cleaning blade which is made from a material having a fibrous material randomly oriented throughout the material to prevent defect propagation. The cleaning blade is used in an electrophotographic printing device to remove residual particles from a photoconductive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Frankel, Nero R. Lindblad, Herbert C. Relyea, Robert J. Meyer
  • Patent number: 4978999
    Abstract: A cleaning blade is provided incorporating fiber fillers oriented in a single direction in an elastomeric matrix. In use, the cleaning blade is mounted for cleaning operation in a manner orienting the fiber fillers generally parallel to process direction. The material thereby provided is resistant to damage, and is relatively stiff in the process direction, while relatively conformable in the lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Frankel, Nero R. Lindblad, Herbert C. Relyea, Robert J. Meyer
  • Patent number: 4974024
    Abstract: An apparatus which controls the dispensing of marking particles into a developer unit used in an electrophotograhic printing machine adapted to reproduce a copy of an original document. The quantity of marking particles required to reproduce the copy of the original document is predicted and the dispensing of marking particles controlled in response thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jan Bares, Gedeminas J. Reinis, Neil A. Frankel