Patents by Inventor Roger S. Frank

Roger S. 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).

  • Patent number: 9840327
    Abstract: A VTOL aircraft system includes a first unit having a cockpit, at least one propeller, at least two landing legs and at least two locking mechanisms. A second unit has a housing with a base portion, a first unit engaging portion, and at least two lock mechanism-engaging structure, each corresponding to one of the at least two locking mechanisms of the first unit. The housing of the second unit defines at least one interior cavity with at least one cargo area, a central passage providing access between the first and second unit, and a fuel cell configured around the central passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Inventor: Roger S. Frank
  • Patent number: 9416552
    Abstract: A system and method for a scaffold deck with a fall arrest assembly is disclosed. The fall arrest assembly comprises a deck structure (102) and a rail assembly (122) for permitting an individual to tie-off in a manner that permits the individual with a range of motion along the deck structure. The fall arrest assembly further includes an uplift hook mechanism (120) connected to or otherwise installed on the deck structure such that the uplift hook mechanism is employed for both securing the deck structure to and releasing the deck structure from at least one supporting member. A plurality of deck hooks (118) connectable to or otherwise installed on the decking structure for connecting the decking structure to the supporting member is additionally provided. A deck latch assembly located connected to the uplift hook mechanism additionally facilitates connection of the deck structure to a second deck structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignees: Tractel Ltd, Safway Services, LLC
    Inventors: Stig Karlsen, Robert Peter Wiegers, Roger S. Frank, Scott D. Libert, Stephen Mariscal, Michael J. Leszczynski, Patrick Vieux, Kamay Matharu
  • Publication number: 20100089693
    Abstract: A system and method for a scaffold deck with a fall arrest assembly is disclosed. The fall arrest assembly comprises a deck structure (102) and a rail assembly (122) for permitting an individual to tie-off in a manner that permits the individual with a range of motion along the deck structure. The fall arrest assembly further includes an uplift hook mechanism (120) connected to or otherwise installed on the deck structure such that the uplift hook mechanism is employed for both securing the deck structure to and releasing the deck structure from at least one supporting member. A plurality of deck hooks (118) connectable to or otherwise installed on the decking structure for connecting the decking structure to the supporting member is additionally provided. A deck latch assembly located connected to the uplift hook mechanism additionally facilitates connection of the deck structure to a second deck structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicants: THYSSENKRUPP SAFWAY, INC, TRACTEL LTD.
    Inventors: Stig Karlsen, Robert Peter Wiegers, Roger S. Frank, Scott D. Libert, Stephen Mariscal, Michael J. Leszczynski, Patick Vieux, Kamay Matharu
  • Publication number: 20080196330
    Abstract: A public access stair assembly for use with a scaffold assembly and methods for assembling or installing such an assembly are disclosed. Advantageously, the stair assembly is connected in-line with the scaffold assembly to create an integrated public access stair system. The system and methods disclosed herein provide numerous benefits including, by way of example and not limitation, quick installation and dismantling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Roger S. Frank, Stig Karlsen, Scott D. Libert