Patents by Inventor William A. Frank

William 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).

  • Self-configuring cellular basestation
    Patent number: 8676262
    Abstract: A basestation for a cellular wireless communications network is able to configure itself for operation in the network, by selecting appropriate operating frequencies (in the case of GSM network) or scrambling codes (in the case of a UMTS network), and appropriate transmit powers. This makes it practical for a large number of such basestations to be deployed in a network, within customers' premises, without requiring network intervention in each case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ubiquisys Limited
    Inventors: Peter Keevill, William Franks, Richard Byrne
  • Local area cellular basestation
    Patent number: 8676265
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cellular basestation, and in particular to a basestation for a cellular communications network, that can conveniently be used to provide a cellular service, for example within a home or office.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ubiquisys Limited
    Inventors: Peter Keevill, William Frank, Richard Byrne, Andrea Giustina
  • Self-configuring cellular basestation
    Patent number: 8660610
    Abstract: A basestation 110 provides coverage for voice and data services within a building using GSM/GPRS and UMTS interfaces within existing networks, allowing use of existing mobile phones. The basestation also provides flexible interfacing to the network operator's core network 130 via the Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) standards as opposed to the usual Iub (UMTS) or Abis (GSM) interfaces used by conventional cellular basestations. Backhaul from the basestation units is achieved through the use of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) connections over fixed telephone lines. This approach enables low-cost transport of data and voice using VoIP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ubiquisys Limited
    Inventors: Peter Keevill, William Franks, Richard Byrne
  • Self-configuring cellular basestation
    Patent number: 8655408
    Abstract: A basestation for cellular wireless communications network is able to configure itself for the operation in the network, by selecting appropriate operating frequencies (in the case of a GSM network) or scrambling codes (in the case of a UMTS network), and appropriate transmit powers. This makes it practical for a large number of such basestations to be deployed in a network, within customers' premises, without requiring network intervention in each case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ubiquisys Limited
    Inventors: Peter Keevill, William Franks, Richard Byrne
  • OPTICAL BLACK SURFACE
    Publication number: 20140029103
    Abstract: The present invention relates to optical black material which absorbs light. The device has a plurality or matrix of cells, each cell by a specular and diffuse absorbing material generating mostly specular reflection which is captured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: William Frank Budleski
  • GYPSUM-PANEL ACOUSTICAL MONOLITHIC CEILING
    Publication number: 20140000979
    Abstract: An acoustical panel for forming a monolithic ceiling or wall, the panel extending across a rectangular area, and having a core made primarily of gypsum, the core being essentially coextensive with the panel area such that it has two opposed sides, each of an area substantially equal to the area of the panel, the core having a multitude of perforations extending generally between its sides, the perforations being distributed substantially uniformly across the full area of the core and being open at both sides of the core, the face side of the core being covered by a porous layer, the perforations being optionally restricted at a rear side of the core, the porous layer at the face side of the core being suitable for adherence of drywall joint compound and a water-based non-blocking paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: USG INTERIORS, LLC
    Inventors: Erin Dugan, Mark Miklosz, Rafael Bury, Lee K. Yeung, William A. Frank
  • APPARATUS TO LAUNCH AND RECOVER A BOAT
    Publication number: 20130291779
    Abstract: Launch and recovery apparatus (220) for launching a boat (230) into water from a supporting structure (210) such as a ship comprises a cradle (211) shaped to receive and support a boat and having a cradle axis, the cradle being moveable relative to the supporting structure between a first stowed position to a second ramp position at which the boat is typically in the water, and wherein the attitude of the axis of the cradle with respect to the water is steeper that when the boat is in the stowed positions. A movement mechanism is configured to move the cradle between the first stowed position and the second ramp position, typically having a linkage mechanism guiding the movement of the cradle into the water, which can be provided in a collapsing parallelogram arrangement which controls the change in attitude of the axis of the cradle as the cradle moves between the stowed and ramp positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Ensco 392 Limited
    Inventor: Derek William Frank Clarke
  • BRIDGE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130283550
    Abstract: A bridge apparatus to transfer persons between a moving structure such as a vessel and a second structure such as an offshore installation, for example, to span gaps between work boats and fixed offshore installations such as wind turbines. The bridge comprises a platform supported by a line, the platform being moveable in a vertical direction by movement, of the line, wherein the line extends in a vertical direction from the platform to a capstan, and from the capstan to a counterweight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: ENSCO 392 LIMITED
    Inventor: Derek William Frank Clarke
  • ACETABULAR CUP ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE BEARING MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20130245781
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly (10, 100, 200, 300, 350) for use with multiple bearing liners (32, 110, 212, 310, 354) is disclosed. The acetabular cup assembly includes a shell (12) having a tapered inner wall (28) and two circumferential grooves (24, 26). The shell (12) may be used with polyethylene, ceramic, metal, and other types of liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Wayne ALLEN, Jason A. CAPRIOTTI, Michael A. CROXTON, Roger William Frank ASHTON, Justin M. WAUGH, Jeffrey J. SHEA, Sureshkumar SRINIVASAN, William L. WALTERSDORFF, Terry W. MCLEAN
  • Cured Triacylglycerol Oligomers and Methods of Making and Using Same
    Publication number: 20130210956
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for curing a composition containing a triacylglycerol oligomer which includes exposing the composition to ultraviolet radiation to form a cured product. The composition can also include any or all of the following: a pigment, an initiator, a fatty acid methyl ester, a surfactant, a drying agent, and other additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: William A. Franks
  • Methods and apparatus for sorting cells using an optical switch in a microfluidic channel network
    Patent number: 8426209
    Abstract: Apparatus and Methods are provided for a microfabricated fluorescence activated cell sorter based on an optical switch for rapid, active control of cell routing through a microfluidic channel network. This sorter enables low-stress, highly efficient sorting of populations of small numbers of cells (i.e., 1000-100,000 cells). The invention includes packaging of the microfluidic channel network in a self-contained plastic cartridge that enables microfluidic channel network to macro-scale instrument interconnect, in a sterile, disposable format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Celula, Inc.
    Inventors: William Frank Butler, Mirianas Chachisvilis, Robert Dees, Norbert Hagen, Philippe Marchand, Daniel E. Raymond, Eugene Tu, Mark M. Wang, Joon Mo Yang, Rong Yang, Haichuan Zhang
  • Information packet communication with virtual objects
    Patent number: 8387132
    Abstract: Modules and methods that provide virtual device communication via information packets addressed to the virtual devices. Virtual devices aggregate capabilities of target devices and represent the aggregate as an operational device to remote systems. Physical device elements and virtual devices contained within modules are able to communicate and cooperate over extended distances in a peer-to-peer fashion via a virtual bus tunnel offering addressing and data transport functionality. Such modules and methods can be combined with disk drives to form RAID-like storage structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Rateze Remote Mgmt. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Charles William Frank, Thomas Earl Ludwig, William R. Babbitt, Jr., Mark Adams, Nicholas James Witchey
  • AIRCRAFT WING AND SENSOR
    Publication number: 20120298801
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which includes an aircraft wing and a sensing unit. The sensing unit includes: a blister on an underside of the aircraft wing; a first and second sensor, at least part of each sensor being either housed in the blister or mounted on or integrated with an outer surface of the blister; wherein the first sensor is arranged to measure a first parameter; the second sensor is arranged to measure a second parameter; a measured value for the first parameter is dependent on a speed of the aircraft in a first direction; a measured value for the second parameter is dependent on a speed of the aircraft in a second direction; the first direction is in a plane perpendicular to an aircraft lateral axis; and the second direction is in a plane perpendicular to an aircraft roll axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventor: William Frank ELLISON
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING SPEECH INTELLIGIBILITY USING COMPANION MICROPHONES WITH POSITION SENSORS
    Publication number: 20120281853
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing speech intelligibility using a companion microphone system can include microphones, a position sensor and a microcontroller. In certain embodiments, the position sensor is configured to generate position data corresponding to a position of the companion microphone system. In various embodiments, the microphones and the position sensor include a fixed relationship in three-dimensional space. In certain embodiments, the microcontroller is configured to receive the position data from the position sensor and select one or more of the microphones to receive an audio input based on the received position data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventor: William Frank Dunn
  • Fixing assembly
    Patent number: 8277514
    Abstract: A component, e.g. a prosthetic ball and socket joint like an acetabular cup of a prosthetic joint, having a male or female location feature in a surface thereof for mutual interfit with a fixing member of a fixing assembly for securing the fixing member to the surface of the component and optionally for securing the component to a second component by means of a fixing screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew Limited
    Inventors: Roger William Frank Ashton, Derek James Wallace McMinn
  • LOCAL AREA CELLULAR BASESTATION
    Publication number: 20120238324
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cellular basestation, and in particular to a basestation for a cellular communications network, that can conveniently be used to provide a cellular service, for example within a home or office.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: UBIQUISYS LIMITED
    Inventors: PETER KEEVILL, WILLIAM FRANK, RICHARD BYRNE, ANDREA GIUSTINA
  • INFORMATION PACKET COMMUNICATION WITH VIRTUAL OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20120195315
    Abstract: Modules and methods that provide virtual device communication via information packets addressed to the virtual devices. Virtual devices aggregate capabilities of target devices and represent the aggregate as an operational device to remote systems. Physical device elements and virtual devices contained within modules are able to communicate and cooperate over extended distances in a peer-to-peer fashion via a virtual bus tunnel offering addressing and data transport functionality. Such modules and methods can be combined with disk drives to form RAID-like storage structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: RATEZE REMOTE MGMT. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Charles William Frank, Thomas Earl Ludwig, William R. Babbitt, JR., Mark Adams, Nicholas James Witchey
  • Method, system, and article of manufacture for mirroring data at storage locations
    Patent number: 8209282
    Abstract: Provided are a system and article of manufacture for mirroring data. A mirror policy indicating volumes in a first storage system is processed to mirror to volumes in a second storage system and volumes in the second storage system to mirror to volumes in a third storage system. The third storage system is at a first geographical location remote with respect to a second geographical location including the first and second storage systems. A command is transmitted to cause the copying of updates to the volumes in the first storage system to corresponding volumes in the second storage system indicated in the mirror policy. Upon an occurrence of an event, the causing the suspension of the copying of updates to the volumes in the first storage system indicated in the mirroring policy to the volumes in the second storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Frederic Kern, William Frank Micka, Gail Andrea Spear, David B. Petersen
  • Local area cellular basestation
    Patent number: 8204543
    Abstract: A base station for a cellular wireless communications network has a first interface, enabling connection with a remote communications device using a cellular wireless communications protocol in the cellular wireless communications network. The base station also has a second interface, enabling connection over a wide area network, and a third interface, enabling connection over a local area network. Software enables communication over the wide area network between a remote communications device, connected to the first interface, and a core network of the cellular wireless communications network. Software can also enable the remote communications device to communicate with a device in the local area network, or with a server in the wide area network, without using the core network of the cellular wireless communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Ubiquisys Limited
    Inventors: Peter Keevill, William Franks, Richard Byrne, Andrea Giustina
  • Companion microphone system and method
    Patent number: 8150057
    Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless communication can include a first unit configured to synchronously transmit a first digital audio packet redundantly in at least a first dedicated slot and a second dedicated slot over a time period, and a second unit configured to receive wireless transmissions from the first unit. In certain embodiments, the second unit does not listen for a transmission in the second dedicated slot if the first digital audio packet is received in the first dedicated slot. In certain embodiments, the units are encoded with a group code that identifies group members, such that the units only receive data packets transmitted by group members with the same group code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Etymotic Research, Inc.
    Inventor: William Frank Dunn