John H Funk

US Patent:

7946764, May 24, 2011

Filed:

May 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/746591

Inventors:

Alfred Sulpizio - Philadelphia PA, US
John Funk - Evergreen CO, US
Ian Barclay - Marion NY, US

Assignee:

Evergreen Innovation Partners I, LP - Englewood CO

International Classification:

B65D 33/00
B65D 30/16
B65D 33/02

US Classification:

383 33, 383104, 383105, 383119

Abstract:

Expandable bag assemblies and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward an expandable bag assembly that includes a flexible bag with closed and open ends and collapsible sidewalls disposed between the ends. The assembly beneficially includes an integrated support structure provided with stiffeners and a mechanism for attachment to help hold a mouth of the bag in an open position while filling the bag. The assembly can be compressed for easy packaging and storage and be expanded into a self-supported, open position without memory folds. The assembly is also configured to retract during closure of the open end of the bag.

US Patent:

20030109322, Jun 12, 2003

Filed:

Jan 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/345651

Inventors:

Conley Funk - Naples FL, US
John Funk - Naples FL, US

International Classification:

A63B069/36
A63B057/00

US Classification:

473/222000, 473/219000

Abstract:

The invention pertains to a method for interactively tracking, analyzing and teaching a correct golf swing using an apparatus consisting of a computer with an attached video camera and a special club shaft attachment that is monitored to determine the progress of a golf swing in real-time. A short simulated golf club with a matching golf ball platform is provided for use in a limited space. Club position is evaluated at all points along prescribed swing plane orbits for accuracy with regard to club shaft angle, club face rotation and swing plane location. Leading guides are provided to aid in correct club movement. Trailing position reinforcement guides permit the student golfer to use his own initiative and timing while receiving real-time corrections relating to club and body motion. Simulated ball flight is determined and applied to golf practice range and golf course activities.

US Patent:

20050272517, Dec 8, 2005

Filed:

Aug 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/198570

Inventors:

Conley Funk - Naples FL, US
John Funk - Naples FL, US

Assignee:

Recognition Insight, LLC - Naples FL

International Classification:

A63B069/36

US Classification:

473222000

Abstract:

A method and device is used to teach and simulate swing mechanics. A camera is coupled to a computer such that frames including an image of a golfer swinging a golf club may be captured. A key part of the image is identified by the computer in sequential frames captured from the camera, and the image is compared to swing mechanics of a known standard golfer. The position of the known standard golfer is capable of following the natural swing of a student golfer, and the method and device are capable of providing real-time feedback to the student golfer during the golfer's swing. An instant replay may be used to reinforce good swing mechanics. A marker attachment may be used to assist in tracking and analyzing the swing mechanics of the images. Parameters relating to club angle and apparent club length may be compared to a known standard for a plurality of reference swing positions in order to determine the swing mechanics of the student golfer during practice instruction and within a golf simulation game to determine ball trajectory. A ball launch monitor may be integrated with the image analysis, which improves the effectiveness of the method and device synergistically.

US Patent:

20060247070, Nov 2, 2006

Filed:

Jul 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/457652

Inventors:

Conley Funk - Naples FL, US
John Funk - Naples FL, US

Assignee:

Recognition Insight, LLC - Naples FL

International Classification:

A63B 69/36

US Classification:

473222000

Abstract:

A method and device is used to teach and simulate swing mechanics. A camera is coupled to a computer such that frames including an image of a golfer swinging a golf club may be captured. A key part of the image is identified by the computer in sequential frames captured from the camera, and the image is compared to swing mechanics of a known standard golfer. The position of the known standard golfer is capable of following the natural swing of a student golfer, and the method and device are capable of providing real-time feedback to the student golfer during the golfer's swing. An instant replay may be used to reinforce good swing mechanics. A marker attachment may be used to assist in tracking and analyzing the swing mechanics of the images. Parameters relating to club angle and apparent club length may be compared to a known standard for a plurality of reference swing positions in order to determine the swing mechanics of the student golfer during practice instruction and within a golf simulation game to determine ball trajectory. A ball launch monitor may be integrated with the image analysis, which improves the effectiveness of the method and device synergistically.

US Patent:

20110216988, Sep 8, 2011

Filed:

Jan 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/016801

Inventors:

Alfred Sulpizio - Philadelphia PA, US
John Funk - Evergreen CO, US
Ian Barclay - Marion NY, US

International Classification:

B65D 33/00

US Classification:

383 33

Abstract:

Expandable bag assemblies and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward an expandable bag assembly that includes a flexible bag with closed and open ends and collapsible sidewalls disposed between the ends. The assembly beneficially includes an integrated support structure provided with stiffeners and a mechanism for attachment to help hold a mouth of the bag in an open position while filling the bag. The assembly can be compressed for easy packaging and storage and be expanded into a self-supported, open position without memory folds. The assembly is also configured to retract during closure of the open end of the bag.

US Patent:

50229958, Jun 11, 1991

Filed:

May 16, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/524241

Inventors:

Bryan A. Roy - Mullica Hill NJ
Gregory F. Boris - Sewell NJ
John J. Campbell - Prospect Park PA
John G. Funk - Raleigh NC
David J. Wozniak - Blackwood NJ
James D. Gibson - Voorhees NJ
Robert M. McCauley - Tabernacle NJ

Assignee:

Westinghouse Electric Corp. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

B01D 6300

US Classification:

210651

Abstract:

Apparatus and method for dewatering radioactive waste slurry solids. The apparatus includes a vacuum pump for applying a vacuum to a suitable flexible filter and collapsible membrane combination in which the slurry solids are contained so that the slurry solids are compressively dewatered when the vacuum is applied. The apparatus further includes a container for suitably storing the resulting dewatered slurry solids.