Michael Jay Frank

US Patent:

6450122, Sep 17, 2002

Filed:

Jun 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/608346

Inventors:

Michael G. Frank - Fairfield CT 06432

International Classification:

A01K 6304

US Classification:

119259, 119260, 119255, 239 17

Abstract:

The present invention is a decorative water display including a low maintenance aquatic animal basin capable of supporting aquatic animals such as fish by using a specially designed filter which cooperates with a hollow base of a water sculpture, a water pump, and a basin containing water. This arrangement allows a water display with a water sculpture such as a statuette or rock formation to provide a decorative environment for supporting aquatic animals which is clean and odor free, which does not endanger the aquatic animals, and which has the unexpected result of requiring very low maintenance or de minimus maintenance.

US Patent:

20100088171, Apr 8, 2010

Filed:

Sep 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/586526

Inventors:

Michael J. Borchetta - Stamford CT, US
Michael D. Frank - New Canaan CT, US
David M. Rock - Stamford CT, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
G06Q 30/00
G06Q 90/00

US Classification:

705 1423, 705 26, 705500

Abstract:

A method and apparatus fulfill a periodical subscription to a consumer, where the periodical subscription includes a predetermined number of issues and associated delivery dates. The method and apparatus receive a subscription order for a periodical having a plurality of issues deliverable to the consumer at a consumer premise; and generate a subscription order voucher for redeeming an interim periodical issue prior to the consumer receiving delivery of a first issue of the subscription at the consumer premises from a fulfillment house. The voucher includes authorization for a retail location to provide the interim issue of the periodical subscription to the consumer upon presentation. The subscription agent communicates subscription information associated with the consumer to the fulfillment house following one of redemption of the voucher by the consumer for the interim issue or a predetermined time having elapsed.

US Patent:

20120047021, Feb 23, 2012

Filed:

May 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/134007

Inventors:

Michael J. Borchetta - Stamford CT, US
Michael D. Frank - New Canaan CT, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 1466

Abstract:

A system for promoting business leads for authors of literature to a consumer by a document service provider (DSP) that stores and manages the literature via the Internet, where the consumer has a computer device for accessing product information via the Internet at a website of a product service provider (PSP). The system includes at least one computer device operable to receive, via the Internet, profile information of the consumer from the PSP while the consumer is reviewing product information from the website of the PSP; identify, at the DSP, a corresponding document associated with a product being viewed at the website of the PSP by the consumer; present, on the consumer computer device, a lead promotional web page that includes an offer by the DSP to the consumer for the corresponding document; and deliver the corresponding document to the consumer in response to receiving an acceptance of the offer.

US Patent:

40067114, Feb 8, 1977

Filed:

Jul 28, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/599680

Inventors:

Michael G. Frank - Fairfield CT

International Classification:

A01K 6400

US Classification:

119 5

Abstract:

A decorative unitary aquarium liner for simulating a scene underwater comprises a bottom and a diorama backdrop that are integrally combined to form a unitary aesthetic scene. The bottom and diorama backdrop may be formed from the same sheet of material, such as thermoform plastic and the diorama backdrop may provide enclosures for accommodating aquarium water circulating conduits connected to pump and filter assemblies, aquarium aeration conduits and illumination accessories, if desired. The aeration outlet to the aquarium may pass through an orifice in the bottom portion of the aquarium liner. The aquarium liner may optionally incorporate side portions integrally combined with the bottom and diorama backdrop to form a multisided liner. The outer surface of the liner may have irregular contours to simulate a natural underwater environment. The unitary aquarium liner eliminates the need for sand and gravel presently used in most convention aquariums.

US Patent:

20220335482, Oct 20, 2022

Filed:

Jun 6, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/833859

Inventors:

- Stamford CT, US
Michael Frank - New Canaan CT, US
Michael Donnarumma - Quogue NY, US
Karen Phillips - Falmouth ME, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
H04L 67/02
H04L 67/306
H04L 67/53
H04L 67/131

Abstract:

In accordance with some embodiments, a system facilitates the generation of a customized fundraising campaign for an organization by providing mechanisms via which an organizer can set terms of the fundraising campaign and allow participants of the campaign to create customized avatars for use in promoting the campaign. The system generates customized online portals via which participants can make donations or purchase goods to support the organization.

US Patent:

20190197590, Jun 27, 2019

Filed:

Feb 26, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/286059

Inventors:

- Stamford CT, US
Michael Frank - New Canaan CT, US
Michael Donnarumma - Quogue NY, US
Karen Phillips - Falmouth ME, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
H04L 29/08
H04L 29/06

Abstract:

In accordance with some embodiments, a system facilitates the generation of a customized fundraising campaign on behalf of a third party organization by providing mechanisms via which an organizer of the third party organization can set terms of the fundraising campaign and allow participants of the campaign to create customized avatars for use in promoting the campaign.

US Patent:

20170103432, Apr 13, 2017

Filed:

Nov 18, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/356531

Inventors:

- Stamford CT, US
Michael Frank - New Canaan CT, US
Michael Donnarumma - Quogue NY, US
Karen Phillips - Falmouth ME, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
H04L 29/08

Abstract:

In accordance with some embodiments, a system facilitates the generation of a customized fundraising campaign on behalf of a third party organization by providing mechanisms via which an organizer of the third party organization can set terms of the fundraising campaign and allow participants of the campaign to create customized avatars for use in promoting the campaign.

US Patent:

20160321943, Nov 3, 2016

Filed:

May 1, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/143606

Inventors:

Michael G. Frank - Brooklyn NY, US

International Classification:

G09B 17/00
G09B 19/08
G09B 5/12

Abstract:

The present disclosure is an improvement in language immersion learning which utilizes a dual language alternating platform and method to enhance the reader's ability to comprehend and learn a foreign language. The method can include the use of an e-book or similar digital device by the reader. The method can include alternating chapter format. This improved method may include historic publications, educational text, books for children, young adults etc. The user has the option to alternate between chapters in their native language or a foreign language. This method compels the reader to remain immersed in the foreign language throughout the chapter for increased comprehension.