Robert Bruce Franklin

US Patent:

7836562, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

Apr 16, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/104257

Inventors:

Robert Lee Franklin - Snellville GA, US
Christopher Jonathan Adams - Hoschton GA, US
Perry Steve Hart - Comer GA, US
Jack Bishop - Hull GA, US

Assignee:

Formetco, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

F16B 2/00

US Classification:

24346, 24349, 24459, 40603

Abstract:

A clip for use in a cable tensioning system, comprising (i) a base plate comprising a generally flat base member having a top surface having a plurality of surface irregularities, a bottom surface, a front edge and a rear edge, and a pair of opposing tensioning arms extending from the top surface; and, (ii) a top plate comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge and a rear edge, a lip protruding from a top surface thereof having a channel defined therein, wherein the top plate is adapted to secure an edge of a substantially flat medium between the base plate and the top plate when the top plate and the bottom plate are in an engaged relationship, and wherein the channel can receive a portion of a cable.

US Patent:

8020260, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

Oct 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/246167

Inventors:

Robert Lee Franklin - Snellville GA, US
Christopher Jonathan Adams - Hoschton GA, US
John Dove Gibb - Buford GA, US

Assignee:

Formetco, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

F16B 2/00

US Classification:

24346, 24349, 24459, 40603

Abstract:

A locking clip for a cable tensioning system, comprising (i) a base plate having a top surface having a gripping portion, tensioning arms extending from the top surface, a cable retaining arm and posts extending from the bottom surface, and, at least one slot in the base plate; and, (ii) a tapering top member including a cable tensioning hook with a channel and extending from the top surface, and at least one nub extending from the bottom surface to slidingly engage the slot. The clip can hold a portion of a sheet between the base plate and the top member when the top member and the base plate are in an engaged relationship. The cable tensioning arm holds the cable and allows tension to be placed on the sheet. When the clip is disengaged from the sheet it can be temporarily attached to the cable by the cable retaining arm.

US Patent:

8371002, Feb 12, 2013

Filed:

Mar 10, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/401569

Inventors:

Robert Lee Franklin - Snellville GA, US
John Dove Gibb - Buford GA, US
Robert B. McMurray - Brookfield WI, US

Assignee:

Formetco, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

F16B 2/00

US Classification:

24346, 24349, 24459, 40603

Abstract:

A clip for use in a cable system for stretching a sheet across a surface and maintaining it under tension, the clip comprising a base plate and a top plate. The base plate has a pair of opposing retaining arms extending from the top surface and a recessed area defined in the base plate. The top plate has a hook protruding from the top surface having a channel defined therein. The top plate slides between the arms of the base plate and is removably retained therein and the plates engage the edge of a sheet. The hook removably engages a cable and the sheet is stretched when the cable is tensioned. The clip can be retained on the cable when a sheet is to be replaced by partially separating the two plates.

US Patent:

20070247860, Oct 25, 2007

Filed:

Apr 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/737995

Inventors:

ROBERT LEE FRANKLIN - Snellville GA, US
William R. Cole - Pace FL, US

International Classification:

F21V 21/30

US Classification:

362431, 362287, 362427

Abstract:

A pivotable light pole apparatus comprising a first and a second pole section, a portion of the first pole section being fittable within a portion of the second pole section, with one end of each pole section being pivotably connected to each other by a pin. The apparatus further comprises a slidable cover which fits over both pole sections and locks in place when the pole sections are collinear so that the pole sections form a single pole, yet when the cover is retracted over the second pole section the first pole section can be pivoted by a technician to be generally perpendicular to the first pole section. When in the pivoted position a light fixture mounted to the first pole section is brought closer to the technician for easier inspection or repair.

US Patent:

45647950, Jan 14, 1986

Filed:

Jan 20, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/572134

Inventors:

Christopher W. Parkes - San Francisco CA
Robert C. Franklin - Los Gatos CA

Assignee:

Beckman Instruments, Inc. - Fullerton CA

International Classification:

H12P 516
H02P 536

US Classification:

318314

Abstract:

An improved motor speed control system for high speed, high resolution motor control applications such as centrifuges is presented. A proportional, or proportional and integral motor control system is provided with improved circuitry which uses digital phase lock techniques to generate a speed difference signal that accurately reflects the difference between the actual and desired speed of the motor. This speed difference signal is used to adjust the speed of the motor until the actual and desired speeds become approximately equal to one another. An error integrating network may then be enabled to eliminate any remaining difference between actual and desired speed, thereby assuring a negligible speed error.

US Patent:

20210381313, Dec 9, 2021

Filed:

Aug 20, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/407983

Inventors:

- Duluth GA, US
Robert L. Franklin - Snellville GA, US

International Classification:

E06C 7/48

Abstract:

A ladder support attachment for spacing a ladder from a structure having a support member configured to mount to the structure and stabilizing the ladder; a spacing member integrally coupled to and extending outwardly from an upper edge of the support member; and a trough member integrally coupled to a distal edge of the spacing member and configured to receive a rung of the ladder. The trough member having a first planer member coupled to a distal edge of the spacing member at an acute angle relative to the support member, a second planer member coupled to a portion of a distal edge of the first planer member and extending transverse to the first planer member, and a third planer member being coupled to a distal edge of the second planer member and extending transverse to the first planer member.

US Patent:

20180274295, Sep 27, 2018

Filed:

Mar 21, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/927267

Inventors:

- Duluth GA, US
Robert L. Franklin - Snellville GA, US

International Classification:

E06C 7/48

Abstract:

A ladder support attachment for spacing a ladder from a structure having a support member configured to mount to the structure and stabilizing the ladder; a spacing member integrally coupled to and extending outwardly from an upper edge of the support member; and a trough member integrally coupled to a distal edge of the spacing member and configured to receive a rung of the ladder. The trough member having a first planer member coupled to a distal edge of the spacing member at an acute angle relative to the support member, a second planer member coupled to a portion of a distal edge of the first planer member and extending transverse to the first planer member, and a third planer member being coupled to a distal edge of the second planer member and extending transverse to the first planer member.