Patrick J Franz, Age 651849 43Rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215

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1849 43Rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215 (503) 231-6052

18495 43Rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215 (503) 231-6052

1911 43Rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215 (503) 231-6052

1552 SE Hickory St, Portland, OR 97214

Bayview, ID

Welches, OR

Eugene, OR

Colton, OR

Clackamas, OR

1911 SE 43Rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215

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Position: Professional/Technical

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Degree: Associate degree or higher

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President At Terracycle, Inc.

Location:
Portland, Oregon Area
Industry:
Sporting Goods

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Us Patents

Adjustable Accessory Mount

US Patent:
2009007, Mar 19, 2009
Filed:
Sep 18, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/901805
Inventors:
Patrick Joseph Franz - Portland OR, US
International Classification:
B62J 7/06
US Classification:
224420
Abstract:
In accordance with one embodiment, an adjustable accessory mount mechanism uses two arms, a mount, and two attachment connections to the support structure. The arms are pivotably connected at the mount itself and at their attachments to the support structure. This arrangement produces an adjustable triangulated mechanism with the mount at one vertex and the existing support structure as one side of the triangle. The mount can be perpendicular or parallel to the support structure. The arms may be curved or otherwise shaped to avoid other objects. The accessory mount both spreads the load on the support structure and provides an inherently strong triangulated structure for mounting the object or accessory.

Transducer Array

US Patent:
5431064, Jul 11, 1995
Filed:
Sep 18, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/948143
Inventors:
Patrick J. Franz - Portland OR
Assignee:
Home Row, Inc. - Clackamas OR
International Classification:
G01L 100
US Classification:
7386268
Abstract:
A pressure sensitive transducer array in which a plurality of transducers are connected in series and in parallel with one another. In one embodiment, a resistive layer is formed from carbon or silver ink on a polyester film. A plurality of conductive shunt elements having greater conductivity than the resistive layer is formed on a second polyester film. The films are placed adjacent to one another with the shunt elements contacting the resistive layer. Voltage is applied across the resistive layer and pressure is applied thereto. As the pressure increases, the number of current paths set up through contact points on the shunt elements increase thereby decreasing the resistance across the resistive layer and increasing current flow. In another embodiment a plurality of plate elements are contained in a plane on one side of a dielectric layer. A plurality of plate elements are contained in a plane on the other side of the dielectric layer.

Keyboard Integrated Pointing Device

US Patent:
5499041, Mar 12, 1996
Filed:
Oct 13, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/322956
Inventors:
Eric L. Brandenburg - Lake Oswego OR
Patrick J. Franz - Portland OR
David H. Straayer - Colton OR
Assignee:
InControl Solutions, Inc. - Lake Oswego OR
International Classification:
G06F 314
H01C 1010
H01H 926
US Classification:
345174
Abstract:
A keyswitch-integrated pointing assembly in which a plurality of substantially planar force sensing elements are disposed on a planar surface adjacent a keyswitch on a keyboard. The keyswitch includes a plunger which extends downwardly from a key cap for actuating a switch at the lower end of vertical key cap travel. The key cap engages an indexing surface when fully depressed which transmits force applied to the key cap to the force sensing elements. The force sensing elements are sandwiched between a pair of opposing plates thereby biasing the elements into a substantially linear operating region when no force is applied to the key cap.

Combined Pointing Stick And Surrounding Keycap For Use In A Computer Keyboard

US Patent:
D360412, Jul 18, 1995
Filed:
Feb 16, 1994
Appl. No.:
D/018842
Inventors:
Patrick J. Franz - Portland OR
Assignee:
InControl Solutions, Inc. - Clackamas OR
US Classification:
D14115

Transducer Array

US Patent:
5578765, Nov 26, 1996
Filed:
Jun 1, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/457627
Inventors:
Patrick J. Franz - Portland OR
Assignee:
InControl Solutions, Inc. - Lake Oswego OR
International Classification:
G01L 100
US Classification:
73862043
Abstract:
A pressure sensitive transducer array in which a plurality of transducers are connected in series and in parallel with one another. In one embodiment, a resistive layer is formed from carbon or silver ink on a polyester film. A plurality of conductive shunt elements having greater conductivity than the resistive layer is formed on a second polyester film. The films are placed adjacent to one another with the shunt elements contacting the resistive layer. Voltage is applied across the resistive layer and pressure is applied thereto. As the pressure increases, the number of current paths set up through contact points on the shunt elements increase thereby decreasing the resistance across the resistive layer and increasing current flow. In another embodiment a plurality of plate elements are contained in a plane on one side of a dielectric layer. A plurality of plate elements are contained in a plane on the other side of the dielectric layer.

Keycap Assembly With Corner Integrated Pointing Stick For Typing And Pointing Operations In A Computer Keyboard

US Patent:
D358385, May 16, 1995
Filed:
Oct 26, 1994
Appl. No.:
D/030317
Inventors:
Patrick J. Franz - Portland OR
US Classification:
D14115

Multipurpose Cursor Control Keyswitch

US Patent:
4680577, Jul 14, 1987
Filed:
Apr 18, 1986
Appl. No.:
6/854687
Inventors:
David H. Straayer - Colton OR
Patrick J. Franz - Colton OR
Eugene F. Lynch - Portland OR
Assignee:
Tektronix, Inc. - Beaverton OR
International Classification:
H01H 2500
US Classification:
340711
Abstract:
A multipurpose keyswitch for controlling cursor movement on a CRT display and for character entry includes a key cap that moves laterally to provide cursor control and that moves vertically for character entry. Sensors are coupled to the key cap for sensing the lateral movement of the key cap. Forward and backward movement of the key cap selects upward and downward movement of the cursor on the CRT display. Left and right movement of the key cap selects left and right movement of the cursor. Vertical movement of the key cap selects the entry of a character. The multipurpose keyswitch is advantageously positioned as one of the home keys of the keyboard.

Miniature Isometric Joystick

US Patent:
5889507, Mar 30, 1999
Filed:
Jul 24, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/685486
Inventors:
T. Scott Engle - Tualatin OR
Patrick J. Franz - Portland OR
Assignee:
InControl Solutions, Inc.
International Classification:
G09G 508
US Classification:
345161
Abstract:
A miniature isometric joystick is disclosed for receiving manual user input to effect directional control such as controlling cursor movement on a computer display screen or controlling movement of an apparatus such as a machine or robot. The joystick is arranged to fit between the existing keys in a computer keyboard. The joystick includes a preloading spring for compressing the assembly together, thereby biasing the force sensors so as to neutralize manufacturing variations and control electrical and mechanical null zones. An integrated switch is provided in the joystick for detecting an external force applied by the user's fingertip. The switch unobtrusively detects when a user is pointing, thereby allowing a control system to measure pointing system bias signals while the user is not pointing. This permits the control system to automatically correct for drift, without requiring additional keyboard space for a separate switch to enable the pointing device.

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