David S Franklin

US Patent:

20090246722, Oct 1, 2009

Filed:

May 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/152972

Inventors:

David Damon Franklin - Queens Village NY, US

International Classification:

F23D 3/16

US Classification:

431292, 431289

Abstract:

A candle holder is described having a fixture with a candle, the fixture pivotally positioned in a circular gimbal that is pivotally positioned in a cylindrical housing, an enclosure that is securely fastened with a proximal end of the housing. a first upright position of the candle holder and a second inverted position of the candle holder.The fixture includes an annular top and a counterbalance, the annular top adapted to receive the candle, and the counterbalance includes a groove on a top surface. The groove adapted to receive a magnetic disc. The candleholder has a first position in which the candle holder is upright along a longitudinal axis and a second position in which the candle holder is inverted about the longitudinal axis. The candle remains consistently upright in all orientations of the candle holder by virtue of gyroscopic mechanics and the counterbalance.

US Patent:

20100178641, Jul 15, 2010

Filed:

Jan 12, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/319661

Inventors:

David (Damon) Franklin - Queens Village NY, US

International Classification:

G09B 19/24

US Classification:

434260

Abstract:

An apparel fastener learning apparatus for developing and disabled children, the mentally impaired, and the elderly is described that includes a first fastener plate having a plug and a second plate having a socket. The first plate has a predefined shape that is approximately identical to the shape of the second plate. The first plate includes a symbol that is in accordance with the shape of the fastener apparatus. In a first position, the first and second plates are snapped with the plug and the socket. In a second position, the first plate and the second plate are separated from each other. The first plate is snapped with only the second plate of the same fastener apparatus and not with a second plate of another fastener apparatus. In one embodiment, the fastener plates are securely coupled with apparels either by sewing along predefined holes or by using prongs.