James W Franks

US Patent:

59839910, Nov 16, 1999

Filed:

Jun 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/885221

Inventors:

James W. Franks - Palm Beach Gardens FL

International Classification:

F28F 700

US Classification:

165 801

Abstract:

A tissue chuck for use with a chuck holder for preparing a tissue sample for sectioning in a cryostat or the like, includes a base, having a tissue mounting surface and a heat transfer surface, and a plurality of fins for transferring heat from the heat transfer surface. Each fin terminates in a fin end, and each fin end is in spaced relation to the base.

US Patent:

59583886, Sep 28, 1999

Filed:

Oct 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/960472

Inventors:

James W. Franks - Palm Beach Gardens FL

International Classification:

A61K 748
A61K 4702
A61K 4732

US Classification:

424 69

Abstract:

A material in powder form having a plurality of particles containing alumina trihydrate and polymethyl methacrylate, and a method of using same to remove sebum from human skin.

US Patent:

57762988, Jul 7, 1998

Filed:

Jul 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/690298

Inventors:

James W. Franks - Palm Beach Gardens FL

International Classification:

B29B 1304
B29B 1102

US Classification:

156390

Abstract:

An apparatus for mounting a tissue specimen on a chuck for sectioning in a cryostat including a base, a clamp for receiving a tissue preparation slide, a chuck holder secured to the base for holding the chuck in a predetermined orientation relative to the clamp, a support secured to the base and extending therefrom and terminating in a distal end, and, means for slideably securing said clamp to said support. The clamp is positionable between a first location in which the clamp is at a minimum distance from the chuck holder and a second location in which the clamp is at a maximum distance from the chuck holder. A method for using the apparatus is likewise disclosed.

US Patent:

51688433, Dec 8, 1992

Filed:

Dec 17, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/808669

Inventors:

James W. Franks - Palm Beach Gardens FL

International Classification:

F01L 320

US Classification:

1231883

Abstract:

Disclosed is a poppet valve for an internal combustion engine. The poppet valve includes an internal port which provides a second flow path for fuel-air mixture entering the combustion chamber. The valve body includes two annular seals which cooperate with two annular seats in the cylinder head of the engine to seal the valve when the valve body is in a closed position.

US Patent:

61996238, Mar 13, 2001

Filed:

Sep 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/408297

Inventors:

James W. Franks - Palm Beach Gardens FL

International Classification:

F28F 700

US Classification:

165 801

Abstract:

A tissue chuck for use with a chuck holder for preparing a tissue sample for sectioning in a cryostat or the like, includes a base, having a tissue mounting surface and a heat transfer surface, and a plurality of fins for transferring heat from the heat transfer surface. Each fin terminates in a fin end, and each fin end is in spaced relation to the base.