John David Franks

US Patent:

20040032081, Feb 19, 2004

Filed:

Jul 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/191462

Inventors:

John Franks - Virginia Beach VA, US

International Classification:

A63F003/00

US Classification:

273/249000

Abstract:

A board game which combines traditional board game elements with an unrelated activity, that of preparing a meal. The board has three paths of serially arranged spaces along which player tokens travel. A chance device determines the number of spaces moved. Upon alighting on any particular space, a card is drawn, which card is color coordinated to the space just occupied. The card specifies an interactivity such as a question to be answered or a musical theme to be tapped, hummed or whistled. The player must interactively respond. Upon completion of the first path, players select, on a first-to-arrive basis, a task associated with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup. An example is mixing and serving of a beverage, or cooking the entree. One option is to be relieved of any task. Upon completion of the path by his or her token, each player receives an instructional card advising details of the associated task. The game is played in three phases, each utilizing one path and corresponding to three phases of a meal, such as appetizer, entree, and dessert. Optionally, invitations to a combined meal and game are sent prior to the event by postcard. The invitation optionally specifies

US Patent:

20070143151, Jun 21, 2007

Filed:

Dec 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/639988

Inventors:

Christopher Fey - McKinney TX, US
Brian Baum - West Friendship MD, US
Mark Calem - Oakton VA, US
John Franks - Jacksonville FL, US
Thomas Richardson - Denver CO, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

705003000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a system, method and device for assisting users in assessing individual health, deriving intervention programs and making health related decisions. A health assessment-intervention component collects and screens diagnostic and demographic data from clients and assists in forming health-care related decisions, action plans and treatment plans. The system can collect and maintain health-related data from third parties such as physicians, researchers, universities and the like, and can provide user accessible personal health records and health decision assistance. The invention can be implemented in numerous ways, including as a system, a device, a method, or a computer readable medium implemented as a smart drive device and/or keychain-type memory device, for example.

US Patent:

20090132284, May 21, 2009

Filed:

Oct 16, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/253066

Inventors:

Christopher T. Fey - McKinney TX, US
John W. Franks - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 3

Abstract:

The present invention provides a system and method for assisting users in developing a customized health, wellness and prevention plan and making health related decisions. A health assessment-intervention component collects and screens diagnostic and demographic data from clients and assists in forming health-care related decisions, action plans and treatment plans. An analytical component analyzes blood and other test information to derive a hierarchy of health risks. A scheduling component manages tests, screenings, and reminders for the customized plan. A plan manager component assists in accumulating information compiled through the other components, as well as presenting a customized prevention plan, dashboard and other interfaces to users. The invention collects and maintains health-related data from third parties such as physicians, researchers, universities and the like, and provides user accessible personal health records and health decision assistance.