Raymond E Fraze

US Patent:

6754008, Jun 22, 2004

Filed:

Sep 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/955005

Inventors:

Edward P. Wallerstein - Pleasanton CA
David Nilson - Walnut Creek CA
Bradley W. Rice - Danville CA
Raymond Fraze - Alameda CA

Assignee:

Xenogen Corporation - Alameda CA

International Classification:

G02B 1502

US Classification:

359672, 359676, 396 74, 396449, 352142

Abstract:

Disclosed is an improved lens system for low light applications. This improved low light lens system is designed for any suitable low light application, such as the above described biological imaging application. In one embodiment, a finite conjugate lens system is disclosed. The lens system includes, in order from a camera side to an object side, a first lens group and a second lens group. The first and second lens groups are adapted so that when light is passed from the object side to the image side, a substantially sized region of collimated light is formed between the first and second lens group. Preferably, the first and second lens groups are adapted to demagnify an object at the object side.

US Patent:

D501520, Feb 1, 2005

Filed:

May 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/205226

Inventors:

Raymond E. Fraze - Alameda CA, US

International Classification:

2102

US Classification:

D21707

US Patent:

7753207, Jul 13, 2010

Filed:

Apr 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/098441

Inventors:

Raymond Edward Fraze - Hereford AZ, US
Louis D. Friedman - Pasadena CA, US

Assignee:

The Planetary Society - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B65D 81/02

US Classification:

206521, 206527

Abstract:

A light-weight capsule having internal components comprised of sample containers with living organisms in solid and liquid form, inner carrier, multiple seals is disclosed to protect the samples contained within and to withstand an impact of up to 4000 G in outer space or Earth applications being subject to extreme conditions of varying radiation, temperature, pressure, and shock. The present capsule provides a compact and durable design with features for reducing size, mass and weight while increasing strength, structural integrity, and sealing strength to protect the samples contained interiorly and to withstand extreme conditions for travel in deep space or inhospitable places on Earth.

US Patent:

8613448, Dec 24, 2013

Filed:

Jan 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/346374

Inventors:

Raymond E. Fraze - Hereford AZ, US

Assignee:

Playability Toys, LLC - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

A63F 9/08

US Classification:

273153S

Abstract:

A tactile slide puzzle comprises a puzzle support structure, and a plurality of pieces that are slidably disposed on or within the puzzle support structure. The plurality of pieces, when properly configured, form a completed puzzle having a plurality of shapes which protrude outwardly from a surface of said plurality of pieces. Each of said sliding pieces includes a portion of at least one of said plurality of shapes, and each of said plurality of shapes has a textured top surface. The slide puzzle may further include a solution key disposed on the slide puzzle, and the solution key has the same tactile feel as does the completed puzzle. An audible or visual indicator may be included to provide an indication that the puzzle has been properly completed.

US Patent:

20030011148, Jan 16, 2003

Filed:

Jul 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/903032

Inventors:

William Bridge - Alameda CA, US
Raymond Fraze - Alameda CA, US

International Classification:

B62M001/00

US Classification:

280/001181, 280/001130

Abstract:

A walking device in accordance with the present invention includes a axle and two mirror-image stilts. Each stilt includes a transverse socket at its top end, and each end of the axle is rotatably inserted into a respective socket. Each stilt has a rear leg and a forward leg that merge into an upper portion. The upper portion is angularly offset from the rear leg to give each stilt an inverted “y” shape when viewed in side elevation. A respective footrest is attached to each stilt so that the footrests extend inwardly toward each other. An upright grip is fixed to each respective transverse socket. The dual leg structures and forward angular offset of the axle from the footrests, function to provide a walking device which is quickly and easily mastered.

US Patent:

46692177, Jun 2, 1987

Filed:

Feb 8, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/699842

Inventors:

Raymond E. Fraze - San Ramon CA

Assignee:

Aeroponics, Associates-1983 Ltd. - Hayward CA

International Classification:

A01G 3100

US Classification:

47 64

Abstract:

A modular plant propagation system and apparatus utilizes a first or lower reservoir containing a liquid plant nutrient in fluid communication with a second or upper reservoir in which a plant propagation support module utilizes a sterile, low water retention, linear foam plastic providing fluid communication between the exterior and interior of the second or upper reservoir. The nutrient fluid in the first nutrient reservoir is forced up into the second reservoir by compressed gas for predetermined cycles and periods of time to provide nutrients to the roots of the plants supported by the linear foam plant propagation support module. A computer is used to control air and root temperatures, humidity, nutrient quality, nutrient cycling rate and level in the first and second reservoirs and utilizes an image recognition apparatus to measure plant growth rate and produce maturity or ripeness to achieve optimum or maximum growth rate potential for the plant being propagated. A self-containing nutrient plant propagation module utilizes a sterile, low water retention, linear foam plastic in which generally parallel, elongated interconnecting cellular channels provide fluid communication from the top of the module to the bottom of the module in which is uniformly disbursed a comminuted, water soluble, time release plant nutrient.

US Patent:

20200010220, Jan 9, 2020

Filed:

Jul 6, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/028797

Inventors:

- Tucson AZ, US
Raymond Edward Fraze - Hereford AZ, US

Assignee:

Vector Launch, Inc. - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

B64G 1/10
B64G 1/44
B29C 70/42
B29C 64/10
B33Y 10/00
B29C 70/54

Abstract:

A self-mating modular satellite bus includes a plurality of side panels each having a front surface flanked by a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, wherein the first longitudinal edge of each side panel is nested with the second longitudinal edge of an adjacent side panel. The longitudinal edges, when superimposed, form a joggle. A method of producing the modular satellite bus includes forming a plurality of the panels, aligning the first longitudinal edge of each side panel with the second longitudinal edge of an adjacent side panel, such that the first longitudinal edge of each side panel is nested with the second longitudinal edge of the adjacent side panel, and securing the first longitudinal edge of each side panel to the second longitudinal edge of the adjacent side panel.

US Patent:

20200010221, Jan 9, 2020

Filed:

Jul 6, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/028821

Inventors:

- Tucson AZ, US
Raymond Edward Fraze - Hereford AZ, US

Assignee:

Vector Launch, Inc. - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

B64G 1/10
B64G 1/44
B29C 70/42
B29C 70/54
B29C 65/56
B29C 65/00

Abstract:

A satellite configuration includes a plurality of individual satellite buses each having a number of side panels that form a polygonal shape, where the individual satellite buses collectively fit together to form the satellite configuration having a regular polygon shape. A method of producing the satellite configuration includes forming a plurality of individual satellite buses each having a polygonal shape, and fitting the individual satellite buses together to form the satellite configuration in a regular polygonal shape.