Patents by Inventor Paul D. Engle

Paul D. Engle has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20020187720
    Abstract: A geometric model construction system comprised of a variety of shape elements. These shape elements are connected to each other along edges by connector strip parts in a hinged, sliding union. This union allows a full continuous range of angular positions between adjacent shape elements. Polyhedra and other geometric forms may be easily built up by joining connector strips onto multiple shape elements. These shape elements may be flat or curved polygons of a sheet material (10) or may be skeletal wire frame elements (12). Hinged sliding joints between shape elements and connector strips are accomplished with hinge-leaf (30) and hinge-pivot features (42). Female features of c-shaped cross-section are designed to admit and grip male features of circular cross-section along shape element edges (14). Finished models may be easily disassembled and parts reused. They are also suitable for long term display, and will not degrade over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Paul D. Engle