Patents Assigned to Museum of Mathematics
  • Demonstration tools for geometric properties
    Patent number: 9747815
    Abstract: A variety of tools for demonstrating the mathematical properties is disclosed. In one embodiment, a demonstrator uses the tools to illuminate geometric relationships between objects in two and three-dimensional space. The tools may be a stationary exhibit or collected into a portable kit. Whether portable or stationary, the tools provide an easy to use, multi-functional, and visually captivating vehicle for demonstration of geometric properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Museum of Mathematics
    Inventors: Glen T. Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan
  • Square wheel tricycle
    Patent number: 9472120
    Abstract: An exhibit to assist in teaching mathematical properties to individuals may include a tricycle with square wheels. The tricycle may be mounted on a circular track with arcuate segments that effectively smooth out the motion imparted by the square wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Museum of Mathematics
    Inventors: Glen T Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan
  • Demonstration tools for geometric properties
    Patent number: 9165479
    Abstract: A variety of tools for demonstrating the mathematical properties is disclosed. In one embodiment, a demonstrator uses the tools to illuminate geometric relationships between objects in two and three-dimensional space. The tools may be a stationary exhibit or collected into a portable kit. Whether portable or stationary, the tools provide an easy to use, multi-functional, and visually captivating vehicle for demonstration of geometric properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Museum of Mathematics
    Inventors: Glen T. Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan
  • Demonstration tools for geometric properties
    Patent number: 8602790
    Abstract: A variety of tools for demonstrating the mathematical properties is disclosed. In one embodiment, a demonstrator uses the tools to illuminate geometric relationships between objects in two and three-dimensional space. The tools may be a stationary exhibit or collected into a portable kit. Whether portable or stationary, the tools provide an easy to use, multi-functional, and visually captivating vehicle for demonstration of geometric properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Museum of Mathematics
    Inventors: Glen T Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan