Patents by Inventor Akien Maclain

Akien Maclain 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for 3D imaging and custom manufacturing
    Patent number: 9420260
    Abstract: The invention provides machines and systems for generating faithful 3D geometric models that correspond to the shape of an imaged 3D physical object, for storing, transmitting, and transforming those 3D models, and for manufacturing 3D objects based upon those models. The invention also provides processes for such capture, transmission, storage, and transformation of the 3D models and manufacturing of objects from those models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventors: Scott L McGregor, Ray K Alley, Akien Maclain