Patents by Inventor Christopher W. Deyer

Christopher W. Deyer 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).

  • Attachment mechanism
    Patent number: 6585442
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism having a first attachment member supported by a first body. The first attachment member includes an engaging portion. A plurality of second attachment members is also provided and is supported by a second body. Each of the plurality of second attachment members includes an engaging portion selectively engageable with the engaging portion of the first attachment member. An actuating device is further provided and coupled with the plurality of second attachment members. The actuation device is operable to selectively actuate the plurality of second attachment members relative to the first attachment member to positionally manipulate the first body relative to the second body while the plurality of second attachment members is engaged with the first attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Diann E. Brei, Joseph W. Clement, Paul W. Alexander, Christopher W. Deyer
  • Attachment mechanism
    Publication number: 20020040949
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism having a first attachment member supported by a first body. The first attachment member includes an engaging portion. A plurality of second attachment members is also provided and is supported by a second body. Each of the plurality of second attachment members includes an engaging portion selectively engageable with the engaging portion of the first attachment member. An actuating device is further provided and coupled with the plurality of second attachment members. The actuation device is operable to selectively actuate the plurality of second attachment members relative to the first attachment member to positionally manipulate the first body relative to the second body while the plurality of second attachment members is engaged with the first attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Diann E. Brei, Joseph W. Clement, Paul W. Alexander, Christopher W. Deyer