Patents by Inventor Daniel Paul Mapes

Daniel Paul Mapes 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).

  • Computer generated objects having magnets and targets
    Patent number: 5923335
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating objects configured for assembly into a scene during assembly time. The method includes the step of associating a magnet with a first object. Further, the method includes the step of associating a target with a second object. The magnet is configured to search for the target within a predefined search range when the magnet is activated. The magnet and the target have alignment data for permitting the first object and the second object to align themselves relative to each other in accordance with the alignment data during the assembly time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: MultiGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Mlyniec, Daniel Paul Mapes