Patents by Inventor Dann Rypka

Dann Rypka 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).

  • Patent number: 9499977
    Abstract: A motorized acoustical banner that functions as a variable acoustic absorber is disclosed. The motorized acoustical banner includes a multi-panel fabric banner that allows for adjustable spacing between the layers of fabric as well as between the banner and the wall to which it is mounted. The motorized acoustical banner further includes a drum roller configuration that allows for easily and quickly changing the banner fabric without having to disassemble the entire device. The motorized acoustical banner also includes a tubular motor that can be removed from the device without removing the entire drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Terry Strand, Dann Rypka, Aaron Harris, Denny Meyer
  • Publication number: 20160130806
    Abstract: A motorized acoustical banner that functions as a variable acoustic absorber is disclosed. The motorized acoustical banner includes a multi-panel fabric banner that allows for adjustable spacing between the layers of fabric as well as between the banner and the wall to which it is mounted. The motorized acoustical banner further includes a drum roller configuration that allows for easily and quickly changing the banner fabric without having to disassemble the entire device. The motorized acoustical banner also includes a tubular motor that can be removed from the device without removing the entire drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Terry Strand, Dann Rypka, Aaron Harris, Denny Meyer