Patents by Inventor Edwin Van Ruymbeke

Edwin Van Ruymbeke 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: 12663878
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for enabling a smartphone into a remote controller for a radio-controlled instrument. The apparatus comprises a fixing support assembly, a steering assembly, and a throttle assembly. The fixing support assembly is configured for rigidly clamping a smartphone. The steering assembly is set over the fixing support assembly and configured for maneuvering a first capacitive tip over screen surface of the smartphone for providing steering control over the radio-controlled instrument. The throttle assembly is set over the fixing support assembly and configured for maneuvering a second capacitive tip over the screen surface for providing throttle control over the instrument. The steering assembly and the throttle assembly are configured to transmit capacitive effect of fingers of the user to the screen of the smartphone in order to remotely control the radio-controller instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Inventors: Edwin Van Ruymbeke, Romain Miot
  • Publication number: 20250165083
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for enabling a smartphone into a remote controller for a radio-controlled instrument. The apparatus comprises a fixing support assembly, a steering assembly, and a throttle assembly. The fixing support assembly is configured for rigidly clamping a smartphone. The steering assembly is set over the fixing support assembly and configured for maneuvering a first capacitive tip over screen surface of the smartphone for providing steering control over the radio-controlled instrument. The throttle assembly is set over the fixing support assembly and configured for maneuvering a second capacitive tip over the screen surface for providing throttle control over the instrument. The steering assembly and the throttle assembly are configured to transmit capacitive effect of fingers of the user to the screen of the smartphone in order to remotely control the radio-controller instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Edwin Van Ruymbeke, Romain Miot
  • Publication number: 20140162524
    Abstract: A flying toy capable of moving by flapping of wings includes an actuation mechanism, for the wings, comprising a crank drive rotated by a means providing the driving force, two flexible wings arranged symmetrically with respect to the vertical plane of symmetry of the toy and connected, at the wing bases, to the actuation mechanism. The wing bases are mounted oscillating about axes arranged on both sides of the vertical plane of symmetry of the toy. The toy includes a control means, that receives a control signal indicating a left turn, increases the tension on the right wing and reduces it on the left wing. For a right turn, the opposite action is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Edwin VAN RUYMBEKE
  • Publication number: 20140073216
    Abstract: A flying toy capable of moving by flapping of wings includes an actuation mechanism, for the wings, comprising a crank drive rotated by a means providing the driving force, two flexible wings arranged symmetrically with respect to the vertical plane of symmetry of the toy and connected, at the wing bases, to the actuation mechanism. The wing bases are mounted oscillating about axes arranged on both sides of the vertical plane of symmetry of the toy. The toy includes a control means, that receives a control signal indicating a left turn, increases the tension on the right wing and reduces it on the left wing. For a right turn, the opposite action is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Edwin VAN RUYMBEKE
  • Patent number: 8382546
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flying toy capable of moving by flapping of wings. The flying toy comprises a support structure; an actuation mechanism, for the wings, arranged on the support structure and comprising a crank drive rotated by a means providing the driving force; and two flexible wings arranged symmetrically with respect to the vertical plane of symmetry of the toy and connected, at the wing bases, to the actuation mechanism, the aforementioned wing bases being mounted oscillating about axes arranged on both sides of the vertical plane of symmetry of the toy. A controller receives a control signal indicating a left turn, increases the tension on the right wing and reduces it on the left wing and, for a right turn, the opposite action is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Edwin Van Ruymbeke
  • Publication number: 20120003896
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flying toy capable of moving by flapping of wings. The flying toy comprises a support structure; an actuation mechanism, for the wings, arranged on the support structure and comprising a crank drive rotated by a means providing the driving force; and two flexible wings arranged symmetrically with respect to the vertical plane of symmetry of the toy and connected, at the wing bases, to the actuation mechanism, the aforementioned wing bases being mounted oscillating about axes arranged on both sides of the vertical plane of symmetry of the toy. A controller receives a control signal indicating a left turn, increases the tension on the right wing and reduces it on the left wing and, for a right turn, the opposite action is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Edwin VAN RUYMBEKE