Patents by Inventor Felix Bierbaum

Felix Bierbaum 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).

  • Light directing expandable envelope
    Patent number: 8789981
    Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable envelope that comprises a light directing film this both transmits and reflects light. In its inflated form and along with a light source, the envelope forms a light balloon that due to the light directing film provides directed light to an area surrounding the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Harms, Lance E. Behymer, Justin W. Wilhelm, Lars A. Smeenk, Mark H. Smith, Luis A. Aguirre, Felix Bierbaum, Karl K. Stensvad
  • LIGHT DIRECTING EXPANDABLE ENVELOPE
    Publication number: 20120081908
    Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable envelope that comprises a light directing film this both transmits and reflects light. In its inflated form and along with a light source, the envelope forms a light balloon that due to the light directing film provides directed light to an area surrounding the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Michael R. Harms, Lance E. Behymer, Justin W. Wilhelm, Lars A. Smeenk, Mark H. Smith, Luis A. Aguirre, Felix Bierbaum, Karl K. Stensvad