Patents by Inventor Michael G. Lipton

Michael G. Lipton 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).

  • Method of manufacturing electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications
    Patent number: 9425383
    Abstract: A method for fabricating electroactive polymer transducers, the includes providing an electroactive polymer film comprising an elastomeric dielectric polymer, forming an array of electrodes on the film, and sandwiching the electrode array between a top and bottom array of frame components to form an array of electroactive polymer transducers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Michael G. Lipton, Ilya Polyakov, Alireza Zarrabi, Otto Hui, Silmon James Biggs, Thomas A. Kridl, Gordon Russell, Jonathan R. Heim, Roger Hitchcock, Chris A. Weaber
  • ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ACTUATED AIR FLOW THERMAL MANAGEMENT MODULE
    Publication number: 20160025429
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a thermal management apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a first air flow channel and a second air flow channel and an electroactive polymer actuator located within the housing, the electroactive polymer actuator configured to move in response to an activation signal. The electroactive polymer actuator defines a first chamber in fluid communication with the first air flow channel and defines a second chamber in fluid communication with the second air flow channel, the first and second chambers are fluidically isolated from each other. The electroactive polymer actuator is configured to oscillate when excited by the activation signal and eject pulses of air through the first and second air flow channels. An apparatus that includes two electroactive polymer actuators as well as method of generating air flow for thermal management also is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Arthur H. Muir, Michael G. Lipton, Roger N. Hitchcock
  • Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications
    Patent number: 8319403
    Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Michael G. Lipton, Ilya Polyakov, Alrieza Zarrabi, Otto Hui, Silmon James Biggs, Thomas A. Kirdl, Gordon Russell, Jonathan R. Heim, Roger Hitchcock, Chris A. Weaber
  • Method for fabricating electroactive polymer transducer
    Patent number: 8127437
    Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Michael G. Lipton, Ilya Polyakov, Alireza Zarrabi, Otto Hui, Silmon James Biggs, Thomas A. Kridl, Gordon Russell, Jonathan R. Heim, Roger Hitchcock, Chris A. Weaber
  • ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20110285247
    Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Michael G. Lipton, Ilya Polyakov, Alireza Zarrabi, Otto Hui, Silmon James Biggs, Thomas A. Kridl, Gordon Russell, Jonathan R. Heim, Roger Hitchcock, Chris Weaber
  • PORTABLE MULTIPOINT TENTER
    Publication number: 20110252611
    Abstract: The present invention provides portable multipoint tenter made from a rotating ring with a plurality of curved slots for placement in each of a first prong of a plurality of two-prong, guide pins, a circular base plate with a plurality of straight slots for placement of the first prong and a second prong of the plurality of two-prong guide pins and a contact pad attached to each of the second prongs. The inventive portable multipoint tenter helps to assure asymmetrical stzetch and is customizable so it can be made with various numbers of pads with minimal redesign. Because the inventive device is hand powered rather than electrical, the device is both portable and environmentally friendly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Artificial Muscle, Inc.
    Inventor: MICHAEL G. LIPTON
  • ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20110169742
    Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Michael G. Lipton, Ilya Polyakov, Alireza Zarrabi, Otto Hui, Silmon James Biggs, Thomas A. Kridl, Gordon Russell, Jonathan R. Heim, Roger Hitchcock, Chris Weaber
  • Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications
    Patent number: 7952261
    Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Michael G. Lipton, Ilya Polyakov, Alireza Zarrabi, Otto Hui, Silmon James Biggs, Thomas A. Kridl, Gordon Russell, Jonathan R. Heim, Roger Hitchcock, Chris A. Weaber
  • ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20100205803
    Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: ARTIFICIAL MUSCLE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael G. LIPTON, Ilya POLYAKOV, Alireza ZARRABI, Otto HUI, Silmon James BIGGS, Thomas A. KRIDL, Gordon RUSSELL, Jonathan R. HEIM, Roger HITCHCOCK, Chris Weaber
  • ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20090001855
    Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Artificial Muscle, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Lipton, Ilya Polyakov, Alireza Zarrabi, Otto Hui, Silmon James Biggs, Thomas A. Kridl, Gordon Russell, Jonathan R. Heim, Roger Hitchcock