Patents by Inventor Peter Schwenn

Peter Schwenn 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).

  • Publication number: 20070158014
    Abstract: Weave is a process for fabrication of freeform shells, proceeding from a formal definition of desired final shape(s), to an optimized parametric mesh of said shape(s), to physical battens which, once fastened at calculated crossings, realize the final object of use. This initially iso-parametric mesh is triangulated for self-shaping and rigidity, and optionally spiralized for economy, integrity of raw material, and surface smoothness The mesh's density and topology is controlled by Weave such that the constructed object automatically takes on, as it is fastened, the shape and dimensions of the designed fabrication without explicit registration, alignment or ambiguity. Essential is the precise adjustment of batten length between intersections to accomodate interweaving. Weave's calculations also accomodate all other necessary geometrical and material factors. Weave does not constrain shape type, complexity, scale or material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Peter Schwenn