Patents by Inventor Reuben Hoppenstein

Reuben Hoppenstein 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: 8723920
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide devices, systems and methods that enable viewing of three-dimensional images on an autostereoscopic display using a barrier grid of dynamically configurable grid characteristics. The barrier grid is configurable to include alternating light-transmitting and light-blocking portions that may be characterized by and configured using a set of one or more grid indicia. The cooperative display of an image on an image display device and the dynamically configurable barrier grid enables autostereoscopic 3D and 4D viewing of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: 3-D Virtual Lens Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Reuben Hoppenstein, Eric Rosenthal
  • Patent number: 8547297
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the color resolution of a first image display screen is increased by assembling the first display screen with a second image display screen in an overlaid manner. Transmissive color filter elements are provided associated with addressable sub-pixels of the display screens. A first set of sub-pixels of the first screen and a second set of sub-pixels of the second screen are cooperatively addressed to display an image pixel of the display assembly, where the first set of sub-pixels addressed is spatially offset from the second set of sub-pixels addressed along the planar surfaces of the display screens. The exemplary display assembly formed by the display screens thereby enables the use of more than three colors to define a broadened color space relative to that defined by the display screens separately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: 3-D Virtual Lens Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Reuben Hoppenstein, Eric Rosenthal
  • Patent number: 8368690
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide devices, systems and methods that enable viewing of three-dimensional images on an autostereoscopic display using a barrier grid of dynamically configurable grid characteristics. The barrier grid is configurable to include alternating light-transmitting and light-blocking portions that may be characterized by and configured using a set of one or more grid indicia. The cooperative display of an image on an image display device and the dynamically configurable barrier grid enables autostereoscopic 3D and 4D viewing of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: 3-D Virtual Lens Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben Hoppenstein, Eric Rosenthal
  • Publication number: 20100194861
    Abstract: The present invention provides an advance in multi-dimensional displays for digital monitors and televisions. In general, the present invention provides image capture devices arranged at different angles about a target image, or in a straight line, to capture images at pre-designated angles. Each captured image is combined into a composite image using hardware such as a computer. The composite image and a virtual lens are then transmitted together to a display means to be viewed having stereoscopic characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Reuben Hoppenstein
  • Publication number: 20090001764
    Abstract: A self propelled conveyance is disclosed having an extendable frame. A floor pan is attached to the inner perimeter of the extendable frame and a driver's seat is disposed on a front to back center line of the floor pan. A pair of front wheels are attached to the extendable frame. The front wheels extend beyond the outer perimeter of the frame. A rear wheel assembly is one or two individual wheels separated by a short distance. Like the front wheels, the rear wheel assemble extends beyond the outer perimeter of the frame. Passenger seats are disposed behind the driver seat and each of the passenger seats are offset from the center line of the conveyance. Because the wheels extend beyond the perimeter of the frame, they act as active collision shock absorbers in collisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Cocky Coach LLC
    Inventors: Reuben Hoppenstein, Robin D. Day
  • Patent number: 6719364
    Abstract: A personal conveyance is herein disclosed wherein a space frame or roll cage of an integral passenger and engine compartment is fabricated from at least two (2), preferably elliptical, roll bars that are directly or indirectly associated with a floor pan. In each case, at least one (1) roll bar is integral with and supportive of the perimeter of the floor pan and preferable permanently bonded (e.g. welded) thereto. A second, (and possible multiple roll bars), is then arranged inboard of said horizontal roll bar, in a linear array along the length of the vehicle, and at an inclined angle relative to the plane of the floor pan. The horizontal roll bar is affixed to the inclined roll bar at each point of intersection or coincidence thereof, so as to form an essential unitary structure or roll cage sufficient to accommodate both passenger and power plant compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Reuben Hoppenstein
  • Publication number: 20040004763
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel means and technique for viewing stereoscopic images with an electronically-controlled optical grid of thin light transmitting slits which forms a virtual lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Reuben Hoppenstein
  • Publication number: 20030154668
    Abstract: A system for the construction of buildings are provided for buildings that are catastrophe-tolerant and able to withstand catastrophic destruction of a part of the structure without bringing the whole structure down. Further, the time needed for the buildings' occupants to safely evacuate it in times of disaster is minimized with this system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventor: Reuben Hoppenstein
  • Publication number: 20030030302
    Abstract: A personal conveyance is herein disclosed wherein a space frame or roll cage of an integral passenger and engine compartment is fabricated from at least two (2), preferably elliptical, roll bars that are directly or indirectly associated with a floor pan. In each case, at least one (1) roll bar is integral with and supportive of the perimeter of the floor pan and preferable permanently bonded (e.g. welded) thereto. A second, (and possible multiple roll bars), is then arranged inboard of said horizontal roll bar, in a linear array along the length of the vehicle, and at an inclined angle relative to the plane of the floor pan. The horizontal roll bar is affixed to the inclined roll bar at each point of intersection or coincidence thereof, so as to form an essential unitary structure or roll cage sufficient to accommodate both passenger and power plant compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Reuben Hoppenstein
  • Publication number: 20020101658
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel means and technique for viewing stereoscopic images with an electronically-controlled optical grid of thin light transmitting slits which forms a virtual lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventor: Reuben Hoppenstein
  • Publication number: 20020074829
    Abstract: A personal conveyance is herein disclosed wherein a space frame or roll cage of an integral passenger and engine compartment is fabricated from at least two (2), preferably elliptical, roll bars that are directly or indirectly associated with a floor pan. In each case, at least one (1) roll bar is integral with and supportive of the perimeter of the floor pan and preferable permanently bonded (e.g. welded) thereto. A second, (and possible multiple roll bars), is then arranged inboard of said horizontal roll bar, in a linear array along the length of the vehicle, and at an inclined angle relative to the plane of the floor pan. The horizontal roll bar is affixed to the inclined roll bar at each point of intersection or coincidence thereof, so as to form an essential unitary structure or roll cage sufficient to accommodate both passenger and power plant compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: Reuben Hoppenstein
  • Patent number: 6061424
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for stereoscopic images using a viewing grid and not requiring a lenticular viewing screen. In one embodiment applied to roentgenography, the apparatus includes an X-ray source, a table or cradle disposed beneath the X-ray source for securing an image subject such as a patient, and a recording medium cassette disposed beneath the table or cradle. The cassette includes a film comprising a base, an emulsion on a first side of the base and a viewing grid on an opposite second side of the base, an image intensifying screen for exposing the emulsion films for recording an image, and a recording grid located between the phosphorous screen and the emulsion side of the film, and fixed in position relative to the image intensifying screen for masking a plurality of strips of predetermined width, of the emulsion film. During exposure, relative movement between the cradle and cassette is maintained so as to capture various views of the image subject on the emulsion film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventors: Reuben Hoppenstein, David Gifford Burder
  • Patent number: 5564202
    Abstract: A sole and viscoelastic sole insert for footwear having an insert filled with an alternating configuration of gel and gas filled cells is provided. The impact response can be varied by altering the ratio of gas-filled to gel-filled cells or by altering the pressure under which the cells and/or pellets are filled with gas or gel. In similar fashion, an insert incorporating one or more springs may provide a number of impact responses by varying the number of springs and/or the spring design parameters. Advantageously, the inserts can be adapted to be readily removable from the sole so that the wearer can change the insert to provide a "universal" shoe ideally suited for a variety of applications and wearer preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventor: Reuben Hoppenstein
  • Patent number: 5049987
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the creation of multi-dimensional images are provided. A plurality of image capture devices are arranged in a predetermined pattern about a target image. A lenticular device divides the target image into a plurality of separate and equally sized strip images with the device being located between the target image and the image capture devices. A screening device may be further located between the lenticular device and the image capture devices to create a composite image for storage and/or transmission over standard transmission and display equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Inventor: Reuben Hoppenstein