Patents by Inventor Richard Michael Murphy

Richard Michael Murphy 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: 20140045403
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a connector element for a space structure as well as a kit of parts to produce such a structure ideally suited to a construction toy of the type comprising a plurality of hub-like connector elements and a plurality of structural elements, struts, adapted to be removably engaged with the connector elements. The connector elements include first, second or more subparts having zero, one or more strut-receiving sockets emanating from each of the subparts, the subparts being rotatable with respect to one another along one or multiple common axis axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: Richard Michael Murphy
  • Publication number: 20120034839
    Abstract: A connector element for a space structure of a type utilizing a plurality of struts. The connector element includes first and second subparts, at least one strut receiving element having a strut receiving socket emanating from each of the subparts, the subparts being rotatable with respect to one another along a common axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Richard Michael Murphy