Patents by Inventor Robert J. Lang

Robert J. Lang 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: 20220221127
    Abstract: An origami lamp includes a lamp stand having a standing portion and a connecting portion, a light emitter provided with a light source, and a lampshade, which are connected integrally. By bending and fastening a planar bendable sheet, a bottom section, a lower part and an upper part of a middle section and a top section of the planar bendable sheet are respectively formed into the standing portion as a tube, the connecting portion as a cone, the light emitter as another cone and the lampshade as a cloak at the same time. As a result, the origami lamp is easily formed from the planar bendable sheet, so the planar bendable sheet can serve as the product for sale for the convenience in storage and transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventor: Robert J. LANG
  • Patent number: 11354857
    Abstract: A method includes providing a three-dimensional representation of a doubly curved surface as a smooth function or triangulated mesh. The three-dimensional surface is cut into one or more panels representing each panel by a triangulated mesh. A two-dimensional approximation of the set of panels is created by representing the two-dimensional pattern as a triangulated mesh that is topologically equivalent to the three-dimensional meshes representing the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Biggie Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Lang, Gordon Handelsman
  • Publication number: 20210267792
    Abstract: A scalp cooling apparatus, method, and system that may include an inner scalp cap, an intermediate scalp covering, and an outer scalp cap. The inner scalp cap may be fluidly coupled to a cooling device, that would allow a cooling fluid to traverse the fluid chambers within a set of sections of the inner scalp cap. The inner scalp covering can be constructed of a thermally conductive material. The intermediate scalp covering can be constructed of a thermally neutral material. The outer scalp covering can be constructed of a thermally resistant material. The outer scalp covering may have a first securing mechanism, and a second securing mechanism, that allow the outer scalp covering to be dynamically adjusted and secured against a patient's scalp via the first securing mechanism and the second securing mechanism. The inner scalp cap may be created from a scan of a patient's head, that can then be utilized as an interpolated parametric model may be utilized to generate an output file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: William Cronin, Jim McKinney, Rickard Norenstam, Robert J. Lang
  • Patent number: 11078698
    Abstract: A hinged mechanism includes: panels; and hinges connecting respective pairs of the panels to each other in a closed loop so that the hinged mechanism is non-planar, wherein at least one of the hinges is a rolling-contact hinge. All of the hinges can be rolling-contact hinges. The closed-loop hinged mechanism can comprise at least four hinges, each of the at least four hinges being a sole connection between a respective adjacent pair of the panels. A cross section of rolling surfaces of the rolling-contact hinge can be circular. A cross section of rolling surfaces of the rolling-contact hinge can be non-circular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Robert J. Lang, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby, Todd G. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20210192843
    Abstract: A method includes providing a three-dimensional representation of a doubly curved surface as a smooth function or triangulated mesh. The three-dimensional surface is cut into one or more panels representing each panel by a triangulated mesh. A two-dimensional approximation of the set of panels is created by representing the two-dimensional pattern as a triangulated mesh that is topologically equivalent to the three-dimensional meshes representing the panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Robert J. LANG, Gordon HANDELSMAN
  • Patent number: 10993830
    Abstract: A scalp cooling apparatus, method, and system that may include an inner scalp cap, an intermediate scalp covering, and an outer scalp cap. The inner scalp cap may be fluidly coupled to a cooling device, that would allow a cooling fluid to traverse the fluid chambers within a set of sections of the inner scalp cap. The inner scalp covering can be constructed of a thermally conductive material. The intermediate scalp covering can be constructed of a thermally neutral material. The outer scalp covering can be constructed of a thermally resistant material. The outer scalp covering may have a first securing mechanism, and a second securing mechanism, that allow the outer scalp covering to be dynamically adjusted and secured against a patient's scalp via the first securing mechanism and the second securing mechanism. The inner scalp cap may be created from a scan of a patient's head, that can then be utilized as an interpolated parametric model may be utilized to generate an output file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Dignitana AB
    Inventors: William Cronin, Jim McKinney, Rickard Norenstam, Robert J. Lang
  • Patent number: 10970925
    Abstract: A method includes providing a three-dimensional representation of a doubly curved surface as a smooth function or triangulated mesh. The three-dimensional surface is cut into one or more panels representing each panel by a triangulated mesh. A two-dimensional approximation of the set of panels is created by representing the two-dimensional pattern as a triangulated mesh that is topologically equivalent to the three-dimensional meshes representing the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: BIGGIE INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Lang, Gordon Handelsman
  • Publication number: 20200250884
    Abstract: A method includes providing a three-dimensional representation of a doubly curved surface as a smooth function or triangulated mesh. The three-dimensional surface is cut into one or more panels representing each panel by a triangulated mesh. A two-dimensional approximation of the set of panels is created by representing the two-dimensional pattern as a triangulated mesh that is topologically equivalent to the three-dimensional meshes representing the panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Robert J. LANG, Gordon HANDELSMAN
  • Publication number: 20200146878
    Abstract: A scalp cooling apparatus, method, and system that may include an inner scalp cap, an intermediate scalp covering, and an outer scalp cap. The inner scalp cap may be fluidly coupled to a cooling device, that would allow a cooling fluid to traverse the fluid chambers within a set of sections of the inner scalp cap. The inner scalp covering can be constructed of a thermally conductive material. The intermediate scalp covering can be constructed of a thermally neutral material. The outer scalp covering can be constructed of a thermally resistant material. The outer scalp covering may have a first securing mechanism, and a second securing mechanism, that allow the outer scalp covering to be dynamically adjusted and secured against a patient's scalp via the first securing mechanism and the second securing mechanism. The inner scalp cap may be created from a scan of a patient's head, that can then be utilized as an interpolated parametric model may be utilized to generate an output file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: William Cronin, Jim McKinney, Rickard Norenstam, Robert J. Lang
  • Publication number: 20170219007
    Abstract: A hinged mechanism includes: panels; and hinges connecting respective pairs of the panels to each other in a closed loop so that the hinged mechanism is non-planar, wherein at least one of the hinges is a rolling-contact hinge. All of the hinges can be rolling-contact hinges. The closed-loop hinged mechanism can comprise at least four hinges, each of the at least four hinges being a sole connection between a respective adjacent pair of the panels. A cross section of rolling surfaces of the rolling-contact hinge can be circular. A cross section of rolling surfaces of the rolling-contact hinge can be non-circular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Robert J. LANG, Larry L. HOWELL, Spencer P. MAGLEBY, Todd G. NELSON
  • Patent number: 9512618
    Abstract: Rigidly foldable, foldable multi-body arrays or systems that may include three-dimensional bodies connected together by multiple hinges and reconfigurable between unfolded and folded configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Robert J. Lang, Bryce J. Edmondson, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
  • Patent number: 9296508
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of collapsible containers are disclosed herein. Some exemplary embodiments include a container having a plurality of sides. The plurality of sides forms a substantially geometric shape, such as a rectangular shape. A plurality of predetermined fold lines extend substantially across each of the sides and the predetermined fold lines form a plurality of geometric shapes. A plurality of predetermined fold lines for inner folds on a first side are aligned with a plurality of predetermined fold lines for outer folds on a second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Kanfer, Michael J. Gmerek, III, Masato Tabata, Robert J. Lang, Eugene W. Ray
  • Publication number: 20150140253
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to rigidly foldable, foldable multi-body arrays or systems that may include three-dimensional bodies connected together by multiple hinges and reconfigurable between unfolded and folded configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Robert J. Lang, Bryce J. Edmondson, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
  • Publication number: 20140166650
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of collapsible containers are disclosed herein. Some exemplary embodiments include a container having a plurality of sides. The plurality of sides forms a substantially geometric shape, such as a rectangular shape. A plurality of predetermined fold lines extend substantially across each of the sides and the predetermined fold lines form a plurality of geometric shapes. A plurality of predetermined fold lines for inner folds on a first side are aligned with a plurality of predetermined fold lines for outer folds on a second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Kanfer, Michael J. Gmerek, III, Masato Tabata, Robert J. Lang, Eugene W. Ray
  • Patent number: 8263921
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method of tracking motion using a speckle-based motion sensor. A distance moved is determined by a first signal processing procedure, and a distance moved is determined by a second signal processing procedure. Selection between said distances is made based on whether the distance determined by the first signal processing procedure exceeds a predetermined threshold distance. According to a preferred embodiment, the first signal processing procedure makes a more accurate determination of distance for slower speeds, while the second signal processing procedure makes a more accurate determination of distance for higher speeds. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Lang, Brian Todoroff, Yansun Xu, Jeffry C. Bailey
  • Patent number: 8217334
    Abstract: An optical navigation sensor (ONS) is provided having a spatial frequency filter to transmit radiation at selected spatial frequencies while attenuating other, undesired frequencies and harmonics. The ONS includes a radiation source to transmit radiation toward a portion of a surface that diffusely reflects radiation incident thereon. The spatial frequency filter is disposed to receive radiation scattered from the surface, and, in one embodiment, includes a number of non-circular openings to pass radiation of at least one pre-selected frequency while attenuating other frequencies and harmonics of the pre-selected frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Lang, Jahja I. Trisnadi, Steven Sanders, Ke-Cai Zeng
  • Patent number: 7681784
    Abstract: A container with an integrated foldable closure system containing a secure locking mechanism. The container is provided with an upper edge divided by a series of mountain and valley folds into a set of triangular and quadrilateral panels. When the panels are folded down on the given folds, the panels interlock and extend beyond the centroid of the closure, thereby providing a secure locking mechanism. Also disclosed is a simple method for closing said container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Robert J. Lang
  • Publication number: 20090114710
    Abstract: A container with an integrated foldable closure system containing a secure locking mechanism. The container is provided with an upper edge divided by a series of mountain and valley folds into a set of triangular and quadrilateral panels. When the panels are folded down on the given folds, the panels interlock and extend beyond the centroid of the closure, thereby providing a secure locking mechanism. Also disclosed is a simple method for closing said container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: Robert J. Lang
  • Patent number: D589344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Robert J. Lang
  • Patent number: D589345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Robert J. Lang