Patents by Inventor Travis Hanks

Travis Hanks 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: 12263663
    Abstract: A multiscale composite materials with few or no void defects are described. The composite materials include a network of porous materials. Methods and systems for the fabrication of the composite materials are generally described. According to certain embodiments, composite materials are fabricated without the use of an autoclave or low pressure environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignees: Metis Design Corporation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Brian L. Wardle, Jeonyoon Lee, Estelle Kalfon-Cohen, Travis Hank, Seth S. Kessler, Shannon M. Cassady
  • Publication number: 20240391220
    Abstract: Composite materials with few or no void defects are described. The composites can include nanoporous network materials. Methods and systems for the fabrication of the composite materials are generally described. According to certain embodiments, composite materials are fabricated without the use of an autoclave or low pressure environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Brian Wardle, Jeonyoon Lee, Travis Hank, Shannon M. Cassady
  • Publication number: 20220071385
    Abstract: A convertible Laptop bag, which has a first operative orientation in which it functions as a laptop bag, and a second operative orientation in which it functions as a SINGLE leg supported workstation/desk. The singular telescopic support structure is housed within the Base Portion of the Laptop bag. In a converted workstation/desk operative orientation, the single telescopic extendable and retractable leg support structures are in an extended mode perpendicularly away from the Laptop bag to support the Laptop bag on a support surface, such as a floor or any other base surface. The telescopic leg has wheels on its base, a locking mechanism to lock the leg at the desired height, and the ability to extend out to over three feet in height. The laptop bag having two UBS charging ports, a rechargeable battery, an AC outlet, a cup holder, a phone holder, Bluetooth speakers, a chair, a voice-activated, digital assistant application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Travis Hanks
  • Publication number: 20220071386
    Abstract: A convertible briefcase, which has a first operative orientation in which it functions as a briefcase, and a second operative orientation in which it functions as a SINGLE leg supported workstation/workstation. The singular telescopic support structure is housed within the Base Portion of the Briefcase. In a converted, workstation operative orientation, the single telescopic extendable and retractable leg support structures are in an extended mode perpendicularly away from the Briefcase to support the Briefcase on a support surface, such as a floor or any other base surface. The telescopic leg has wheels on its base, a locking mechanism to lock the leg at the desired height, and the ability to extend out to over three feet in height. The Briefcase having two UBS charging port, a rechargeable battery, a cup holder, a phone holder, Bluetooth speakers, a chair, a voice-activated digital assistant application, and an extendable and retractable workstation top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Travis Hanks
  • Publication number: 20220071392
    Abstract: A convertible Backpack/bookbag, which has a first operative orientation in which it functions as a Backpack/bookbag, and a second operative orientation in which it functions as a SINGLE leg supported workstation/desk. The singular telescopic support structure is housed within the Base Portion of the Backpack/bookbag. In a converted workstation/desk operative orientation, the single telescopic leg support structures are in an extended mode perpendicularly away from the Backpack/bookbag to support the Backpack/bookbag on surfaces like a floor or other base surface. The telescopic leg has wheels on its base, a locking mechanism to lock the leg at a desired height, and the ability to extend to over three feet in height. The Backpack/bookbag having two UBS charging ports, a rechargeable battery, a cup holder, a phone holder, Bluetooth speakers, a chair, a voice-activated digital assistant application, an extendable and retractable desktop, detachable shoulder straps, a detachable Front and Base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Travis Hanks
  • Publication number: 20210274918
    Abstract: An advanced backpack that converts into a sturdy, potable, student desk via adjustable legs housed on all four sides at the bottom of the Backpack and a HARD desk top surface that can be extended out to create a larger desk top. The backpack will have a 360 degree zipper on compartment #4 of the backpack so the backpack can be completely detached from the base of the Potable Desk backpack if desired. The Backpack will be designed comparable to most Backpack but will separate itself from ALL Backpacks as it can turn into a Potable Desk. Prior designs of backpack stopped at being a housing unit for books and supplies but mine has advanced the backpack by adding adjustable legs on all 4 sides of the bottom of the backpack to enable the backpack to be used as a Potable Desk along with being a housing unit for books and supplies. The Backpack's Potable Desk will be designed so it can be used by a customer standing up or sitting down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventor: Travis Hanks
  • Publication number: 20210274928
    Abstract: An advanced Briefcase that converts into a desk via retractable leg and a front, left, and right side walls of the briefcase that folds down to create a desk top surface. This surface can also expand out to create a larger desk top surface. It also has a PORTABLE USB charging station and a cup holder. The portable briefcase will be designed comparable to most Briefcase but will separate it's self from all Briefcases as it can turn into a work desk. Prior designs of Briefcase stopped at being a housing unit for paper work and supplies where mine has advanced the Briefcase by adding adjustable legs on all sides of the bottom of the Briefcase to enable the Briefcase to be used as a work desk and the ability for the front and both sides of the briefcase to fold down to create a desk top surface that can be extended out to create a larger desk to surface along with being a housing unit for paper work and supplies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventor: Travis Hanks
  • Publication number: 20210274904
    Abstract: An advanced laptop Bag that can converts into a portable work desk via extendable and adjustable legs housed on all 4 sides at the bottom of the laptop bag so it can turn into a sturdy work desk and has a waterproof PORTABLE USB charging station, anti-theft unit, and a cup holder. The Portable Desk Laptop Bag will be designed comparable to most Laptop Bag but will separate itself from all Laptop Bags as it can turn into a work desk. Prior designs of Laptop Bag stopped at being a housing unit for laptops and supplies where mine has advanced the Laptop Bag by adding adjustable legs at all sides of the bottom of the Laptop Bag to enable the Laptop Bag to be used as a work desk for the laptop while also being a housing unit for the laptop and supplies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventor: Travis Hanks