Intellectual Property


  • Composite Lattice Patent Published

    Composite Lattice Patent Published

    Our composites company Brigand Arms created a new process for manufacturing structural composite lattice material using cost-effective equipment. This patent application teaches: “Methods and systems of making a composite open lattice are provided. The method comprises the following: (i) providing a mandrel having a plurality of studs extending outwardly from an outer surface of the…


  • APEX Pro Patent Granted

    APEX Pro Patent Granted

    APEX Pro was granted patent US Patent #11,232,716 for “Performance Coaching Apparatus and Method”. This patent teaches: An apparatus for coaching improvements for a performer during a performance activity based on observed actual performance in comparison to a possible performance, with sensors measuring performance criteria. A microprocessor computer creates respective pseudo-measurements relevant to the performance…


  • Braided SMA Actuator Patent Granted

    Braided SMA Actuator Patent Granted

    One of the great obstacles to designing shape memory alloy devices is their low movement (strain), which for a straight wire is only 4-8% of the wire length. This invention uses an insulated, braided NiTi to increase the strain (up to 50% of the actuator length) and multiply the force, while providing airflow to cool…


  • K-Control Patent Granted

    K-Control Patent Granted

    Deft Dynamics was granted US Patent #9,239,444 for “Incident and Reflective Mirror Array Focusing By Kinematic Function Control”. This patent teaches: “An array of Fresnel reflectors is presented with an adjustable focus. The focus of the array is controlled by only a few mechanical parts and simple inputs. One preferred embodiment of this device is…

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