ISSUED U.S. PATENTS
The following is a list of issued U.S. patents with CMR research staff as inventors. Pending patents and foreign patents are not listed. For information concerning licensing any of these patents, contact the BYU Office of Technology Transfer or Dr. Larry Howell. Detailed information on individual patents can be found by searching by patent number through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or by clicking the patent number).
Compliant Mechanisms Having Inverted Tool Members
Dearden, J., Tanner, J., Grames, C., Edmondson, B., Jensen, B.D., Magleby, S.P., Howell, L.L.
US patent No.
2021
September
Non-Planar Closed-Loop Hinge Mechanism With Rolling-Contact Hinge
Lang, R.J., Howell, L.L., Magleby, S.P., Nelson, T.G.
US patent No.
2021
August
Flexible and conformal electronics using rigid substrates
DeFigueiredo, B.P., Magleby, S.P., Howell, L.L.
US patent No.
2019
December
Rectangular Syringe
Jeffrey E. Niven, Jason Dearden, Peter S. Schleede, Andrew J. Moulton, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby
US patent No.
2019
September
Crossed-cylinder wrist mechanism with two degrees of freedom
Brian D. Jensen, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby, Bryce Edmondson, Jordan TANNER, Clayton Grames, Jason Lund
US patent No.
2019
August
Methods and devices for charged molecule manipulation
Quentin T. Aten, Larry L. Howell, Brian D. Jensen, Sandra Burnett
US patent No.
2018
November
Surgical Retractor
Edmondson, Bryce, Allen, Quentin, McCain, Michael, Pierce, John J., Bateman, Terri, Howell, Larry L.
US patent No.
2018
April
Surgical Forceps
Edmondson, Bryce, Grames, Clayton, Bowen Landen, Call, Eric, Bateman, Terri, Magleby, Spencer, Howell, Larry L.
US patent No.
2018
January
Device Dispensing Apparatus
Howell, L.L., Magleby, S.P., Nihipali, H.C.G., Wilding, S.E.
US patent No.
2017
December
Foldable Array of Three-Dimensional Panels Including Functional Electrical Components
Francis, Kevin C., Newton, Cory N., Wilson, Mary E., Zirbel, Shannon A., Magleby, Spencer P., Howell, Larry L.
US patent No.
2017
August
Inverted Serpentine Spinal Stability Device and Associated Methods
Anton Bowden, Larry Howell, Todd Nelson, Trevor Stephens
US patent No.
2017
May
Rigidly Foldable Array of Three-Dimensional Bodies
Robert J. Lang, Bryce J. Edmonson, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
US patent No.
2016
December
Serpentine Spinal Stability Device
Eric Dodgen, Larry L. Howell, Anton E. Bowden
US patent No.
2016
May
Spinal Implant
Peter Halverson, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby, Anton E. Bowden
US patent No.
2016
April
Lamina Emergent Torsional Joint and Related Methods
Magleby, S.P., Jacobsen, J.O., Howell, L.L.
US patent No.
2015
October
Compliant Dynamic Spinal Implant and Associated Methods
Bowden, A.E., Howell, L.L., Halverson, P.A. , Stratton, E.M.
US patent No.
2014
March
Laminar Injection Apparatus and Method
Albrechtsen, N.B., Howell, L.L., Magleby, S.P.
US patent No.
2013
November
User-Selectable Force Conversion Apparatus and Method
Bowen, L., Howell, L.L., Magleby, S.P., Olsen, B., Bateman, T., Lebaron, D., Ojha, A.
US patent No.
2013
November
Spherical Three Degrees of Freedom Platform
Lusk, C.P. , Howell, L.L.,
US patent No.
2012
December
Spinal Implant
Halverson, P., Howell, L.L., Magleby, S.P., Bowden, A.E.
US patent No.
2012
November
Out-of-Plane Configuration-Adjusting Mechanism, System, and Method
Howell, L.L., Winder, B.G., Bassett, E.K., Mackay, A.B., Magleby, S.P.
US patent No.
2012
July
Method of Treating a Degenerate Spinal Segment
Bowden, A.E., Howell, L.L., Halverson, P.A., Stratton, E.M.
US patent No.
2012
May
Micromechanical Positional State Sensing Apparatus Method and System
Messenger, R.K., McLain, T.W., Anderson, J.K., Howell, L.L.
US patent No.
2009
November
Bistable Micromechanical Devices
Messenger, R.K., McLain, T.W., Anderson, J.K., Howell, L.L.
US patent No.
2009
June
Continuously Variable Transmission or Clutch with Ortho-Planar Compliant Mechanism
Whiting, M.J., Howell, L.L., Todd, R.H., Magleby, S.P., Anderson, M.C., Rasmussen, N.O.
US patent No.
2008
March
Self-Retracting Fully Compliant Bistable Micromechanism
Masters, N. , Howell, L.L.
US patent No.
2006
October
Compliant Bistable Micromechanism
Howell, L.L., Parkinson, M.B., Jensen, B.D., Roach, G.M.
US patent No.
2006
July
Substantially Constant-Force Exercise Machine
Howell, L.L. , Magleby, S.P.
US patent No.
2006
June
Compliant, Ortho-Planar, Linear Motion Spring
Howell, L.L. , Thomson, S. , Briscoe, J.A. , Parise, J.J. , Lorenc, S. , Larsen, J.B. , Huffmire, C.R. , Burnside, N., Gomm, T.A.
US patent No.
2006
January
Dual Position Linear Displacement Micromechanism
Howell, L.L. , Lyon, S.M. , Weight, B.L., Clements, D.
US patent No.
2006
January
Constant Force Apparatus and Method
Weight, B.L. , Mattson, C.A. , Magleby, S.P. , Howell, L.L. , Brown, B.J.
US patent No.
2005
September
Multi-Layered Compliant Mechanisms and Method of Manufacture
Todd, R.H. , Howell, L.L., Magleby, S.P. , Herring, A.L.
US patent No.
2004
July
High-Performance Fully-Compliant Micro-Mechanisms for Force/Displacement Amplification
Jensen, B.D. , Farina, M. , Kurabayashi, K.
US patent No.
2004
June
Tracked Bicycle
Cheney, D., Magleby, S.P. , Moulton, A., Mattson, C., Lasson, C., Larsen, R., Larson, K., Bennion, R., Norby, E., Evans, G.
US patent No.
2003
December
Automatic Fueling System and Components Therefor
Strnad R. S., Magleby, S. P., Marshall, J., Stout, W. D., Sorensen, C., Warnick, R., Baroldy, L., Cloward, L., Bent, D., Gaglione, A., Cvetko, R., Schellenberg, A.
US patent No.
2003
November
Method and System for Automated On-Chip Material and Structural Certification of MEMS Devices
Sinclair, M.B. , de Boer, M.P. , Smith, N.F., Jensen, B.D. , Miller, S.L.
US patent No.
2003
May
Braking Device with Shoe-Orienting Compliant Member
Coons, T. , Garner, E., Howell, L.L.
US patent No.
2002
September
Electrostatic Apparatus for Measurement of Microfracture Strength
de Boer, M.P. , Bitsie, F. , Jensen, B.D.
US patent No.
2002
July
Compliant Derailleur
Howell, L.L. , Baker, M.S. , Herring, A.L. , Lott, C.D.
US patent No.
2002
March
Microelectromechanical Ratcheting Apparatus
Barnes, S.M. , Miller, S.L. , Miller, S.L. , Rodgers, M.S., Burg, M.S.
US patent No.
2001
November
Recumbent Cycle with Improved Suspension
Rasmussen, C.M. , Howell, L.L. , Johnson, C. , Johnson, K. , Hansen, K. , Cedeno, T., Hayes, D. , Arnold, J.
US patent No.
2001
June
Compliant Overrunning Clutch with Centrifugal Throw-out
Roach, G.M. , Howell, L.L.
US patent No.
2000
November
Compact Electrostatic Comb Actuator
Rodgers, M.S., Burg, M.S. , Jensen, B.D. , Miller, S.L., Barnes, S.M.
US patent No.
2000
October
Automatic Fueling System and Components Therefor
Strnad R. S., Magleby, S. P., Marshall, J., Stout, W. D., Sorensen, C., Warnick, R., Baroldy, L., Cloward, L., Bent, D., Gaglione, A., Cvetko, R., Schellenberg, A.
US patent No.
2000
February
Compliant Constant-Force Mechanism and Devices Formed Therewith
Midha, A. , Murphy, M.D. , Howell, L.L.
US patent No.
1997
July
US patent No.