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US 12,420,405 B1Granted
Resilient and dynamic member systems
AssigneeLeTourneau University
InventorMatthew Ivan Rissler
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Abstract
Resilient and dynamic member systems are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a central node and a plurality of connector elements. The connector elements may include first and second end portions configured to be coupled to the central node. The connector elements may further include resilient portions between the first and second end portions.
Claims21
A modular system, comprising:
- a central node comprising a plurality of holding portions;
- a plurality of connector elements configured to extend from the central node, wherein each of the plurality of connector elements includes:
- a first end portion having a first engagement structure that is shaped and sized to be coupled to a holding portion of the plurality of holding portions of the central node;
- a second end portion having a second engagement structure that is shaped and sized to be coupled to a corresponding holding portion of a different central node;
- and,
- a resilient portion being disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion;
- and,
- an electronic identifier associated with the central node, the electronic identifier configured to communicate with the different central node or another central node of a multi-mode system.
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