Robert Lewis Bliss
Architects in Salt Lake City, UT
License number
Utah 112761-0301
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1910
Expiration Date
May 31, 2008
Category
Architect
Type
Architect
Address
Address
Salt Lake City, UT
Professional information
Director Of Strategic Operations At Dimora Motorcar
Position:
Director of Strategic Operations at DiMora Motorcar
Location:
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Industry:
Automotive
Work:
DiMora Motorcar
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Director of Strategic Operations
Education:
University of Utah 1977 - 1980
MS, Human Resource Management Occidental College 1964 - 1968
BA, Political Science
MS, Human Resource Management Occidental College 1964 - 1968
BA, Political Science
Foldable/Extensible Structure
US Patent:
4115975, Sep 26, 1978
Filed:
Aug 11, 1977
Appl. No.:
5/823785
Inventors:
Robert L. Bliss - Salt Lake City UT
Assignee:
University of Utah - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
E04B 1343
US Classification:
52646
Abstract:
A foldable and extensible structure fabricated from one or more foldable and extensible base modules. Each base module is fabricated from six rigid members swivelly interconnected end-to-end in a closed figure with intersecting rigid members being pivotally connected. A plurality of base modules are selectively interconnected at adjacent swivels and, selectively, with additional rigid members or struts to thereby provide an enlarged, foldable and extensible truss-like structure. In one preferred embodiment, a plurality of base modules are interconnected in an end-to-end configuration to form an elongated, three-dimensional structure which folds into a triangular configuration having a relatively flat profile while, simultaneously, being extensible at a relatively high ratio to form the elongated structure. The base module can also be configurated as a collapsible and portable stool by being fitted with a triangular seat structure. The seat has a swivel-receiving pocket in each corner to individually receive one of the three swivels at one end of the base module.
Foldable And Curvilinearly Extensible Structure
US Patent:
4253284, Mar 3, 1981
Filed:
Jun 11, 1979
Appl. No.:
6/047961
Inventors:
Robert L. Bliss - Salt Lake City UT
Assignee:
University of Utah - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
E04H 1218
US Classification:
52109
Abstract:
A foldable and curvilinearly extensible structure fabricated from a plurality of foldable and extensible base modules. Each base module is fabricated from six rigid members swivelly connected end-to-end in a closed figure with intersecting rigid members being pivotally connected. The length of the first and fourth rigid members is selectively predetermined to provide the overall triangular configuration of the structure with a generally isosceles triangular configuration. Importantly, the placement of pivots in the second and fifth rigid members and the third and sixth rigid members is predetermined by the length to the midpoint of the first and fourth rigid members. A plurality of base modules are selectively interconnected at adjacent swivels to thereby provide the enlarged, foldable and curvilinearly extensible truss-like structure. A plurality of base modules may be selectively interconnected side-by-side and also in an end-to-end configuration to form an elongated, three-dimensional structure which folds into a relatively flat profile while, simultaneously, being extensible at a relatively high ratio and in a generally curvilinear contour. The respective rigid members can also be configurated as curved rigid members to thereby provide a generally toroidal contour to the curvilinearly extensible structure.