We build a lot of intellectual property models for defendants in patent challenge cases, filling their need to present hard to ascertain differences between two patents before a jury. Using models can help a jury visualize the physical differences and make an informed decision.
This model was made for a courtroom presentation. The double-helix sections were made with plastic and wood beads on twisted rods. They were mounted on clear acrylic tubing, capped off on the ends, screwed, and tapped so that they could mount to each other in different configurations. The circular pieces included magnetic removable sections to […]
In a courtroom, it is a great advantage to able to pick something up off a table and show the jury what you are talking about. Sometimes, there is no better way to point something out then to do so literally. This model was made for this express purpose.
The actual sized product fits in the palm of your hand. The model needed to be large enough for a jury, 12 feet away, to see the details relevant to the case. The internal components were made mostly from acrylic, painted to simulate the actual material; the outer enclosure was made from a single piece […]
In some cases, it is important to have a piece of equipment or machinery in physical form to show a judge or jury the significance of altering said equipment. The overall size of this model was determined by its length. It needed to be as big as possible, while still allowing it to sit comfortably […]
In some cases, it is important to have a piece of equipment or machinery in physical form to show a judge or jury the significance of altering said equipment. The overall size of this model was determined by its length. It needed to be as big as possible, while still allowing it to sit comfortably […]
Sometimes, a simple shape, big enough for the jury to see everything distinctly, proves to be the best way to make what seems like a simple point clear. This is especially true when the point being made is about the relative size or location of components and how they are structured or designed to interact. […]
Although the shapes of these models are quite simple, the technical challenge of reproducing their adhesive material was not. We needed to achieve the proper look and feel of each, at a much larger scale than actual. We also needed to precisely replicate the rigidity or flexibility of the adhesives when pressure or multidirectional movement […]
Our team built several models for one of the biggest technology lawsuits to date. Some were literal translations of components, enlarged 10,000 times their actual size, while others were diagrammatic interactive exhibits used to demonstrate how a switch in a computer chip works. The model pictured here was the first one we made. The attorney […]
These models were made in two different sizes and in several different configurations. Each set was made up of two parts, allowing the attorney to physically show how the pieces fit. The first round of nucleotide models were water-jet cut because they were made of expanded PVC foam board, a material that cannot be laser […]
Imagine that you’ve been selected to serve on a jury for a case about a drug patent. As your eyes start glazing over, picture the attorneys in the case bringing out not only dozens of two-dimensional renderings but, also, a large, colorful model that demonstrates how a breast cancer drug actually works in the body. […]
This litigation model was made for complete assembly and disassembly. The hard components were made of painted acrylic (a.k.a. Plexiglas.) Soft, transparent, colored layers were cast in flexible urethane rubber. Tiny magnets were placed at the ends of the wires to facilitate a secure and precise connection to the layer below. Ease of assembly, disassembly, […]
This litigation model was made for complete assembly and disassembly. The hard components were made of painted acrylic (a.k.a. Plexiglas.) Soft, transparent, colored layers were cast in flexible urethane rubber. Tiny magnets were placed at the ends of the wires to facilitate a secure and precise connection to the layer below. Ease of assembly, disassembly, […]
This Computer Chip patent model consisted of both vertical and horizontal breakaway sections. The solder balls were magnetized and removable. The green layer was translucent. Other material representations were accomplished by surface-painting acrylic. The acrylic used in the center detail was heat-formed and tinted to simultaneously allow view of the gray exterior and the detailed […]
A few different model making processes were employed in the construction of these components. The main structures were made of painted acrylic. The droplets of ink were CNC machined, polished, and tinted. The yellow form-fitting layer was vacuum-formed, then tinted. These models, like many technical models, were made to “break” apart, providing a clear view […]
Mid-production, we were struck by the beautiful curves and delicate structure of this silver metal-etched stent part of the over-sized Aortic Heart Valve. Sometimes, Model Art™ emerges as a result of what appear to be simple model design choices—even within the context of a medical patent litigation!
The smaller version of the two pictured here is a sample of an actual product at actual size. It is intriguing to discover the size of our aortic heart valve, isn’t it? It’s huge! In a way, this model looks much simpler than it was to actually make. Any time you start with flat parts […]
One of the most gratifying achievements for a professional model maker is perfecting the art of duplication. The look, feel, and finish had to be just right with this model, at five times its actual size. As with most models made for litigation, it had to be durable enough to withstand rigorous handling. Additionally, the […]
