Patents by Inventor Alex Makhlin
Alex Makhlin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7803125Abstract: A pelvic support unit is coupled to a base by a powered vertical force actuator mechanism. A torso support unit, which is affixed to the patient independently of the pelvic support unit, is connected to the base by one or more powered articulations which are actuable around respective axes of motion. Sensors sense the linear and angular displacement of the pelvic support unit and the torso support unit. A control unit is coupled to these sensors and, responsive to signals from them, selectively control the displacement actuator and articulation(s).Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago EnterprisesInventors: Julio Santos-Munne, Alex Makhlin, Ela Lewis, Michael Peshkin, David A. Brown, J. Edward Colgate, James L. Patton, Benjamin L. Rush, Doug Schwandt
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Publication number: 20090275867Abstract: A pelvic support unit is coupled to a base by a powered vertical force actuator mechanism. A torso support unit, which is affixed to the patient independently of the pelvic support unit, is connected to the base by one or more powered articulations which are actuable around respective axes of motion. Sensors sense the linear and angular displacement of the pelvic support unit and the torso support unit. A control unit is coupled to these sensors and, responsive to signals from them, selectively control the displacement actuator and articulation(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: Rehabilitation Institute of ChicagoInventors: Julio SANTOS-MUNNE, Alex Makhlin, Ela Lewis, Michael Peshkin, David A. Brown, J. Edward Colgate, James L. Patton, Benjamin L. Rush, Doug Schwandt
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Patent number: 7544172Abstract: A pelvic support unit is coupled to a base by a powered vertical force actuator mechanism. A torso support unit, which is affixed to the patient independently of the pelvic support unit, is connected to the base by one or more powered articulations which are actuable around respective axes of motion. Sensors sense the linear and angular displacement of the pelvic support unit and the torso support unit. A control unit is coupled to these sensors and, responsive to signals from them, selectively control the displacement actuator and articulation(s). Wheel modules are independently powered to both rotate and steer, and, responsive to the control unit, are capable of rolling the exercise device in a direction of travel intended by the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago EnterprisesInventors: Julio Santos-Munne, Alex Makhlin, Ela Lewis, Michael Peshkin, David A. Brown, J. Edward Colgate, James L. Patton, Benjamin L. Rush, Doug Schwandt
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Publication number: 20080200994Abstract: An apparatus and method for conveying sensory information from a distal location on a prosthetic limb, to a proximal location on the body of the wearer. The apparatus comprises a detector for mounting in a prosthesis and a stimulator for engaging the skin of the prosthesis wearer. Tactile, haptic and other information including surface-normal force, shear force, vibration, and/or temperature are sensed, conveyed, processed, and displayed, such that the wearer of the prosthetic has improved sensation and awareness from distal parts of a prosthetic, such as a fingertip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: J. Edward Colgate, Julio Santos-Munne, Keehoon Kim, Alex Makhlin, Michael Peshkin, Doug Schwandt
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Publication number: 20050288157Abstract: A pelvic support unit is coupled to a base by a powered vertical force actuator mechanism. A torso support unit, which is affixed to the patient independently of the pelvic support unit, is connected to the base by one or more powered articulations which are actuable around respective axes of motion. Sensors sense the linear and angular displacement of the pelvic support unit and the torso support unit. A control unit is coupled to these sensors and, responsive to signals from them, selectively control the displacement actuator and articulation(s). Wheel modules are independently powered to both rotate and steer, and, responsive to the control unit, are capable of rolling the exercise device in a direction of travel intended by the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Julio Santos-Munne, Alex Makhlin, Ela Lewis, Michael Peshkin, David Brown, J. Colgate, James Patton, Benjamin Rush, Doug Schwandt
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Patent number: 6738691Abstract: A method and system for controlling an intelligent assist device, robot, or other powered system that is partially or fully directed by the intent of a human operator. The method and system includes measuring a force or motion imparted by the human operator to a control. The measurement is determined with respect to the motion of the machine at a point of the machine that allows the benefit of collocation of sensing and actuation, or of approximation of such collocation. The system includes a support attached to the machine at the beneficial point, and a plurality of sensors to measure the force, torque, or motion imparted by the human operator to the support with respect to the beneficial point. The method and system provide improved stability of control of the system, and improved responsiveness to the intent of the human operator.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: The Stanley WorksInventors: J. Edward Colgate, Michael A. Peshkin, Julio Santos-Munné, Alex Makhlin, Paul F. Decker, Stephen H. Klostermeyer
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Patent number: 6459228Abstract: The present invention provides an active control system for coupling the movements of a pair of independently operated manual input devices such as dual flight control sticks operated by a pilot and co-pilot flying an aircraft. Each input device is configured to receive manual input data in the form of angular displacement of the device about one or more rotational axes. The active control system provides desired tactile feedback to an operator who displaces one of the manual input devices in the form of a restorative centering force. If an external system such as an auto-pilot system is engaged, the restorative force may be in a direction necessary to reconcile manual displacement of the input device with a position commanded by the external system, rather than directed toward the center position. The system also acts to reflect manual displacement of each input device as a force applied to the other.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: MPC Products CorporationInventors: Zenon Szulyk, Brian Dyra, Alex Makhlin
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Publication number: 20020135327Abstract: The present invention provides an active control system for coupling the movements of a pair of independently operated manual input devices such as dual flight control sticks operated by a pilot and co-pilot flying an aircraft. Each input device is configured to receive manual input data in the form of angular displacement of the device about one or more rotational axes. The active control system provides desired tactile feedback to an operator who displaces one of the manual input devices in the form of a restorative centering force. If an external system such as an auto-pilot system is engaged, the restorative force may be in a direction necessary to reconcile manual displacement of the input device with a position commanded by the external system, rather than directed toward the center position. The system also acts to reflect manual displacement of each input device as a force applied to the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Zenon Szulyk, Brian Dyra, Alex Makhlin