Patents by Inventor James R. Hennequin

James R. Hennequin 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).

  • Motorized joint
    Patent number: 4944755
    Abstract: The invention provides a motorized joint which has a pair of members that are movable relative to one another about a joint. Power to actuate the joint is provided by an inflatable hose inflating to transmit the force due to the expansion thereof via a strap or other elements interconnecting the members. The motorized joint can be covered with artificial flesh which, together with the expansion of the inflatable hose, creates the realistic appearance of a muscle flexing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Air Muscle Limited
    Inventors: James R. Hennequin, Peter Fluck