Patents by Inventor Jared M. Wiitala

Jared M. Wiitala 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).

  • Patent number: 6026703
    Abstract: This invention comprises a general redundant spherical linkage capable of producing a hemisphere or greater of singularity-free, relative motion of two arms which intersect at a fixed point. All points of all links of the invention move on spheres that are concentric about this fixed point of intersection of the two arms. In a general way, the invention can be considered as a sphere which is divided by a central link that supports two pairs of scissoring and intersecting axes of rotation for four semicircular links that are 180.degree. arcs. The semicircular links maintain a constant angle at their point of overlap and support radial arms having axes which pass through the center of the sphere. Each pair of pivoted links controls the spherical motion of one arm within one hemisphere. By simultaneously controlling all four pivoted links, arbitrary relative motion of the two arms can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventors: Michael M. Stanisic, Jared M. Wiitala, Steven J. Remis