Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Sweeney

Matthew D. Sweeney 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: 11045940
    Abstract: A positionable tool support device is mounted near a work surface for supporting a tool for a user. The tool support device includes a surface mount to secure the tool support device to a support surface. A gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is coupled to and extends from the surface mount. The gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is selectively adjustable about both vertical and horizontal axes. A rigid support extension is coupled to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly for selective rotation relative to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly. A flexible tensile member is coupled to and extends, in a relaxed state, vertically downward from the rigid support extension. The tensile member is coupled to the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Russdon Angold, Mario Solano, Chris Paretich, Thomas Mastaler, Brett Jaeger, Nicholas Fleming, Katherine Calvert, Matthew D. Sweeney
  • Patent number: 10694948
    Abstract: A first exoskeleton is in communication with a central server or a peripheral device. The first exoskeleton collects first data and transmits the first data to the central server or peripheral device. The central server or peripheral device generates second data using the first data and transmits the second data to the first exoskeleton or a second exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: EKSO BIONICS
    Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Katherine Strausser, Mark Fiedler, Kurt Amundson, Dan Brown, Renata Smith, Matthew D Sweeney, Russdon Angold, Niel McCaffrey, Duane Edmonds, Chris Meadows, Jared Jones, Kelly Mettler
  • Patent number: 10583551
    Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Preuss, Nicholas Fleming, Matthew D Sweeney
  • Patent number: 10426688
    Abstract: An exoskeleton trajectory sequence is received with at least one server, and the sequence is transferred to a first device where the sequence is validated. The validation includes a safety check in which a determination is made as to whether the sequence is safe for use with an exoskeleton. The validated sequence, or a confirmation that the sequence is valid, is received from the first device, and the validated sequence is offered for sale, license or lease. In one embodiment, a request for the sequence to be transferred is received from a first exoskeleton user. The sequence is validated and transferred to a second exoskeleton user. In another embodiment, a request for the sequence to be edited is received from an exoskeleton user. The sequence is edited, validated and transferred to the exoskeleton user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brice Robertson, Matthew D. Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20190247994
    Abstract: A positionable tool support device is mounted near a work surface for supporting a tool for a user. The tool support device includes a surface mount to secure the tool support device to a support surface. A gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is coupled to and extends from the surface mount. The gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is selectively adjustable about both vertical and horizontal axes. A rigid support extension is coupled to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly for selective rotation relative to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly. A flexible tensile member is coupled to and extends, in a relaxed state, vertically downward from the rigid support extension. The tensile member is coupled to the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Russdon ANGOLD, Mario SOLANO, Chris PARETICH, Thomas MASTALER, Brett JAEGER, Nicholas FLEMING, Katherine CALVERT, Matthew D. SWEENEY
  • Patent number: 10279125
    Abstract: In one aspect, a medical injector is provided herein having a body and an overcap releasably attached to the body configured to prevent mounting of a needle prior to mixing of components within the body. In a further aspect, a slidable collet may be provided useable to urge resilient members from an outward disrupted state inwardly to collectively define a needle mount. Advantageously, a medical injector is provided which ensures proper sequence in preparation of the device, particularly with respect to the step of allowing mounting of a medical needle to the device subsequent to preparation of the medicament to be administered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Cronenberg, Asif Fayyaz, Atul Patel, Matthew D. Sweeney, Lionel Vedrine
  • Publication number: 20180092536
    Abstract: A first exoskeleton is in communication with a central server or a peripheral device. The first exoskeleton collects first data and transmits the first data to the central server or peripheral device. The central server or peripheral device generates second data using the first data and transmits the second data to the first exoskeleton or a second exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Katherine Strausser, Mark Fiedler, Kurt Amundson, Dan Brown, Renata Smith, Matthew D Sweeney, Russdon Angold, Niel McCaffrey, Duane Edmonds, Chris Meadows, Jared Jones, Kelly Mettler
  • Patent number: 9901681
    Abstract: In one aspect, a medical injector is provided herein which includes a body; a displaceable plunger disposed in the body; a spring disposed to advance the plunger; a releasable retainer for retaining the plunger in a first state against force of the spring; and, a sleeve disposed on the body, the sleeve being slidable relative to the body. Sliding movement of the sleeve over a predetermined extent relative to the body results in the releasable retainer releasing the plunger thereby allowing the spring to advance the plunger. Advantageously, the subject invention provides a medical injector having an automated plunger drive which is triggered upon sliding movement of the sleeve, thereby minimizing premature or failed activations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Matthew D. Sweeney, Richard A. Cronenberg, Lionel Vedrine
  • Publication number: 20180021943
    Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Preuss, Nicholas Fleming, Matthew D. Sweeney
  • Patent number: 9782892
    Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Preuss, Nicholas Fleming, Matthew D Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20170202725
    Abstract: An exoskeleton trajectory sequence is received with at least one server, and the sequence is transferred to a first device where the sequence is validated. The validation includes a safety check in which a determination is made as to whether the sequence is safe for use with an exoskeleton. The validated sequence, or a confirmation that the sequence is valid, is received from the first device, and the validated sequence is offered for sale, license or lease. In one embodiment, a request for the sequence to be transferred is received from a first exoskeleton user. The sequence is validated and transferred to a second exoskeleton user. In another embodiment, a request for the sequence to be edited is received from an exoskeleton user. The sequence is edited, validated and transferred to the exoskeleton user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Brice Robertson, Matthew D. Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20160229049
    Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: EKSO BIONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Preuss, Nicholas Fleming, Matthew D Sweeney
  • Patent number: 8809033
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for degrading or converting a cellulosic material, methods for producing a fermentation product, and methods of fermenting a cellulosic material with an enzyme composition comprising one or more (several) cellulolytic enzymes, a cellobiose dehydrogenase, and a polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Novozymes, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Sweeney, Elena Vlasenko, Eric Abbate
  • Patent number: 8556862
    Abstract: A medical injector is provided herein having a body and a needle mounting surface movable relative to the body, the needle mounting surface having features for mounting a needle thereto. In an initial state, the needle mounting surface is disposed within the body with no needle mounted thereto. With relative movement between the body and the needle mounting surface, the needle mounting surface is urged out of the body. Advantageously, a medical injector is provided which ensures proper sequence in preparation of the device, particularly with respect to the step of allowing mounting of a medical needle to the device subsequent to preparation of the medicament to be administered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Cronenberg, Asif Fayyaz, Atul Patel, Matthew D. Sweeney, Lionel Vedrine
  • Publication number: 20110213315
    Abstract: In one aspect, a medical injector is provided herein which includes a body; a displaceable plunger disposed in the body; a spring disposed to advance the plunger; a releasable retainer for retaining the plunger in a first state against force of the spring; and, a sleeve disposed on the body, the sleeve being slidable relative to the body. Sliding movement of the sleeve over a predetermined extent relative to the body results in the releasable retainer releasing the plunger thereby allowing the spring to advance the plunger. Advantageously, the subject invention provides a medical injector having an automated plunger drive which is triggered upon sliding movement of the sleeve, thereby minimizing premature or failed activations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew D. Sweeney, Richard A. Cronenberg, Lionel Vedrine
  • Publication number: 20110201999
    Abstract: A medical injector is provided herein having a body and a needle mounting surface movable relative to the body, the needle mounting surface having features for mounting a needle thereto. In an initial state, the needle mounting surface is disposed within the body with no needle mounted thereto. With relative movement between the body and the needle mounting surface, the needle mounting surface is urged out of the body. Advantageously, a medical injector is provided which ensures proper sequence in preparation of the device, particularly with respect to the step of allowing mounting of a medical needle to the device subsequent to preparation of the medicament to be administered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard A. Cronenberg, Asif Fayyaz, Atul Patel, Matthew D. Sweeney, Lionel Vedrine
  • Publication number: 20100159536
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for degrading or converting a cellulosic material, methods for producing a fermentation product, and methods of fermenting a cellulosic material with an enzyme composition comprising one or more (several) cellulolytic enzymes, a cellobiose dehydrogenase, and a polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Novozymes, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Sweeney, Elena Vlasenko, Eric Abbate