Patents by Inventor Michael Ergo

Michael Ergo 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).

  • Publication number: 20060212129
    Abstract: A prosthetic device (12) and liner (14) form a prosthetic system (10) that can substantially mimic the cosmetic and functional qualities of a human hand. A harness (22) is adapted to fit about a remnant portion (16) of a hand (18). The harness has an opening (26) for accommodating the liner (14). A moveably mounted opposition member (24) is supported by the harness (22) and sensors (60, 62) positioned about the harness (22) detect a force exerted by an area (40) in proximity to the hypothenar eminence of remnant portion. Once a force is detected by either sensor (60, 62) a signal is communicated to a controller (70) which activates a motor (100) causing motion of the opposition member (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Lake, Michael Ergo