Patents by Inventor Nicki Ann Newby

Nicki Ann Newby 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).

  • Manual manipulation apparatus
    Patent number: 9746350
    Abstract: A manual manipulation apparatus including a frame assembly, at least one handle associated with frame assembly, a mounting structure configured for mounting of a computer device relative to the frame assembly and an optional glide base connected to the frame assembly, the glide base defining an area of reduced friction. The handle can be configured as a grip handle which allows a gripping force to be applied and indicated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventors: William Craelius, Nicki Ann Newby
  • Manual Manipulation Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140260681
    Abstract: A manual manipulation apparatus including a frame assembly, at least one handle associated with frame assembly, a mounting structure configured for mounting of a computer device relative to the frame assembly and an optional glide base connected to the frame assembly, the glide base defining an area of reduced friction. The handle can be configured as a grip handle which allows a gripping force to be applied and indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: William Craelius, Nicki Ann Newby
  • Biomimetic controller for a multi-finger prosthesis
    Patent number: 6344062
    Abstract: There is disclosed a control system for use with a prosthetic device comprising a sensor for sensing volitional movement of a muscle, tendon or ligament intended to cause an associated desired movement of another body part and generating an at least one signal in response thereto, and an electronic interface for analyzing at least one signal and sending a corresponding at least one control signal to the prosthetic or orthotic device indicative of the desired movement of another body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignees: The State University Rutgers, Nian-Crae, Inc.
    Inventors: Rochel Lieber Abboudi, Carey A. Glass, Nicki Ann Newby, William Craelius