Patents by Inventor Steven Kunz

Steven Kunz 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: 20070173955
    Abstract: A multi-axis wrist device is provided for use with a prosthetic limb. The wrist device includes a base plate that is configured for attachment to a prosthetic limb. A cross piece, having first and second axes, can be coupled to the base plate. A prosthetic attachment can be coupled to the cross piece. The cross piece can enable a user to simultaneously flex the prosthetic attachment in two different axes. A first and second torsional spring can be coupled to the first and second axes, respectively, to enable the prosthetic attachment to be biased toward a center point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: Motion Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Archer, Arthur Dyck, Reed Grant, Edwin Iversen, Joseph Jacobs, Steven Kunz, James Linder, Harold Sears
  • Publication number: 20060235544
    Abstract: A device and system is provided for a prosthetic device having an articulating joint for a leg amputee. The device includes a joint housing forming a chamber, and the chamber has a first opening. A rotary hub can be disposed within the joint housing and configured to act as the articulating joint. One or more vanes can extend outwardly from the rotary hub, and the vane is configured to actuate fluid flow through the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: Motion Control
    Inventors: Edwin Iversen, Harold Sears, Arthur Dyck, Steven Kunz, Joseph Jacobs, James Linder, Peter Strazdins
  • Publication number: 20050192676
    Abstract: A system and method of grip force feedback for use with a prosthetic device is provided in the present invention. The system can include a prosthetic hand having a plurality of digits for use with the prosthetic device. A force sensor can be provided to produce a force signal and the force sensor is configured to be associated with the plurality of digits for the prosthetic hand. In addition, a force feedback controller can receive the force signal from the force sensor. A force feedback actuator is also in communication with the force feedback controller. The force feedback actuator can provide feedback vibrations to a user of the prosthetic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Harold Sears, Arthur Dyck, Edwin Iversen, Steven Kunz, James Linder, Shawn Archer, Reed Grant, Ronald Madsen
  • Patent number: 5294020
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying and dispensing cylindrical objects having a diameter and a length along an axis includes a base supporting a reservoir configured and arranged to hold a plurality of cylindrical objects to be dispensed. The reservoir communicates with a downwardly and forwardly extending chute terminating in a forward display position on the base. The cylindrical object displayed in the display position is axially distended from the plurality of cylindrical objects held in the reservoir. Thus, upon loading a plurality of cylindrical objects into the reservoir, the chute and display position are filled with cylindrical objects and upon removal of a cylindrical object from the display position, cylindrical objects descend under the influence of gravity from the reservoir to the chute and from the chute to the display position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Decision Point Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven A. Kunz
  • Patent number: 5240125
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying goods packaged in glass containers on a shelf along the "glass aisle" of a grocery store is disclosed. Included is a bracket having two outwardly extending flanges positionable in a card channel on the front of a store shelf, outwardly extending mounts and a fascia mounted thereto, the fascia including a surface adapted to receive a label appropriate for the goods displayed, a stop to prevent containers from being pushed off the shelf, and opposed holes. Elongated rails extend rearward of the bracket and include outwardly extending forward terminations to permit the rails to be pinched together for alignment with and insertion into the holes in the bracket to join the bracket and rails, facilitating selective detachment of the rails from the bracket, an inner, lower pair of rails on which the containers may be supported, a first outer, upper pair for engaging the sides of the containers, and a second upper pair of rails to restrain tipping of the glass containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: Decision Point Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven A. Kunz