Patents by Inventor Vivian Nina LORUSSO

Vivian Nina LORUSSO 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).

  • Anti-tipping apparatus for walkers
    Patent number: 11998505
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for preventing tipping of a walking aid including a sensor configured to detect an angle of tilt in a forward direction of a walking aid, an actuator configured to determine whether the angle of tilt crosses a pre-set threshold, and a retractable support that prevents tipping of the walking aid, wherein the actuator causes the retractable support to extend from the walking aid in the forward direction to limit the tilt of the walking aid when the actuator determines that the angle of tilt crosses the pre-set threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Inventors: Avery Jordan Alperin, Vivian Nina Lorusso
  • ANTI-TIPPING APPARATUS FOR WALKERS
    Publication number: 20220040029
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for preventing tipping of a walking aid including a sensor configured to detect an angle of tilt in a forward direction of a walking aid, an actuator configured to determine whether the angle of tilt crosses a pre-set threshold, and a retractable support that prevents tipping of the walking aid, wherein the actuator causes the retractable support to extend from the walking aid in the forward direction to limit the tilt of the walking aid when the actuator determines that the angle of tilt crosses the pre-set threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Avery Jordan ALPERIN, Vivian Nina LORUSSO