Patents Assigned to DEKA Research and Development
  • Mechanical improvements to a personal vehicle
    Publication number: 20070051543
    Abstract: Improvements to personal vehicles including self-propelled and balancing personal vehicles. Ready detachability of a seat, footrest, seat back, control unit, wheels and caster assembly is provided using quick disconnect mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: DEKA Research and Development
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Robert Ambrogi, Richard Heinzmann, Christopher Langenfeld, Marc Nisbet, Stanley Smith, Thomas Brindley
  • Control system and method
    Patent number: 6571892
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the systems and methods allow for the control of a human transport device such that the human transport device remains in an upright position regardless of the surface being traversed. The systems and methods may include a plurality of operational modes where each mode has different characteristics. Additionally, systems and method for locating a center of gravity of a device are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: DEKA Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Dean L. Kamen, Robert R. Ambrogi, Burl Amsbury, Susan D. Dastous, Robert J. Duggan, John David Heinzmann, Richard Kurt Heinzmann, David W. Herr, John M. Kerwin, John B. Morrell, James Henry Steenson, Jr.