Patents by Inventor Alex Jasso

Alex Jasso 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).

  • CONFOCAL MICROSCOPY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230103509
    Abstract: A spinning-disk confocal microscopy system, and components thereof, with improved illumination. The system may include a liquid light guide (LLG), a reflecting mirror tube, and/or other light guide directing light from a light source to the system's confocal optics. An LLG may provide certain advantages over other conveyance mechanisms. For example, thermal motion of the liquid in the LLG may alter the optical path and scatter light, reducing or eliminating spatial and temporal coherence introduced by the light source. This, in turn, may create more uniform illumination on samples. A reflecting mirror tube may similarly have advantages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Steven M. JAFFE, Alex JASSO, Claudia B. JAFFE
  • System and method for providing passive haptic feedback
    Patent number: 9274600
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: George Anastas, Erik J. Shahoian, Alex Jasso
  • System and method for providing passive haptic feedback
    Patent number: 8248363
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: George Anastas, Erik J. Shahoian, Alex Jasso
  • Haptic feedback using rotary harmonic moving mass
    Patent number: 7952559
    Abstract: A haptic device comprises an actuator and a mass. The actuator has a shaft. The actuator is elastically coupled to the mass and/or a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: David Bailey, Danny Grant, Alex Jasso, Ken Martin, Erik Shahoian, Kollin Tierling, Steven Vassallo
  • System and Method for Providing Passive Haptic Feedback
    Publication number: 20080041671
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: George Anastas, Enk Shahoian, Alex Jasso
  • System and Method for Providing Passive Haptic Feedback
    Publication number: 20080035435
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: George Anastas, Erik Shahoian, Alex Jasso
  • System and Method for Providing Passive Haptic Feedback
    Publication number: 20080036736
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: George Anastas, Erik Shahoian, Alex Jasso
  • System and Method for Providing Passive Haptic Feedback
    Publication number: 20080036735
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: George Anastas, Erik Shahoian, Alex Jasso
  • Haptic feedback using rotary harmonic moving mass
    Patent number: 7161580
    Abstract: A haptic device comprises an actuator and a mass. The actuator has a shaft. The actuator is elastically coupled to the mass and/or a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: David Bailey, Danny Grant, Alex Jasso, Ken Martin, Erik Shahoian, Kollin Tierling, Steven Vassallo
  • Haptic feedback using rotary harmonic moving mass
    Publication number: 20060274035
    Abstract: A haptic device comprises an actuator and a mass. The actuator has a shaft. The actuator is elastically coupled to the mass and/or a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: David Bailey, Danny Grant, Alex Jasso, Ken Martin, Erik Shahoian, Kollin Tierling, Steven Vassallo
  • System and method for providing passive haptic feedback
    Publication number: 20040040800
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: George Anastas, Erik J. Shahoian, Alex Jasso
  • Haptic feedback using rotary harmonic moving mass
    Publication number: 20030201975
    Abstract: A haptic device comprises an actuator and a mass. The actuator has a shaft. The actuator is elastically coupled to the mass and/or a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: David Bailey, Danny Grant, Alex Jasso, Ken Martin, Erik Shahoian, Kollin Tierling, Steven Vassallo