Patents by Inventor Bolton Clive

Bolton Clive 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).

  • Force reflecting haptic interface
    Patent number: 6879315
    Abstract: A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: SensAble Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodomista Guy, Ziegler Andrew, William A. Goodwin, Bolton Clive, Thomas H. Massie, R. Michael Lohse
  • Force reflecting haptic interface
    Publication number: 20020158842
    Abstract: A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: SensAble Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodomista Guy, Ziegler Andrew, William A. Goodwin, Bolton Clive, Thomas H. Massie, R. Michael Lohse
  • Force reflecting haptic interface
    Patent number: 6417638
    Abstract: A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: SensAble Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodomista Guy, Ziegler Andrew, William A. Goodwin, Bolton Clive, Thomas H. Massie, R. Michael Lohse