Patents by Inventor Chris Meadows

Chris Meadows 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).

  • Control mechanisms and methods of tool-holding arm for exoskeletons
    Patent number: 11577410
    Abstract: A tool-holding arm includes a plurality of links and a tool coupling that removably secures a tool to the tool-holding arm. A first fluid spring provides a gravity-counteracting force to the tool-holding arm. A locking mechanism selectively locks the first fluid spring. An adjustment mechanism selectively adjusts an amount of the gravity-counteracting force provided by the first fluid spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Preuss, Chris Meadows, Kurt Amundson, Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Tom Mastaler, Nicholas Fleming, Matt Sweeney
  • Methods of exoskeleton communication and control
    Patent number: 10694948
    Abstract: A first exoskeleton is in communication with a central server or a peripheral device. The first exoskeleton collects first data and transmits the first data to the central server or peripheral device. The central server or peripheral device generates second data using the first data and transmits the second data to the first exoskeleton or a second exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: EKSO BIONICS
    Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Katherine Strausser, Mark Fiedler, Kurt Amundson, Dan Brown, Renata Smith, Matthew D Sweeney, Russdon Angold, Niel McCaffrey, Duane Edmonds, Chris Meadows, Jared Jones, Kelly Mettler
  • Control Mechanisms and Methods of Tool-Holding Arm for Exoskeletons
    Publication number: 20190291285
    Abstract: A tool-holding arm includes a plurality of links and a tool coupling that removably secures a tool to the tool-holding arm. A first fluid spring provides a gravity-counteracting force to the tool-holding arm. A locking mechanism selectively locks the first fluid spring. An adjustment mechanism selectively adjusts an amount of the gravity-counteracting force provided by the first fluid spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam PREUSS, Chris MEADOWS, Kurt AMUNDSON, Russ ANGOLD, James LUBIN, Mario SOLANO, Tom MASTALER, Nicholas FLEMING, Matt SWEENEY
  • Human exoskeleton devices for heavy tool support and use
    Patent number: 10327536
    Abstract: An exoskeleton includes strapping for coupling the exoskeleton to a wearer. The exoskeleton also includes a hip structure, a thigh link rotatably connected to the hip structure and a shank link rotatably connected to the thigh link. The weight of the exoskeleton is transferred to a surface on which the exoskeleton is standing through the hip structure, the thigh link and the shank link. An arm brace supports an arm of the wearer, and a telescopic link is rotatably connected to the arm brace. An energy storage device delivers power to a tool through a conduit, and a conduit-energy storage device coupling connects the conduit to the energy storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Pruess, Chris Meadows, Kurt Amundson, Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Tom Mastaler, Nicholas Fleming, Matt Sweeney
  • Devices and methods for improving the utility of an exoskeleton mobility base
    Patent number: 10245204
    Abstract: A mobility system includes an energy module, an exoskeleton and a mobile base. The exoskeleton has an exoskeleton energy module receptacle that can receive the energy module, and the mobile base has a mobile base energy module receptacle that can also receive the energy module. In addition, the mobile base has an exoskeleton support that can support the exoskeleton on the mobile base so that the mobile base can transport the exoskeleton across a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Renata Smith, Chris Meadows, Rochelle Rea, Jared Jones, Matt Sweeney
  • Methods of Exoskeleton Communication and Control
    Publication number: 20180092536
    Abstract: A first exoskeleton is in communication with a central server or a peripheral device. The first exoskeleton collects first data and transmits the first data to the central server or peripheral device. The central server or peripheral device generates second data using the first data and transmits the second data to the first exoskeleton or a second exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Katherine Strausser, Mark Fiedler, Kurt Amundson, Dan Brown, Renata Smith, Matthew D Sweeney, Russdon Angold, Niel McCaffrey, Duane Edmonds, Chris Meadows, Jared Jones, Kelly Mettler
  • Human Exoskeleton Devices for Heavy Tool Support and Use
    Publication number: 20170119132
    Abstract: An exoskeleton includes strapping for coupling the exoskeleton to a wearer. The exoskeleton also includes a hip structure, a thigh link rotatably connected to the hip structure and a shank link rotatably connected to the thigh link. The weight of the exoskeleton is transferred to a surface on which the exoskeleton is standing through the hip structure, the thigh link and the shank link. An arm brace supports an arm of the wearer, and a telescopic link is rotatably connected to the arm brace. An energy storage device delivers power to a tool through a conduit, and a conduit-energy storage device coupling connects the conduit to the energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Pruess, Chris Meadows, Kurt Amundson, Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Tom Mastaler, Nicholas Fleming, Matt Sweeney
  • Devices and Methods for Improving the Utility of an Exoskeleton Mobility Base
    Publication number: 20170071812
    Abstract: A mobility system includes an energy module, an exoskeleton and a mobile base. The exoskeleton has an exoskeleton energy module receptacle that can receive the energy module, and the mobile base has a mobile base energy module receptacle that can also receive the energy module. In addition, the mobile base has an exoskeleton support that can support the exoskeleton on the mobile base so that the mobile base can transport the exoskeleton across a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Renata Smith, Chris Meadows, Rochelle Rea, Jared Jones, Matt Sweeney
  • Sport cup
    Patent number: D732745
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Jockey International, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Stewart, Sean Radford, John Sudul, Chris Meadows
  • Sport cup
    Patent number: D734553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Jockey International, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Stewart, Sean Radford, John Sudul, Chris Meadows