Patents by Inventor CHRISTOPHER MORSE
CHRISTOPHER MORSE 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).
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Publication number: 20240080965Abstract: A method for producing a neutrons includes triggering a raising or a lowering of a temperature of a pyroelectric crystal of less than about 40° C. to produce a voltage of negative polarity of at least ?100 keV on a surface of a deuterated or tritiated target coupled thereto. A deuterium ion source is pulsed to produce a deuterium ion beam. The accelerating of the deuterium ion beam is achieved by accelerating voltage of the pyroelectric crystal toward the deuterated or tritiated target to produce neutrons. Furthermore, the pyroelectric crystal, the deuterated or tritiated target, and the deuterium ion source are coupled to a common support. The method also includes throwing the common support housing the pyroelectric crystal, the deuterated or tritiated target, and the deuterium ion source near an unknown threat for identification thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Vincent Tang, Glenn A. Meyer, Steven Falabella, Gary Guethlein, Brian Rusnak, Stephen Sampayan, Christopher Spadaccini, Li-Fang Wang, John Harris, Jeff Morse
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Patent number: 11779475Abstract: An improvement to a prosthetic device which provides a spring member between first and second structural members that are rotatably connected to one another, the spring member providing predictable resistance as it is compressed by the rotation of the first and second structural members with respect to each other. The known resistance of the spring is used as an input to a model controlling a motor control circuit to provide counter-torque as rotational torque is applied to compress the spring.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare LPInventors: Weston Smith, Christopher Morse, Paul Balutis
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Publication number: 20210386563Abstract: An improvement to a prosthetic device which provides a spring member between first and second structural members that are rotatably connected to one another, the spring member providing predictable resistance as it is compressed by the rotation of the first and second structural members with respect to each other. The known resistance of the spring is used as an input to a model controlling a motor control circuit to provide counter-torque as rotational torque is applied to compress the spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Weston Smith, Christopher Morse, Paul Balutis
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Patent number: 11109986Abstract: An improvement to a prosthetic device which provides a spring member between first and second structural members that are rotatably connected to one another, the spring member providing predictable resistance as it is compressed by the rotation of the first and second structural members with respect to each other. The known resistance of the spring is used as an input to a model controlling a motor control circuit to provide counter-torque as rotational torque is applied to compress the spring.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare LPInventors: Weston Smith, Christopher Morse, Paul Balutis
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Publication number: 20190321200Abstract: An improvement to a prosthetic device which provides a spring member between first and second structural members that are rotatably connected to one another, the spring member providing predictable resistance as it is compressed by the rotation of the first and second structural members with respect to each other. The known resistance of the spring is used as an input to a model controlling a motor control circuit to provide counter-torque as rotational torque is applied to compress the spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Weston Smith, Christopher Morse, Paul Balutis
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Patent number: 10335292Abstract: An improvement to a prosthetic device which provides a spring member between first and second structural members that are rotatably connected to one another, the spring member providing predictable resistance as it is compressed by the rotation of the first and second structural members with respect to each other. The known resistance of the spring is used as an input to a model controlling a motor control circuit to provide counter-torque as rotational torque is applied to compress the spring.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Bionx Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Weston Smith, Christopher Morse, Paul Balutis
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Publication number: 20190070021Abstract: An improvement to a prosthetic device which provides a spring member between first and second structural members that are rotatably connected to one another, the spring member providing predictable resistance as it is compressed by the rotation of the first and second structural members with respect to each other. The known resistance of the spring is used as an input to a model controlling a motor control circuit to provide counter-torque as rotational torque is applied to compress the spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: Bionx Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Weston Smith, Christopher Morse, Paul Balutis
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Patent number: 9483055Abstract: A mobile robot that includes a robot body having a forward drive direction, a drive system supporting the robot body above a cleaning surface for maneuvering the robot across the cleaning surface, and a robot controller in communication with the drive system. The robot also includes a bumper movably supported by a forward portion of the robot body and a obstacle sensor system disposed on the bumper. The obstacle sensor system includes at least one contact sensor disposed on the bumper, at least one proximity sensor disposed on the bumper and a auxiliary circuit board disposed on the bumper and in communication with the at least one contact sensor, the at least one proximity sensor, and the robot controller.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: Joseph M Johnson, Christopher Morse, Marcus R Williams
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Publication number: 20140188325Abstract: A mobile robot that includes a robot body having a forward drive direction, a drive system supporting the robot body above a cleaning surface for maneuvering the robot across the cleaning surface, and a robot controller in communication with the drive system. The robot also includes a bumper movably supported by a forward portion of the robot body and a obstacle sensor system disposed on the bumper. The obstacle sensor system includes at least one contact sensor disposed on the bumper, at least one proximity sensor disposed on the bumper and a auxiliary circuit board disposed on the bumper and in communication with the at least one contact sensor, the at least one proximity sensor, and the robot controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Joseph Johnson, Christopher Morse, Marcus Williams
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Publication number: 20080091305Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a drive system, a bump sensor, and a proximity sensor. The drive system is configured to maneuver the robot according to a heading (turn) setting and a speed setting. The bump sensor is responsive to a collision of the robot with an obstacle in a forward direction. A method of navigating an autonomous coverage robot with respect to an object on a floor includes the robot autonomously traversing the floor in a cleaning mode at a full cleaning speed. Upon sensing a proximity of the object forward of the robot, the robot reduces the cleaning speed to a reduced cleaning speed while continuing towards the object until the robot detects a contact with the object. Upon sensing contact with the object, the robot turns with respect to the object and cleans next to the object, optionally substantially at the reduced cleaning speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: IRobot CorporationInventors: Selma Svendsen, Daniel Ozick, Christopher Casey, Deepak Kapoor, Tony Campbell, Chikyung Won, Christopher Morse, Scott Burnett
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Publication number: 20070234492Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis, a drive system to maneuver the robot, an edge cleaning head carried, and a controller. The controller is configured to monitor motor current associated with the edge cleaning head and to reverse bias the edge cleaning head motor in response to an elevated motor current, while continuing to maneuver the robot across the floor. In another aspect, an autonomous coverage robot includes a drive system, a bump sensor, and a proximity sensor. The drive system is configured to reduce a speed setting in response to a signal from the proximity sensor indicating detection of a potential obstacle in a forward direction, while continuing to advance the robot according to a heading setting. Furthermore, the drive system is configured to alter the heading setting in response to a signal received from the bump sensor indicating contact with an obstacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Selma Svendsen, Daniel Ozick, Christopher Casey, Deepak Kapoor, Tony Campbell, Chikyung Won, Christopher Morse, Scott Burnett
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Publication number: 20070016328Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Andrew Ziegler, Duane Gilbert, Christopher Morse, Scott Pratt, Paul Sandin, Nancy Dussault, Andrew Jones
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Publication number: 20060200281Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2005Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Andrew Ziegler, Duane Gilbert, Christopher Morse, Scott Pratt, Paul Sandin, Nancy Dussault, Andrew Jones
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Publication number: 20060190133Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Stephanos Konandreas, Andrew Ziegler, Christopher Morse
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Publication number: 20060190146Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Christopher Morse, Andrew Ziegler, Duane Gilbert, Andrew Jones
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Publication number: 20060190134Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Andrew Ziegler, Duane Gilbert, Christopher Morse, Scot Pratt, Paul Sandin, Nancy Dussault, Andrew Jones
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Publication number: 20060184293Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries cleaning elements arranged to spray a liquid cleaning fluid onto the cleaning surface across a cleaning width. The cleaning fluid mixes with contaminated on the floor, which become emulsified or otherwise mixed with the cleaning fluid. The robot further include cleaning elements configured to suction up waste materials and particularly the liquid waste material generated by the mixing of the cleaning fluid and contaminates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Stephanos Konandreas, Andrew Ziegler, Christopher Morse
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Publication number: 20030057582Abstract: A diaphragm chamber molding apparatus and method including a chamber for containing a mold surface therein; a bottom flexible diaphragm placed over and sealable with respect to the top of the chamber; a top flexible diaphragm placed over and sealable with respect to the bottom diaphragm for containing a lay-up between the top and bottom diaphragms; means for evacuating the area between the top and bottom diaphragms; and means for drawing the top and bottom diaphragms and the lay-up therebetween down over a mold surface located in the chamber to form the lay-up.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 1996Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: EDWARD BERNARDON, MARK CONDON, CRAIG D. MYERS, ROBERT FAIZ, LAWRENCE FALLON, ROBERT FLORY, CHRISTOPHER MORSE