Patents by Inventor Clifford T. Jue

Clifford T. Jue 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).

  • Publication number: 20240245957
    Abstract: There is described an integrated unweighted gait training system having an unweighting system comprising a computer controller; a gait measurement system in communication with the controller; and a display in communication with the computer controller adapted and configured to provide real-time feedback to a user of the integrated unweighting gait training system. The unweighting system may be a differential air pressure (DAP) unweighting system or a non-DAP unweighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Steven L. BASTA, Clifford T. JUE, Mark A. SHUGHART, Michael E. DUFFY
  • Publication number: 20240225935
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Richard KUEHNE, Christopher LOEW, Glen R. MANGSETH, Kenneth R. KRIEG, David P. GRENEWETZKI, Clifford T. JUE, Trevor L. DONALD
  • Publication number: 20240189658
    Abstract: A differential air pressure system has a pressure bag with windows and preferred folding configuration such that when the bag is folded no window is folded. The pressure bag is supported by a lift support that is proximal to a user control panel and adjacent to or nearly adjacent to the user who is coupled to the pressure bag. A treadmill base for use with differential air pressure equipment is provided. There are various improvements provided to adapt the operations of the DAP system via the use of separate pressure volume and non-pressure volume portions of the treadmill base. Various improvements to serviceability and repairs are provided by placement of components outside of the pressure volume portion or by providing one or more pressure volume access points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Philip W. LONG, Eric R. KUEHNE, Babu S. RAHMAN, Clifford T. JUE, Sean Tremaine WHALEN, Gregory P. MARECEK, Robert W. HORST, Adrian ABRAHAMI, Chase Camden CURTISS, Emma ESSOCK-BURNS
  • Publication number: 20240130917
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Richard KUEHNE, Christopher LOEW, Glen R. MANGSETH, Kenneth R. KRIEG, David P. GRENEWETZKI, Clifford T. JUE, Trevor L. DONALD
  • Patent number: 11806564
    Abstract: There is described an integrated unweighted gait training system having an unweighting system comprising a computer controller; a gait measurement system in communication with the controller; and a display in communication with the computer controller adapted and configured to provide real-time feedback to a user of the integrated unweighting gait training system. The unweighting system may be a differential air pressure (DAP) unweighting system or a non-DAP unweighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven L. Basta, Clifford T. Jue, Mark A. Shughart, Michael E. Duffy
  • Patent number: 11752058
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Richard Kuehne, Christopher Loew, Glen R. Mangseth, Kenneth R. Krieg, David P. Grenewetzki, Clifford T. Jue, Trevor L. Donald
  • Publication number: 20230058141
    Abstract: A differential air pressure system has a pressure bag with windows and preferred folding configuration such that when the bag is folded no window is folded. The pressure bag is supported by a lift support that is proximal to a user control panel and adjacent to or nearly adjacent to the user who is coupled to the pressure bag. A treadmill base for use with differential air pressure equipment is provided. There are various improvements provided to adapt the operations of the DAP system via the use of separate pressure volume and non-pressure volume portions of the treadmill base. Various improvements to serviceability and repairs are provided by placement of components outside of the pressure volume portion or by providing one or more pressure volume access points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Philip W. LONG, Eric R. KUEHNE, Babu S. RAHMAN, Clifford T. JUE, Sean Tremaine WHALEN, Gregory P. MARECEK, Robert W. HORST, Adrian ABRAHAMI, Chase Camden CURTISS, Emma ESSOCK-BURNS
  • Publication number: 20220054893
    Abstract: There is described an integrated unweighted gait training system having an unweighting system comprising a computer controller; a gait measurement system in communication with the controller; and a display in communication with the computer controller adapted and configured to provide real-time feedback to a user of the integrated unweighting gait training system. The unweighting system may be a differential air pressure (DAP) unweighting system or a non-DAP unweighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Steven L. BASTA, Clifford T. JUE, Mark A, SHUGHART, Michael E. DUFFY
  • Publication number: 20220059198
    Abstract: Systems and methods for management and scheduling of differential air pressure (DAP) and other unweighted or assisted treatment systems are provided. The methods and systems can include generation of a suggested workout based on matching user data to data of other users sharing similar characteristics using an aggregate database of user information and related workout information. The methods and systems can include matching a user to an available and/or appropriate DAP system. Also provided are methods and systems including performing a workout and uploading performance information to an aggregate database of user information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Steven L. BASTA, Michael E. DUFFY, Clifford T. JUE
  • Publication number: 20210267833
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Richard KUEHNE, Christopher LOEW, Glen R. MANGSETH, Kenneth R. KRIEG, David P. GRENEWETZKI, Clifford T. JUE, Trevor L. DONALD
  • Publication number: 20200384309
    Abstract: A differential air pressure system has a pressure bag with windows and preferred folding configuration such that when the bag is folded no window is folded. The pressure bag is supported by a lift support that is proximal to a user control panel and adjacent to or nearly adjacent to the user who is coupled to the pressure bag. A treadmill base for use with differential air pressure equipment is provided. There are various improvements provided to adapt the operations of the DAP system via the use of separate pressure volume and non-pressure volume portions of the treadmill base. Various improvements to serviceability and repairs are provided by placement of components outside of the pressure volume portion or by providing one or more pressure volume access points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Philip W. LONG, Eric R. KUEHNE, Babu S. RAHMAN, Clifford T. JUE, Sean Tremaine WHALEN, Gregory P. MARECEK, Robert W. HORST, Adrian ABRAHAMI, Chase Camden CURTISS, Emma ESSOCK-BURNS
  • Publication number: 20200221975
    Abstract: There is described an integrated unweighted gait training system having an unweighting system comprising a computer controller; a gait measurement system in communication with the controller; and a display in communication with the computer controller adapted and configured to provide real-time feedback to a user of the integrated unweighting gait training system. The unweighting system may be a differential air pressure (DAP) unweighting system or a non-DAP unweighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Steven L. BASTA, Clifford T. JUE, Mark A, SHUGHART, Michael E. DUFFY
  • Publication number: 20190392939
    Abstract: Systems and methods for management and scheduling of differential air pressure (DAP) and other unweighted or assisted treatment systems are provided. The methods and systems can include generation of a suggested workout based on matching user data to data of other users sharing similar characteristics using an aggregate database of user information and related workout information. The methods and systems can include matching a user to an available and/or appropriate DAP system. Also provided are methods and systems including performing a workout and uploading performance information to an aggregate database of user information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Steven L. BASTA, Michael E. DUFFY, Clifford T. JUE
  • Patent number: 10493309
    Abstract: An unweighting system includes a frame having a pair of upright bars, and a cantilevered arm assembly, and a pair of resilient members. The frame is configured to connect to or at least partially encircle an exercise device. The cantilevered arm assembly includes a pair of cantilevers. Each cantilever is attached to one of the upright bars, and the pair of cantilevers is configured to receive and couple to the user to unload a portion of the user's weight as the user exercises on the exercise device while coupled to the pair of cantilevers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford T. Jue, Amir Belson, Eric R. Kuehne
  • Patent number: 10342461
    Abstract: There is described an integrated unweighted gait training system having an unweighting system comprising a computer controller; a gait measurement system in communication with the controller; and a display in communication with the computer controller adapted and configured to provide real-time feedback to a user of the integrated unweighting gait training system. The unweighting system may be a differential air pressure (DAP) unweighting system or a non-DAP unweighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven L. Basta, Clifford T. Jue, Mark A. Shughart, Michael E. Duffy
  • Publication number: 20190150530
    Abstract: An integrated unweighting garment includes one or more reinforcement straps to couple the garment to a fall safety system. An unweighting garment includes an article of clothing having two leg portions configured to fit around legs of a user, a buttocks portion configured to fit around the user's buttocks, and a waist portion configured to fit proximate to hips of the user. One or more force distribution loop sections or reinforcement straps provided are attached along both leg portions or the buttocks portion or other portion of the garment or shoulder strap. An unweighting garment may include one or more of a sensor, a compression system or overhead suspension system connection points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Steven L. BASTA, Clifford T. JUE, Gregory P. MARECEK, Ross JAFFE, Philip W. LONG, Babu S. RAHMAN, Amanda WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: 10265565
    Abstract: An unweighting system includes a frame, a pair of front pulleys, a pair of rear pulleys, a first cable, and a second cable. The frame is configured to be attached to or placed at least partially around an exercise device and includes a front portion and a rear portion. The pair of front pulleys is coupled to the front portion. The pair of rear pulleys is coupled to the rear portion. A first cable passes through a first of the pair of front pulleys and through a first of the pair of rear pulleys. A second cable passes through a second of the pair of front pulleys and through a second of the pair of rear pulleys. The first and second cables are configured to couple with a user to unload a portion of the user's weight as the user exercises on the exercise device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford T. Jue, Gregory P. Marecek
  • Publication number: 20190099315
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Richard KUEHNE, Christopher LOEW, Glen R. MANGSETH, Kenneth R. KRIEG, David P. GRENEWETZKI, Clifford T. JUE, Trevor L. DONALD
  • Publication number: 20190046828
    Abstract: An unweighting system includes a frame having a base and a vertical bar extending therefrom. The base is configured to connect to or at least partially encircle an exercise device. A height adjustable cantilevered arm assembly is coupled to the vertical bar at a fulcrum, and the cantilevered arm assembly is configured to receive and couple to the user. A resilient member is coupled to the cantilevered arm assembly and configured to unload a portion of the user's weight while the user is coupled to the cantilevered arm assembly and exercises on the exercise device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Eric R. KUEHNE, Clifford T. JUE
  • Patent number: 9914003
    Abstract: An unweighting system includes a frame having a base and a vertical bar extending therefrom. The base is configured to connect to or at least partially encircle an exercise device. A height adjustable cantilevered arm assembly is coupled to the vertical bar at a fulcrum, and the cantilevered arm assembly is configured to receive and couple to the user. A resilient member is coupled to the cantilevered arm assembly and configured to unload a portion of the user's weight while the user is coupled to the cantilevered arm assembly and exercises on the exercise device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Kuehne, Clifford T. Jue