Patents by Inventor Craig Wunderly

Craig Wunderly 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: 20030028130
    Abstract: This invention relates to an electromechanical arm and accessories which are mountable on a battery powered wheelchair and used to grasp objects in the personal environment of the operator. The device is designed for simplicity of operation and comprises lower arm, mid arm, and forearm components which are rotationally and pivotally interconnected and selectively rotated through the utilization of a controller which is preferably disposed upon the battery powered wheelchair. The accessories include end-effectors (also called grippers), with features that are task specific or for general manipulation, other tools and means of holding tools, baskets, pouches, holders and other means of storing objects and tools, a variety of input devices that are tailored to the needs of the operator, a sleeve for protection, aesthetics, and increased functionality (with pockets and other means of holding objects), and mounting hardware for the electromechanical arm and associated components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Craig Wunderly, Aman Siffeti, Christopher Hardy, Matthew S. Colello, Richard M. Mahoney, Daniel Zuckerman
  • Publication number: 20020064444
    Abstract: This invention relates to an electromechanical arm and complementary accessories, which are mountable on a battery powered wheelchair, and adapted to grasp objects at low level and intermediate level reach areas of the personal environment of the operator. The device is designed for simplicity of operation and generally comprises a motor base having an electromechanical arm pivotally connected thereto. The electromechanical arm comprises lower arm, mid arm, and forearm components which are rotationally and pivotally interconnected and selectively rotated through the utilization of a controller which is preferably disposed upon the battery powered wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: Craig Wunderly, Aman Siffeti, Christopher Hardy, Matthew S. Colello, Richard Mahoney, Daniel Zuckerman