Patents by Inventor David Cuban

David Cuban 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).

  • EXOSKELETON LEGS TO REDUCE FATIGUE DURING REPETITIVE AND PROLONGED SQUATTING
    Publication number: 20210315765
    Abstract: An exoskeleton leg is wearable by a person. The exoskeleton includes a thigh link configured to move in unison with the thigh of the person, a shank link rotatably coupled to the thigh link and comprising at least one tooth, and a locking block coupled to the thigh link and comprising a locking face. Moreover, when the at least one tooth of the shank link contacts with the locking face, the shank link is prevented from flexion motion relative to the thigh link, but is allowed to extend relative to the thigh link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, U.S. Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Tung, Minerva V. Pillai, James Hatch, Homayoon Kazerooni, Theerapat Yangyuenthanasan, Yusuke Maruo, David Cuban
  • Exoskeleton legs to reduce fatigue during repetitive and prolonged squatting
    Patent number: 10966894
    Abstract: A leg support exoskeleton is strapped on as a wearable device to support its user during squatting and/or lunging. The exoskeleton includes a knee joint connected to a first link and a second link, which is configured to allow flexion and extension motion between the first link and the second link. A force generator has a first end that is rotatable connected to the first link. A constraining mechanism is connected to the second link and has at least two operational positions. In a first operational position, the second end of the force generator engages the constraining mechanism, where the first link and the second link flex relative to each other. In a second operational position, the second end of the force generator does not engage the constraining mechanism; the first link and the second link are free to flex and extend relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, U.S. Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Tung, Minerva V. Pillai, James Hatch, Homayoon Kazerooni, Theerapat Yangyuenthanasan, Yusuke Maruo, David Cuban
  • EXOSKELETON LEGS TO REDUCE FATIGUE DURING REPETITIVE AND PROLONGED SQUATTING
    Publication number: 20180200135
    Abstract: A leg support exoskeleton is strapped on as a wearable device to support its user during squatting and/or lunging. The exoskeleton includes a knee joint connected to a first link and a second link, which is configured to allow flexion and extension motion between the first link and the second link. A force generator has a first end that is rotatable connected to the first link. A constraining mechanism is connected to the second link and has at least two operational positions. In a first operational position, the second end of the force generator engages the constraining mechanism, where the first link and the second link flex relative to each other. In a second operational position, the second end of the force generator does not engage the constraining mechanism; the first link and the second link are free to flex and extend relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Wayne Tung, Minerva V. Pillai, James Hatch, Homayoon Kazerooni, Theerapat Yangyuenthanasan, Yusuke Maruo, David Cuban