Patents by Inventor Don Consolini

Don Consolini 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).

  • VARIABLE RESISTANCE HAND REHABILITATION DEVICE WITH LINEAR SMART FLUID DAMPER AND DYNOMETER CAPABILITIES
    Publication number: 20100041529
    Abstract: A variable resistance hand rehabilitation device and corresponding system. Improvements over the prior art include: a new damping system or damper design, to reduce friction and increase maximum force output; a dynometer feature that enables converting the dynamic device to a static grip force measuring device; a closed-loop controller; and a new graphic user interface for the medical practitioner and new virtual reality game software that allow accurate and smooth operation of the device and increased patient motivation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicants: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, WGI D/B/A WESTFIELD GAGE CO. OVERHAUL AND REPAIR
    Inventors: Brian Weinberg, Azadeh Khanicheh, Constantinos Mavroidis, James Shannon, Don Consolini, George Galanis