Patents by Inventor Evan Laske

Evan Laske 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: 20240097527
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to generation of a semi-coherent gravitational wave beam and related apparatus, systems, and methods, such as for at least gravitational wave communication. In one or more embodiments, a gravitational wave generator includes a generator frame, and a first rotatable mass mounted to the generator frame. The first rotatable mass is rotatable about a generator axis and rotatable relative to the generator frame to generate one or more gravitational waves. The gravitational wave generator includes one or more wave guide stages that include two or more guide assemblies. The two or more guide assemblies each include a guide frame, and a second rotatable mass mounted to the guide frame. The second rotatable mass is rotatable about a guide axis and rotatable relative to the guide frame to at least partially focus the one or more gravitational waves into one or more collimated beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Phillip Scott LENTZ, Jonathan CROMBE, Kevin STEPHENS, JR., Evan LASKE
  • Publication number: 20240097798
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, systems, and apparatus for wireless gravitational wave communication. In one or more embodiments, a method of wireless gravitational wave communication includes generating one or more gravitational wave signals at a first site. The generating of the one or more gravitational wave signals includes rotating and/or angularly accelerating one or more rotatable masses at a plurality of states. The method includes transmitting the one or more gravitational wave signals to a receiver in a wireless manner, and receiving the one or more gravitational wave signals at a second site using the receiver. The method includes determining (such as by decoding) information from the one or more gravitational wave signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Phillip Scott LENTZ, Jonathan CROMBE, Kevin STEPHENS, JR., Evan LASKE
  • Publication number: 20240019601
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to testing apparatus and methods for measuring forces between objects. The apparatus and methods are used to detect a change in the local gravitational constant resulting from non-Newtonian effects of General Relativity and/or a novel radial dilation influence. Detection is facilitated by measuring a force difference between a stationary state and a spinning state of attractive forces between objects. The apparatus and methods are used to detect a change in electromechanical influence of forces due to the Barnett affect and other anomalous electromagnetic force contributors. A testing apparatus includes a central target arrangement. The central target arrangement includes a pair of masses, and a target coupled to the pair of masses. The testing apparatus includes a detector configured to recognize the target, and a first rotatable mass. The first rotatable mass is supported independently of the target and the pair of target masses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Phillip Scott LENTZ, Benjamin PETERS, Kevin STEPHENS, Evan LASKE
  • Patent number: 11690775
    Abstract: A grasp assist system includes a glove having a glove palm and fingers, with the glove worn on a user's hand. A sensor measures flexion of the glove fingers, and thus a change of position and/or attitude of the fingers is determined. Finger saddles at least partially surround a phalange of a respective one of the user's fingers. The system uses one or more tendon actuators to pull on flexible tendons. Each tendon connects to a respective finger saddle. A controller is in communication with the actuators and sensor(s). The glove may use feedback from optional contact sensors to adjust tension, and may have a built-in restorative force. In executing a control method, the controller selectively applies tension to the tendons in response to finger flexion, via the tendon actuators, at a level sufficient for moving the user's fingers when the user executes a hand maneuver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Rogers, Benjamin J. Peters, Evan Laske, Emily R. McBryan
  • Patent number: 11019862
    Abstract: A grasp assist system includes a glove, finger saddles attached to a respective glove finger, one or more tendon actuators, and artificial tendons. The saddles have a rectangular body partially circumscribing a respective glove finger. Each saddle includes end lobes at opposite distal ends of the body. A first end of each tendon is secured to one of the tendon actuators. A second end forms a triple Brummel loop defining a main loop and two anchor loops. The anchor loops are disposed around the lobes. The saddles may form a rounded, double-headed arrow shape that is at least double the thickness of the body. The finger saddles are anisotropic, with different bending strengths depending on the axis, and may be constructed of thermoplastic polyurethane-coated nylon. Flexion and/or contact sensors and a controller, may be used. A method of connecting the tendon actuator to the finger is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Emily R. McBryan, Jonathan M. Rogers, Benjamin J. Peters, Evan Laske
  • Patent number: 10888487
    Abstract: A grasp assist system includes a glove having a glove palm and fingers, with the glove worn on a user's hand. A sensor measures flexion of the glove fingers, and thus a change of position and/or attitude of the fingers is determined. Finger saddles at least partially surround a phalange of a respective one of the user's fingers. The system uses one or more tendon actuators to pull on flexible tendons. Each tendon connects to a respective finger saddle. A controller is in communication with the actuators and sensor(s). The glove may use feedback from optional contact sensors to adjust tension, and may have a built-in restorative force. In executing a control method, the controller selectively applies tension to the tendons in response to finger flexion, via the tendon actuators, at a level sufficient for moving the user's fingers when the user executes a hand maneuver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Rogers, Benjamin J. Peters, Evan Laske, Emily R. McBryan
  • Patent number: 9878452
    Abstract: A system includes a glove, sensors, actuator assemblies, and controller. The sensors include load sensors which measure an actual grasping force and attitude sensors which determine a glove attitude. The actuator assembly provides a grasp assist force to the glove. Respective locations of work cells in the work environment and permitted work tasks for each work cell are programmed into the controller. The controller detects the glove location and attitude. A work task is selected by the controller for the location. The controller calculates a required grasp assist force using measured actual grasping forces from the load sensors. The required grasp assist force is applied via the glove using the actuator assembly to thereby assist the operator in performing the identified work task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, The United States of America As Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Donald R. Davis, Chris A. Ihrke, Evan Laske
  • Publication number: 20160361820
    Abstract: A system includes a glove, sensors, actuator assemblies, and controller. The sensors include load sensors which measure an actual grasping force and attitude sensors which determine a glove attitude. The actuator assembly provides a grasp assist force to the glove. Respective locations of work cells in the work environment and permitted work tasks for each work cell are programmed into the controller. The controller detects the glove location and attitude. A work task is selected by the controller for the location. The controller calculates a required grasp assist force using measured actual grasping forces from the load sensors. The required grasp assist force is applied via the glove using the actuator assembly to thereby assist the operator in performing the identified work task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicants: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, The U.S.A. As Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Donald R. Davis, Chris A. Ihrke, Evan Laske
  • Patent number: 9120220
    Abstract: A grasp assist system includes a glove and sleeve. The glove includes a digit, i.e., a finger or thumb, and a force sensor. The sensor measures a grasping force applied to an object by an operator wearing the glove. The glove contains a tendon connected at a first end to the digit. The sleeve has an actuator assembly connected to a second end of the tendon and a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller includes a configuration module having selectable operating modes and a processor that calculates a tensile force to apply to the tendon for each of the selectable operating modes to assist the grasping force in a manner that differs for each of the operating modes. A method includes measuring the grasping force, selecting the mode, calculating the tensile force, and applying the tensile force to the tendon using the actuator assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, The United States of America As Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Bryan J Bergelin, Chris A. Ihrke, Donald R. Davis, Douglas Martin Linn, Adam M Sanders, R. Scott Askew, Evan Laske, Kody Ensley
  • Publication number: 20130226350
    Abstract: A grasp assist system includes a glove and sleeve. The glove includes a digit, i.e., a finger or thumb, and a force sensor. The sensor measures a grasping force applied to an object by an operator wearing the glove. The glove contains a tendon connected at a first end to the digit. The sleeve has an actuator assembly connected to a second end of the tendon and a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller includes a configuration module having selectable operating modes and a processor that calculates a tensile force to apply to the tendon for each of the selectable operating modes to assist the grasping force in a manner that differs for each of the operating modes. A method includes measuring the grasping force, selecting the mode, calculating the tensile force, and applying the tensile force to the tendon using the actuator assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicants: The U.S.A. As Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Bryan J. Bergelin, Chris A. Ihrke, Donald R. Davis, Douglas Martin Linn, Adam M. Sanders, R. Scott Askew, Evan Laske, Kody Ensley