Patents by Inventor Guy Rodomista

Guy Rodomista 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).

  • Force reflecting haptic interface
    Patent number: 7714836
    Abstract: A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: SensAble Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy Rodomista, Andrew Ziegler, William A. Goodwin, Clive Bolton, Thomas H. Massie, R. Michael Lohse
  • Force reflecting haptic interface
    Publication number: 20060033707
    Abstract: A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: SensAble Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Guy Rodomista, Andrew Ziegler, William Goodwin, Clive Bolton, Thomas Massie, R. Lohse
  • Force reflecting haptic interface
    Patent number: 6985133
    Abstract: A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: SensAble Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy Rodomista, Andrew Ziegler, William A. Goodwin, Clive Bolton, Thomas H. Massie, R. Michael Lohse
  • Apparatus and control kit for analyzing blood sample values including hematocrit
    Patent number: 4686479
    Abstract: Hematocrit level of a blood sample is measured by flowing the sample along a liquid flow path and using electrodes in the flow path to obtain electrical signals representative of the sample's electrical conductivity and of the concentration of an ion species in the path, either before or after the sample measurement. Electrical signals are obtained for standardizing solution conductivity and ion species concentration. A tentative sample hematocrit value is derived from the sample and standardizing conductivity signals. Then the tentative hematocrit value is corrected with reference to the sample and standardizing ion concentration signals and to the known standardizing solution ion concentration value. A control solution of the ion species at known concentration is used for evaluating the hematocrit detection apparatus; the solution also includes an ion activity enhancing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1987
    Inventors: Chung C. Young, Robert L. Coleman, Sheila M. Sullivan, John F. Grimes, Ferdnand Baumeister, Robert MacIndoe, Lou Catalano, Pat Coppola, Fred Spaziani, Guy Rodomista, James E. Fowler