Patents by Inventor James Hatch

James Hatch 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).

  • Patent number: 12213934
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, suitX, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Tung, Minerva V. Pillai, James Hatch, Homayoon Kazerooni, Theerapat Yangyuenthanasan, Yusuke Maruo, David Cuban
  • Patent number: 12204848
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices including smart interfaces with facilitated input and mistake recovery are described. For example, a smart interface system can identify one or more portions of user input as alterable decisions, and, for each of the one or more alterable decisions, store, in a memory, information about one or more alternative options for the alterable decision. The system can also identify one of the alterable decisions as the currently alterable decision, and upon receiving an input indicative of an actuation of the alteration key, alter the currently alterable decision to another of the one or more alternative options based on the stored information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: I.Q. JOE, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey James Hatch
  • Publication number: 20240408742
    Abstract: A flexible mechanism for an exoskeleton allows for a simple and low-cost method of allowing a high range of motion between an frame and a human interface while effectively transferring support forces from the frame to the human interface. Additionally, the flexible mechanism adds kinematic redundancy that compensates for incongruities between the exoskeleton and human during forward flexion to prevent the human interface from uncomfortably sliding on the person via purely tension-loaded force transmitting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: James Hatch, John Kuwata, Minerva Pillai, Maximiliam Merker, Michael Bremer, Carsten Vogel, Fabienne Röschel, Oliver Mizera, Matthias Vollbrecht, Pascal Schwedhelm, Laura Hoffsümmer
  • Publication number: 20240386191
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices including smart interfaces with facilitated input and mistake recovery are described. For example, a smart interface system can identify one or more portions of user input as alterable decisions, and, for each of the one or more alterable decisions, store, in a memory, information about one or more alternative options for the alterable decision. The system can also identify one of the alterable decisions as the currently alterable decision, and upon receiving an input indicative of an actuation of the alteration key, alter the currently alterable decision to another of the one or more alternative options based on the stored information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventor: Jeffrey James Hatch
  • Publication number: 20240317522
    Abstract: A rolled material dispenser; including a roll supporting structure that supports a plurality of rolls of material, each roll of material having a width and a long axis, the roll supporting structure supporting the rolls of material with the long axes parallel and with a free end of the rolled material extending downwardly from each of the of rolls. The dispenser includes a pinch roller assembly located beneath the roll supporting structure. The pinch roller assembly is movable in a direction perpendicular to the long axes of the rolls of material and the pinch rollers have a second long axis oriented parallel to the first long axis. A conveyor is positioned below the pinch roller assembly and a material cutter assembly facilitates cutting the rolled material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Morgan William Donohue, Ryan Lloyd Henry Roberts, Larry Berning, Dale James Hatch, Evan Garrett, Andrew Dean Peterson, Peter Joachim Kroll
  • Publication number: 20240316876
    Abstract: A mesh to flexible screen frame laminator includes a first table with a horizontal surface and an alignment fence, a second table that is lower than the first table and a first pair of selectively driven heater rollers which are shiftable between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the first table. A cradle is located adjacent the first table and above the second table and at least a portion of the cradle is shiftable between a raised position and a lowered position, the raised position being substantially coplanar with the first table. A second pair of selectively driven heater rollers is shiftable between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the second table and is oriented transversely to the first pair of heater rollers. A third table is located adjacent the second table and at a height substantially coplanar with the second table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Morgan William Donohue, Ryan Lloyd Henry Roberts, Larry Berning, Dale James Hatch, Evan Garrett, Andrew Dean Peterson, Peter Joachim Kroll
  • Publication number: 20240316682
    Abstract: A flexible screen frame processor including a loading position that presents loading screen frame supports at which a partially formed flexible screen frame is supportable by an upper perimeter of the partially formed flexible screen frame and an end stripping position including at least one polymer coating stripper. A following welding position includes a welder and screen frame supports that support ends of the screen frame coaxially aligned. A post welding cleaning position includes weld spatter and flash cleaners. An unloading position includes unloading screen frame supports at which a welded and post-weld cleaned flexible screen frame is supportable by an upper perimeter of the welded flexible screen frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Morgan William Donohue, Ryan Lloyd Henry Roberts, Larry Berning, Dale James Hatch, Evan Garrett, Andrew Dean Peterson, Peter Joachim Kroll
  • Patent number: 12029699
    Abstract: A remote center joint 1 is configured to rotate segment 7 relative to segment 2 along axis 15. Remote center joint 1 comprises a segment 3 coupled to base segment 2 along axis 16. Segment 4 is coupled to segment 3 about axis 17 intersecting axis 16 at first point 22. Segment 4 is coupled to segment 7 about axis 18 intersecting first point 22. Segment 5 is coupled to segment 2 about axis 19 parallel to axis 16. Segment 5 is geared to segment 3. Segment 6 is coupled to segment 5 about axis 20 intersecting axis 19 at second point 23. Segment 6 is coupled to segment 7 along axis 21 intersecting second point 23. Segment 6 is geared to segment 4. Axis 15 of rotation of terminal segment 7 relative to segment 2 connects first point 22 and second point 23.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: suitX, Inc.
    Inventors: Logan Van Engelhoven, James Hatch
  • Patent number: 11980908
    Abstract: A method and apparatus related to a fogging nozzle assembly including a housing, a metered core, and an air vortex core. The housing includes an air inlet opening at a first end to receive air from a blower distinct from the apparatus, and a fogging outlet opening to output a fog at a second end. The housing couples to a liquid container that stores a fogging liquid and to the blower. The metered core, disposed within the housing, includes a first plurality of radial angled fins to create a low-pressure zone within the housing which draws the fogging liquid from the liquid container into the housing. The air vortex core, disposed between the metered core and the fogging outlet opening, includes a second plurality of radial angled fins to mix the fogging liquid with the air and guide the fog exiting the housing at the fogging outlet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: DJB Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Bret J. Abraham, James M. Abraham, Alex James Hatch
  • Patent number: 11861297
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices including smart interfaces with facilitated input and mistake recovery are described. For example, a smart interface system can identify one or more portions of user input as alterable decisions, and, for each of the one or more alterable decisions, store, in a memory, information about one or more alternative options for the alterable decision. The system can also identify one of the alterable decisions as the currently alterable decision, and upon receiving an input indicative of an actuation of the alteration key, alter the currently alterable decision to another of the one or more alternative options based on the stored information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: I.Q. JOE, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey James Hatch
  • Publication number: 20230201065
    Abstract: A human interface device is configured to be coupled to a trunk of a person and comprises a frame, a fabric coupled to said frame configurable to be under tensile forces, and a belt configured to be coupled to two side edges of said frame wherein when said belt is worn by said person, an area of said fabric will be pushed against the person’s lower back conforming to the shape of the lower back of said person. In operation when said human interface device is worn by said person, the weight of any load coupled to or supported by said frame will be partially supported by the friction force between the area of said fabric which is pushed against the person’s lower back, and the person’s lower back allowing said person to carry said load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: suitX, Inc.
    Inventors: James Hatch, Logan Van Engelhoven, Homayoon Kazerooni, Valantyn Joseph Sean Koziak, Minerva Pillai, John Jow Kuwata
  • Publication number: 20230169260
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices including smart interfaces with facilitated input and mistake recovery are described. For example, a smart interface system can identify one or more portions of user input as alterable decisions, and, for each of the one or more alterable decisions, store, in a memory, information about one or more alternative options for the alterable decision. The system can also identify one of the alterable decisions as the currently alterable decision, and upon receiving an input indicative of an actuation of the alteration key, alter the currently alterable decision to another of the one or more alternative options based on the stored information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey James Hatch, Ashley Simpson
  • Patent number: 11622904
    Abstract: A human interface device is configured to be coupled to a trunk of a person and comprises a frame, a fabric coupled to said frame configurable to be under tensile forces, and a belt configured to be coupled to two side edges of said frame wherein when said belt is worn by said person, an area of said fabric will be pushed against the person's lower back conforming to the shape of the lower back of said person. In operation when said human interface device is worn by said person, the weight of any load coupled to or supported by said frame will be partially supported by the friction force between the area of said fabric which is pushed against the person's lower back, and the person's lower back allowing said person to carry said load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: suitX, Inc.
    Inventors: Logan Van Engelhoven, Homayoon Kazerooni, James Hatch, Valantyn Joseph Sean Koziak, Minerva Pillai, John Jow Kuwata
  • Patent number: 11386260
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices including smart interfaces with facilitated input and mistake recovery are described. For example, a smart interface system can identify one or more portions of user input as alterable decisions, and, for each of the one or more alterable decisions, store, in a memory, information about one or more alternative options for the alterable decision. The system can also identify one of the alterable decisions as the currently alterable decision, and upon receiving an input indicative of an actuation of the alteration key, alter the currently alterable decision to another of the one or more alternative options based on the stored information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: I.Q. JOE, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey James Hatch, Ashley Simpson
  • Publication number: 20220134365
    Abstract: A method and apparatus include a housing, a metered core, and an air vortex core. The housing includes a first end and a second end. The housing includes an air inlet opening at the first end to receive air from a blower distinct from the apparatus and a fogging outlet opening to output a fog at the second end. The housing couples to a liquid container that stores a fogging liquid and to the blower. The metered core, disposed within the housing, includes a first plurality of radial angled fins to create a low-pressure zone within the housing which draws the fogging liquid from the liquid container into the housing. The air vortex core, disposed between the metered core and the fogging outlet opening, includes a second plurality of radial angled fins to mix the fogging liquid with the air and guide the fog exiting the housing at the fogging outlet opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Bret J. Abraham, James M. Abraham, Alex James Hatch
  • Publication number: 20220100949
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices including smart interfaces with facilitated input and mistake recovery are described. For example, a smart interface system can identify one or more portions of user input as alterable decisions, and, for each of the one or more alterable decisions, store, in a memory, information about one or more alternative options for the alterable decision. The system can also identify one of the alterable decisions as the currently alterable decision, and upon receiving an input indicative of an actuation of the alteration key, alter the currently alterable decision to another of the one or more alternative options based on the stored information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventor: Jeffrey James Hatch
  • Publication number: 20210393466
    Abstract: A human interface device is configured to be coupled to a trunk of a person and comprises a frame, a fabric coupled to said frame configurable to be under tensile forces, and a belt configured to be coupled to two side edges of said frame wherein when said belt is worn by said person, an area of said fabric will be pushed against the person's lower back conforming to the shape of the lower back of said person. In operation when said human interface device is worn by said person, the weight of any load coupled to or supported by said frame will be partially supported by the friction force between the area of said fabric which is pushed against the person's lower back, and the person's lower back allowing said person to carry said load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Logan Van Engelhoven, Homayoon Kazerooni, James Hatch, Valantyn Joseph Sean Koziak, Minerva Pillai, John Jow Kuwata
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20210290469
    Abstract: A remote center joint 1 is configured to rotate segment 7 relative to segment 2 along axis 15. Remote center joint 1 comprises a segment 3 coupled to base segment 2 along axis 16. Segment 4 is coupled to segment 3 about axis 17 intersecting axis 16 at first point 22. Segment 4 is coupled to segment 7 about axis 18 intersecting first point 22. Segment 5 is coupled to segment 2 about axis 19 parallel to axis 16. Segment 5 is geared to segment 3. Segment 6 is coupled to segment 5 about axis 20 intersecting axis 19 at second point 23. Segment 6 is coupled to segment 7 along axis 21 intersecting second point 23. Segment 6 is geared to segment 4. Axis 15 of rotation of terminal segment 7 relative to segment 2 connects first point 22 and second point 23.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Logan Van Engelhoven, James Hatch
  • Patent number: 11071673
    Abstract: A human interface device is configured to be coupled to a trunk of a person and comprises a frame, a fabric coupled to said frame configurable to be under tensile forces, and a belt configured to be coupled to two side edges of said frame wherein when said belt is worn by said person, an area of said fabric will be pushed against the person's lower back conforming to the shape of the lower back of said person. In operation when said human interface device is worn by said person, the weight of any load coupled to or supported by said frame will be partially supported by the friction force between the area of said fabric which is pushed against the person's lower back, and the person's lower back allowing said person to carry said load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: U.S. BIONICS INC.
    Inventors: Logan Van Engelhoven, Homayoon Kazerooni, James Hatch, Valantyn Joseph Sean Koziak, Minerva Pillai, John Jow Kuwata