Patents by Inventor James Lubin
James Lubin 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).
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Publication number: 20240116300Abstract: Printing system and method for reducing the visibility of gloss differentials having at least one computer-supported inline imaging unit assembly designed to measure specular light reflecting gloss differentials of printed ink. At least one smoothing roller assembly is operationally connected to at least one sheet transport assembly or a smoothing transport subassembly of the sheet transport assembly of the printing system. A smoothing roller assembly is designed to roll at least partly the length and width of at least one printed side of at least one printed sheet disposed along the transport subassembly, pressure generated by the smoothing roller assembly configured to reduce detected gloss differentials from printed ink. At least the outer surface of the at least one smoothing roller assembly is substantially at least one or more of metal and polyurethane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Dara Nanette LUBIN, Matthew James OCHS, Elizabeth Lee BARRESE, Elizabeth CROSSEN, Ron Edward DUFORT
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Patent number: 11577410Abstract: A tool-holding arm includes a plurality of links and a tool coupling that removably secures a tool to the tool-holding arm. A first fluid spring provides a gravity-counteracting force to the tool-holding arm. A locking mechanism selectively locks the first fluid spring. An adjustment mechanism selectively adjusts an amount of the gravity-counteracting force provided by the first fluid spring.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Adam Preuss, Chris Meadows, Kurt Amundson, Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Tom Mastaler, Nicholas Fleming, Matt Sweeney
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Publication number: 20220355495Abstract: A docking station is provided that includes at least one component configured to couple to a robot and an identification surface. The identification surface includes a first curvature that varies at a first substantially constant rate of change along a first dimension the identification includes a second curvature that varies at a second substantially constant rate of change along a second dimension. The second dimension is orthogonal to the first dimension. The identification surface includes a third curvature that varies at a third substantially constant rate of change along a third dimension. The third dimension is orthogonal to the first dimension and the second dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Justine Rembisz, James Lubin, Vincent Nabat, Elmar Mair
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Patent number: 11426885Abstract: A docking station is provided that includes at least one component configured to couple to a robot and an identification surface. The identification surface includes a first curvature that varies at a first substantially constant rate of change along a first dimension the identification includes a second curvature that varies at a second substantially constant rate of change along a second dimension. The second dimension is orthogonal to the first dimension. The identification surface includes a third curvature that varies at a third substantially constant rate of change along a third dimension. The third dimension is orthogonal to the first dimension and the second dimension.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: X Development LLCInventors: Justine Rembisz, James Lubin, Vincent Nabat, Elmar Mair
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Patent number: 10569413Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Chris Paretich, Tom Mastaler, Claire Cunningham, Kevin Dacey
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Publication number: 20190382882Abstract: A vacuum deposition system includes a vacuum deposition chamber having multiple regions defined therein; a carousel disposed in the vacuum deposition chamber, the carousel configured to hold multiple substrates, the carousel rotatable around a central spindle; a deposition source positioned to deposit material onto a substrate located in a deposition region of the vacuum deposition chamber; and multiple heating elements disposed in the vacuum deposition chamber in a fixed position relative to the central spindle, each heating element being controllable separately from each other heating element, wherein each heating element is positioned to apply heat to a corresponding region of the vacuum deposition chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Michael Jason Grundmann, Sylvia Joan Smullin, James Lubin
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Patent number: 10464204Abstract: A tool arm mount couples a tool arm to an aerial work platform. The tool arm mount includes a first mounting hook that hangs on a first rail of the aerial work platform and a second mounting hook that hangs on a second rail of the aerial work platform. The first mounting hook defines a first channel in which the first rail is received, and the second mounting hook defines a second channel in which the second rail is received. The first and second mounting hooks are coupled to a spine of the tool arm mount. The tool arm mount also includes a first lock that locks the first mounting hook to the first rail.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Chris Paretich, Tom Mastaler
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Publication number: 20190291285Abstract: A tool-holding arm includes a plurality of links and a tool coupling that removably secures a tool to the tool-holding arm. A first fluid spring provides a gravity-counteracting force to the tool-holding arm. A locking mechanism selectively locks the first fluid spring. An adjustment mechanism selectively adjusts an amount of the gravity-counteracting force provided by the first fluid spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Adam PREUSS, Chris MEADOWS, Kurt AMUNDSON, Russ ANGOLD, James LUBIN, Mario SOLANO, Tom MASTALER, Nicholas FLEMING, Matt SWEENEY
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Patent number: 10327975Abstract: An exoskeleton can be reconfigured, adjusted and/or controlled on the fly utilizing devices which fall into three categories, particularly including a swappable unactuated leg, lockable transverse and coronal hip rotations, and software controlled free joints. More specifically, the first device allows for the creation of a modular joint system in which individual exoskeleton joints or limbs can be changed or swapped to optimize an exoskeleton for a particular user. The second device is concerned with mechanically controlling, such as locking and unlocking, joints thereby allowing, for example, an exoskeleton leg to pivot or not pivot in an axis that is not actuated. The third device allows an actuated exoskeleton joint to be adjusted on the fly using software to simulate a freely rotating joint. The various devices can be used either alone or in combination to enable any given exoskeleton to be appropriately reconfigured, such as when a patient advances during therapy.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Adam Zoss, Jonathan Evans, Reuben Sandler, Nathan Harding, Aaron Julin, James Lubin, Taylor Heanue, Dylan Fairbanks, James Stryker
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Patent number: 10327536Abstract: An exoskeleton includes strapping for coupling the exoskeleton to a wearer. The exoskeleton also includes a hip structure, a thigh link rotatably connected to the hip structure and a shank link rotatably connected to the thigh link. The weight of the exoskeleton is transferred to a surface on which the exoskeleton is standing through the hip structure, the thigh link and the shank link. An arm brace supports an arm of the wearer, and a telescopic link is rotatably connected to the arm brace. An energy storage device delivers power to a tool through a conduit, and a conduit-energy storage device coupling connects the conduit to the energy storage device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Adam Pruess, Chris Meadows, Kurt Amundson, Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Tom Mastaler, Nicholas Fleming, Matt Sweeney
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Publication number: 20180361565Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Russ ANGOLD, James LUBIN, Mario SOLANO, Chris PARETICH, Tom MASTALER, Claire CUNNINGHAM, Kevin DACEY
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Patent number: 10058994Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Chris Paretich, Tom Mastaler
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Publication number: 20170217009Abstract: A tool arm mount couples a tool arm to an aerial work platform. The tool arm mount includes a first mounting hook that hangs on a first rail of the aerial work platform and a second mounting hook that hangs on a second rail of the aerial work platform. The first mounting hook defines a first channel in which the first rail is received, and the second mounting hook defines a second channel in which the second rail is received. The first and second mounting hooks are coupled to a spine of the tool arm mount. The tool arm mount also includes a first lock that locks the first mounting hook to the first rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Chris Paretich, Tom Mastaler
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Publication number: 20170173783Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Chris Paretich, Tom Mastaler
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Publication number: 20170119132Abstract: An exoskeleton includes strapping for coupling the exoskeleton to a wearer. The exoskeleton also includes a hip structure, a thigh link rotatably connected to the hip structure and a shank link rotatably connected to the thigh link. The weight of the exoskeleton is transferred to a surface on which the exoskeleton is standing through the hip structure, the thigh link and the shank link. An arm brace supports an arm of the wearer, and a telescopic link is rotatably connected to the arm brace. An energy storage device delivers power to a tool through a conduit, and a conduit-energy storage device coupling connects the conduit to the energy storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Adam Pruess, Chris Meadows, Kurt Amundson, Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Tom Mastaler, Nicholas Fleming, Matt Sweeney
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Publication number: 20150351995Abstract: An exoskeleton can be reconfigured, adjusted and/or controlled on the fly utilizing devices which fall into three categories, particularly including a swappable unactuated leg, lockable transverse and coronal hip rotations, and software controlled free joints. More specifically, the first device allows for the creation of a modular joint system in which individual exoskeleton joints or limbs can be changed or swapped to optimize an exoskeleton for a particular user. The second device is concerned with mechanically controlling, such as locking and unlocking, joints thereby allowing, for example, an exoskeleton leg to pivot or not pivot in an axis that is not actuated. The third device allows an actuated exoskeleton joint to be adjusted on the fly using software to simulate a freely rotating joint. The various devices can be used either alone or in combination to enable any given exoskeleton to be appropriately reconfigured, such as when a patient advances during therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Adam Zoss, Jonathan Evans, Reuben Sandler, Nathan Harding, Aaron Julin, James Lubin, Taylor Heanue, Dylan Fairbanks, James Stryker
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Patent number: 5828223Abstract: In a robotic test machine for testing chips, often referred to as automatic chip test equipment, a novel interface between the chips being tested and the test head loadboard, allowing rapid changes of products being tested, includes a docking plate with vertical supports, a housing mounted above the docking plate on the vertical supports and having actuators associated therewith and an array of male header pin assemblies mounted on its surface, plus a socket plate with apertures therein adapted to receive the array of header assemblies along with means for connecting it to the actuators whereby the female pin connectors on multiple chip test boards mounted on the socket plate can be connected to an individual header assembly in the array when the socket plate is mated with the housing plate by the actuators.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1996Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Inventors: Richard Rabkin, Ken Berling, Robert Besuner, James Lubin, David Estrich