Patents by Inventor James Patton

James Patton 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: 12533280
    Abstract: A joint movement therapy and assistive device system. The system includes a torque profile device having a plurality of connecting components, a longitudinal axis, and a center. Each connecting component of the plurality of connecting components is disposed at a selected distance relative to the center and a selected angle relative to the longitudinal axis. The system also includes at least one segment end and a plurality of tensioning components removable secured to the plurality of connecting components of the torque profile device and the at least one segment end. The plurality of tensioning components forms an additive torque profile when coupled between the torque profile device and the at least one segment end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    Inventor: James Patton
  • Publication number: 20250262338
    Abstract: The subject matter of the present disclosure relates, in various embodiments, to an apparatus, system and method that provides a new and improved ozone treatment chamber that effectively and efficiently disinfects and sanitizes a multitude of target objects using locally generated ozone and humidity. The present invention comprises a housing unit, an ozone generator, a humidity generator, an ozone destructor and a control system for managing same. In alternate embodiments, in addition to the above structures, a heating system is provided to assist with drying if needed and/or to eradicate lice, bedbugs and their eggs. In use, the present invention disinfectants (at least a 3 log 10 or 99.9% reduction in virus titers) and sanitizes (at least a 3 log 10 or 99.9% reduction in bacterial count) a plurality of viruses and bacteria, respectively, thus eliminating the need for harsh chemical liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Applicant: ZScience, LLC
    Inventors: James Patton, Walter Mann, Joseph Patton
  • Patent number: 12350830
    Abstract: A robotic device for operation in association with an appendage of a user, wherein the appendage of the user has an endpoint, the robotic device comprising: a base; and a robotic arm attached to the base and having an end-point, the robotic arm having at least two active degrees of freedom relative to the base and being configured so that when the base is appropriately positioned relative to a user, the reference frame of the robotic device is oriented generally similarly to the reference frame of the user and motions of the endpoint of the appendage of the user are mimicked by motions of the endpoint of the robotic arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Barrett Technology, LLC
    Inventors: William T. Townsend, David Wilkinson, Alexander Jenko, Julian Leland, Arvind Ananthanarayanan, James Patton, Claude Valle, Michael Morin, Donald Drumm, Amy Blank, Brian Zenowich, Michael Schiess
  • Publication number: 20220304883
    Abstract: A joint movement therapy and assistive device system. The system includes a torque profile device having a plurality of connecting components, a longitudinal axis, and a center. Each connecting component of the plurality of connecting components is disposed at a selected distance relative to the center and a selected angle relative to the longitudinal axis. The system also includes at least one segment end and a plurality of tensioning components removable secured to the plurality of connecting components of the torque profile device and the at least one segment end. The plurality of tensioning components forms an additive torque profile when coupled between the torque profile device and the at least one segment end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: James Patton
  • Patent number: 10925797
    Abstract: A robotic device for operation in association with an appendage of a user, wherein the appendage of the user has an endpoint, the robotic device including: a base; and a robotic arm attached to the base and having an endpoint, the robotic arm having at least two active degrees of freedom relative to the base and being configured so that when the base is appropriately positioned relative to a user, the reference frame of the robotic device is oriented generally similarly to the reference frame of the user and motions of the endpoint of the appendage of the user are mimicked by motions of the endpoint of the robotic arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Barrett Technology, LLC
    Inventors: William T. Townsend, David Wilkinson, Alexander Jenko, Julian Leland, Arvind Ananthanarayanan, James Patton
  • Publication number: 20200298402
    Abstract: A robotic device for operation in association with an appendage of a user, wherein the appendage of the user has an endpoint, the robotic device comprising: a base; and a robotic arm attached to the base and having an end-point, the robotic arm having at least two active degrees of freedom relative to the base and being configured so that when the base is appropriately positioned relative to a user, the reference frame of the robotic device is oriented generally similarly to the reference frame of the user and motions of the endpoint of the appendage of the user are mimicked by motions of the endpoint of the robotic arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: William T. Townsend, David Wilkinson, Alexander Jenko, Julian Leland, Arvind Ananthanarayanan, James Patton, Claude Valle, Michael Morin, Donald Drumm, Amy Blank, Brian Zenowich, Michael Schiess
  • Publication number: 20190282425
    Abstract: A robotic device for operation in association with an appendage of a user, wherein the appendage of the user has an endpoint, the robotic device comprising: a base; and a robotic arm attached to the base and having an endpoint, the robotic arm having at least two active degrees of freedom relative to the base and being configured so that when the base is appropriately positioned relative to a user, the reference frame of the robotic device is oriented generally similarly to the reference frame of the user and motions of the endpoint of the appendage of the user are mimicked by motions of the endpoint of the robotic arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: William T. Townsend, David Wilkinson, Alexander Jenko, Julian Leland, Arvind Ananthanarayanan, James Patton
  • Patent number: 10130546
    Abstract: A robotic device for operation in association with an appendage of a user, wherein the appendage of the user has an endpoint, the robotic device including: a base; and a robotic arm attached to the base and having an endpoint, the robotic arm having at least two active degrees of freedom relative to the base and being configured so that when the base is appropriately positioned relative to a user, the reference frame of the robotic device is oriented generally similarly to the reference frame of the user and motions of the endpoint of the appendage of the user are mimicked by motions of the endpoint of the robotic arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Barrett Technology, LLC
    Inventors: William T. Townsend, David Wilkinson, Alexander Jenko, Julian Leland, Arvind Ananthanarayanan, James Patton
  • Publication number: 20160367428
    Abstract: A robotic device for operation in association with an appendage of a user, wherein the appendage of the user has an endpoint, the robotic device including: a base; and a robotic arm attached to the base and having an endpoint, the robotic arm having at least two active degrees of freedom relative to the base and being configured so that when the base is appropriately positioned relative to a user, the reference frame of the robotic device is oriented generally similarly to the reference frame of the user and motions of the endpoint of the appendage of the user are mimicked by motions of the endpoint of the robotic arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: William T. Townsend, David Wilkinson, Alexander Jenko, Julian Leland, Arvind Ananthanarayanan, James Patton
  • Patent number: 7963443
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for mitigating signal noise at a wireless smart device reader are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method (performed at a wireless smart device reader) that includes receiving a signal from a wireless smart device and checking for an error in a portion of the signal. In response to detecting the error, an error flag is set in an error register to indicate the presence of noise in the signal portion. The error register is repeatedly polled in order to detect the setting of the error flag. In response to detecting the setting of the error flag, a command to eliminate the signal portion is issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: ViVOtech, Inc.
    Inventor: James Patton
  • Patent number: 7608790
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wireless electrical control system for power tool and specifically to a wireless control device for a router. The electrical control system may include a handle suitable for manipulating a router. A switch and a wireless transmitter are disposed in the handle. Communicatively coupled to the transmitter is a wireless receiver capable of receiving the transmissions from the transmitter in the handle. In alternative embodiments the wireless receiver is disposed in the router itself or the receiver is disposed in an outlet unit, which is capable of electrically coupling to the router's electrical cord and an electrical outlet. The wireless receiver of the present invention is capable of controlling the flow of electricity to the electrical system of the router so that the router is capable of being altered from the switch mounted on the handle, thus allowing users to change the power setting while retaining secure control of the router.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: James Patton
  • Publication number: 20090166419
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for mitigating signal noise at a wireless smart device reader are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method (performed at a wireless smart device reader) that includes receiving a signal from a wireless smart device and checking for an error in a portion of the signal. In response to detecting the error, an error flag is set in an error register to indicate the presence of noise in the signal portion. The error register is repeatedly polled in order to detect the setting of the error flag. In response to detecting the setting of the error flag, a command to eliminate the signal portion is issued.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: James Patton
  • Patent number: D566707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventors: James Patton, Eric Krantz
  • Patent number: D566708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventors: James Patton, Eric Krantz
  • Patent number: D567238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventors: James Patton, Eric Krantz
  • Patent number: D853216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: William Saunders, David Wikle, James Patton, Denis Fauteux, Raymond Lee, Joe Zhao, JG Zhao, Jason Lishengping
  • Patent number: D853813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Eric Lagman, Thomas Parel, James Patton, Taku Ohi, Denis Fauteux, Raymond Lee, Joe Zhao, J G Zhao, Jason Lishengping
  • Patent number: D911265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Brent Willey, Ryan Altenburger, James Patton, Denis Fauteux, Raymond Lee, Joe Zhao, J G Zhao, Jason Lishengping
  • Patent number: D926674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Brent Willey, Ryan Marino, James Patton, Benjamin Thomas, Denis Fauteux, Raymond Lee, Joe Zhao, JG Zhao, Jason Lishengping
  • Patent number: D954642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Brent Willey, Ryan Altenburger, James Patton, Denis Fauteux, Raymond Lee, Joe Zhao, JG Zhao, Jason Lishengping