Patents by Inventor James S. Sulzer

James S. Sulzer 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).

  • Mechanical audio and haptic feedback deflection beam
    Patent number: 10682077
    Abstract: Devices and methods for detecting joint motion of a user. In particular embodiments, devices may comprise a deflectable beam coupled to a user via adhesive pads located between the neck and shoulder of the use. Audio and haptic feedback can be provided to the user when the deflectable beam deflects due to motion of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, SETON HEALTHCARE FAMILY
    Inventors: James S. Sulzer, Jose J. Mendez, Jr., Nicholas D. Phillips, Lisa Stevens, Curtis Merring
  • MECHANICAL AUDIO AND HAPTIC FEEDBACK DEFLECTION BEAM
    Publication number: 20180085033
    Abstract: Devices and methods for detecting joint motion of a user. In particular embodiments, devices may comprise a deflectable beam coupled to a user via adhesive pads located between the neck and shoulder of the use. Audio and haptic feedback can be provided to the user when the deflectable beam deflects due to motion of the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: James S. SULZER, Jose J. MENDEZ, Jr., Nicholas D. PHILLIPS, Lisa STEVENS, Curtis MERRING
  • Cable driven joint actuator and method
    Patent number: 9597217
    Abstract: A cable driven actuator and actuator method involve a movable link that is movable about a path by a cable connected to the link, and a movable support member having a cable routing element. The support member is movable in a manner to change a moment arm of the cable acting on the link to control torque applied to the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
    Inventors: James L. Patton, Michael A. Peshkin, James S. Sulzer
  • CABLE DRIVEN JOINT ACTUATOR AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150150706
    Abstract: A cable driven actuator and actuator method involve a movable link that is movable about a path by a cable connected to the link, and a movable support member having a cable routing element. The support member is movable in a manner to change a moment arm of the cable acting on the link to control torque applied to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: James L. Patton, Michael A. Peshkin, James S. Sulzer