Patents by Inventor Jessica Zistatsis

Jessica Zistatsis 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).

  • Energy storage device for an exoskeleton
    Patent number: 10912666
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a leg exoskeleton configured to aid motion (e.g., walking) of a user in need thereof. In particular, the exoskeleton includes a belt configured to attach the exoskeleton to the waist of a user. The exoskeleton further includes a leg frame configured to attach to at least one leg of the user through a hip attachment mechanism on the belt. Finally, the exoskeleton includes an energy storage subsystem that is configured to store and release energy as the user walks, particularly aiding the user in the forward motion of the leg when walking. Methods of using the leg exoskeleton are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Jessica Zistatsis, Jeffrey Bergeson, Alex Gong, Kira Neuman, Daniel Parrish
  • ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE FOR AN EXOSKELETON
    Publication number: 20180161188
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a leg exoskeleton configured to aid motion (e.g., walking) of a user in need thereof. In particular, the exoskeleton includes a belt configured to attach the exoskeleton to the waist of a user. The exoskeleton further includes a leg frame configured to attach to at least one leg of the user through a hip attachment mechanism on the belt. Finally, the exoskeleton includes an energy storage subsystem that is configured to store and release energy as the user walks, particularly aiding the user in the forward motion of the leg when walking. Methods of using the leg exoskeleton are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Jessica Zistatsis, Jeffrey Bergeson, Alex Gong, Kira Neuman, Daniel Parrish