Patents by Inventor Jon Burns
Jon Burns 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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Patent number: 9504623Abstract: An exoskeleton, configurable to be coupled to a person, includes an exoskeleton trunk connected to first and second leg supports at respective hip joints, which allow for flexion and extension about respective hip axes. A counterweight device including an auxiliary mass is connected to the exoskeleton trunk through an actuator such that the auxiliary mass extends in a position behind the exoskeleton trunk. A front load is supported by the exoskeleton through a load bearing device including a load shifting device for selectively operating powered reel mechanisms to raise or lower the front load with respect to the exoskeleton trunk. The auxiliary mass can be selectively shifted with respect to the exoskeleton trunk to balance the moment created about the hip axes by the auxiliary mass and the moment created by a downward force of the load on the load bearing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Zoss, Jon Burns, Kurt Amundson, Nathan Harding
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Patent number: 9295604Abstract: A powered exoskeleton configured to be coupled to lower limbs of a person is controlled to impart a movement desired by the person. The intent of the person is determined by a controller based on monitoring at least one of: positional changes in an arm portion of the person, positional changes in a head of the person, an orientation of a walking aid employed by the person, a contact force between a walking aid employed by the person and a support surface, a force imparted by the person on the walking aid, a force imparted by the person on the walking aid, a relative orientation of the exoskeleton, moveable components of the exoskeleton and the person, and relative velocities between the exoskeleton, moveable components of the exoskeleton and the person.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignees: Ekso Bionics, Inc., The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Adam Zoss, Katherine Strausser, Tim Swift, Russ Angold, Jon Burns, Dylan Fairbanks, Nathan Harding
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Publication number: 20130303950Abstract: An exoskeleton, configurable to be coupled to a person, includes an exoskeleton trunk connected to first and second leg supports at respective hip joints, which allow for flexion and extension about respective hip axes. A counterweight device including an auxiliary mass is connected to the exoskeleton trunk through an actuator such that the auxiliary mass extends in a position behind the exoskeleton trunk. A front load is supported by the exoskeleton through a load bearing device including a load shifting device for selectively operating powered reel mechanisms to raise or lower the front load with respect to the exoskeleton trunk. The auxiliary mass can be selectively shifted with respect to the exoskeleton trunk to balance the moment created about the hip axes by the auxiliary mass and the moment created by a downward force of the load on the load bearing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: EKSO BIONICSInventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Zoss, Homayoon Kazerooni, Jon Burns, Kurt Amundson, Nathan Harding
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Publication number: 20130231595Abstract: A powered exoskeleton configured to be coupled to lower limbs of a person is controlled to impart a movement desired by the person. The intent of the person is determined by a controller based on monitoring at least one of: positional changes in an arm portion of the person, positional changes in a head of the person, an orientation of a walking aid employed by the person, a contact force between a walking aid employed by the person and a support surface, a force imparted by the person on the walking aid, a force imparted by the person on the walking aid, a relative orientation of the exoskeleton, moveable components of the exoskeleton and the person, and relative velocities between the exoskeleton, moveable components of the exoskeleton and the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, EKSO BIONICSInventors: Adam Zoss, Katherine Strausser, Tim Swift, Russ Angold, Jon Burns, Homayoon Kazerooni, Dylan Fairbanks, Nathan Harding
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Patent number: 7044417Abstract: An apparatus for transferring material winding between spools. The apparatus includes spindels for positioning first and second spools in a co-planar arrangement with parallel axes of rotation. With the material initially secured to the base of a first spool with tape, a winding mechanism is energized to turn the spools. When the first spool is filled, a first sheave directs the incoming material to the second spool which is rotated at the rate of material supply. A tape applicator is then directed to apply a section of tape over the material, pressing it against the base of the second spool. A small wire is included on the base of the tape being applied. The applicator force on the wire against the material is designed to be sufficient to sever the material, separating the material on the first spool from the material being wound on the second.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Berkeley Process Control, Inc.Inventors: Russ Angold, Jon Burns, Brian Lynch, Nathan Harding, Chris Van Wert, Yu-Han Chen
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Patent number: 6929210Abstract: A follower apparatus mounted on a track running parallel to an axis of rotation of a spool. The apparatus has a base with a roller mounted thereon and having an axis of rotation parallel to the rotational axis of the spool, the roller providing support and guidance to the material being wound. A pulley is rotatably mounted to receive material from the roller and redirect the direction of material traveled. Light beams and detection apparatus are positioned to detect material excursions to pre-determined off center portions of the roller. The follower positioning apparatus responds to signals detecting the material by repositioning the follower to place the material back on to a center zone of the roller.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Berkeley Process Control, Inc.Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Jon Burns, Alexander Charles White, Bjorn Monteen, Jesse Thomas, Nathan H. Harding
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Publication number: 20040118965Abstract: A follower apparatus mounted on a track running parallel to an axis of rotation of a spool. The apparatus has a base with a roller mounted thereon and having an axis of rotation parallel to the rotational axis of the spool, the roller providing support and guidance to the material being wound. A pulley is rotatably mounted to receive material from the roller and redirect the direction of material traveled. Light beams and detection apparatus are positioned to detect material excursions to pre-determined off center portions of the roller. The follower positioning apparatus responds to signals detecting the material by repositioning the follower to place the material back on to a center zone of the roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Jon Burns, Alexander Charles White, Bjorn Monteen, Jesse Thomas, Nathan H. Harding
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Publication number: 20030173448Abstract: An apparatus for transferring material winding between spools. The apparatus includes spindels for positioning first and second spools in a co-planar arrangement with parallel axes of rotation. With the material initially secured to the base of a first spool with tape, a winding mechanism is energized to turn the spools. When the first spool is filled, a first sheave directs the incoming material to the second spool which is rotated at the rate of material supply. A tape applicator is then directed to apply a section of tape over the material, pressing it against the base of the second spool. A small wire is included on the base of the tape being applied. The applicator force on the wire against the material is designed to be sufficient to sever the material, separating the material on the first spool from the material being wound on the second.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Russ Angold, Jon Burns, Brian Lynch, Nathan Harding, Chris Van Wert, Yu-Han Chen
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Patent number: PP29475Abstract: A new cultivar of Cephalanthus plant named, ‘Bailoptics’, that is characterized by its compact growth habit reaching 1.5 to 1.8 m in height and width, and its new stem growth that is reddish brown in color.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES, INC.Inventor: Jon Burns