Patents by Inventor Jonathan L. Pearlman

Jonathan L. Pearlman 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: 8388557
    Abstract: A portable compression device for compressing at least a portion of a mammal's limb is provided. The portable compression device can use mechanical compression to apply an external pressure to the portion of the limb to thereby propagate blood flow return in the direction of the mammal's heart. In at least one embodiment, the portable compression device can accomplish this mechanical compression through the use of at least one frame, actuator, drum, and flexible elongate member. The actuator can move the drum between a first position and a second position. The flexible elongate member can be engaged with at least a portion of the drum and can at least partially circumscribe a portion of the limb of the mammal, such that the movement of the drum between the first and second positions can apply tension to the flexible elongate member to thereby apply a compressive force to the limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventors: Remo Moomiaie-Qajar, Jonathan L. Pearlman
  • Publication number: 20110162905
    Abstract: Steering mechanism that increases adjustability. The steering mechanism can have different gear ratios between the input rotation from the user and the output rotation on the drive wheel. The steering device will allow users to employ a pushing or pulling motion for steering instead of pushing to turn in one direction and pulling to turn in the opposite direction. Users with weaker torso strength may not be able to maintain their balance when they pull on a steering tiller. Allowing users to choose the type of motion for steering, and to supplement one motion with the other, creating flexibility and support for users with various abilities. Lastly, the steering system should not impede a user transferring into and out of the personal vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Pearlman, Rory Cooper
  • Patent number: 7882909
    Abstract: A personal vehicle comprises a frame with a seat, two large, non-drive wheels connected by an axle at one end of the frame, an elongated swing arm attached to the axle, a pair of caster wheels connected to the frame opposite the large, non-drive wheels and a main drive wheel mounted to a fork and connected to the swing arm. The main drive wheel is located central the vehicle frame, intermediate the frame sides and intermediate frame front and rear sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Pearlman, Rory Cooper
  • Publication number: 20080319359
    Abstract: A portable compression device for compressing at least a portion of a mammal's limb is provided. The portable compression device can use mechanical compression to apply an external pressure to the portion of the limb to thereby propagate blood flow return in the direction of the mammal's heart. In at least one embodiment, the portable compression device can accomplish this mechanical compression through the use of at least one frame, actuator, drum, and flexible elongate member. The actuator can move the drum between a first position and a second position. The flexible elongate member can be engaged with at least a portion of the drum and can at least partially circumscribe a portion of the limb of the mammal, such that the movement of the drum between the first and second positions can apply tension to the flexible elongate member to thereby apply a compressive force to the limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Remo Moomiaie-Qajar, Jonathan L. Pearlman
  • Publication number: 20080066974
    Abstract: A personal vehicle comprises a frame with a seat, two large, non-drive wheels connected by an axle at one end of the frame, an elongated swing arm attached to the axle, a pair of caster wheels connected to the frame opposite the large, non-drive wheels and a main drive wheel mounted to a fork and connected to the swing arm. The main drive wheel is located central the vehicle frame, intermediate the frame sides and intermediate frame front and rear sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Pearlman, Rory Cooper