Patents by Inventor Joseph Anthony Jacobs
Joseph Anthony Jacobs 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: 10004611Abstract: A prosthetic hand system may include a plurality of prosthetic fingers and a prosthetic thumb. The prosthetic hand system may include a thumb drive mechanism that may be used to actuate the prosthetic thumb. In some examples, the thumb drive mechanism may be configured to enable the prosthetic thumb to perform a pinching or grasping motion and a release motion. The prosthetic hand system may also include a backlock that enables the prosthetic thumb to maintain pinching or gripping pressure after a motor has been disengaged. The prosthetic hand system may also include a gear lock that may be configured to lock a finger joint. The prosthetic hand system may also include an adaptive gripping joint that may be located on each prosthetic finger. In some examples, the adaptive gripping joint may be configured to passively adapt the plurality of prosthetic fingers to one or more differently shaped objects.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Motion ControlInventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Jeffry David Christenson, Peter Karl Strazdins, Steven Reese Kunz, Brent Taylor Jarvis, Jeff Robert Welch, Harold Hume Sears, Arthur David Dyck
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Patent number: 10004612Abstract: A prosthetic hand system may include a plurality of prosthetic fingers and a prosthetic thumb. The prosthetic hand system may include a thumb drive mechanism that may be used to actuate the prosthetic thumb. In some examples, the thumb drive mechanism may be configured to enable the prosthetic thumb to perform a pinching or grasping motion and a release motion. The prosthetic hand system may also include a backlock that enables the prosthetic thumb to maintain pinching or gripping pressure after a motor has been disengaged. The prosthetic hand system may also include a gear lock that may be configured to lock a finger joint. The prosthetic hand system may also include an adaptive gripping joint that may be located on each prosthetic finger. In some examples, the adaptive gripping joint may be configured to passively adapt the plurality of prosthetic fingers to one or more differently shaped objects.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Motion ControlInventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Jeffry David Christenson, Peter Karl Strazdins, Steven Reese Kunz, Brent Taylor Jarvis, Jeff Robert Welch, Harold Hume Sears, Arthur David Dyck
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Patent number: 9901467Abstract: A technology for a prosthetic above-knee device is provided. A socket may be used to attach the device to a residual limb, and may have a rigid body coupled to the socket. The device may include a first link with a first link end coupled through the rigid body to the socket and a second link end coupled to the rigid body. The second link of the device may have a third link end attached to the rigid body, and a fourth link end coupled to a housing. The device may include a hydraulic cylinder with a piston and a hydraulic cylinder link coupled between the rigid body and the piston of the hydraulic cylinder. The stability adjustment nut may adjust a travel distance of the hydraulic cylinder link with respect to the hydraulic cylinder to provide an adjustment of an instant center for stability modification.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Motion Control, Inc.Inventors: Edwin K. Iversen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Jeffrey Christenson
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Publication number: 20160302946Abstract: A technology for a prosthetic above-knee device is provided. A socket may be used to attach the device to a residual limb, and may have a rigid body coupled to the socket. The device may include a first link with a first link end coupled through the rigid body to the socket and a second link end coupled to the rigid body. The second link of the device may have a third link end attached to the rigid body, and a fourth link end coupled to a housing. The device may include a hydraulic cylinder with a piston and a hydraulic cylinder link coupled between the rigid body and the piston of the hydraulic cylinder. The stability adjustment nut may adjust a travel distance of the hydraulic cylinder link with respect to the hydraulic cylinder to provide an adjustment of an instant center for stability modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Edwin K. Iversen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Jeffrey Christenson
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Publication number: 20160250044Abstract: A prosthetic hand system may include a plurality of prosthetic fingers and a prosthetic thumb. The prosthetic hand system may include a thumb drive mechanism that may be used to actuate the prosthetic thumb. In some examples, the thumb drive mechanism may be configured to enable the prosthetic thumb to perform a pinching or grasping motion and a release motion. The prosthetic hand system may also include a backlock that enables the prosthetic thumb to maintain pinching or gripping pressure after a motor has been disengaged. The prosthetic hand system may also include a gear lock that may be configured to lock a finger joint. The prosthetic hand system may also include an adaptive gripping joint that may be located on each prosthetic finger. In some examples, the adaptive gripping joint may be configured to passively adapt the plurality of prosthetic fingers to one or more differently shaped objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Jeffry David Christenson, Peter Karl Strazdins, Steven Reese Kunz, Brent Taylor Jarvis, Jeff Robert Welch, Harold Hume Sears, Arthur David Dyck
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Publication number: 20160235554Abstract: A prosthetic hand system may include a plurality of prosthetic fingers and a prosthetic thumb. The prosthetic hand system may include a thumb drive mechanism that may be used to actuate the prosthetic thumb. In some examples, the thumb drive mechanism may be configured to enable the prosthetic thumb to perform a pinching or grasping motion and a release motion. The prosthetic hand system may also include a backlock that enables the prosthetic thumb to maintain pinching or gripping pressure after a motor has been disengaged. The prosthetic hand system may also include a gear lock that may be configured to lock a finger joint. The prosthetic hand system may also include an adaptive gripping joint that may be located on each prosthetic finger. In some examples, the adaptive gripping joint may be configured to passively adapt the plurality of prosthetic fingers to one or more differently shaped objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Jeffry David Christenson, Peter Karl Strazdins, Steven Reese Kunz, Brent Taylor Jarvis, Jeff Robert Welch, Harold Hume Sears, Arthur David Dyck
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Patent number: 9320621Abstract: A prosthetic hand system may include a plurality of prosthetic fingers and a prosthetic thumb. The prosthetic hand system may include a thumb drive mechanism that may be used to actuate the prosthetic thumb. In some examples, the thumb drive mechanism may be configured to enable the prosthetic thumb to perform a pinching or grasping motion and a release motion. The prosthetic hand system may also include a backlock that enables the prosthetic thumb to maintain pinching or gripping pressure after a motor has been disengaged. The prosthetic hand system may also include a gear lock that may be configured to lock a finger joint. The prosthetic hand system may also include an adaptive gripping joint that may be located on each prosthetic finger. In some examples, the adaptive gripping joint may be configured to passively adapt the plurality of prosthetic fingers to one or more differently shaped objects.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Motion ControlInventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Jeffry David Christenson, Peter Karl Strazdins, Steven Reese Kunz, Brent Taylor Jarvis, Jeff Robert Welch, Harold Hume Sears, Arthur David Dyck
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Patent number: 8888864Abstract: Compositions are provided for a prosthetic ankle comprising: a joint housing having a bottom surface, a clevis coupled to the joint housing such that the clevis can rotate about the joint housing, a prosthetic coupling structure that couples the clevis to an amputee, and an articulating joint contained in the joint housing. Additionally, a portion of the bottom surface of the joint housing can be curved allowing a substrate a preset amount of flexion when coupled thereto and flexed in a concave position.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Motion ControlInventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Harold H. Sears, Arthur D. Dyck, Steven R. Kunz, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Peter K. Strazdins, Melinda Linder
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Publication number: 20140114439Abstract: A prosthetic hand system may include a plurality of prosthetic fingers and a prosthetic thumb. The prosthetic hand system may include a thumb drive mechanism that may be used to actuate the prosthetic thumb. In some examples, the thumb drive mechanism may be configured to enable the prosthetic thumb to perform a pinching or grasping motion and a release motion. The prosthetic hand system may also include a backlock that enables the prosthetic thumb to maintain pinching or gripping pressure after a motor has been disengaged. The prosthetic hand system may also include a gear lock that may be configured to lock a finger joint. The prosthetic hand system may also include an adaptive gripping joint that may be located on each prosthetic finger. In some examples, the adaptive gripping joint may be configured to passively adapt the plurality of prosthetic fingers to one or more differently shaped objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Motion ControlInventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Jeffry David Christenson, Peter Karl Strazdins, Steven Reese Kunz, Brent Taylor Jarvis, Jeff Robert Welch, Harold Hume Sears, Arthur David Dyck
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Patent number: 7942935Abstract: A device and system is provided for a prosthetic device having an articulating joint for a leg amputee. The device includes a joint housing forming a chamber, and the chamber has a first opening. A rotary hub can be disposed within the joint housing and configured to act as the articulating joint. One or more vanes can extend outwardly from the rotary hub, and the vane is configured to actuate fluid flow through the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Motion ControlInventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Harold H. Sears, Arthur D. Dyck, Steven R. Kunz, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, James R. Linder, Peter K. Strazdins
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Publication number: 20090319055Abstract: Compositions are provided for a prosthetic ankle comprising: a joint housing having a bottom surface, a clevis coupled to the joint housing such that the clevis can rotate about the joint housing, a prosthetic coupling structure that couples the clevis to an amputee, and an articulating joint contained in the joint housing. Additionally, a portion of the bottom surface of the joint housing can be curved allowing a substrate a preset amount of flexion when coupled thereto and flexed in a concave position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: MOTION CONTROLInventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Harold H. Sears, Arthur D. Dyck, Steven R. Kunz, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, James R. Linder, Melinda Linder, Peter K. Strazdins
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Patent number: 5941914Abstract: An artificial finger assembly including articulating finger segments constructed of stacked and aligned plates. The finger segments are coupled to adjacent finger segment at common pivot points along a top edge of the assembly. The finger segments are caused to pivot around the common pivot points by a lever arm comprised of a series of articulated lever arm plates. The lever arm plates are coupled to the finger segments along an axis offset to one side of the common pivot points and parallel to the finger segments.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1997Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Sarcos L.C.Inventors: Stephen C. Jacobsen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Fraser M. Smith