Patents by Inventor Katherine M. Steele

Katherine M. Steele 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).

  • Robust adaptable foot prosthesis
    Patent number: 9918855
    Abstract: A device is provided to allow adaptation of a prosthetic or robotic foot in the medial-lateral direction, including pronation and supination of the foot using a series of articulations. Articulations are permitted in the disclosed device due to linkage systems positioned at various locations of the prosthetic foot. In particular, the device includes multiple connected linkage systems each including upper and lower portions with an articulating contact surface designed for load carriage and stability. The point of contact between the contact surfaces of each linkage system comprises the position-dependent instantaneous center of rotation of the upper portion with respect to the lower portion. The device also includes a platform coupled between the linkage systems and a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Murray E. Maitland, Katherine M. Steele
  • Methods for analyzing and providing feedback for improved power generation in a golf swing
    Patent number: 9656121
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for optimizing a golf swing by measuring and providing feedback on a combination of various key parameters of a subject's movement to both generate more power and reduce injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jessica Rose, David W. Meister, Amy L. Ladd, Katherine M. Steele
  • Robust Adaptable Foot Prosthesis
    Publication number: 20160331559
    Abstract: A device is provided to allow adaptation of a prosthetic or robotic foot in the medial-lateral direction, including pronation and supination of the foot using a series of articulations. Articulations are permitted in the disclosed device due to linkage systems positioned at various locations of the prosthetic foot. In particular, the device includes multiple connected linkage systems each including upper and lower portions with an articulating contact surface designed for load carriage and stability. The point of contact between the contact surfaces of each linkage system comprises the position-dependent instantaneous center of rotation of the upper portion with respect to the lower portion. The device also includes a platform coupled between the linkage systems and a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Murray E. Maitland, Katherine M. Steele
  • METHODS FOR ANALYZING AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK FOR IMPROVED POWER GENERATION IN A GOLF SWING
    Publication number: 20140257538
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for optimizing a golf swing by measuring and providing feedback on a combination of various key parameters of a subject's movement to both generate more power and reduce injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jessica Rose, David W. Meister, Amy L. Ladd, Katherine M. Steele
  • Methods for analyzing and providing feedback for improved power generation in a golf swing
    Patent number: 8696450
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for optimizing a golf swing by measuring and providing feedback on a combination of various key parameters of a subject's movement to both generate more power and reduce injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jessica Rose, David W. Meister, Amy L. Ladd, Katherine M. Steele
  • METHODS FOR ANALYZING AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK FOR IMPROVED POWER GENERATION IN A GOLF SWING
    Publication number: 20130029791
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for optimizing a golf swing by measuring and providing feedback on a combination of various key parameters of a subject's movement to both generate more power and reduce injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Jessica Rose, David W. Meister, Amy L. Ladd, Katherine M. Steele