Patents by Inventor Katherine Strausser
Katherine Strausser 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: 8030873Abstract: A mobile robotic unit features a main body, a plurality of legs for supporting the main body on and moving the main body in forward and reverse directions about a base surface, and a drive assembly. According to an exemplary embodiment each leg includes a respective pivotal hip joint, a pivotal knee joint, and a wheeled foot adapted to roll along the base surface. Also according to an exemplary embodiments the drive assembly includes a motor operatively associated with the hip and knee joints and the wheeled foot for independently driving pivotal movement of the hip joint and the knee joint and rolling motion of the wheeled foot. The hip joint may include a ball-and-socket-type joint interconnecting top portion of the leg to the main body, such that the hip joint is adapted to pivot said leg in a direction transverse to a forward-and-reverse direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Andrew Wilson, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh
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Patent number: 7999427Abstract: A directed flux motor described utilizes the directed magnetic flux of at least one magnet through ferrous material to drive different planetary gear sets to achieve capabilities in six actuated shafts that are grouped three to a side of the motor. The flux motor also utilizes an interwoven magnet configuration which reduces the overall size of the motor. The motor allows for simple changes to modify the torque to speed ratio of the gearing contained within the motor as well as simple configurations for any number of output shafts up to six. The changes allow for improved manufacturability and reliability within the design.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Andrew Wilson, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh
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Patent number: 7982353Abstract: A directed flux motor described utilizes the directed magnetic flux of at least one magnet through ferrous material to drive different planetary gear sets to achieve capabilities in six actuated shafts that are grouped three to a side of the motor. The flux motor also utilizes an interwoven magnet configuration which reduces the overall size of the motor. The motor allows for simple changes to modify the torque to speed ratio of the gearing contained within the motor as well as simple configurations for any number of output shafts up to six. The changes allow for improved manufacturability and reliability within the design.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Andrew Wilson, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh
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Patent number: 7919891Abstract: A directed flux motor described utilizes the directed magnetic flux of at least one magnet through ferrous material to drive different planetary gear sets to achieve capabilities in six actuated shafts that are grouped three to a side of the motor. The flux motor also utilizes an interwoven magnet configuration which reduces the overall size of the motor. The motor allows for simple changes to modify the torque to speed ratio of the gearing contained within the motor as well as simple configurations for any number of output shafts up to six. The changes allow for improved manufacturability and reliability within the design.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Andrew Wilson, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh
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Publication number: 20110012453Abstract: A directed flux motor described utilizes the directed magnetic flux of at least one magnet through ferrous material to drive different planetary gear sets to achieve capabilities in six actuated shafts that are grouped three to a side of the motor. The flux motor also utilizes an interwoven magnet configuration which reduces the overall size of the motor. The motor allows for simple changes to modify the torque to speed ratio of the gearing contained within the motor as well as simple configurations for any number of output shafts up to six. The changes allow for improved manufacturability and reliability within the design.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: ANDREW WILSON, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh
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Publication number: 20110012454Abstract: A directed flux motor described utilizes the directed magnetic flux of at least one magnet through ferrous material to drive different planetary gear sets to achieve capabilities in six actuated shafts that are grouped three to a side of the motor. The flux motor also utilizes an interwoven magnet configuration which reduces the overall size of the motor. The motor allows for simple changes to modify the torque to speed ratio of the gearing contained within the motor as well as simple configurations for any number of output shafts up to six. The changes allow for improved manufacturability and reliability within the design.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: ANDREW WILSON, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh
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Patent number: 7735385Abstract: A joint assembly is provided which includes a drive assembly and a swivel mechanism. The drive assembly features a motor operatively associated with a plurality of drive shafts for driving auxiliary elements, and a plurality of swivel shafts for pivoting the drive assembly. The swivel mechanism engages the swivel shafts and has a fixable element that may be attached to a foundation. The swivel mechanism is adapted to cooperate with the swivel shafts to pivot the drive assembly with at least two degrees of freedom relative to the foundation. The joint assembly allows for all components to remain encased in a tight, compact, and sealed package, making it ideal for space, exploratory, and commercial applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Andrew Wilson, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh
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Publication number: 20090038421Abstract: A joint assembly is provided which includes a drive assembly and a swivel mechanism. The drive assembly features a motor operatively associated with a plurality of drive shafts for driving auxiliary elements, and a plurality of swivel shafts for pivoting the drive assembly. The swivel mechanism engages the swivel shafts and has a fixable element that may be attached to a foundation. The swivel mechanism is adapted to cooperate with the swivel shafts to pivot the drive assembly with at least two degrees of freedom relative to the foundation. The joint assembly allows for all components to remain encased in a tight, compact, and sealed package, making it ideal for space, exploratory, and commercial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: USA as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Andrew Wilson, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh
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Publication number: 20090039724Abstract: A directed flux motor described utilizes the directed magnetic flux of at least one magnet through ferrous material to drive different planetary gear sets to achieve capabilities in six actuated shafts that are grouped three to a side of the motor. The flux motor also utilizes an interwoven magnet configuration which reduces the overall size of the motor. The motor allows for simple changes to modify the torque to speed ratio of the gearing contained within the motor as well as simple configurations for any number of output shafts up to six. The changes allow for improved manufacturability and reliability within the design.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicants: Space AdInventors: Andrew Wilson, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh
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Publication number: 20090039819Abstract: A mobile robotic unit features a main body, a plurality of legs for supporting the main body on and moving the main body in forward and reverse directions about a base surface, and a drive assembly. According to an exemplary embodiment each leg includes a respective pivotal hip joint, a pivotal knee joint, and a wheeled foot adapted to roll along the base surface. Also according to an exemplary embodiments the drive assembly includes a motor operatively associated with the hip and knee joints and the wheeled foot for independently driving pivotal movement of the hip joint and the knee joint and rolling motion of the wheeled foot. The hip joint may include a ball-and-socket-type joint interconnecting top portion of the leg to the main body, such that the hip joint is adapted to pivot said leg in a direction transverse to a forward-and-reverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: U.S.A as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Andrew Wilson, Andrew Punnoose, Katherine Strausser, Neil Parikh