Patents by Inventor Kevin M. Shoop

Kevin M. Shoop 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).

  • Integrated multi-mode transducer and method
    Patent number: 6037682
    Abstract: An integrated multi-mode transducer for use with a member to control movement of the member. The transducer includes an active element adaptable to engage the member. The active element is changeable from a first shape to a second shape in the presence of an electromagnetic field. Apparatus including a controller is provided for producing an electromagnetic field which extends through at least a portion of the active element to change the shape of the active element and thus exert a force on the member, for sensing movement of the member and for damping movement of the member. A method for using the transducer is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Etrema Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Shoop, Frederick T. Calkins, Gerard N. Weisensel