Patents by Inventor Kurt Amundson

Kurt Amundson 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: 11787071
    Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. The robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In the invention, the robot uses an end effector which is configured to extend through the safety barrier and includes a release mechanism configured to readily release from the robot upon contacting the human subject, thereby preventing injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Kurt Amundson, Mike Hughes, Nathan Harding
  • Patent number: 11744348
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision. In some embodiments, the same device may be used for extending eyebrows rather than eyelashes, as eyebrows have rather similar properties to eyelashes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, H. Keith Nishihara, Michael Muller
  • Patent number: 11589667
    Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. In some embodiments, the robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In other embodiments, readily deformable end effectors are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Kurt Amundson, Nathan Harding, H. Keith Nishihara, Russell B. Ford
  • Patent number: 11577410
    Abstract: A tool-holding arm includes a plurality of links and a tool coupling that removably secures a tool to the tool-holding arm. A first fluid spring provides a gravity-counteracting force to the tool-holding arm. A locking mechanism selectively locks the first fluid spring. An adjustment mechanism selectively adjusts an amount of the gravity-counteracting force provided by the first fluid spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Preuss, Chris Meadows, Kurt Amundson, Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Tom Mastaler, Nicholas Fleming, Matt Sweeney
  • Patent number: 11375799
    Abstract: A device for providing safety during the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject, especially when the installation is automatic. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and the subject in order to protect the subject in the event of a malfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Wink Robotics
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, Michael Muller, Kyle Andrew Tucker, Michelle Warner, Richard W. O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20210387364
    Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. The robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In the invention, the robot uses an end effector which is configured to extend through the safety barrier and includes a release mechanism configured to readily release from the robot upon contacting the human subject, thereby preventing injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Wink Robotics
    Inventors: Kurt AMUNDSON, Mike HUGHES, Nathan HARDING
  • Publication number: 20210235847
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan HARDING, Kurt AMUNDSON, H. Keith NISHIHARA, Michael MULLER
  • Patent number: 11006733
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Wink Robotics
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, H. Keith Nishihara, Michael Muller
  • Patent number: 10730178
    Abstract: An operator supervising a wearer of an exoskeleton is verified by performing a verification routine on the operator using the exoskeleton. If the verification routine is unsuccessful, the exoskeleton is caused to follow a pre-established response routine. If the verification routine is successful, movement of the exoskeleton is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Niel McCaffrey, Kurt Amundson, Reuben Sandler, Adam Zoss, Katherine Strausser
  • Patent number: 10694948
    Abstract: A first exoskeleton is in communication with a central server or a peripheral device. The first exoskeleton collects first data and transmits the first data to the central server or peripheral device. The central server or peripheral device generates second data using the first data and transmits the second data to the first exoskeleton or a second exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: EKSO BIONICS
    Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Katherine Strausser, Mark Fiedler, Kurt Amundson, Dan Brown, Renata Smith, Matthew D Sweeney, Russdon Angold, Niel McCaffrey, Duane Edmonds, Chris Meadows, Jared Jones, Kelly Mettler
  • Patent number: 10562178
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject with an option of additionally painting the nails of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and said subject in order to protect them in the event of a malfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Wink Robotics
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, Michael Muller, Russell B. Ford
  • Patent number: 10524972
    Abstract: A lower extremity orthosis is configured to be coupled to across at least one joint of a person for gait assistance and can incorporate knee, thigh, hip and ankle/foot assistive orthotic devices which can be used in various combinations to aid in the rehabilitation and restoration of muscular function in patients with impaired muscular function or control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Amundson, Nathan Harding, Russdon Angold, Adam Zoss
  • Publication number: 20190335835
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject with an option of additionally painting the nails of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and said subject in order to protect them in the event of a malfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan HARDING, Kurt AMUNDSON, Michael MULLER, Russell B. FORD
  • Publication number: 20190314997
    Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. In some embodiments, the robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In other embodiments, readily deformable end effectors are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Kurt AMUNDSON, Nathan HARDING, H. Keith NISHIHARA, Russell B. FORD
  • Publication number: 20190291285
    Abstract: A tool-holding arm includes a plurality of links and a tool coupling that removably secures a tool to the tool-holding arm. A first fluid spring provides a gravity-counteracting force to the tool-holding arm. A locking mechanism selectively locks the first fluid spring. An adjustment mechanism selectively adjusts an amount of the gravity-counteracting force provided by the first fluid spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam PREUSS, Chris MEADOWS, Kurt AMUNDSON, Russ ANGOLD, James LUBIN, Mario SOLANO, Tom MASTALER, Nicholas FLEMING, Matt SWEENEY
  • Publication number: 20190269223
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan HARDING, Kurt AMUNDSON, H. Keith NISHIHARA, Michael MULLER
  • Publication number: 20190269222
    Abstract: A device for providing safety during the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject, especially when the installation is automatic. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and the subject in order to protect the subject in the event of a malfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan HARDING, Kurt AMUNDSON, Michael MULLER, Kyle Andrew TUCKER, Michelle WARNER, Richard W. O'CONNOR
  • Patent number: 10391016
    Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a control system which incorporates a feedback system used to establish and communicate orthosis operational information to a physical therapist and/or to an exoskeleton user. The feedback system can take various forms, including employing sensors to establish a feedback ready value and communicating the value through one or more light sources which can be in close proximity to joints of the exoskeleton joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Kurt Amundson, James Stryker, Katherine Strausser, Adam Zoss, Tim Swift
  • Patent number: 10350130
    Abstract: An exoskeleton includes first and second compression members configured to be coupled to a wearer of the exoskeleton. A tensegrity joint connects the first compression member to the second compression member, the joint including a tensile member having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the first compression member on a first side of the joint, and the second end is coupled to the first compression member on a second side of the joint opposite the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Hughes, Russdon Angold, Jeff Vickers, Bradley Roan, Kurt Amundson, Nicholas Fleming
  • Patent number: 10327536
    Abstract: An exoskeleton includes strapping for coupling the exoskeleton to a wearer. The exoskeleton also includes a hip structure, a thigh link rotatably connected to the hip structure and a shank link rotatably connected to the thigh link. The weight of the exoskeleton is transferred to a surface on which the exoskeleton is standing through the hip structure, the thigh link and the shank link. An arm brace supports an arm of the wearer, and a telescopic link is rotatably connected to the arm brace. An energy storage device delivers power to a tool through a conduit, and a conduit-energy storage device coupling connects the conduit to the energy storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Pruess, Chris Meadows, Kurt Amundson, Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Tom Mastaler, Nicholas Fleming, Matt Sweeney