Patents by Inventor Matt Mutka

Matt Mutka 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).

  • Jumping robot
    Patent number: 9004201
    Abstract: A jumping robot is provided. In another aspect, a jumping robot weighs less than 50 grams, jumps at least 20 cm high and has a maximum linear dimension of 10 cm. A further aspect provides a robot that employs an electromagnetic actuator that actuates at least two of: jumping, steering, self-righting, and/or mid-air orientation control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Ning Xi, Jianguo Zhao, Bingtuan Gao, Jing Xu, Matt Mutka, Li Xiao
  • JUMPING ROBOT
    Publication number: 20130282174
    Abstract: A jumping robot is provided. In another aspect, a jumping robot weighs less than 50 grams, jumps at least 20 cm high and has a maximum linear dimension of 10 cm. A further aspect provides a robot that employs an electromagnetic actuator that actuates at least two of: jumping, steering, self-righting, and/or mid-air orientation control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Ning Xi, Jianguo Zhao, Bingtuan Gao, Jing Xu, Matt Mutka, Li Xiao