Patents by Inventor Michael Julius Moran

Michael Julius Moran 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).

  • Tendon link mechanism with six degrees of freedom
    Patent number: 6840127
    Abstract: A computer-controlled parallel-leg mechanism, with three pairs of remotely-actuated tendon legs, provides accurate six-degrees-of-freedom motion and positioning for a tool platform. Leg pair termination at a common point with three degrees of pivoting freedom is provided by a unique linkage joint. Non-intrusive tool-position feedback is enabled by nine shaft encoders mounted at the mechanism's base end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Julius Moran
  • Tendon link mechanism with six degrees of freedom
    Publication number: 20040149065
    Abstract: A computer-controlled parallel-leg mechanism, with three pairs of remotely-actuated tendon legs, provides accurate six-degrees-of-freedom motion and positioning for a tool platform. Leg pair termination at a common point with three degrees of pivoting freedom is provided by a unique linkage joint. Non-intrusive tool-position feedback is enabled by nine shaft encoders mounted at the mechanism's base end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Julius Moran