Patents by Inventor Mike Schwerin

Mike Schwerin 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).

  • SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A MULTI-LINKED DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170203442
    Abstract: A system for controlling the movement of a steerable multi-linked device may include a steerable multi-linked device, a feeder mechanism releasably connected to the steerable multi-linked device and a controller device. The steerable multi-linked device may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links, and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The controller device may be configured to control movement of the multi-linked device via the feeder mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Mike Schwerin, Cornell Wright, Brett Zubiate, Howie Choset
  • SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A MULTI-LINKED DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080245173
    Abstract: A system for controlling the movement of a steerable multi-linked device may include a steerable multi-linked device a feeder mechanism releaseably connected to the steerable multi-linked device and a controller device. The steerable multi-linked device may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links, and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The controller device may be configured to control movement of the multi-linked device via the feeder mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mike Schwerin, Cornell Wright, Brett Zubiate, Howie Choset