Patents by Inventor Pete Lynn
Pete Lynn 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).
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Publication number: 20230357970Abstract: An adaptive textile that includes a plurality of a first fiber having a first expansion coefficient and a plurality of a second fiber having a second expansion coefficient. There is a difference between the expansion coefficient of the first fiber and the expansion coefficient of the second fiber; at least one of the first or second fibers is a twisted coil actuator; and linear displacement of the twisted coil actuator causes the adaptive textile to bend.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Brent Ridley, Saul Griffith, Shara Maikranz, Jean Chang, Pete Lynn
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Patent number: 11686024Abstract: An adaptive textile that includes a plurality of a first fiber having a first expansion coefficient and a plurality of a second fiber having a second expansion coefficient. There is a difference between the expansion coefficient of the first fiber and the expansion coefficient of the second fiber; at least one of the first or second fibers is a twisted coil actuator; and linear displacement of the twisted coil actuator causes the adaptive textile to bend.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: OTHER LAB, LLCInventors: Brent Ridley, Saul Griffith, Shara Maikranz, Jean Chang, Pete Lynn
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Publication number: 20220110775Abstract: A lower-leg exoskeleton that includes an actuator configured to be worn about a portion a leg of a user that is below the knee of the user; and a foot structure coupled to a first actuator end of the actuator, the foot structure configured to surround a portion of the foot of the user. The foot structure includes one or more sidewalls configured to extend around the foot of the user and including one or more sidewall attachment points for connecting to a base portion, and a base portion configured to reside at a base of the foot of the user and including one or more base attachment points coupling with the one or more sidewall attachment points.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Brenton Piercy, Tim Swift, Giancarlo Nucci, Callum Lamb, Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Leanne Luce
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Patent number: 11213417Abstract: A lower-leg exoskeleton that includes an inflatable actuator configured to be worn over a front portion of a leg of a user and configured to be disposed directly adjacent to and surrounding a joint of the leg of the user. The inflatable actuator is configured, when worn by the user, to receive and transmit an actuator load generated by the inflatable actuator around the joint of the user to a load contact point. Inflation of the inflatable actuator generates a moment about the joint of the user to cause flexion of the leg of the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Brenton Piercy, Tim Swift, Giancarlo Nucci, Callum Lamb, Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Leanne Luce
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Publication number: 20210025091Abstract: An adaptive textile that includes a plurality of a first fiber having a first expansion coefficient and a plurality of a second fiber having a second expansion coefficient. There is a difference between the expansion coefficient of the first fiber and the expansion coefficient of the second fiber; at least one of the first or second fibers is a twisted coil actuator; and linear displacement of the twisted coil actuator causes the adaptive textile to bend.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Brent Ridley, Saul Griffith, Shara Maikranz, Jean Chang, Pete Lynn
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Patent number: 10793981Abstract: An adaptive sheet that includes a first layer defining a first length, the first layer configured to assume a base configuration in response to a first environmental condition and assume a lofted configuration in response to a second environmental condition with the first layer being curled along the first length compared the base configuration. The first fabric layer includes a first material defining a second length and having a first expansion coefficient, and wherein the first material is configured to increasingly change length along the second length in response to the second environmental condition, and a second material defining a third length and having a second expansion coefficient that is different than the first expansion coefficient.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: OTHER LAB, LLCInventors: Brent Ridley, Saul Griffith, Shara Maikranz, Jean Chang, Pete Lynn
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Publication number: 20200230804Abstract: A pneumatic actuator that includes a plurality of elongated inflatable chambers stacked lengthwise in an array from a top-end to a bottom end, the plurality of elongated inflatable chambers defined by an inextensible body that is inextensible along one or more plane axes of the body while being flexible in other directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Saul Griffith, Pete Lynn, Della Shea, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift
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Patent number: 10704571Abstract: A poppet valve system that includes a valve body having a first and second end and defining a valve cavity and a poppet assembly extending from the first end to the second end and through the valve cavity. The poppet assembly can include a movable poppet head disposed at the first end of the poppet assembly and configured generate a seal by contacting a portion of the valve body and configured to define an opening between the valve cavity and a pressure cavity. The poppet assembly can also include a movable guiding element disposed at the second end of the valve body and a shaft extending from the first end to the second end and coupled to the poppet head and guiding element.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: OTHER LAB, LLCInventors: Pete Lynn, Kevin Albert, Giancarlo Nucci, Tim Swift, Maria Telleria, Loren Russell, Jonathan Pompa
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Publication number: 20200138604Abstract: A lower-leg exoskeleton that includes an inflatable actuator configured to be worn over a front portion of a leg of a user and configured to be disposed directly adjacent to and surrounding a joint of the leg of the user. The inflatable actuator is configured, when worn by the user, to receive and transmit an actuator load generated by the inflatable actuator around the joint of the user to a load contact point. Inflation of the inflatable actuator generates a moment about the joint of the user to cause flexion of the leg of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Brenton Piercy, Tim Swift, Giancarlo Nucci, Callum Lamb, Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Leanne Luce
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Patent number: 10619633Abstract: A roll-diaphragm compressor and a roll-diaphragm compressors system, including methods for manufacturing and using same. The roll-diaphragm compressor includes a compressor body having a concave portion that defines a rounded interface wall and an apex portion adjacent to the concave portion that comprises an inlet and outlet port. The roll-diaphragm compressor also includes a flexible roll-diaphragm coupled to the compressor body about a compressor body edge and a compression chamber defined by the concave portion, apex portion and roll-diaphragm. The roll-diaphragm compressor further includes a piston head rigidly coupled to a central portion of the roll-diaphragm and configured to drive the roll-diaphragm to a first configuration where the roll-diaphragm engages the interface wall as part of a compression cycle.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: OTHER LAB LLCInventors: Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift, Jake Read
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Patent number: 10611020Abstract: A pneumatic exomuscle system and methods for manufacturing and using same. The pneumatic exomuscle system includes a pneumatic module; a plurality of pneumatic actuators each operably coupled to the pneumatic module via at least one pneumatic line, a portion of the pneumatic actuators configured to be worn about respective body joints of a user; and a control module operably coupled to the pneumatic module, the control module configured to control the pneumatic module to selectively inflate portions of the pneumatic actuators.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Saul Griffith, Pete Lynn, Della Shea, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift
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Patent number: 10543110Abstract: A lower-leg exoskeleton including an inflatable actuator that is configured to be worn over a front portion of a foot of a user; a rigid foot structure coupled to the inflatable actuator that is configured to surround a portion of a foot of the user; and a rigid shin structure coupled to the inflatable actuator and configured to engage the shin of the user. When worn by a user, the lower-leg exoskeleton can receive and transmit an actuator load generated by the inflatable actuator to a load contact point defined by the rigid foot structure which is forward of the heel of a user. Inflation of the inflatable actuator can generate a moment about the ankle of a user to cause flexion of the foot of the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Brenton Piercy, Tim Swift, Giancarlo Nucci, Callum Lamb, Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Leanne Luce
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Publication number: 20180298896Abstract: A roll-diaphragm compressor and a roll-diaphragm compressors system, including methods for manufacturing and using same. The roll-diaphragm compressor includes a compressor body having a concave portion that defines a rounded interface wall and an apex portion adjacent to the concave portion that comprises an inlet and outlet port. The roll-diaphragm compressor also includes a flexible roll-diaphragm coupled to the compressor body about a compressor body edge and a compression chamber defined by the concave portion, apex portion and roll-diaphragm. The roll-diaphragm compressor further includes a piston head rigidly coupled to a central portion of the roll-diaphragm and configured to drive the roll-diaphragm to a first configuration where the roll-diaphragm engages the interface wall as part of a compression cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift, Jake Read
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Publication number: 20180283414Abstract: A poppet valve system that includes a valve body having a first and second end and defining a valve cavity and a poppet assembly extending from the first end to the second end and through the valve cavity. The poppet assembly can include a movable poppet head disposed at the first end of the poppet assembly and configured generate a seal by contacting a portion of the valve body and configured to define an opening between the valve cavity and a pressure cavity. The poppet assembly can also include a movable guiding element disposed at the second end of the valve body and a shaft extending from the first end to the second end and coupled to the poppet head and guiding element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Pete LYNN, Kevin ALBERT, Giancarlo NUCCI, Tim SWIFT, Maria TELLERIA, Loren RUSSELL, Jonathan POMPA
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Patent number: 10012229Abstract: A roll-diaphragm compressor and a roll-diaphragm compressors system, including methods for manufacturing and using same. The roll-diaphragm compressor includes a compressor body having a concave portion that defines a rounded interface wall and an apex portion adjacent to the concave portion that comprises an inlet and outlet port. The roll-diaphragm compressor also includes a flexible roll-diaphragm coupled to the compressor body about a compressor body edge and a compression chamber defined by the concave portion, apex portion and roll-diaphragm. The roll-diaphragm compressor further includes a piston head rigidly coupled to a central portion of the roll-diaphragm and configured to drive the roll-diaphragm to a first configuration where the roll-diaphragm engages the interface wall as part of a compression cycle.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: OTHER LAB LLCInventors: Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift, Jake Read
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Patent number: 9995321Abstract: A poppet valve system that includes a valve body having a first and second end and defining a valve cavity and a poppet assembly extending from the first end to the second end and through the valve cavity. The poppet assembly can include a movable poppet head disposed at the first end of the poppet assembly and configured generate a seal by contacting a portion of the valve body and configured to define an opening between the valve cavity and a pressure cavity. The poppet assembly can also include a movable guiding element disposed at the second end of the valve body and a shaft extending from the first end to the second end and coupled to the poppet head and guiding element.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: OTHER LAB, LLCInventors: Pete Lynn, Kevin Albert, Giancarlo Nucci, Tim Swift, Maria Telleria, Loren Russell, Jonathan Pompa
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Publication number: 20180079071Abstract: A pneumatic exomuscle system and methods for manufacturing and using same. The pneumatic exomuscle system includes a pneumatic module; a plurality of pneumatic actuators each operably coupled to the pneumatic module via at least one pneumatic line, a portion of the pneumatic actuators configured to be worn about respective body joints of a user; and a control module operably coupled to the pneumatic module, the control module configured to control the pneumatic module to selectively inflate portions of the pneumatic actuators.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Saul Griffith, Pete Lynn, Della Shea, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift
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Patent number: 9827667Abstract: A pneumatic exomuscle system and methods for manufacturing and using same. The pneumatic exomuscle system includes a pneumatic module; a plurality of pneumatic actuators each operably coupled to the pneumatic module via at least one pneumatic line, a portion of the pneumatic actuators configured to be worn about respective body joints of a user; and a control module operably coupled to the pneumatic module, the control module configured to control the pneumatic module to selectively inflate portions of the pneumatic actuators.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: OTHER LAB LLCInventors: Saul Griffith, Pete Lynn, Della Shea, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift
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Publication number: 20160340814Abstract: An adaptive sheet that includes a first layer defining a first length, the first layer configured to assume a base configuration in response to a first environmental condition and assume a lofted configuration in response to a second environmental condition with the first layer being curled along the first length compared the base configuration. The first fabric layer includes a first material defining a second length and having a first expansion coefficient, and wherein the first material is configured to increasingly change length along the second length in response to the second environmental condition, and a second material defining a third length and having a second expansion coefficient that is different than the first expansion coefficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Brent Ridley, Saul Griffith, Shara Maikranz, Jean Chang, Pete Lynn
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Publication number: 20160281748Abstract: A poppet valve system that includes a valve body having a first and second end and defining a valve cavity and a poppet assembly extending from the first end to the second end and through the valve cavity. The poppet assembly can include a movable poppet head disposed at the first end of the poppet assembly and configured generate a seal by contacting a portion of the valve body and configured to define an opening between the valve cavity and a pressure cavity. The poppet assembly can also include a movable guiding element disposed at the second end of the valve body and a shaft extending from the first end to the second end and coupled to the poppet head and guiding element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Pete LYNN, Kevin ALBERT, Giancarlo NUCCI, Tim SWIFT, Maria TELLERIA, Loren RUSSELL, Jonathan POMPA