Patents by Inventor Richard Foulds

Richard Foulds 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: 11337881
    Abstract: A control system and method for an exoskeleton is provided. The control system utilizes the admittance control paradigm to provide a system and method for manipulating the exoskeleton using minimal force from the user. A force/torque sensor and servo motors are fitted onto a passive arm support, enabling motorized support for a user with upper extremity weaknesses. The exoskeleton may be used on any extremity. The admittance control paradigm includes an impedance control and an admittance control to allow a user with upper extremity weakness and limited independence to intuitively and with minimal force control the precise trajectory of their arms to achieve a greater degree of independence in activities of daily living. Unlike existing passive arm supports that utilize springs or rubber bands to balance the user's arm against gravity, this system provides more precise gravity compensation and minimizes the amount of force required to control the exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventors: Madeline Corrigan, Richard Foulds
  • Publication number: 20190060155
    Abstract: A control system and method for an exoskeleton is provided. The control system utilizes the admittance control paradigm to provide a system and method for manipulating the exoskeleton using minimal force from the user. A force/torque sensor and servo motors are fitted onto a passive arm support, enabling motorized support for a user with upper extremity weaknesses. The exoskeleton may be used on any extremity. The admittance control paradigm includes an impedance control and an admittance control to allow a user with upper extremity weakness and limited independence to intuitively and with minimal force control the precise trajectory of their arms to achieve a greater degree of independence in activities of daily living. Unlike existing passive arm supports that utilize springs or rubber bands to balance the user's arm against gravity, this system provides more precise gravity compensation and minimizes the amount of force required to control the exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: New Jersey Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Madeline Corrigan, Richard Foulds
  • Patent number: 4866072
    Abstract: A method of treatment of cystic fibrosis which comprises administration to a patient suffering from that condition of a therapeutically effective quantity of 9-ethyl-6,9-dihydro-4,6-dioxo-10-propyl-4H-pyrano(3,2-g)quinoline-2,8-dica rbo xylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof.Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the active ingredient which may be used include alkali metal salts, in particular the di-sodium salt which is known as nedocromil sodium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Fisons plc
    Inventors: Alan M. Edwards, Richard A. Foulds