Patents by Inventor Robert Lipschutz

Robert Lipschutz 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: 10617536
    Abstract: A magnetic and electrical interface that may be used with an assistive device. The interface comprises a proximal connector and a distal connector. The proximal connector may be attached to a liner for a residual limb and the distal connector may be attached to a hard socket or other aspect of an assistive device. Other aspects of and uses for the connector interface are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
    Inventors: Todd Kuiken, Timothy Reissman, Elizabeth Halsne, Robert Lipschutz
  • Publication number: 20170360582
    Abstract: A magnetic and electrical interface that may be used with an assistive device. The interface comprises a proximal connector and a distal connector. The proximal connector may be attached to a liner for a residual limb and the distal connector may be attached to a hard socket or other aspect of an assistive device. Other aspects of and uses for the connector interface are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
    Inventors: Todd Kuiken, Timothy Reissman, Elizabeth Halsne, Robert Lipschutz
  • Patent number: 9744056
    Abstract: A magnetic and electrical interface that may be used with an assistive device. The interface comprises a proximal connector and a distal connector. The proximal connector may be attached to a liner for a residual limb and the distal connector may be attached to a hard socket or other aspect of an assistive device. Other aspects of and uses for the connector interface are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    Inventors: Todd Kuiken, Timothy Reissman, Elizabeth Halsne, Robert Lipschutz
  • Publication number: 20160038314
    Abstract: A magnetic and electrical interface that may be used with an assistive device. The interface comprises a proximal connector and a distal connector. The proximal connector may be attached to a liner for a residual limb and the distal connector may be attached to a hard socket or other aspect of an assistive device. Other aspects of and uses for the connector interface are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Todd Kuiken, Timothy Reissman, Elizabeth Halsne, Robert Lipschutz
  • Patent number: 9155634
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provides myoelectric prosthesis control system that include a gel liner that has a plurality of layers and a plurality of leads at least partially positioned between the plurality of layers. In addition, a plurality of electrodes can be coupled to the leads and portions of the electrodes can also be positioned between the plurality of layers. At least some of the electrodes can include an electrode pole that is configured to contract the residual limb to detect electromyographic signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
    Inventors: Robert Lipschutz, Dennis Tkach, Blair Lock, Levi Hargrove, Todd Kuiken
  • Publication number: 20130046394
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provides myoelectric prosthesis control system that include a gel liner that has a plurality of layers and a plurality of leads at least partially positioned between the plurality of layers. In addition, a plurality of electrodes can be coupled to the leads and portions of the electrodes can also be positioned between the plurality of layers. At least some of the electrodes can include an electrode pole that is configured to contract the residual limb to detect electromyographic signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
    Inventors: Robert Lipschutz, Dennis Tkach, Blair Lock, Levi Hargrove, Todd Kuiken
  • Patent number: 8206459
    Abstract: A prosthetic assembly for a residual limb that includes a sleeve for attachment to a distal portion of the residual limb, where the attachment member has a diametrically oriented magnetic field, and a prosthesis with a socket for receiving the sleeve, where the prosthesis socket has a distal end with an attachment member having a corresponding diametrically oriented magnetic field. The diametrically oriented magnetic fields of the sleeve and prosthetic attachment members may be oriented on the prosthesis and the residual limb to achieve a predetermined rotational orientation between the prosthesis and the residual limb and will facilitate removal of the prosthesis with a twisting action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
    Inventors: Blair Lock, Todd Kuiken, Robert Lipschutz
  • Publication number: 20070203984
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing skins between a first user and a second user on a computerized network. A first skin selected by the first user is transferred to and displayed to the second user. The transfer and/or the display is performed automatically. A second skin selected by the second user is transferred to and displayed to the first user. In one embodiment, the first and second skins are alternately displayed (e.g. periodically in time) to the first and second users. Users can have one or more skins, including a default skin, associated with each of them. Options are available to allow a user to authorize skin sharing with other users, to specify which skins can be shared, to control the amount of time between alternating skin displays, and the number of times the skins are alternately displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Meca Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Ibrahim AlHusseini, Bruce Klickstein, Robert Lipschutz, Gregg Harrington
  • Publication number: 20070033254
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing skins between a first user and a second user on a computerized network. A first skin selected by the first user is transferred to and displayed to the second user. The transfer and/or the display is performed automatically. A second skin selected by the second user is transferred to and displayed to the first user. In one embodiment, the first and second skins are alternately displayed (e.g. periodically in time) to the first and second users. Users can have one or more skins, including a default skin, associated with each of them. Options are available to allow a user to authorize skin sharing with other users, to specify which skins can be shared, to control the amount of time between alternating skin displays, and the number of times the skins are alternately displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Ibrahim AlHusseini, Bruce Klickstein, Robert Lipschutz, Gregg Harrington