Patents by Inventor Robert S. Crockett

Robert S. Crockett 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).

  • Publication number: 20240045500
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Patent number: 11816261
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: HAPTX, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20230205315
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Patent number: 11579692
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: HAPTX, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20210303065
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: JACOB A. RUBIN, ROBERT S. CROCKETT
  • Patent number: 11061472
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Haptx, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Patent number: 10732711
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: HAPTX INC.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20200201431
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: JACOB A. RUBIN, ROBERT S. CROCKETT
  • Publication number: 20190163269
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Patent number: 10222859
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: HAPTX INC.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20180335842
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system including: a sensor configured to transduce the location of a finger of a hand of a user; an exoskeleton configured to exchange mechanical energy with the finger; and an interface garment, including: an interface laminate coupled to a counterpressure assembly, configured to stimulate the user by applying a pressure to the finger; a first plurality of tactile actuators configured to apply a pressure to a finger of the user; and a second plurality of tactile actuators configured to apply a pressure to a palm of the hand of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett, Marc Y. Goupil, Jeffrey D. D'Amelio, Bodin L. Rojanachaichanin, Kurt C. Sjoberg, Paul Piller, Nicholas J. Bonafede, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180335841
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system including: a sensor configured to transduce the location of a finger of a hand of a user; an exoskeleton including: a kinematic termination configured to exchange mechanical energy with the finger of the hand, a force transmission element, an actuator, and a mechanical ground; and an interface garment, including: an interface laminate coupled to a counterpressure assembly, configured to stimulate the user by applying a pressure to the finger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett, Marc Y. Goupil, Jeffrey D. D'Amelio, Bodin L. Rojanachaichanin, Kurt C. Sjoberg, Paul Piller, Nicholas J. Bonafede, JR.
  • Patent number: 9904358
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: HaptX Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20170242477
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Patent number: 9652037
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: AxonVR Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20170083085
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20160139666
    Abstract: A human-computer interface system having an exoskeleton including a plurality of structural members coupled to one another by at least one articulation configured to apply a force to a body segment of a user, the exoskeleton comprising a body-borne portion and a point-of-use portion; the body-borne portion configured to be operatively coupled to the point-of-use portion; and at least one locomotor module including at least one actuator configured to actuate the at least one articulation, the at least one actuator being in operative communication with the exoskeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20040039470
    Abstract: A three dimensional object having a first one-piece build style lattice including a plurality of substantially uniform build style units and a second one-piece build style lattice integrally formed with and interlaced with the first lattice, the second lattice including a plurality of substantially uniform build style units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Milwaukee School of Engineering
    Inventors: Vito R. Gervasi, Robert S. Crockett
  • Patent number: 6623687
    Abstract: A three dimensional object having a first one-piece build style lattice including a plurality of substantially uniform build style units and a second one-piece build style lattice integrally formed with and interlaced with the first lattice, the second lattice including a plurality of substantially uniform build style units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Milwaukee School of Engineering
    Inventors: Vito R. Gervasi, Robert S. Crockett