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).
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Publication number: 20240045500Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Patent number: 11816261Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2023Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: HAPTX, INC.Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Publication number: 20230205315Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Patent number: 11579692Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: HAPTX, INC.Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Publication number: 20210303065Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: JACOB A. RUBIN, ROBERT S. CROCKETT
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Patent number: 11061472Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Haptx, Inc.Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Patent number: 10732711Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: HAPTX INC.Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Publication number: 20200201431Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: JACOB A. RUBIN, ROBERT S. CROCKETT
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Publication number: 20190163269Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Patent number: 10222859Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: HAPTX INC.Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Publication number: 20180335842Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: 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.
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Publication number: 20180335841Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: 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.
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Patent number: 9904358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: HaptX Inc.Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Publication number: 20170242477Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Patent number: 9652037Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: AxonVR CorporationInventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Publication number: 20170083085Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Publication number: 20160139666Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Jacob A. Rubin, Robert S. Crockett
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Publication number: 20040039470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Applicant: Milwaukee School of EngineeringInventors: Vito R. Gervasi, Robert S. Crockett
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Patent number: 6623687Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Milwaukee School of EngineeringInventors: Vito R. Gervasi, Robert S. Crockett