Patents by Inventor Rory A. Cooper

Rory A. Cooper 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: 20250114257
    Abstract: A wheelchair comprising a base assembly including a body portion having a frame and a plurality of wheel assemblies secured to the body portion. A seat assembly including a frame with a seating portion is supported on the base assembly, and a vertical lift assembly is secured to the base assembly and extends vertically upward therefrom. The vertical lift assembly is configured to move the seat assembly about and between a lowered vertical position and a raised vertical position. The lowered vertical position and the raised vertical position can be separated by at least 24.0 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Jorge Luis Candiotti, Garrett G. Grindle, Benjamin T. Gebrosky, Joshua David Kanode, Keshav Mukherjee
  • Patent number: 12208857
    Abstract: Hand pedals for turning the crank set of an arm driven tricycle have modular interchangeable components including a bearing which mounts on the spindle of the crank. A bridge connects the bearing to a handle. The bridge has two legs connected by a transverse spar. Different bridges and handles may be used having different sizes, shapes, lengths and angular orientations which allow the hand pedals to be customized to accommodate a particular user. Hand pedals may also be used on hand cranked bicycles, stationary hand cranked bicycles and industrial equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignees: United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Benjamin Gebrosky
  • Patent number: 12005735
    Abstract: A wheelchair can comprise: a frame comprising an upper portion and a lower portion that is coupled to the upper portion so that the upper portion is vertically adjustable with respect to the lower portion. A pair of drive wheels can be coupled to the frame. A plurality (e.g., a pair) of casters are coupled to the frame. Each caster can have a respective swivel axis. At least one caster of the plurality of casters can be configured to be locked to prevent swiveling about its respective swivel axis and unlocked to enable swiveling about its respective swivel axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignees: United States Government As Represented By The Department Of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory Cooper, Jonathan Duvall, Robert McDonough, Aaron Tyler Anderson, Siew Seang Ong, Jeffrey Ruffing
  • Publication number: 20220250712
    Abstract: Hand pedals for turning the crank set of an arm driven tricycle have modular interchangeable components including a bearing which mounts on the spindle of the crank. A bridge connects the bearing to a handle. The bridge has two legs connected by a transverse spar. Different bridges and handles may be used having different sizes, shapes, lengths and angular orientations which allow the hand pedals to be customized to accommodate a particular user. Hand pedals may also be used on hand cranked bicycles, stationary hand cranked bicycles and industrial equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Benjamin Gebrosky
  • Publication number: 20210345910
    Abstract: A load cell apparatus for use with a bed includes a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a load cell device held by the bottom portion of the housing. The load cell device is structured to generate a signal having a magnitude that is proportional to a first force being applied to the load cell device. The load cell apparatus also includes a button member held by the housing in a manner wherein the button member is structured to engage the load cell device and apply the first force to the load cell device in response to a second force being applied to the top portion of the housing. Also, various systems for monitoring parameters such as weight, sleep quality, fall risk, and/or pressure sore risk that may incorporate such a load cell apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Inventors: JONATHAN L. PEARLMAN, RORY A. COOPER, JONATHAN A. DUVALL, ANAND A. MHATRE
  • Patent number: 11161684
    Abstract: A device for preventing immediate access to an object such as a key to a gun safety lock includes a platform adapted to receive the object. A container receives the platform and object. The container is filled with a fusible liquid such as water, the water is frozen and forms a body around the object. The container may include indicia such as photographs, quick response codes and telephone numbers for suicide prevention hotlines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignees: The United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Sabah Ocasio, Heather Caron, Garrett G. Grindle, Rory A. Cooper, Benjamin Gebrosky, Katherine E. Gaines
  • Patent number: 11144137
    Abstract: A manually operable pointing device for use with a computer, adapted for use with a prosthetic hook, includes a shell, a bearing surface, a receptacle, and first and second actuating levers. The shell has a first end and a second end positioned distal thereto. The bearing surface is positioned at the first end of the shell for supporting a portion of the hook. The receptacle is positioned proximate to the second end of the shell and is adapted to receive a tip of the hook. The first actuating lever extends from the first end to the second end and is movable relative to the shell. The second actuating lever extends from the first end to the second end, is movable relative to the shell, and positioned adjacent to the first actuating lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignees: The United States Government as Represented by the Departnent of Veterans Affairs, The University of Pittsburgh—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Garrett Grindle, Zachary Anzelone, Aaron Anderson
  • Publication number: 20210283952
    Abstract: A wheelchair can comprise: a frame comprising an upper portion and a lower portion that is coupled to the upper portion so that the upper portion is vertically adjustable with respect to the lower portion. A pair of drive wheels can be coupled to the frame. A plurality (e.g., a pair) of casters are coupled to the frame. Each caster can have a respective swivel axis. At least one caster of the plurality of casters can be configured to be locked to prevent swiveling about its respective swivel axis and unlocked to enable swiveling about its respective swivel axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Rory Cooper, JONATHAN DUVALL, ROBERT McDONOUGH, AARON TYLER ANDERSON, SIEW SEANG ONG, JEFFREY RUFFING
  • Publication number: 20210086984
    Abstract: A device for preventing immediate access to an object such as a key to a gun safety lock includes a platform adapted to receive the object. A container receives the platform and object. The container is filled with a fusible liquid such as water, the water is frozen and forms a body around the object. The container may include indicia such as photographs, quick response codes and telephone numbers for suicide prevention hotlines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Sabah Ocasio, Heather Caron, Garrett G. Grindle, Rory A. Cooper, Benjamin Gebrosky, Katherine E. Gaines
  • Publication number: 20200272254
    Abstract: A manually operable pointing device for use with a computer, adapted for use with a prosthetic hook, includes a shell, a bearing surface, a receptacle, and first and second actuating levers. The shell has a first end and a second end positioned distal thereto. The bearing surface is positioned at the first end of the shell for supporting a portion of the hook. The receptacle is positioned proximate to the second end of the shell and is adapted to receive a tip of the hook. The first actuating lever extends from the first end to the second end and is movable relative to the shell. The second actuating lever extends from the first end to the second end, is movable relative to the shell, and positioned adjacent to the first actuating lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Garrett Grindle, Zachary Anzelone, Aaron Anderson
  • Publication number: 20180008168
    Abstract: A load cell apparatus for use with a bed includes a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a load cell device held by the bottom portion of the housing. The load cell device is structured to generate a signal having a magnitude that is proportional to a first force being applied to the load cell device. The load cell apparatus also includes a button member held by the housing in a manner wherein the button member is structured to engage the load cell device and apply the first force to the load cell device in response to a second force being applied to the top portion of the housing. Also, various systems for monitoring parameters such as weight, sleep quality, fall risk, and/or pressure sore risk that may incorporate such a load cell apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Inventors: JONATHAN L. PEARLMAN, RORY A. COOPER, JONATHAN A. DUVALL, ANAND A. MHATRE
  • Publication number: 20170239111
    Abstract: This subjecting mechanism is a versatile mechanism which allows to locate different postural supports or accessories such as lap-tray desks, umbrellas, fishing rods and virtually any other desired accessory, in various points of a mobility system on wheels or on rest, with easy fastening and release. It allows to locate the postural supports in accordance to the user's need with more than two degrees of freedom. The subjecting mechanism may work as a unit or in combination with two or more clamps for more stability, and may even be fastened with belts or lariats that bring other points of support. The connecting postural supports present in this invention are modular structures, where the base of the structure may be smooth, with setoff or a protrusion net lower part, lending support to all the upper limbs to perform different manual activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: David HURTADO MATINEZ, Rory A. COOPER, Manhender Arjun MANDALA, Genevieve M. JEROME, Joshua TELSON, Maria Luisa TORO HERNANDEZ
  • Patent number: D894899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: The United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, The University of Pittsburgh—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Garrett Grindle, Zak Anzelone, Aaron Anderson
  • Patent number: D911338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignees: The United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Garrett Grindle, Zak Anzelone, Aaron Anderson
  • Patent number: D918911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignees: The United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Garrett Grindle, Zak Anzelone, Aaron Anderson
  • Patent number: D946722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignees: United States Government as Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh—Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Rosemarie Cooper
  • Patent number: D950690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignees: United States Government as Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Rosemarie Cooper
  • Patent number: D967101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignees: United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Garrett G. Grindle, Zachary Kitzmiller Anzelone, Aaron Tyler Anderson
  • Patent number: D1009804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignees: United States Goverment As Represented By The Department Of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Jonathan Aaron Duvall, Rory A. Cooper, Garrett G. Grindle, Joshua David Kanode, Douglas A. Hilliard
  • Patent number: D1012932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignees: UNITED STATE GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
    Inventors: Rory A. Cooper, Garrett G. Grindle, Zachary Kitzmiller Anzelone, Aaron Tyler Anderson