Patents by Inventor Rukang HUANG

Rukang HUANG 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: 11788869
    Abstract: Waveguides, such as light guides, made entirely of elastomeric material or with indents on an outer surface are disclosed. These improved waveguides can be used in scissors, soft robotics, or displays. For example, the waveguides can be used in a strain sensor, a curvature sensor, or a force sensor. In an instance, the waveguide can be used in a hand prosthetic. Sensors that use the disclosed waveguides and methods of manufacturing waveguides also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventors: Robert Shepherd, Huichan Zhao, Rukang Huang, Hedan Bai, Shuo Li
  • Publication number: 20230003558
    Abstract: Waveguides, such as light guides, made entirely of elastomeric material or with indents on an outer surface are disclosed. These improved waveguides can be used in scissors, soft robotics, or displays. For example, the waveguides can be used in a strain sensor, a curvature sensor, or a force sensor. In an instance, the waveguide can be used in a hand prosthetic. Sensors that use the disclosed waveguides and methods of manufacturing waveguides also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Shepherd, Huichan Zhao, Rukang Huang, Hedan Bai, Shuo Li
  • Patent number: 11473942
    Abstract: Waveguides, such as light guides, made entirely of elastomeric material or with indents on an outer surface are disclosed. These improved waveguides can be used in sensors, soft robotics, or displays. For example, the waveguides can be used in a strain sensor, a curvature sensor, or a force sensor. In an instance, the waveguide can be used in a hand prosthetic. Sensors that use the disclosed waveguides and methods of manufacturing waveguides also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventors: Robert Shepherd, Huichan Zhao, Rukang Huang, Hedan Bai, Shuo Li
  • Publication number: 20190056248
    Abstract: Waveguides, such as light guides, made entirely of elastomeric material or with indents on an outer surface are disclosed. These improved waveguides can be used in sensors, soft robotics, or displays. For example, the waveguides can be used in a strain sensor, a curvature sensor, or a force sensor. In an instance, the waveguide can be used in a hand prosthetic. Sensors that use the disclosed waveguides and methods of manufacturing waveguides also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Cornell University
    Inventors: Robert SHEPHERD, Huichan ZHAO, Rukang HUANG, Hedan BAI, Shuo LI