Patents by Inventor Russdon Angold
Russdon Angold 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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Patent number: 11045940Abstract: A positionable tool support device is mounted near a work surface for supporting a tool for a user. The tool support device includes a surface mount to secure the tool support device to a support surface. A gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is coupled to and extends from the surface mount. The gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is selectively adjustable about both vertical and horizontal axes. A rigid support extension is coupled to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly for selective rotation relative to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly. A flexible tensile member is coupled to and extends, in a relaxed state, vertically downward from the rigid support extension. The tensile member is coupled to the tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Mario Solano, Chris Paretich, Thomas Mastaler, Brett Jaeger, Nicholas Fleming, Katherine Calvert, Matthew D. Sweeney
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Patent number: 10694948Abstract: A first exoskeleton is in communication with a central server or a peripheral device. The first exoskeleton collects first data and transmits the first data to the central server or peripheral device. The central server or peripheral device generates second data using the first data and transmits the second data to the first exoskeleton or a second exoskeleton.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: EKSO BIONICSInventors: Reuben Sandler, Katherine Strausser, Mark Fiedler, Kurt Amundson, Dan Brown, Renata Smith, Matthew D Sweeney, Russdon Angold, Niel McCaffrey, Duane Edmonds, Chris Meadows, Jared Jones, Kelly Mettler
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Patent number: 10583551Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Preuss, Nicholas Fleming, Matthew D Sweeney
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Patent number: 10524972Abstract: A lower extremity orthosis is configured to be coupled to across at least one joint of a person for gait assistance and can incorporate knee, thigh, hip and ankle/foot assistive orthotic devices which can be used in various combinations to aid in the rehabilitation and restoration of muscular function in patients with impaired muscular function or control.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Amundson, Nathan Harding, Russdon Angold, Adam Zoss
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Publication number: 20190247994Abstract: A positionable tool support device is mounted near a work surface for supporting a tool for a user. The tool support device includes a surface mount to secure the tool support device to a support surface. A gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is coupled to and extends from the surface mount. The gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is selectively adjustable about both vertical and horizontal axes. A rigid support extension is coupled to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly for selective rotation relative to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly. A flexible tensile member is coupled to and extends, in a relaxed state, vertically downward from the rigid support extension. The tensile member is coupled to the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon ANGOLD, Mario SOLANO, Chris PARETICH, Thomas MASTALER, Brett JAEGER, Nicholas FLEMING, Katherine CALVERT, Matthew D. SWEENEY
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Patent number: 10352334Abstract: The invention is directed to controlling a hydraulic actuation system having at least one degree of freedom, a prime mover, at least one actuation module and a controller, with each actuation module including: an over-center variable displacement pump having a power input connection configured to power the pump from the prime mover and a displacement varying input for varying the displacement of the pump; a displacement varying actuator configured to modulate the displacement varying input of the pump; an output actuator in direct communication with the pump, the output actuator configured to drive a corresponding degree of freedom; and at least one sensor establishing a feedback measurement that represents a force or motion of the output actuator. Based on a value of each feedback measurement, the force or motion of the output actuator is regulated by controlling the prime mover and the displacement actuator for the output actuator.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Reed Amundson, Russdon Angold, David Scheinman, Tim Swift, Daniel P Norboe, Robert Moore, Jonathan Beard, Kyle Edelberg
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Patent number: 10350130Abstract: An exoskeleton includes first and second compression members configured to be coupled to a wearer of the exoskeleton. A tensegrity joint connects the first compression member to the second compression member, the joint including a tensile member having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the first compression member on a first side of the joint, and the second end is coupled to the first compression member on a second side of the joint opposite the first side.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Mike Hughes, Russdon Angold, Jeff Vickers, Bradley Roan, Kurt Amundson, Nicholas Fleming
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Patent number: 10154937Abstract: A gait orthotic device, such as a powered exoskeleton, includes at least one joint; at least one actuator configured to cause movement of the device at the joint; a cushioning mechanism coupled to the device for absorbing energy or spreading a force during an impact with a surface or object; and a controller. The controller is configured to determine when a fall is occurring and direct the actuator to: orient the device so the cushioning mechanism makes contact with the surface or object during the fall; or reduce a kinetic energy of the device during the fall by performing positive joint work. The cushioning mechanism can take various forms, including an airbag, a spring, a bumper, a roll bar or a kickstand. Preferably, the cushioning mechanism is an airbag in the form of an airbag module that is detachably coupled to the device for removal and replacement.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Reuben Sandler, Robert Moore
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Publication number: 20180092536Abstract: A first exoskeleton is in communication with a central server or a peripheral device. The first exoskeleton collects first data and transmits the first data to the central server or peripheral device. The central server or peripheral device generates second data using the first data and transmits the second data to the first exoskeleton or a second exoskeleton.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Katherine Strausser, Mark Fiedler, Kurt Amundson, Dan Brown, Renata Smith, Matthew D Sweeney, Russdon Angold, Niel McCaffrey, Duane Edmonds, Chris Meadows, Jared Jones, Kelly Mettler
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Patent number: 9884421Abstract: An exoskeleton device provides for selectively adjusting an exoskeleton hip pivot/pivot position in the sagittal plane relative to the position of the hip pivot of a wearer of the exoskeleton. The exoskeleton hip pivots/pivot positions can be shifted forward or rearward relative to the hip pivots of the wearer and can either be automatically actuated by an exoskeleton control system or manually adjusted by the exoskeleton wearer. The invention particularly allows for differential hip placement in order to compensate for changing load or actuation conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Scott Garrett, Robert Moore, Tim Swift, Kurt Amundson, Russdon Angold
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Publication number: 20180021943Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Preuss, Nicholas Fleming, Matthew D. Sweeney
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Patent number: 9782892Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Preuss, Nicholas Fleming, Matthew D Sweeney
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Publication number: 20170209330Abstract: An exoskeleton includes first and second compression members configured to be coupled to a wearer of the exoskeleton. A tensegrity joint connects the first compression member to the second compression member, the joint including a tensile member having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the first compression member on a first side of the joint, and the second end is coupled to the first compression member on a second side of the joint opposite the first side.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: EKSO BIONICS, INC.Inventors: Mike HUGHES, Russdon ANGOLD, Jeff VICKERS, Bradley ROAN, Kurt AMUNDSON, Nicholas FLEMING
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Patent number: 9604369Abstract: An exoskeleton comprises a torso brace, configured to be coupled to a torso of a user, and a leg support, configured to be coupled to a leg of the user. A plurality of links couples the torso brace to the leg support. The plurality of links includes a first link, coupled to the torso brace at a first pivot point, and a second link, coupled to the leg support at a second pivot point. The first link is coupled to the second link through a third pivot point located between the first and second pivot points. The first pivot point enables adduction of the leg support, and the third pivot point enables abduction of the leg support.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Nicholas Fleming
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Patent number: 9504623Abstract: An exoskeleton, configurable to be coupled to a person, includes an exoskeleton trunk connected to first and second leg supports at respective hip joints, which allow for flexion and extension about respective hip axes. A counterweight device including an auxiliary mass is connected to the exoskeleton trunk through an actuator such that the auxiliary mass extends in a position behind the exoskeleton trunk. A front load is supported by the exoskeleton through a load bearing device including a load shifting device for selectively operating powered reel mechanisms to raise or lower the front load with respect to the exoskeleton trunk. The auxiliary mass can be selectively shifted with respect to the exoskeleton trunk to balance the moment created about the hip axes by the auxiliary mass and the moment created by a downward force of the load on the load bearing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Zoss, Jon Burns, Kurt Amundson, Nathan Harding
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Publication number: 20160250094Abstract: A lower extremity orthosis is configured to be coupled to across at least one joint of a person for gait assistance and can incorporate knee, thigh, hip and ankle/foot assistive orthotic devices which can be used in various combinations to aid in the rehabilitation and restoration of muscular function in patients with impaired muscular function or control.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Amundson, Nathan Harding, Russdon Angold, Adam Zoss
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Publication number: 20160229065Abstract: An exoskeleton comprises a torso brace, configured to be coupled to a torso of a user, and a leg support, configured to be coupled to a leg of the user. A plurality of links couples the torso brace to the leg support. The plurality of links includes a first link, coupled to the torso brace at a first pivot point, and a second link, coupled to the leg support at a second pivot point. The first link is coupled to the second link through a third pivot point located between the first and second pivot points. The first pivot point enables adduction of the leg support, and the third pivot point enables abduction of the leg support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Nicholas Fleming
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Publication number: 20160229049Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: EKSO BIONICS, INC.Inventors: Russdon Angold, Adam Preuss, Nicholas Fleming, Matthew D Sweeney
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Patent number: 9333644Abstract: A portable load lifting assist system (100) includes a movable support structure including an exoskeleton torso (160) including an exoskeleton trunk (109) that is configured to be coupled to a person's upper body, and a load lifting mechanism (221) secured to the movable support structure including a winch (229) having a motor driven reel mechanism for reeling first and second lifting straps or cables (222) that are secured to first and second end effectors (223). First and second handles (224) are attached to an outside surface of the first and second end effectors, wherein the lifting straps or cables when driven by the winch lift a load contacted by the first and second end effectors. A lower extremity exoskeleton (120) is configured to be coupled to a person's lower limbs. The exoskeleton trunk couples to the person's upper body through an upper body interface device (150) that is coupled to the lower extremity exoskeleton.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventor: Russdon Angold
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Publication number: 20160031076Abstract: An exoskeleton device provides for selectively adjusting an exoskeleton hip pivot/pivot position in the sagittal plane relative to the position of the hip pivot of a wearer of the exoskeleton. The exoskeleton hip pivots/pivot positions can be shifted forward or rearward relative to the hip pivots of the wearer and can either be automatically actuated by an exoskeleton control system or manually adjusted by the exoskeleton wearer. The invention particularly allows for differential hip placement in order to compensate for changing load or actuation conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Scott Garrett, Robert Moore, Tim Swift, Kurt Amundson, Russdon Angold