Patents by Inventor Scott Poff

Scott Poff 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: 20180177484
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic stethoscope pick-up head comprising an acousto-electrical transducer disposed in a chamber, the transducer being configured to generate an electrical signal representing acoustical vibrations, wherein the chamber further comprises a sound influencing bell defining a cavity to provide air communication between the transducer and a diaphragm attached to an outer end of the bell, wherein the diaphragm is acoustically decoupled from the transducer; and one or more ventilation air path as the only means to provide air communication between the cavity and outside of the chamber, wherein the air path is configured to restrict air flow through the air path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Habboushe, Richard Derman, Stephen Ahnert, Scott Poff
  • Patent number: 9720419
    Abstract: An open architecture control system is provided that may be used for remote and semi-autonomous operation of commercial off the shelf (COTS) and custom robotic systems, platforms, and vehicles to enable safer neutralization of explosive hazards and other services. In order to effectively deal with rapidly evolving threats and highly variable operational environments, the control system is built using an open architecture and includes a high level of interoperability. The control system interfaces with a large range of robotic systems and vehicles, autonomy software packages, perception systems, and manipulation peripherals to enable prosecution of complex missions effectively. Because the control system is open and does not constrain the end user to a single robotics system, mobile platform, or peripheral hardware and software, the control system may be used to assist with a multitude of missions beyond explosive hazard detection and clearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Humanistic Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor O'Neill, Samuel Reeves, Joshua Koplin, Anthony Calabro, Nathan Bivans, Erik de Brun, Scott Poff, Richard Derman
  • Publication number: 20160011596
    Abstract: An open architecture control system is provided that may be used for remote and semi-autonomous operation of commercial off the shelf (COTS) and custom robotic systems, platforms, and vehicles to enable safer neutralization of explosive hazards and other services. In order to effectively deal with rapidly evolving threats and highly variable operational environments, the control system is built using an open architecture and includes a high level of interoperability. The control system interfaces with a large range of robotic systems and vehicles, autonomy software packages, perception systems, and manipulation peripherals to enable prosecution of complex missions effectively. Because the control system is open and does not constrain the end user to a single robotics system, mobile platform, or peripheral hardware and software, the control system may be used to assist with a multitude of missions beyond explosive hazard detection and clearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Trevor O'Neill, Samuel Reeves, Joshua Koplin, Anthony Calabro, Nathan Bivans, Erik de Brun, Scott Poff, Richard Derman
  • Patent number: 9156476
    Abstract: An open architecture control system is provided that may be used for remote and semi-autonomous operation of commercial off the shelf (COTS) and custom robotic systems, platforms, and vehicles to enable safer neutralization of explosive hazards and other services. In order to effectively deal with rapidly evolving threats and highly variable operational environments, the control system is built using an open architecture and includes a high level of interoperability. The control system interfaces with a large range of robotic systems and vehicles, autonomy software packages, perception systems, and manipulation peripherals to enable prosecution of complex missions effectively. Because the control system is open and does not constrain the end user to a single robotics system, mobile platform, or peripheral hardware and software, the control system may be used to assist with a multitude of missions beyond explosive hazard detection and clearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventors: Trevor O'Neill, Samuel Reeves, Joshua Koplin, Anthony Calabro, Nathan Bivans, Erik de Brun, Scott Poff, Richard Derman
  • Publication number: 20150157291
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic stethoscope pick-up head comprising an acousto-electrical transducer disposed in a chamber, the transducer being configured to generate an electrical signal representing acoustical vibrations, wherein the chamber further comprises a sound influencing bell defining a cavity to provide air communication between the transducer and a diaphragm attached to an outer end of the bell, wherein the diaphragm is acoustically decoupled from the transducer; and one or more ventilation air path as the only means to provide air communication between the cavity and outside of the chamber, wherein the air path is configured to restrict air flow through the air path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph Habboushe, Richard Derman, Stephen Ahnert, Scott Poff
  • Publication number: 20150032293
    Abstract: An open architecture control system is provided that may be used for remote and semi-autonomous operation of commercial off the shelf (COTS) and custom robotic systems, platforms, and vehicles to enable safer neutralization of explosive hazards and other services. In order to effectively deal with rapidly evolving threats and highly variable operational environments, the control system is built using an open architecture and includes a high level of interoperability. The control system interfaces with a large range of robotic systems and vehicles, autonomy software packages, perception systems, and manipulation peripherals to enable prosecution of complex missions effectively. Because the control system is open and does not constrain the end user to a single robotics system, mobile platform, or peripheral hardware and software, the control system may be used to assist with a multitude of missions beyond explosive hazard detection and clearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Trevor O'Neill, Samuel Reeves, Joshua Koplin, Anthony Calabro, Nathan Bivans, Erik de Brun, Scott Poff, Richard Derman
  • Patent number: 8934637
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic stethoscope pick-up head comprising an acousto-electrical transducer disposed in a chamber, the transducer being configured to generate an electrical signal representing acoustical vibrations, wherein the chamber further comprises a sound influencing bell defining a cavity to provide air communication between the transducer and a diaphragm attached to an outer end of the bell, wherein the diaphragm is acoustically decoupled from the transducer; and one or more ventilation air path as the only means to provide air communication between the cavity and outside of the chamber, wherein the air path is configured to restrict air flow through the air path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Elegant Medical LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Habboushe, Richard Derman, Stephen Ahnert, Scott Poff
  • Publication number: 20140153730
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic stethoscope pick-up head comprising an acousto-electrical transducer disposed in a chamber, the transducer being configured to generate an electrical signal representing acoustical vibrations, wherein the chamber further comprises a sound influencing bell defining a cavity to provide air communication between the transducer and a diaphragm attached to an outer end of the bell, wherein the diaphragm is acoustically decoupled from the transducer; and one or more ventilation air path as the only means to provide air communication between the cavity and outside of the chamber, wherein the air path is configured to restrict air flow through the air path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph HABBOUSHE, Richard Derman, Stephen Ahnert, Scott Poff
  • Patent number: 8397612
    Abstract: In an implementation, a roller system is provided. The roller system includes a modular frame. The frame includes a plurality of weight component attachment points. Each weight component attachment point is adapted to receive one or more weight components such that a weight of the frame and location of a center of gravity of the frame is adjusted by the addition of one or more weight components to each of the plurality of weight component attachment points. The frame further includes at least one arm assembly adapted to connect to the frame, and to apply force to a surface, wherein the force applied to the surface is proportional to the weight of the frame and the location of the center of gravity of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Humanistic Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Koplin, Samuel Reeves, Stephen Ahnert, Erik de Brun, Scott Poff, Daniele Salvatore Tedesco
  • Publication number: 20110180283
    Abstract: In an implementation, a roller system is provided. The roller system includes a modular frame. The frame includes a plurality of weight component attachment points. Each weight component attachment point is adapted to receive one or more weight components such that a weight of the frame and location of a center of gravity of the frame is adjusted by the addition of one or more weight components to each of the plurality of weight component attachment points. The frame further includes at least one arm assembly adapted to connect to the frame, and to apply force to a surface, wherein the force applied to the surface is proportional to the weight of the frame and the location of the center of gravity of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: HUMANISTIC ROBOTIC, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Koplin, Erik de Brun, Daniele Salvatore Tedesco, Scott Poff, Stephen Ahnert, Samuel Reeves
  • Patent number: D711532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Elegant Medical LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Habboushe, Scott Poff, Richard Derman, Stephen Ahnert