Patents by Inventor Stephen Platt

Stephen Platt 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: 20230013994
    Abstract: A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped
    Inventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
  • Publication number: 20210066902
    Abstract: A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped
    Inventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
  • Publication number: 20200330170
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Patent number: 10811859
    Abstract: A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Cambria County Association For The Blind And Handicapped
    Inventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
  • Patent number: 10695137
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Publication number: 20190386475
    Abstract: A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped
    Inventors: ALLEN GARRETT SMITH, GREGORY STEPHEN PLATT, TIMOTHY JOSEPH WEDDING
  • Patent number: 10461518
    Abstract: A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped
    Inventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
  • Patent number: 10273654
    Abstract: A control system for a machine includes a boom position sensor to generate signals indicative of a boom position, a stick position sensor to generate signals indicative of a stick position, and an operator input sensor to enable an operator to input a slewing power demand and generate signals indicative of the slewing power demand. The control system includes a controller communicably coupled to the boom position sensor, the stick position sensor, and the operator input sensor. The controller creates a dynamic stress model of the machine based on at least one of the boom position and the stick position. The controller receives the signals indicative of the slewing power demand. The controller determines an applied slewing power threshold based on the dynamic stress model. The controller compares the slewing power demand with the applied slewing power threshold and adjusts the applied slewing power based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
  • Patent number: 10273124
    Abstract: A rotation control system may be provided for a material handling machine. The rotation control system may include a boom and a work tool attached to the boom. A swing motor may be capable of swinging the boom and the work tool. A work tool motor may be capable of rotating the work tool relative to the boom. An input device may generate a first signal indicative of a desired swinging of the boom and a second signal indicative of a desired rotation of the work tool. A controller may be in communication with the input device, the swing motor, and the work tool motor. The controller may be capable of actuating the work tool motor based only on the second signal during a first mode of operation and may be capable of actuating the work tool motor based on swinging of the boom during a second mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
  • Patent number: 10260214
    Abstract: A slewing assist system for a machine having an upper body structure supported on an undercarriage structure includes a central rotation member. The central rotation member is rotatably coupled to undercarriage structure. A slip member is concentrically coupled to central rotation member and allows a relative rotational motion. At least one pin is coupled to slip member and engages slip member in expanded position such that central rotation member and slip member rotate together. A lever arm is fixedly coupled to slip member. A first end and a second end of an actuating element are coupled to lever arm and upper structure, respectively. The slewing assist system provides additional slewing assist to upper body structure by engaging slip member and central rotation member through pin. The slewing assist system assists in a first and a second rotational direction by extending and retracting second end of actuating element, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20190109448
    Abstract: A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped
    Inventors: ALLEN GARRETT SMITH, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
  • Patent number: 10177551
    Abstract: A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped
    Inventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
  • Publication number: 20180347146
    Abstract: A control system for a machine includes a boom position sensor to generate signals indicative of a boom position, a stick position sensor to generate signals indicative of a stick position, and an operator input sensor to enable an operator to input a slewing power demand and generate signals indicative of the slewing power demand. The control system includes a controller communicably coupled to the boom position sensor, the stick position sensor, and the operator input sensor. The controller creates a dynamic stress model of the machine based on at least one of the boom position and the stick position. The controller receives the signals indicative of the slewing power demand. The controller determines an applied slewing power threshold based on the dynamic stress model. The controller compares the slewing power demand with the applied slewing power threshold and adjusts the applied slewing power based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20180320337
    Abstract: A slewing assist system for a machine having an upper body structure supported on an undercarriage structure includes a central rotation member. The central rotation member is rotatably coupled to undercarriage structure. A slip member is concentrically coupled to central rotation member and allows a relative rotational motion. At least one pin is coupled to slip member and engages slip member in expanded position such that central rotation member and slip member rotate together. A lever arm is fixedly coupled to slip member. A first end and a second end of an actuating element are coupled to lever arm and upper structure, respectively. The slewing assist system provides additional slewing assist to upper body structure by engaging slip member and central rotation member through pin. The slewing assist system assists in a first and a second rotational direction by extending and retracting second end of actuating element, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20180250082
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Publication number: 20180170722
    Abstract: A rotation control system may be provided for a material handling machine. The rotation control system may include a boom and a work tool attached to the boom. A swing motor may be capable of swinging the boom and the work tool. A work tool motor may be capable of rotating the work tool relative to the boom. An input device may generate a first signal indicative of a desired swinging of the boom and a second signal indicative of a desired rotation of the work tool. A controller may be in communication with the input device, the swing motor, and the work tool motor. The controller may be capable of actuating the work tool motor based only on the second signal during a first mode of operation and may be capable of actuating the work tool motor based on swinging of the boom during a second mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen Platt RUTHERFORD
  • Publication number: 20160355220
    Abstract: A power pack assembly is provided. The power pack assembly includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is slidably coupled to the second portion. The power pack assembly includes a power source provided on the first portion. The power pack assembly includes a first carrier coupled to the first portion. The power pack assembly also includes a second carrier coupled to the second portion. The first carrier and the second carrier are adapted to support an implement therebetween. The power pack assembly further includes a lock mechanism provided between the first carrier and the second carrier, and the implement. The lock mechanism is adapted to removably affix the implement to the first carrier and the second carrier respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20160331480
    Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices has an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood
  • Patent number: 8834488
    Abstract: The present invention relates to magnetically coupleable robotic surgical devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to robotic surgical devices that can be inserted into a patient's body and can be positioned within the patient's body using an external magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Stephen Platt, Dmitry Oleynikov
  • Patent number: 8604742
    Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood