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).
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Publication number: 20230013994Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Cambria County Association for the Blind and HandicappedInventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
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Publication number: 20210066902Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Cambria County Association for the Blind and HandicappedInventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
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Publication number: 20200330170Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Shane Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen Platt, Jeff Hawks
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Patent number: 10811859Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Cambria County Association For The Blind And HandicappedInventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
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Patent number: 10695137Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen Platt, Jeff Hawks
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Publication number: 20190386475Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Cambria County Association for the Blind and HandicappedInventors: ALLEN GARRETT SMITH, GREGORY STEPHEN PLATT, TIMOTHY JOSEPH WEDDING
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Patent number: 10461518Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Cambria County Association for the Blind and HandicappedInventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
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Patent number: 10273654Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
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Patent number: 10273124Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
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Patent number: 10260214Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
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Publication number: 20190109448Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Cambria County Association for the Blind and HandicappedInventors: ALLEN GARRETT SMITH, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
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Patent number: 10177551Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Cambria County Association for the Blind and HandicappedInventors: Allen Garrett Smith, Gregory Stephen Platt, Timothy Joseph Wedding
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Publication number: 20180347146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
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Publication number: 20180320337Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
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Publication number: 20180250082Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Shane Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen Platt, Jeff Hawks
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Publication number: 20180170722Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Stephen Platt RUTHERFORD
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Publication number: 20160355220Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
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Publication number: 20160331480Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood
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Patent number: 8834488Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Stephen Platt, Dmitry Oleynikov
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Patent number: 8604742Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood