Patents by Inventor Steven J-S Etheridge

Steven J-S Etheridge 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: 20240173158
    Abstract: An actuating assembly including a first actuating device, a second actuating device, and an adjustment mechanism. The first actuating device is configured to provide an output torque to a first portion of a user, and the second actuating device is configured to provide an output torque to a second portion of the user. The adjustment mechanism is connected to the first and second actuating devices. The adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a distance between the first and second actuating devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Jerzy T. Sawicki, Jason J. Wiebrecht, Curt A. Laubscher, Anthony Goo, Ryan J. Farris, Steven J-S Etheridge
  • Patent number: 11207234
    Abstract: An actuating device for orthosis includes a transmission that is operatively connected to a motor such that the motor provides power to the transmission. The transmission includes a first stage, a second stage, and a third stage. Each of these stages includes at least two sprockets and a drive belt tensioned between the two sprockets. The transmission also includes a first shaft and a second shaft. A sprocket of each of the first, second, and third stages of the transmission is attached to the first shaft. An actuating arm is operatively connected to the third stage of the transmission such that the power provided to the transmission by the motor causes the actuating arm to provide an output torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jerzy T. Sawicki, Curt A. Laubscher, Ryan J. Farris, Steven J-S Etheridge
  • Publication number: 20180296422
    Abstract: An actuating device for orthosis including a housing, a motor, a transmission disposed in the housing, and an actuating arm. The transmission is operatively connected to the motor such that the motor provides power to the transmission. The transmission includes a first stage, a second stage, and a third stage. The first stage has a first sprocket, a second sprocket, and a first drive belt tensioned between the first sprocket and the second sprocket. The first sprocket is attached to a shaft of the motor. The second stage has a third sprocket, a fourth sprocket, and a second drive belt tensioned by the third sprocket and the fourth sprocket. The third sprocket is attached to the second sprocket of the first stage. The third stage has a fifth sprocket, a sixth sprocket, and a third drive belt tensioned by the fifth sprocket and the sixth sprocket. The fifth sprocket is attached to the fourth sprocket of the second stage. The transmission additionally includes a first shaft and a second shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Jerzy T. Sawicki, Curt A. Laubscher, Ryan J. Farris, Steven J-S Etheridge