Patents by Inventor Stuart D. Harshbarger

Stuart D. Harshbarger 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).

  • Patent number: 11202715
    Abstract: Methods and systems to interface between physiological devices and a prosthetic device, including to receive a plurality of types of physiological activity signals from a user, decode a user movement intent from each of the plurality of signals types, and fuse the movement intents into a joint decision to control moveable elements of the prosthetic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Stuart D. Harshbarger, James D. Beaty, R. Jacob Vogelstein, Nitish V. Thakor
  • Publication number: 20200093615
    Abstract: Methods and systems to interface between physiological devices and a prosthetic device, including to receive a plurality of types of physiological activity signals from a user, decode a user movement intent from each of the plurality of signals types, and fuse the movement intents into a joint decision to control moveable elements of the prosthetic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Stuart D. Harshbarger, James D. Beaty, R. Jacob Vogelstein, Nitish V. Thakor
  • Patent number: 10441443
    Abstract: Methods and systems to interface between physiological devices and a prosthetic device, including to receive a plurality of types of physiological activity signals from a user, decode a user movement intent from each of the plurality of signals types, and fuse the movement intents into a joint decision to control moveable elements of the prosthetic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Stuart D. Harshbarger, James D. Beaty, R. Jacob Vogelstein, Nitish V. Thakor
  • Patent number: 10099388
    Abstract: A robotic compliant jaw gripper includes one or more fingers, wherein each finger comprises a plurality of phalanges configured to grasp an object, wherein an internal compliant element is compressed, or wherein a proximal phalange contacts a compliant element as the finger applies pressure against the object; and a preload unit is configured to change the durometer of the compressible element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Telefactor Robotics LLC
    Inventors: Matthew V. Kozlowski, Stuart D. Harshbarger, Matthew S. Johannes
  • Publication number: 20170020693
    Abstract: Methods and systems to interface between physiological devices and a prosthetic device, including to receive a plurality of types of physiological activity signals from a user, decode a user movement intent from each of the plurality of signals types, and fuse the movement intents into a joint decision to control moveable elements of the prosthetic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Stuart D. Harshbarger, James D. Beaty, R. Jacob Vogelstein, Nitish V. Thakor
  • Patent number: 9486332
    Abstract: Methods and systems to interface between physiological devices and a prosthetic device, including to receive a plurality of types of physiological activity signals from a user, decode a user movement intent from each of the plurality of signals types, and fuse the movement intents into a joint decision to control moveable elements of the prosthetic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Stuart D. Harshbarger, James D. Beaty, R. Jacob Vogelstein, Nitish V. Thakor
  • Patent number: 9469036
    Abstract: A robotic finger assembly has a first phalange connected to a palm via a first joint, a second phalange connected to the first phalange via a second joint, and a third phalange connected to the second phalange via a third joint. A drive spool at the first phalange has a first and second tendon wound in opposite directions. A first spool is aligned with the second joint and has the first tendon wound to enter and exit the first spool on a first side, and has the second tendon wound to enter and exit the first spool on a second side. A second spool is aligned with the third joint and has the first tendon wound to enter and exit the second spool on the first side, and has the second tendon wound to enter and exit the second spool on the second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Telefactor Robotics LLC
    Inventors: Matthew V. Kozlowski, Stuart D. Harshbarger, Matthew S. Johannes
  • Patent number: 8999003
    Abstract: A controller for a prosthetic device includes a processing section, an interface section connected to the processing section, and a power supply connected to both the processing section and the interface section. A dorsal indicator and a dorsal switch are disposed in a hand portion of the prosthetic device, and are both connected to the interface section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Douglas S. Wenstrand, Stuart D. Harshbarger
  • Patent number: 8936289
    Abstract: A plurality of interconnected phalanges form robotic fingers configured to grasp an object. The phalanges interact with a resilient compliant element for adjustable resilient cushioning of movement of the phalanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Telefactor Robotics LLC
    Inventors: Matthew V. Kozlowski, Stuart D. Harshbarger, Matthew S. Johannes
  • Publication number: 20140067083
    Abstract: A controller for a prosthetic device includes a processing section, an interface section connected to the processing section, and a power supply connected to both the processing section and the interface section. A dorsal indicator and a dorsal switch are disposed in a hand portion of the prosthetic device, and are both connected to the interface section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Douglas S. Wenstrand, Stuart D. Harshbarger
  • Publication number: 20140031952
    Abstract: Methods and systems to interface between physiological devices and a prosthetic device, including to receive a plurality of types of physiological activity signals from a user, decode a user movement intent from each of the plurality of signals types, and fuse the movement intents into a joint decision to control moveable elements of the prosthetic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Stuart D. Harshbarger, James D. Beaty, R. Jacob Vogelstein, Nitish V. Thakor
  • Patent number: 7205497
    Abstract: A system and method (FIG. 1) for automated handling and identification of parcels sorted by an automated high-speed mail sorting apparatus that identifies parcels that contain hoax or biological threat material comprising an opener (120) and a particle sampler (170) wherein said sampler analyzes air flow created as the parcels are compressed by pinch rollers (140).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Stuart D. Harshbarger, Adam K. Arabian, Michael P. McLoughlin, Micah A. Carlson
  • Patent number: 7159474
    Abstract: A sampling device is disclosed. The sampling device is portable and capable of taking two samples in parallel. The sampling device can include two filter locations that are subjected to similar environmental conditions. The sampling device design facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, and can be designed so that a single filter holder design can be used in both filter locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Adam K. Arabian, Charles K. Kerechanin, II, Stuart D. Harshbarger