Patents by Inventor Thomas W. R. Fountain

Thomas W. R. Fountain 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).

  • WIRELESS CONTROL OF MICROROBOTS
    Publication number: 20110215888
    Abstract: Wireless control of a microrobot can be performed using a magnetic field originating from a localized control magnet source relative to a body into which the microrobot is placed. Torque forces which contribute to rotation (and propulsion) of the microrobot can overcome magnetic forces which produce attraction or repulsion between the microrobot and the control magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
    Inventors: Jacob J. Abbott, Arthur W. Mahoney, Thomas W. R. Fountain