Patents by Inventor Tim Swift
Tim Swift 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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Patent number: 11872181Abstract: A robotic system configured to, in response to a state transition intention input, change the robotic system from operating in a first mode with sensitivity to detecting state transitions at a first sensitivity level to operating temporarily in a second mode with sensitivity to detecting state transitions at a second sensitivity level that is more sensitive than the first sensitivity level. The state transition intention input indicates an intention to make a state transition from a first state to a second state, with the second state being possible from a plurality of possible different states.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Tim Swift, Kevin Kemper
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Publication number: 20220249311Abstract: A robotic system configured to, in response to a state transition intention input, change the robotic system from operating in a first mode with sensitivity to detecting state transitions at a first sensitivity level to operating temporarily in a second mode with sensitivity to detecting state transitions at a second sensitivity level that is more sensitive than the first sensitivity level. The state transition intention input indicates an intention to make a state transition from a first state to a second state, with the second state being possible from a plurality of possible different states.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Tim Swift, Kevin Kemper
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Patent number: 11383141Abstract: An elastic band for a skateboard. The band is an elastomer such as EPDM and stretches over the deck of the skateboard longitudinally with a central span under which the rider's feet can be inserted. The band has opposed ends with loops that may be wrapped around the skateboard trucks under the deck. The band is stretched taut, but has sufficient flexibility to enable the rider's feet to be inserted under the central span. Equipping a board with the band enables a rider to perform various tricks that ordinarily require the hands, and the feel is similar to a snowboard, which provides a way to practice snowboarding on the street.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2022Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Inventor: Tim Swift
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Patent number: 11351083Abstract: A computer implemented method of semi-supervised intent recognition for an exoskeleton system. In one aspect, the method includes, in response to a state transition intention input, changing the exoskeleton system from operating in a first mode with sensitivity to detecting state transitions at a first sensitivity level to operating in a second mode with sensitivity to detecting state transitions at a second sensitivity level that is more sensitive than the first sensitivity level; identifying a state transition while operating in the second mode and using the second sensitivity level; and facilitating the identified state transition by actuating the exoskeleton system.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Roam Robotics Inc.Inventors: Tim Swift, Kevin Kemper
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Publication number: 20220110775Abstract: A lower-leg exoskeleton that includes an actuator configured to be worn about a portion a leg of a user that is below the knee of the user; and a foot structure coupled to a first actuator end of the actuator, the foot structure configured to surround a portion of the foot of the user. The foot structure includes one or more sidewalls configured to extend around the foot of the user and including one or more sidewall attachment points for connecting to a base portion, and a base portion configured to reside at a base of the foot of the user and including one or more base attachment points coupling with the one or more sidewall attachment points.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Brenton Piercy, Tim Swift, Giancarlo Nucci, Callum Lamb, Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Leanne Luce
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Patent number: 11266561Abstract: A method of performing a fit test on an actuator unit coupled to a user. The method includes actuating the actuator unit; determining a first configuration of the actuator unit generated during the actuating the actuator unit; determining a second configuration of the actuator unit generated during the actuating the actuator unit; determining a change in configuration of the actuator unit based at least in part on the difference between the first and second configuration; and determining that the change in configuration corresponds to an improper fit of the actuator unit to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Callum Lamb, Kevin Kemper, Tim Swift
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Patent number: 11213417Abstract: A lower-leg exoskeleton that includes an inflatable actuator configured to be worn over a front portion of a leg of a user and configured to be disposed directly adjacent to and surrounding a joint of the leg of the user. The inflatable actuator is configured, when worn by the user, to receive and transmit an actuator load generated by the inflatable actuator around the joint of the user to a load contact point. Inflation of the inflatable actuator generates a moment about the joint of the user to cause flexion of the leg of the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Brenton Piercy, Tim Swift, Giancarlo Nucci, Callum Lamb, Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Leanne Luce
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Patent number: 11096854Abstract: A system and method by which movements desired by a user of a lower extremity orthotic is determined and a control system automatically regulates the sequential operation of powered lower extremity orthotic components to enable the user, having mobility disorders, to walk, as well as perform other common mobility tasks which involve leg movements, perhaps with the use of a gait aid.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignees: Ekso Bionics, Inc., The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Homayoon Kazerooni, Katherine Strausser, Adam Zoss, Tim Swift
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Patent number: 10966895Abstract: A method of performing a fit test on an actuator unit coupled to a user. The method includes determining a first configuration of the actuator unit generated in response to actuating the actuator unit while the user is performing one or more movements for the fit test; determining a change from the first configuration of the actuator unit while the user is performing the one or more movements for the fit test; determining that the change from the first configuration corresponds to an improper fit of the actuator unit coupled the user; and generating an improper fit indication that indicates improper fit of at least leg actuator units coupled the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Callum Lamb, Kevin Kemper, Tim Swift
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Publication number: 20200375836Abstract: A method of performing a fit test on an actuator unit coupled to a user. The method includes actuating the actuator unit; determining a first configuration of the actuator unit generated during the actuating the actuator unit; determining a second configuration of the actuator unit generated during the actuating the actuator unit; determining a change in configuration of the actuator unit based at least in part on the difference between the first and second configuration; and determining that the change in configuration corresponds to an improper fit of the actuator unit to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Callum Lamb, Kevin Kemper, Tim Swift
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Patent number: 10780012Abstract: A method of performing a fit test on an actuator unit coupled to a user. The method includes determining a first configuration of the actuator unit while the actuator unit is in an un-actuating state and while the user is in a fit test position; actuating the actuator unit; determining a second configuration of the actuator unit generated in response to the actuating the leg actuator unit; determining a change in configuration of the actuator unit based at least in part on the difference between the first and second configuration; and determining that the change in configuration corresponds to an improper fit of the actuator unit to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Roam Robotics Inc.Inventors: Callum Lamb, Kevin Kemper, Tim Swift
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Publication number: 20200246211Abstract: A method of performing a fit test on an actuator unit coupled to a user. The method includes determining a first configuration of the actuator unit generated in response to actuating the actuator unit while the user is performing one or more movements for the fit test; determining a change from the first configuration of the actuator unit while the user is performing the one or more movements for the fit test; determining that the change from the first configuration corresponds to an improper fit of the actuator unit coupled the user; and generating an improper fit indication that indicates improper fit of at least leg actuator units coupled the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Callum Lamb, Kevin Kemper, Tim Swift
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Publication number: 20200230804Abstract: A pneumatic actuator that includes a plurality of elongated inflatable chambers stacked lengthwise in an array from a top-end to a bottom end, the plurality of elongated inflatable chambers defined by an inextensible body that is inextensible along one or more plane axes of the body while being flexible in other directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Saul Griffith, Pete Lynn, Della Shea, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift
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Patent number: 10704571Abstract: A poppet valve system that includes a valve body having a first and second end and defining a valve cavity and a poppet assembly extending from the first end to the second end and through the valve cavity. The poppet assembly can include a movable poppet head disposed at the first end of the poppet assembly and configured generate a seal by contacting a portion of the valve body and configured to define an opening between the valve cavity and a pressure cavity. The poppet assembly can also include a movable guiding element disposed at the second end of the valve body and a shaft extending from the first end to the second end and coupled to the poppet head and guiding element.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: OTHER LAB, LLCInventors: Pete Lynn, Kevin Albert, Giancarlo Nucci, Tim Swift, Maria Telleria, Loren Russell, Jonathan Pompa
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Publication number: 20200138604Abstract: A lower-leg exoskeleton that includes an inflatable actuator configured to be worn over a front portion of a leg of a user and configured to be disposed directly adjacent to and surrounding a joint of the leg of the user. The inflatable actuator is configured, when worn by the user, to receive and transmit an actuator load generated by the inflatable actuator around the joint of the user to a load contact point. Inflation of the inflatable actuator generates a moment about the joint of the user to cause flexion of the leg of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Brenton Piercy, Tim Swift, Giancarlo Nucci, Callum Lamb, Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Leanne Luce
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Patent number: 10619633Abstract: A roll-diaphragm compressor and a roll-diaphragm compressors system, including methods for manufacturing and using same. The roll-diaphragm compressor includes a compressor body having a concave portion that defines a rounded interface wall and an apex portion adjacent to the concave portion that comprises an inlet and outlet port. The roll-diaphragm compressor also includes a flexible roll-diaphragm coupled to the compressor body about a compressor body edge and a compression chamber defined by the concave portion, apex portion and roll-diaphragm. The roll-diaphragm compressor further includes a piston head rigidly coupled to a central portion of the roll-diaphragm and configured to drive the roll-diaphragm to a first configuration where the roll-diaphragm engages the interface wall as part of a compression cycle.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: OTHER LAB LLCInventors: Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift, Jake Read
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Patent number: 10611020Abstract: A pneumatic exomuscle system and methods for manufacturing and using same. The pneumatic exomuscle system includes a pneumatic module; a plurality of pneumatic actuators each operably coupled to the pneumatic module via at least one pneumatic line, a portion of the pneumatic actuators configured to be worn about respective body joints of a user; and a control module operably coupled to the pneumatic module, the control module configured to control the pneumatic module to selectively inflate portions of the pneumatic actuators.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Saul Griffith, Pete Lynn, Della Shea, Kevin Albert, Tim Swift
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Patent number: 10543110Abstract: A lower-leg exoskeleton including an inflatable actuator that is configured to be worn over a front portion of a foot of a user; a rigid foot structure coupled to the inflatable actuator that is configured to surround a portion of a foot of the user; and a rigid shin structure coupled to the inflatable actuator and configured to engage the shin of the user. When worn by a user, the lower-leg exoskeleton can receive and transmit an actuator load generated by the inflatable actuator to a load contact point defined by the rigid foot structure which is forward of the heel of a user. Inflation of the inflatable actuator can generate a moment about the ankle of a user to cause flexion of the foot of the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Brenton Piercy, Tim Swift, Giancarlo Nucci, Callum Lamb, Pete Lynn, Saul Griffith, Leanne Luce
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Patent number: 10391016Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a control system which incorporates a feedback system used to establish and communicate orthosis operational information to a physical therapist and/or to an exoskeleton user. The feedback system can take various forms, including employing sensors to establish a feedback ready value and communicating the value through one or more light sources which can be in close proximity to joints of the exoskeleton joints.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Kurt Amundson, James Stryker, Katherine Strausser, Adam Zoss, Tim Swift
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Patent number: 10369021Abstract: A powered orthotic system, such as an exoskeleton, is employed for overground rehabilitation purposes by adapting and adjusting to real-time needs in a rehabilitation situation whereby the system can be initially controlled to perform gait functions for a wearer based on a predetermined level of assistance but the predetermined level of assistance can be varied, based on one or more rehabilitation parameters or specific needs of the wearer undergoing therapy, through the application and adjustment of appropriate variables associated with operation of the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.Inventors: Adam Zoss, Tim Swift, Alec Berg, Katherine Strausser, Erick Brendan St. John