Patents by Inventor Yoeri Renders

Yoeri Renders 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).

  • Artificial muscle, exoskeleton, related method and system
    Patent number: 12678934
    Abstract: Described herein are artificial muscles for soft exoskeletons. Each muscle comprises first and second tendons with attachment means for connecting to the exoskeleton's muscle connectors. A deformable muscle core, preferably enclosed in an outer sleeve, extends between the tendons. Each tendon receives a respective end of the muscle core, with the first tendon featuring an actuation interface for connecting to an actuator. When actuated, the muscle core changes length, causing the tendons to move toward each other as actuation increases and away from each other as actuation decreases. This mechanism enables the artificial muscle to replicate natural muscle contraction and extension, providing force and movement assistance to soft exoskeleton wearers through a flexible, adaptable design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: EXOVIBE
    Inventors: Gabriel Samlali, William Thenaers, Luc Thomas, Yoeri Renders, Jöry Pauwels
  • Improved Artificial Muscle, Exoskeleton, Related Method and System
    Publication number: 20220410369
    Abstract: The invention relates to exoskeletons and artificial muscles for soft exoskeletons (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Gabriel Samlali, William Thenaers, Luc Thomas, Yoeri Renders, Jöry Pauwels