公开(公告)号：US20230397585A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US18207454

申请日：2023-06-08

Applicant: Michael Sozio

Inventor： Michael Sozio

IPC: A01K74/00 ,  B25J1/02

CPC classification number: A01K74/00 ,  B25J1/02

Abstract: A lobster catching device includes an elongated hollow shaft having a control mechanism connected to the first end, and a grasping assembly connected to the second end. The control mechanism includes a handle and trigger that move a wire within the shaft. The wire transitions a pair of arms extending outward from the grasping assembly between an open and closed position, and a trigger lock secures the assembly in the current position when engaged. The arms are constructed from a malleable material which bends when a maximum pressure is applied onto the lobster to prevent crushing the animal. A blocking panel is connected to the main body of the grasping assembly and includes a planar member that is oriented parallel to the arms. The blocking panel engages the tail of a lobster when the arms are grabbing the carapace.

公开(公告)号：US11788814B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17113629

申请日：2020-12-07

Applicant: Howard Andrew Buchanan

Inventor： Howard Andrew Buchanan

IPC: F41B5/12 ,  B25B7/02 ,  B25J1/02 ,  F41B5/14

CPC classification number: F41B5/12 ,  B25B7/02 ,  B25J1/02 ,  F41B5/1465

Abstract: An apparatus for loading a crossbow includes a first member having a first portion defining a first handle and a second portion defining a first hollow semi-cylinder. A second member has a third portion defining a second handle and a fourth portion defining a second hollow semi-cylinder. The first and second members are rotatable with respect to each other about an axis. The first member is selectively rotatable with respect to the second member about the axis between a first position and a second position. The first hollow semi-cylinder and the second hollow semi-cylinder cooperate to define a hollow cylinder when the first member is in the first position with respect to the second member. The first hollow semi-cylinder and the second hollow semi-cylinder are separated when the first member is in the second position with respect to the second member.

公开(公告)号：US20230219212A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US18089784

申请日：2022-12-28

Applicant: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

Inventor： Takumi KAWAKAMI ,  Ryo HASEGAWA ,  Eijiro SATO

IPC: B25J1/02 ,  A61B1/005 ,  F16C1/10

CPC classification number: B25J1/02 ,  A61B1/0052 ,  A61B1/0057 ,  F16C1/106 ,  G02B23/2476

Abstract: An insertion instrument comprises an insertion portion including a bending portion provided at a distal end side of the insertion portion, a first wire provided in the insertion portion, and an operation portion provided at a proximal end side of the insertion portion. The operation portion includes a bending operation unit. The bending operation unit includes a lever having a central shaft defining a central axis, a rotor coupled to the lever, a wire attachment surface to which the first wire is attached. An inner surface of the operation portion includes a receiver body and a restriction body. The receiver body supports the rotor for rotation about the central axis and for movement of the lever from a neutral position to an inclined position, where, in the inclined position, the central shaft is inclined relative to the central shaft in the neutral position. Movement of the lever from the neutral position to the inclined position pulls the first wire to bend the bending portion. The restriction surface restricts a portion of the rotation of the rotor about the central axis.

公开(公告)号：US11224966B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-18

申请号：US16592373

申请日：2019-10-03

Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated

Inventor： Ottoleo Kuter-Arnebeck ,  Dylan Johnson

IPC: B25J1/02 ,  B25J15/06

Abstract: A non-retrieval tool with a magnet connected a handle by a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly can be adjustable to maintain an orientation or position based on manipulation of a user, and can be made of a non-conductive material to safely operate in electrical applications. In some embodiments, the tool can include a socket portion near the magnet to apply torque to work pieces.

公开(公告)号：US11103964B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-31

申请号：US16212102

申请日：2018-12-06

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Don Mark Lipkin ,  Todd William Danko ,  Mark John Zajkowski

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  B23P6/00 ,  B25J1/02 ,  B25J11/00 ,  F01D25/00

Abstract: A system for use in maintaining a turbine assembly includes a plurality of blades and a plurality of vanes. The system includes an insertion apparatus including an insertion end, a steering end opposite the insertion end, and a body extending from the insertion end to the steering end. The insertion end is positionable proximate at least one blade of the plurality of blades using a steering interface. The system also includes a service apparatus for use in maintaining the turbine assembly. The service apparatus includes at least one maintenance device and an anchoring feature. The service apparatus is proximate the insertion end of the insertion apparatus and is positionable in a plurality of orientations via the steering interface. The anchoring feature is configured to releasably couple the service apparatus to at least one blade of the plurality of blades.

公开(公告)号：US11045940B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-29

申请号：US16332924

申请日：2017-09-14

Applicant: Ekso Bionics, Inc.

Inventor： Russdon Angold ,  Mario Solano ,  Chris Paretich ,  Thomas Mastaler ,  Brett Jaeger ,  Nicholas Fleming ,  Katherine Calvert ,  Matthew D. Sweeney

IPC: B25J1/02 ,  B25H1/00 ,  B25J1/12 ,  B25J19/00 ,  F16M13/02

Abstract: A positionable tool support device is mounted near a work surface for supporting a tool for a user. The tool support device includes a surface mount to secure the tool support device to a support surface. A gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is coupled to and extends from the surface mount. The gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is selectively adjustable about both vertical and horizontal axes. A rigid support extension is coupled to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly for selective rotation relative to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly. A flexible tensile member is coupled to and extends, in a relaxed state, vertically downward from the rigid support extension. The tensile member is coupled to the tool.

公开(公告)号：US20210154866A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-27

申请号：US16694328

申请日：2019-11-25

Applicant: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Keith J. Wells

IPC: B25J19/00 ,  B25J1/02 ,  B25J1/12 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J11/00 ,  B25J9/10

Abstract: An apparatus for coupling a robot arm to a tool that is suspended by an ergonomic arm capable of supporting 3D motion of the tool within a working volume. The apparatus includes a tool sleeve configured to accept the tool, a freely rotating rotary fitting coupled to the tool sleeve, and a coupling that couples a distal end of the robot arm to the rotary fitting. When the tool is inserted into the tool sleeve, the tool is free to rotate around the rotational axis with respect to the robot arm, such that a motion of the distal end of the robot arm does not impose a torque between the robot arm and the tool around the rotational axis, and such that motion of the distal end of the robot arm repositions or reorients the tool within at least a portion of the working volume.

公开(公告)号：US20210122057A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-29

申请号：US17142174

申请日：2021-01-05

Applicant: HEXAGON METROLOGY SAS

Inventor： Laurent Desforges ,  Thibault Duportal ,  Denis Roux ,  Jean-Luc Famechon ,  Wes Inglis

IPC: B25J13/08 ,  B25J1/02 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J13/06 ,  G01B7/012

Abstract: A three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body carrying a measuring member and a grip member enabling an operator to point the measuring member at a zone of the object that is to be measured. The interface body has a front face in which at least one electrical connector is accessible and from which there extends a projecting tubular coupling part for coupling to the measuring member, an annular grippable body being engaged on the tubular coupling part and extending over the front surface and the electrical connector, a retaining element being mounted on the grippable body to co-operate with the tubular coupling part in order to hold the grippable body pressed against the front face of the interface body.

公开(公告)号：US20210101276A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-08

申请号：US16592373

申请日：2019-10-03

Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated

Inventor： Ottoleo Kuter-Arnebeck ,  Dylan Johnson

IPC: B25J1/02 ,  B25J15/06

Abstract: A non-retrieval tool with a magnet connected a handle by a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly can be adjustable to maintain an orientation or position based on manipulation of a user, and can be made of a non-conductive material to safely operate in electrical applications. In some embodiments, the tool can include a socket portion near the magnet to apply torque to work pieces.

公开(公告)号：US10939971B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-09

申请号：US16934774

申请日：2020-07-21

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Paul G. Griffiths

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  A61B34/30 ,  B25J13/02 ,  B25J19/00 ,  A61B34/00 ,  B25J3/04 ,  B25J1/02 ,  B25J9/06 ,  A61B90/50 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/37

Abstract: A system and method of providing feedback during manual joint positioning includes a computer-assisted device having an articulated structure including a joint and a control unit coupled to the articulated structure. To provide feedback to a user during manual positioning of the joint by a user, the control unit is configured to determine a first target position for the joint, release a brake associated with the joint when the joint is moving toward the first target position, apply the brake when the joint is moving away from the first target position, and change the first target position to a second target position when the joint is at the first target position.