| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7338398 |
Continuously variable transmission or clutch with ortho-planar compliant mechanism |
March 4, 2008 |
| A continuously variable transmission or clutch device (10) includes at least one pulley (18) rotatable on a pivot (28) and having a pair of adjustable sheaves (30, 34) including a movable sheave (30) movable along the pivot. An ortho-planar compliant mechanism (14) is capable of elastic |
| 7060012 |
Substantially constant-force exercise machine |
June 13, 2006 |
| A resistance module for an exercise machine for providing a substantially constant force through a range of motion includes at least one cantilever spring and at least one rigid member movable with respect to one another along a path of travel. The rigid member causes the cantilever spri |
| 6945800 |
Constant force apparatus and method |
September 20, 2005 |
| A constant force apparatus having a cam (12) with a non-planar surface (13), a compliant member (14) with a free end (18), a fixed end (16), and an intermediate contact area (20) therebetween, wherein the free end (18) of the compliant member (14) (slidably engages the non-planar surface |
| 6757975 |
Multi-layered compliant mechanisms and method of manufacture |
July 6, 2004 |
| A compliant mechanism and method of manufacturing the same includes a plurality of layers formed from stamping a plurality of layers from a layer of thinner material and stacking the layers together. Compliant mechanisms can include clutches, switches, derailleurs, brakes and other m |
| 6640846 |
Automatic fueling system and components therefor |
November 4, 2003 |
| An automatic fueling system includes a pump having a telescoping arm capable of placement in three-dimensional space, a flexibly mounted nozzle on the end of the arm and a docking cone to mate with the fuel port on a vehicle. A camera provides a view of the side of the vehicle on a monit |
| 6354343 |
Automatic fueling system and components therefor |
March 12, 2002 |
| An automatic fueling system includes a pump having a telescoping arm capable of placement in three-dimensional space, a flexibly mounted nozzle on the end of the arm and a docking cone to mate with the fuel port on a vehicle. A camera provides a view of the side of the vehicle on a monit |
| 6024137 |
Automatic fueling system and components therefor |
February 15, 2000 |
| An automatic fueling system includes a pump having a telescoping arm capable of placement in three-dimensional space, a flexibly mounted nozzle on the end of the arm and a docking cone to mate with the fuel port on a vehicle. A camera provides a view of the side of the vehicle on a monit |
