Ralph Lander

US Patent:

56569041, Aug 12, 1997

Filed:

Sep 28, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/535621

Inventors:

Ralph Lander - New York NY

International Classification:

B25J 908
B25J 1508

US Classification:

31856812

Abstract:

Basic interchangeable building blocks such as to create a structure and/or an exoskeleton for an apparatus for monitoring and controlling the movements of body members comprising a single axis joint adaptable axis joint, an axial rotation joint, a wrist rotation joint and a linear motion transmission joint, all of which can be spring controlled and/or be controlled by a rotation transmitting cable each having means for producing electrical signals indicative of their movement and can be coupled together so as to permit electrical conduction and rotation transmitting cables to be passed through them.

US Patent:

59848804, Nov 16, 1999

Filed:

Jan 20, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/009555

Inventors:

Ralph H Lander - New York NY
Seth Haberman - New York NY

International Classification:

A61B 503

US Classification:

600595

Abstract:

Control over tactile feedback devices, force-feedback devices, or a combination thereof comprising: processing device (54 and 53), processing device (54); networking means (55) such as an Internet means, television communications, and satellite communications. Tactile output system selects pre-recorded material (63) in response to sensor input. Biofeedback sensors (13) supply tactile/force-feedback system with additional information. Dermatologically compatible material (50) for combining with tactile feedback devices and force-feedback devices.