Inventor

J. Edward Colgate

Inventor

Evanston, IL, US

Overview

1993–2021

Patent span

Physics

Primary field (CPC G)

Patents· 42 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

G06Fprimary

G06FElectric digital data processing41%

B66DCapstans7%

G05BControl or regulating systems in general7%

B06BMethods or apparatus for generating or transmitting mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency, e.g. for performing mechanical work in general6%

G08BSignalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems6%

A61HPhysical therapy apparatus, e.g. devices for locating or stimulating reflex points in the body4%

B25JManipulators4%

B66CCranes4%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification4%

Y02PClimate change mitigation technologies in the production or processing of goods3%

PatentTitleYear

11,016,597Haptic device with indirect haptic feedback2021 10,768,749Electronic controller haptic display with simultaneous sensing and actuation2020 10,739,853Method and apparatus for finger position tracking and haptic display using conductive islands2020 10,705,610Apparatus for unified audio tactile feedback2020 10,620,769Haptic device with indirect haptic feedback2020 10,564,790Haptic device with indirect haptic feedback2020 10,423,228Haptic touch screen and method of operating the same2019 10,379,655Touch interface device having an electrostatic multitouch surface and method for controlling the device2019 10,379,616Haptic display with simultaneous sensing and actuation2019 10,331,285Haptic device with indirect haptic feedback2019 10,120,447Haptic display with simultaneous sensing and actuation2018 10,108,288Touch interface device and method for applying controllable shear forces to a human appendage2018 10,048,823Haptic device with indirect haptic feedback2018 10,007,341Touch interface device and method for applying lateral forces on a human appendage2018 9,811,194'Touch interface device and methods for applying controllable shear forces to a human appendage'2017 9,804,724'Haptic device with indirect haptic feedback'2017 9,733,746'Touch interface device having an electrostatic multitouch surface and method for controlling the device'2017 9,600,115'Haptic device with controlled traction forces'2017 9,122,325'Touch interface device and method for applying controllable shear forces to a human appendage'2015 9,110,533'Haptic device with controlled traction forces'2015 9,104,285'Haptic device with indirect haptic feedback'2015 8,836,664'Haptic device with indirect haptic feedback'2014 8,791,902'Haptic device with controlled traction forces'2014 8,780,053'Vibrating substrate for haptic interface'2014 8,525,778'Haptic device with controlled traction forces'2013 8,405,618'Haptic device with indirect haptic feedback'2013 8,251,863'Continuously variable transmission with multiple outputs'2012 7,803,125'Walking and balance exercise device'2010 7,731,670'Controller for an assistive exoskeleton based on active impedance'2010 7,544,172'Walking and balance exercise device'2009 7,185,774'Methods and apparatus for manipulation of heavy payloads with intelligent assist devices'2007 7,120,508'System and architecture for providing a modular intelligent assist system'2006 7,043,337'Methods and apparatus for eliminating instability in intelligent assist devices'2006 6,928,336'System and architecture for providing a modular intelligent assist system'2005 6,907,317'Hub for a modular intelligent assist system'2005 6,813,542'Modules for use in an integrated intelligent assist system'2004 6,738,691'Control handle for intelligent assist devices'2004 6,241,462'Method and apparatus for a high-performance hoist'2001 5,952,796'Cobots'1999 5,923,139'Passive robotic constraint devices using non-holonomic transmission elements'1999 5,326,374'Body-implantable device for controlling the size of a fluid passageway'1994 5,235,225'Linear electrostatic actuator with means for concatenation'1993

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1993–2021Patents assigned to UNIV NORTHWESTERN (29)· patent assignee history

1993–2021Based in Evanston, IL, US· patent location history

2004–2007Patents assigned to STANLEY WORKS (7)· patent assignee history

2012–2018Patents assigned to COLGATE J EDWARD (4)· patent assignee history

2012–2014Patents assigned to PESHKIN MICHAEL (4)· patent assignee history

2015–2020Patents assigned to PESHKIN MICHAEL A (5)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
UNIV NORTHWESTERN	29	1993–2021
STANLEY WORKS	7	2004–2007
PESHKIN MICHAEL A	5	2015–2020
COLGATE J EDWARDself	4	2012–2018
PESHKIN MICHAEL	4	2012–2014

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Evanston, Illinois, US	42	1993–2021