Rotary actuator utilizing pneumatically actuated elastomeric structures

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10378358
APP PUB NO 20170145825A1
SERIAL NO

15355861

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A rotary actuator and a method of using same are disclosed. The rotary actuator includes a rotor having a body and defining a plurality of contact surfaces, and a stator having a body and defining a plurality of inflatable bladders circumferentially spaced about the stator body. The stator is positioned relative to the rotor such that upon sequential inflation of the plurality of inflatable bladders, the rotor is caused to rotate.

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RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY83 SOMERSET STREET NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 08901

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Gong, Xiangyu Edison, US 8 3
Mazzeo, Aaron Dunellen, US 3 7
Yang, Ke Parlin, US 92 467

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