Lead Inventor

Rory Cooper

05647

Active permeable cushion uses air fluidization and coordinated backrest-seat support to reduce pressure injuries in high-risk users.

04359

Air-powered mobility using compressed air—waterproof, fast 10-minute recharge, no batteries, lighter, eco-friendly, versatile.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Brandon Joseph Daveler
Benjamin T. Gebrosky
Date Submitted: 2017-08-26

06227

A lightweight, modular sensor attaches to wheelchairs to measure pushrim dynamics, enabling personalized design and biomechanical analysis.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Other
Tags: Human performance
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Joshua D. Brown
Jorge Luis Candiotti
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Date Submitted: 2022-11-23

03941

Automated, low-shear chair-bed transfer system enables independent, safe patient transfers with synchronized motion and flexible docking.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Tags: Aging
Human performance
Critical Care
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: David Beckstrom
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Raymond A. Curatolo
Date Submitted: 2016-05-13

04400

Smart wheelchair seating coach uses force sensors and ML to provide real-time pressure relief guidance, telehealth-ready.

05109

Robotic seated workstation enhances accessibility for disabled workers, offering full motion, postural support, and adaptable, shareable use.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Joshua D. Brown
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Benjamin T. Gebrosky
Date Submitted: 2019-09-12

03504

Air-powered mobility with compressed air, waterproof, lightweight chairs/scoters; rapid 10-minute recharges, no batteries or electronics.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Bernhard Budaker
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Brandon Joseph Daveler
Date Submitted: 2015-01-28

01342

A pneumatic-biased caster system reduces effort and drift on sloped surfaces, improving wheelchair safety and maneuverability.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Andrew Michael Kwarciak
Mark McCartney
Technology Readiness Level: 3. Prototype development
Date Submitted: 2006-09-11

02618

Robotic Strong Arm assists transferring disabled individuals between wheelchairs and other surfaces, enhancing mobility and safety.