This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: ETH Zurich. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Urs Alexander Tassilo Hofmann: Inventor of a Thumb-Movement Device
Introduction
Urs Alexander Tassilo Hofmann is an inventor associated with ETH Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. His patent work concerns assistive technology for moving the human thumb and supporting grasping.
Latest Patents
Hofmann is associated with 1 patent: “Moving device for moving a human thumb, hand-exoskeleton and method of grasping.” The invention describes a device designed to help move a thumb between resting and grasping positions. Its thumb-bending section uses a gear unit to convert rotation into essentially linear movement, while a flexion spring connects to the translation element and is positioned relative to the thumb’s joints. The patent also relates to a hand exoskeleton and a method of grasping.
Career Highlights
Hofmann’s listed invention focuses on the mechanics of thumb movement, combining a gear unit, translation element, and flexion spring. This design addresses movement between flexed and extended thumb positions.
Collaborations
Hofmann’s listed coworkers include Antoine Nicolas Aupée and Olivier Lambercy. The invention is associated with ETH Zurich.
Conclusion
Urs Alexander Tassilo Hofmann’s patent work at ETH Zurich centers on a mechanical approach to thumb movement, with potential applications in hand exoskeletons and grasping assistance.
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