Patents by Inventor Henry Hsu
Henry Hsu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20180078400Abstract: A cervical collar having an anterior component including a main support, an intermediate support pivotally connecting to the main support at a rear portion of the anterior component, and forming a frontal opening with the main support. An adjustment mechanism connects the main support to the intermediate support and locks a position of the intermediate support relative to the main support at a front portion of anterior component. The adjustment mechanism has an actuator for disengaging the main support from the intermediate support at the front portion and permits the intermediate support to pivot relative to the main support at the rear portion to vary a height of the frontal opening. A posterior component of the cervical collar is adapted to provide improved anterior-posterior and lateral occipital support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Henry HSU, Mark Harman POWELL, Christopher Callicott WEBSTER, Jared OLIVO
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Publication number: 20180078401Abstract: A cervical collar having an anterior component including a main support, an intermediate support pivotally connecting to the main support at a rear portion of the anterior component, and forming a frontal opening with the main support. An adjustment mechanism connects the main support to the intermediate support and locks a position of the intermediate support relative to the main support at a front portion of anterior component. The adjustment mechanism has an actuator for disengaging the main support from the intermediate support at the front portion and permits the intermediate support to pivot relative to the main support at the rear portion to vary a height of the frontal opening. A posterior component of the cervical collar is adapted to provide improved anterior-posterior and lateral occipital support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Henry HSU, Mark Harman POWELL, Christopher Callicott WEBSTER, Jared OLIVO
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Publication number: 20180049904Abstract: An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Thorvaldur INGVARSSON, Nina BAKKEN, Valgeir PETURSSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR, Thorleifur STEFANSSON, Hronn KRISTINSDOTTIR, Stefan Orn STEFANSSON, Henry HSU
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Publication number: 20170331923Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that uses an integration service to facilitate access to an origin service. During operation, the integration service receives a request service from a software platform, wherein the request is made through an integration service application programming interface (API) provided by the integration service. In response to the request, the integration service makes a corresponding request to the origin service, wherein the corresponding request is made through an origin service API provided by the origin service, and wherein making the corresponding request involves translating data received through the integration service API into a format suitable for the origin service API.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: Zendesk, Inc.Inventors: Michael Erik Smedberg, Ashwin Hegde, Louis J. Chan, Jared W. Shay, Henry Hsu
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Patent number: 9795500Abstract: An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: OSSUR HFInventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Thorvaldur Ingvarsson, Nina Bakken, Valgeir Petursson, Helga Run Palsdottir, Thorleifur Stefansson, Hronn Kristinsdottir, Stefan Orn Stefansson, Henry Hsu
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Patent number: 9668903Abstract: A polycentric hinge for an orthopedic device includes first and second hinge arms, and two cover plates, rather than numerous individual parts and fasteners. The first and second cover plates define a plurality of bearings and a plurality of recesses for receiving the bearings, whereby the hinge arms are mounted about the bearings and are pivotable relative to one another while encased by the first and second cover plates.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHFInventors: Henry Hsu, Gudni Ingimarsson
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Publication number: 20170129321Abstract: An external rear view mirror protective cover including a main body made of an elastic material and a trimmed edge arranged at one end of the main body that is folded towards an inside surface of main body. Another end of the main body opposite to the trimmed edge is in the shape of a circular arc. The main body includes a mirror opening, also formed with a trimmed edge, that is arranged to accommodate a rear view mirror. Securing bands are arranged on the trimmed edge. The elastic material is nylon, lycra or latex. The mirror opening is square or elliptic in shape. The protective cover is suitable for various kinds of rear view mirror due to its use of elastic material. The trimmed edge can effectively prevent the cover from sliding from the rear view mirror. The cover can effectively protect the external rear view mirror from external scuffing and damage caused by collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Jimmy Wan, Henry Hsu
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Publication number: 20170119569Abstract: A method of making a hinge assembly includes selecting a defined motion path of a hinge assembly comprising a first hinge arm including a first gear having a first plurality of teeth, and a second hinge arm including a second gear having a second plurality of teeth arranged to interact with the first teeth. The defined motion path includes a variable translation of the second hinge arm. The method involves determining a first profile of the first gear along the first teeth and a second profile of the second gear along the second teeth based on the defined motion path. The method involves connecting the first hinge arm to the second hinge arm such that as the second hinge arm rotates relative to the first hinge arm the interaction between the first and second teeth along the first and second profiles translates the second hinge arm along the defined motion path.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Henry HSU, Adam DUNN
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Patent number: 9554935Abstract: An orthopedic device comprises a hip plate, a first strut defining an anatomical curvature between first and second ends, and a second strut having a first end slidably received by the hip plate. A hinge couples the first and second struts to one another at the first end of the first strut and the second end of the second strut, and is arranged to provide adjustable abduction ranging from a plurality of angles. A thigh cuff connects to the second end of the first strut.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: OSSUR HFInventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Thorvaldur Ingvarsson, Nina Bakken, Valgeir Petursson, Helga Run Palsdottir, Thorleifur Stefansson, Hronn Kristinsdottir, Stefan Orn Stefansson, Henry Hsu
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Patent number: 9539135Abstract: An orthopedic device and method for using the same are provided for applying a dynamic load on a leg of a user. The orthopedic device has a rigid or semi-rigid frame including lower and upper frames, and a hinge assembly connecting the lower and upper frames. A dynamic loading component is used to urge the load on the user's leg on the basis of flexion of the hinge assembly on the basis of tension in an elongate element connecting the dynamic loading component and at least one of the lower and upper frames. A peak load is generated at a flexion angle between extension and flexion of the hinge assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: OSSUR HFInventors: Harry Duane Romo, Jane Lee, Chris Webster, Jared Olivo, Henry Hsu
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Publication number: 20160352905Abstract: Techniques for improving customer relationship management are disclosed. The techniques may be realized via a call processing system that may efficiently rout an incoming call to an agent of a call center. Also, the call processing system may provision a telephone number to a web-based help desk call center. Further, the call processing system may include a communication framework enabling a communication between a plurality of browser windows and a local storage medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: Zendesk, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kai-Man Yan, Adrian P. McDermott, Shajith C. Thengumoottil, Henry Hsu
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Patent number: 9351864Abstract: An orthopedic device is arranged to apply a dynamic load on a leg of a user. The orthopedic device has a rigid or semi-rigid frame including lower and upper frames, and a hinge assembly connecting the lower and upper frames. A dynamic loading component is used to urge the load on the user's leg on the basis of flexion of the hinge assembly on the basis of tension in an elongate element connecting the dynamic loading component and at least one of the lower and upper frames. A peak load is generated at a flexion angle between extension and maximum flexion of the hinge assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: OSSUR HFInventors: Harry Duane Romo, Jane Lee, Chris Webster, Jared Olivo, Henry Hsu, Robert Laprade
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Publication number: 20160143763Abstract: A polycentric hinge for an orthopedic device includes first and second hinge arms, and two cover plates, rather than numerous individual parts and fasteners. The first and second cover plates define a plurality of bearings and a plurality of recesses for receiving the bearings, whereby the hinge arms are mounted about the bearings and are pivotable relative to one another while encased by the first and second cover plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Henry HSU, Gudni INGIMARSSON
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Publication number: 20150328034Abstract: An orthopedic device comprises a hip plate, a first strut defining an anatomical curvature between first and second ends, and a second strut having a first end slidably received by the hip plate. A hinge couples the first and second struts to one another at the first end of the first strut and the second end of the second strut, and is arranged to provide adjustable abduction ranging from a plurality of angles. A thigh cuff connects to the second end of the first strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Thorvaldur INGVARSSON, Nina BAKKEN, Valgeir PETURSSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR, Thorleifur STEFANSSON, Hronn KRISTINSDOTTIR, Stefan Orn STEFANSSON, Henry HSU
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Publication number: 20150328033Abstract: An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Thorvaldur INGVARSSON, Nina BAKKEN, Valgeir PETURSSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR, Thorleifur STEFANSSON, Hronn KRISTINSDOTTIR, Stefan Orn STEFANSSON, Henry HSU
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Publication number: 20150320574Abstract: A prosthetic includes a pair of prosthetic members movably coupled together to allow movement of the pair of prosthetic members with respect to one another. A hydraulic actuator or damper including hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic chamber is coupled to one of the pair of prosthetic members. A hydraulic piston is movably disposed in the hydraulic chamber and coupled to another of the pair of prosthetic members. A hydraulic flow channel is fluidly coupled between opposite sides of the chamber to allow hydraulic fluid to move between the opposite sides of the chamber as the hydraulic piston moves therein. A voice coil valve is coupled to the hydraulic flow channel to vary resistance to flow of hydraulic fluid through the flow channel, and thus movement of the piston in the chamber, and thus influencing a rate of movement of the pair of prosthetic members with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Wilson Steele, Michael Palmer, Stephen Prince, Charlie Bisbee, Henry Hsu
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Patent number: 9172807Abstract: Techniques for improving customer relationship management are disclosed. The techniques may be realized via a call processing system that may efficiently rout an incoming call to an agent of a call center. Also, the call processing system may provision a telephone number to a web-based help desk call center. Further, the call processing system may include a communication framework enabling a communication between a plurality of browser windows and a local storage medium.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Zendesk, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kai-Man Yan, Adrian Peter McDermott, Shajith Chacko Thengumoottil, Henry Hsu
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Patent number: 9028557Abstract: A prosthetic includes a pair of prosthetic members movably coupled together to allow movement of the pair of prosthetic members with respect to one another. A hydraulic actuator or damper including hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic chamber is coupled to one of the pair of prosthetic members. A hydraulic piston is movably disposed in the hydraulic chamber and coupled to another of the pair of prosthetic members. A hydraulic flow channel is fluidly coupled between opposite sides of the chamber to allow hydraulic fluid to move between the opposite sides of the chamber as the hydraulic piston moves therein. A voice coil valve is coupled to the hydraulic flow channel to vary resistance to flow of hydraulic fluid through the flow channel, and thus movement of the piston in the chamber, and thus influencing a rate of movement of the pair of prosthetic members with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Freedom Innovations, LLCInventors: Wilson Steele, Michael Palmer, Stephen Prince, Charlie Bisbee, Henry Hsu
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Patent number: 8986398Abstract: A range of motion (ROM) prosthetic foot and passive dampening ankle joint have limited dorsiflexion-plantarflexion (up and down) pivoting to accommodate different environments, and a spring to provide resilient resistance to plantarflexion (or lowering of the toe), and to bias the foot in dorsiflexion (or raising the toe). The ankle joint has a rear pivot rearward of a hydraulic link for a smooth feel. The ankle joint has an internal bumper in a hydraulic cylinder for a smooth feel. The ankle joint has an internal hydraulic compensator disposed in the cylinder and carried by the piston to equalize volume.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Freedom Innovations, LLCInventors: Arlo Marsh Poulson, III, Roland Christensen, Steven Heath, Henry Hsu
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Publication number: 20140336554Abstract: An orthopedic device and method for using the same are provided for applying a dynamic load on a leg of a user. The orthopedic device has a rigid or semi-rigid frame including lower and upper frames, and a hinge assembly connecting the lower and upper frames. A dynamic loading component is used to urge the load on the user's leg on the basis of flexion of the hinge assembly on the basis of tension in an elongate element connecting the dynamic loading component and at least one of the lower and upper frames. A peak load is generated at a flexion angle between extension and flexion of the hinge assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Harry Duane ROMO, Jane LEE, Chris WEBSTER, Jared OLIVO, Henry HSU