Patents by Inventor Zlatko Matjacic

Zlatko Matjacic 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).

  • Patent number: 10076461
    Abstract: The object of the invention is an apparatus suited for individuals in training dynamic balance and turning maneuvers while walking, said apparatus allowing said maneuvers while an individual is standing, walking on a flat surface or walking on a treadmill that can rotate around a vertical axis of the treadmill. To serve this purpose, the apparatus of the invention is provided with a base platform (1), in which two universal joints (2,2?) are arranged that are connected with a pelvis element (5) with two vertical rods (3,3?) or vertically adjustable rods (30,30?) via conventional spherical joints (4,4?), and the universal joints (2,2?) have two degrees of freedom that can further be provided by drives (6,7,8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Univerzitetni rehabilitacijski institut Republike Slovenije-Soca
    Inventors: Zlatko Matjacic, Andrej Olensek
  • Publication number: 20170216126
    Abstract: The object of the invention is an apparatus suited for individuals in training dynamic balance and turning manoeuvres while walking, said apparatus allowing said operation while an individual is standing, walking on a flat surface or walking on a treadmill that can rotate around its vertical axis. To serve this purpose, the apparatus of the invention is provided with a base platform (1), in which two universal joints (2, 2) are arranged that are connected with a pelvis element (5) with two vertical rods (3,3?) or vertically adjustable rods (30,30?) via conventional spherical joints (4,4?), and the universal joints (2,2?) have two degrees of freedom that can further be provided by drives (6,7,8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Zlatko Matjacic, Andrej Olensek
  • Patent number: 9565947
    Abstract: A standing-up trainer, in particular for use in rehabilitation for mobilizing persons having limited mobility. In order to adjust a seat base between a sitting position and a standing position, a positioning unit that is adjustable by a drive is provided, and at least one securing device for securing the convalescent is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: medica-Medizintechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Jakob Oblak, Zlatko Matjacic
  • Patent number: 9427620
    Abstract: An exercise machine for exercising at least one limb, in particular for use in rehabilitation and/or fitness, with a supporting frame and a generator of circular motion, which can be rotated on a rotary shaft associated with the supporting frame, and a limb support for resting and/or supporting at least one limb. A rotational shaft arranged radially off-set with respect to the rotary shaft of the generator of circular motion is associated with the generator of circular motion to rotatably mount a rotator. The limb support is associated with the rotator, preferably eccentric to the rotational shaft. The trajectory of the limb support is elliptical, the ellipse being formed by an overlapping of the circular motions of the generator of circular motion and the rotator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: medica-Medizintechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Jakob Oblak, Zlatko Matjacic
  • Patent number: 9233046
    Abstract: A universal haptic drive system for arm and wrist rehabilitation that includes a hand accessory and a vertical handle for carrying the hand accessory, the vertical handle being movable in a transversal plane. The system furthermore includes a haptic actuator system for applying a force to the vertical handle. The vertical handle includes a universal joint with locking ability. When the universal joint is unlocked, it enables movements for wrist rehabilitation, and when it is locked it causes a stiff substantially vertical handle enabling movements for arm rehabilitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Fundacion Fatronik
    Inventors: Zlatko Matjacic, Imre Cikajlo, Jakob Oblak
  • Publication number: 20150018177
    Abstract: A standing-up trainer, in particular for use in rehabilitation for mobilizing persons having limited mobility. In order to adjust a seat base between a sitting position and a standing position, a positioning unit that is adjustable by a drive is provided, and at least one securing device for securing the convalescent is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Jakob OBLAK, Zlatko MATJACIC
  • Publication number: 20140243159
    Abstract: An exercise machine for exercising at least one limb, in particular for use in rehabilitation and/or fitness, with a supporting frame and a generator of circular motion, which can be rotated on a rotary shaft associated with the supporting frame, and a limb support for resting and/or supporting at least one limb. A rotational shaft arranged radially off-set with respect to the rotary shaft of the generator of circular motion is associated with the generator of circular motion to rotatably mount a rotator. The limb support is associated with the rotator, preferably eccentric to the rotational shaft. The trajectory of the limb support is elliptical, the ellipse being formed by an overlapping of the circular motions of the generator of circular motion and the rotator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: medica Medizintechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Jakob OBLAK, Zlatko MATJACIC
  • Publication number: 20110264018
    Abstract: A universal haptic drive system for arm and wrist rehabilitation that includes a hand accessory and a vertical handle for carrying the hand accessory, the vertical handle being movable in a transversal plane. The system furthermore includes a haptic actuator system for applying a force to the vertical handle. The vertical handle includes a universal joint with locking ability. When the universal joint is unlocked, it enables movements for wrist rehabilitation, and when it is locked it causes a stiff substantially vertical handle enabling movements for arm rehabilitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Zlatko Matjacic, Imre Cikajlo, Jakob Oblak
  • Patent number: 7086996
    Abstract: A balance training apparatus for supporting an individual with a limited liability to maintain his or her on balance has a pair of vertical support rods connected to a base by joints which include lower elastic parts tending to bias the user into an upright position. The two support rods are connected by a brace for supporting the pelvis of the user and knee supports are provided between the two support rods for yieldably pressing the knees of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Medica-Medizintechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Zlatko Matjacic, Thomas Sinkjaer
  • Publication number: 20030181299
    Abstract: A balance training apparatus is disclosed for supporting individuals with a reduced ability to maintain balance while standing, comprising means for biasing a user towards an upright position when deviating therefrom in two planes. The apparatus comprises a variable spring system that combines a 2-degrees-of-freedom joint with said biasing means into a single element in a simple and advantageous construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Zlatko Matjacic, Thomas Sinkjaer