Patents Assigned to Bauerfeind AG
  • Patent number: 12582542
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizing rod (10) for an orthopedic aid, the stabilizing rod (101) having in the longitudinal direction a first section (110) and a second section (120), the first section (110) and the second section (120) being connected to each other via a third, flexible section (130). According to the invention, the third, flexible section (130) has at least one material cut-out (131).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Patent number: 12564508
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a joint bandage for a wrist or an ankle with a strap element, wherein the strap element has at least two elastic sections and at least one non-elastic section between the two elastic sections, wherein the second end of the strap element is reversibly fastenable to the strap element or to a tube element and/or wherein the strap element is at least 40 cm long.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: Hans B. Bauerfeind, Toni Bogusch
  • Patent number: 12533253
    Abstract: A thumb orthosis, particular for correcting malpositions of the thumb in the carpometacarpal joint, includes a) a substantially dimensionally stable molded body bent in a U-shape, which is fitted on the hand between the thumb and index finger in the applied state and supports the thumb and fixes it at a distance from the index finger, wherein the molded body bent in a U-shape has a first end portion and a second end portion, and b) a strap which is fastened by one strap end to the first end portion of the molded body, wherein the second end portion of the molded body has a guiding element for guiding the strap, for example has a turning element for turning the strap back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: André Beck, Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Patent number: 12521266
    Abstract: The invention relates to a back support belt system, particularly to a back orthosis or reclination orthosis for the treatment and prevention of back disorders. The system has a pelvic belt and two independent left and right shoulder belts extending therefrom, and a guiding module associated with the shoulder belts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventors: Hans B. Bauerfeind, Gerald Stier, Sandro Hebenstreit
  • Patent number: 12357486
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hard frame (100) for a joint-bridging extremity joint orthosis, containing two mutually opposed longitudinally extending joint splints (110, 120), the proximal joint arms (113, 123) thereof being connected to one another via a transverse proximal bridge arch (310) and forming a proximal extremity holder (300), and the distal joint arms (112, 122) of which being connected to one another via a transverse distal bridge arch (210) and forming a distal extremity holder (200). According to the invention, at least one of the bridge arches (210) is mounted on joint arm ends (114, 124) of the associated joint arms (112, 122) of the joint splints (110, 120) connecting the bridge arch (210), noreover is mounted pivotably about at least one pivot axis (222) at a joint (220).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventors: Florian Görnert, Sandro Hebenstreit, Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Patent number: 12310873
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible support element for an orthosis, made of a link chain with several identical chain links, overlapping each other, firmly coupled in each case by a common bearing pin while limited by each other, which are pivotable to achieve a flexibility of the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: Frank Schütze, Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Patent number: 12279987
    Abstract: The invention relates to pads (200), in particular for orthopedic aids, comprising a pad pressure element (100, 101). The invention also relates to the use of the pads according to the invention in orthoses or bandages as well as to orthoses or bandages comprising pads according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Patent number: 12232994
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizing rod (99, 101) for an orthopedic aid, the stabilizing rod (99, 101) having a bending section (130) in the longitudinal direction, the bending section (130) having at least one mesh belt structure (131).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Patent number: 12167977
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a limb orthosis, in particular a knee orthosis, comprising a strap system, wherein a strap as a first section of the strap system is routed in such a manner that the strap crosses over in a first crossover region and that a strap as a second section of the strap system is routed in such a manner that the strap crosses over in a second crossover region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventors: Sandro Hebenstreit, Gerald Stier, Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Patent number: 12161576
    Abstract: The invention relates to a back support belt system, in particular a back orthosis or reclination orthosis for the treatment and prevention of back problems. The system comprises a pelvis strap and two independent left and right shoulder straps extending therefrom, those shoulder straps crossing each other in the back and ribcage region and being connected to the pelvis strap via tension straps, for simultaneously tensioning the pelvis strap and the shoulder straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventors: Linda Schiermeister, Toni Holter, Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Patent number: D1039160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: Hermann Rokitta
  • Patent number: D1085428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: Hermann Rokitta
  • Patent number: D1084362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: Hermann Rokitta
  • Patent number: D1096124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: Mathias Durisch
  • Patent number: D1105442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2025
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: Hermann Rokitta
  • Patent number: D1105445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: Hermann Rokitta
  • Patent number: D1110015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: Sandra Popp
  • Patent number: D1110016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: Sandra Popp
  • Patent number: D1127378
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: Mathias Durisch
  • Patent number: D1127379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: Mathias Durisch