Patents Assigned to Hanger, Inc.
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Publication number: 20220192498Abstract: A tracking device includes a housing that can be mounted to a patient or a prosthetic device or orthotic device of the patient. The tracking device can include communications circuitry, a position sensor, and processing circuitry. The position sensor is configured to detect position data regarding the patient. The processing circuitry is configured to receive the position data from the position sensor, determine one or more metrics regarding activity of the patient based on the position data, and use the communications circuitry to transmit at least one of the position data or the one or more metrics to a client device via the cellular network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Andrew Sullivan DiBello, Aaron Guerrero Flores, Shane Richard Wurdeman, Bryce W. Billing, Antonio Manuel Dias
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Publication number: 20220183871Abstract: An orthotic device for a patient's foot includes a shell that is configured to structurally support the patient's foot. The shell has a variable thickness along a dimension of the shell. The shell is configured to undergo flexion throughout the shell. The variable thickness of the shell targets areas of increased stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Flores, Antonio Dias, Justin Mieth
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Publication number: 20220183860Abstract: A lower extremity prosthetic socket, according to some embodiments. The lower extremity prosthetic socket includes a shell having variable thickness along a longitudinal length of the shell. The lower extremity prosthetic socket is configured to provide stability for a residual limb of a user when worn by the user. The lower extremity prosthetic socket is configured to distribute forces. The shell is configured to conform to an anatomical structure of the residual limb of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Flores, Antonio Dias, Justin Mieth
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Publication number: 20220183861Abstract: A protective device for an upper extremity post-operative residual limb of a user. The protective device includes a multi-section shell having a shape that corresponds to an anatomical structure of the upper extremity post-operative residual limb of the user. The protective device also includes a hinge coupled with a first section and a second section of the multi-section shell, the hinge configured to facilitate relative rotation of the first section and the second section to transition the protective device between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The multi-section shell is configured to receive one or more attachments to increase functionality of the upper extremity post-operative residual limb of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Flores, Antonio Dias, Justin Mieth
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Publication number: 20220188453Abstract: A clinical communication system includes a first device, which can include one or more processors configured to receive a first command to receive clinical data from a second device, operate, responsive to receiving the first command, an image capture device, detect, by the image capture device, a first image representing the clinical data, identify a first patient associated with the clinical data, transmit, using communications circuitry, an identifier of the first patient and at least one of the first image or the clinical data to a third device, receive, using the communications circuitry, presentation data corresponding to the clinical data, and present a user interface representing the presentation data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Hanger, IncInventors: Antony F.W. Ricketts, Barry A. Thomson, Zlatko L. Hodin
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Publication number: 20210338459Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a socket, fasteners, and a pylon. The socket defines a cavity configured to receive a residual limb of a user. The socket includes a base defining multiple blind-holes. Each of the fasteners are configured to be received within a corresponding one of the blind-holes. The fasteners each include internal threads. The pylon includes through-holes that are aligned with a corresponding one of the blind-holes. The pylon is configured to be directly coupled with the base of the socket through externally threaded fasteners that extend through the through-holes and threadingly couple with the internal threads of the plurality of fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Tompkins, Antonio Dias
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Patent number: 11101040Abstract: A system includes an image capture device and one or more processors. The image capture device is configured to detect a plurality of images regarding a subject. The one or more processors are configured to receive the plurality of images, identify the subject using the plurality of images, detect a movement of the subject using the plurality of images, compare the movement to a predetermined movement pattern, generate a movement metric based on the comparison, and store, in a database, an association between a subject profile corresponding to the identified subject, the plurality of images, and the movement metric.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Antony F. W. Ricketts, Barry A. Thomson, Zlatko L. Hodin
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Patent number: 11058557Abstract: Systems and methods for creating custom-fit prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related medical devices via three-dimensional printing (3D printing) or additive manufacturing techniques are described. Through the described systems and methods, a residual limb or other body part of a patient is scanned and analyzed to determine measurements and characteristics of the residual limb. The measurements and characteristics of the residual limb are used to design a customized device for the residual limb. The customized device uses multiple different materials. For example, the customized device may use a first material for a frame and a second material for a liner, wherein the first material is more rigid than the second material. The customized device is fabricated using a three-dimensional printer that is capable of printing and bonding multiple different materials at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: HANGER, INC.Inventor: Michael E. Tompkins
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Patent number: 10729565Abstract: An upper extremity post-operative residual limb support assembly includes an upper frame; a lower frame adjustably coupled to the upper frame; a liner coupled to the upper frame and the lower frame, the liner including: a first liner portion configured to be positioned adjacent the upper frame and extend at least partially about an arm of a user; and a second liner portion configured to be positioned adjacent the lower frame, the second liner portion including a closed end configured to receive a distal end of a residual portion of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Hanger, Inc.Inventor: Stacey A. Whiteside
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Patent number: 10639172Abstract: An above-the-knee post-operative residual limb support device is described. The support device may be used shortly after amputation of a portion of a limb, such as a portion of a patient's leg (e.g., such as in an above-the knee (“AK”) amputation procedure). Such a support device may be referred to as an Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis (“IPOP”).Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Stacey A. Whiteside, Stephen D. Miller
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Patent number: 10357383Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a socket assembly defining a cavity and configured to receive a portion of a residual limb of a user within the cavity, a force sensing member configured to detect forces applied to the residual limb at a plurality of locations about the portion of the residual limb and generate signals based on the detected force, a vacuum system in fluid communication with the socket and configured to control an amount of vacuum applied to the cavity, and a controller coupled to the force sensing member and the vacuum system. The controller is configured to receive the signals from the force sensing member and control operation of the vacuum system during use of the prosthetic device by the user based at least in part on the signals received from the force sensing member.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Hanger, Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Tompkins
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Publication number: 20180353308Abstract: Systems and methods for creating custom-fit prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related medical devices via three-dimensional printing (3D printing) or additive manufacturing techniques are described. Through the described systems and methods, a residual limb or other body part of a patient is scanned and analyzed to determine measurements and characteristics of the residual limb. The measurements and characteristics of the residual limb are used to design a customized device for the residual limb. The customized device uses multiple different materials. For example, the customized device may use a first material for a frame and a second material for a liner, wherein the first material is more rigid than the second material. The customized device is fabricated using a three-dimensional printer that is capable of printing and bonding multiple different materials at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Hanger, Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Tompkins
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Patent number: 9855154Abstract: A post-operative residual limb support assembly includes an upper frame configured to extend about at least a portion of a residual limb; and a lower frame coupled to the upper frame and configured to receive an end of the residual limb. The upper frame and the lower frame are adjustable relative to one another in at least one of a linear and rotational manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Stacey A. Whiteside, Steven D. Miller
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Publication number: 20170020694Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a socket assembly defining a cavity and configured to receive a portion of a residual limb of a user within the cavity, a force sensing member configured to detect forces applied to the residual limb at a plurality of locations about the portion of the residual limb and generate signals based on the detected force, a vacuum system in fluid communication with the socket and configured to control an amount of vacuum applied to the cavity, and a controller coupled to the force sensing member and the vacuum system. The controller is configured to receive the signals from the force sensing member and control operation of the vacuum system during use of the prosthetic device by the user based at least in part on the signals received from the force sensing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Hanger, Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Tompkins
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Patent number: 9486334Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a socket assembly defining a cavity and configured to receive a portion of a residual limb of a user within the cavity, a force sensing member configured to detect forces applied to the residual limb at a plurality of locations about the portion of the residual limb and generate signals based on the detected force, a vacuum system in fluid communication with the socket and configured to control an amount of vacuum applied to the cavity, and a controller coupled to the force sensing member and the vacuum system. The controller is configured to receive the signals from the force sensing member and control operation of the vacuum system during use of the prosthetic device by the user based at least in part on the signals received from the force sensing member.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Hanger, Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Tompkins
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Publication number: 20160113785Abstract: A post-operative residual limb support assembly includes an upper frame configured to extend about at least a portion of a residual limb; and a lower frame coupled to the upper frame and configured to receive an end of the residual limb. The upper frame and the lower frame are adjustable relative to one another in at least one of a linear and rotational manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Stacey A. Whiteside, Steven D. Miller
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Patent number: 9265628Abstract: The disclosed prosthetic device may comprise a receptacle for receiving a limb of a person; a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the receptacle for maintaining an amount of vacuum used for connecting the receptacle to the limb of the person; a controller; and/or an electronically controllable fluid control device. The controller may be configured to provide a vacuum signature to be displayed at a user interface and/or to control the amount of vacuum used for connecting the receptacle to the limb of the person.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Tompkins, Dale Berry
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Patent number: 9265630Abstract: A post-operative residual limb support assembly includes an upper frame configured to extend about at least a portion of a residual limb; and a lower frame coupled to the upper frame and configured to receive an end of the residual limb. The upper frame and the lower frame are adjustable relative to one another in at least one of a linear and rotational manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Hanger, Inc.Inventors: Stacey A. Whiteside, Steven D. Miller
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Publication number: 20160008148Abstract: A prosthetic device includes an inner socket assembly including an upper interface member having a generally cylindrical outer periphery, the outer periphery defining a diameter and a length, the diameter being substantially greater than the length, and an outer socket assembly including a lower interface member having a recess correspondingly-shaped to the outer periphery of the upper interface member. At least a portion of the upper interface member is received within the recess of the lower interface member to secure the inner socket assembly to the outer socket assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Hanger, Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Tompkins
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Patent number: 9161848Abstract: A prosthetic device includes an inner socket assembly including an upper interface member having a generally cylindrical outer periphery, the outer periphery defining a diameter and a length, the diameter being substantially greater than the length, and an outer socket assembly including a lower interface member having a recess correspondingly-shaped to the outer periphery of the upper interface member. At least a portion of the upper interface member is received within the recess of the lower interface member to secure the inner socket assembly to the outer socket assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Hanger, Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Tompkins