Patents Assigned to Otto Bock Orthopadische Industrie Besitz-und Verwaltungs-Kommanditgesesllschaft
  • Pivot device between parts of an orthopedic aid
    Patent number: 6187051
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device producing a stance flexion. This goal is achieved according to the invention by virtue of the fact that in the initial position of the multi-element joint system one element (joint element) can execute two movements with respect to the other elements (joint elements) connected to it, with at least one movement, after its initiation, at least predominantly blocking the other possible movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Otto Bock Orthopadische Industrie Besitz-und Verwaltungs-Kommanditgesesllschaft
    Inventor: Paul Gerad van de Veen