Patents by Inventor André BECK

André BECK 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20230132897
    Abstract: A pad, in particular for orthopedic aids, comprising a pad pressure element. The invention also relates to orthoses, bandages, or compression garments which comprise pads according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: André BECK, Hans B. BAUERFEIND
  • Publication number: 20230118557
    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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: André BECK, Hans B. BAUERFEIND
  • Patent number: 11571320
    Abstract: The invention relates to deflector (100) to deflect rope (130) in orthopedic or medical accessories, or athletic accessories, whereby the deflector comprises at least first subcomponent (110) and second subcomponent (120), whereby first subcomponent (110) and second subcomponent (120) are adjustable, respectively, with only one degree of freedom against one another, and whereby first subcomponent (110) and second subcomponent (120) exhibit, respectively, at least one rope guidance element (111, 112, 121, 122) to deflect rope (130).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: André Beck
  • Patent number: 11241328
    Abstract: An articular support for supporting bones connected to one another by joints, includes at least one support splint, which is structured in at least two segments. The support splint has at least one guide per segment to receive a reinforcing element for longitudinal coupling of the at least two segments and coupling means for transverse coupling of this support splint to at least one additional neighboring support splint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: André Beck
  • Patent number: 11202718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tensioning strap comprising a strap-shaped base body that is compressible and/or extensible in the longitudinal direction, and comprising at least one pull cable, wherein the pull cable runs at least once along the longitudinal direction of the base body, and wherein the pull cable is deflected at at least one end of the base body. The present invention also relates to various possible applications of the tensioning strap according to the invention—in particular, in the field of medical aids, orthopedic aids, or sports aids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: André Beck, Frank Albert, Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Publication number: 20190350736
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tensioning strap comprising a strap-shaped base body that is compressible and/or extensible in the longitudinal direction, and comprising at least one pull cable, wherein the pull cable runs at least once along the longitudinal direction of the base body, and wherein the pull cable is deflected at at least one end of the base body. The present invention also relates to various possible applications of the tensioning strap according to the invention—in particular, in the field of medical aids, orthopedic aids, or sports aids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: André Beck, Frank Albert, Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Publication number: 20190053930
    Abstract: The invention relates to deflector (100) to deflect rope (130) in orthopedic or medical accessories, or athletic accessories, whereby the deflector comprises at least first subcomponent (110) and second subcomponent (120), whereby first subcomponent (110) and second subcomponent (120) are adjustable, respectively, with only one degree of freedom against one another, and whereby first subcomponent (110) and second subcomponent (120) exhibit, respectively, at least one rope guidance element (111, 112, 121, 122) to deflect rope (130).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: André Beck
  • Publication number: 20170119570
    Abstract: An articular support for supporting bones connected to one another by joints, includes at least one support splint, which is structured in at least two segments. The support splint has at least one guide per segment to receive a reinforcing element for longitudinal coupling of the at least two segments and coupling means for transverse coupling of this support splint to at least one additional neighboring support splint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: André BECK