Patents by Inventor Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen
Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen 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).
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Publication number: 20230390084Abstract: A magnetic locking actuator for a prosthetic or orthotic device is provided. The actuator includes a first component including one or more magnets and a second component including one or more magnets. The first and second components are coupled to separate portions of the device. The magnets allow for adjustment of a length of the actuator to adjust an angular orientation of the first and second portions of the device. When magnets in the second component are aligned with magnets in the first component having an opposite polarity, a position of the second component is fixed relative to the first component, locking the actuator. When magnets in the second component are not aligned with magnets in the first component having the opposite polarity, the position of the second component is adjustable relative to the first component, thereby allowing adjustment of the height of the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventor: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen
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Patent number: 11833104Abstract: Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A crutch can flex at one or more locations or include composite material to provide energy storage and return to the user during ambulation. In some aspects, a crutch is provided that can propel the user forward during ambulation. The crutch can be hollow at one or more locations to allow for increased flexibility and narrower at one or more locations to enhance springiness of the crutch.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Aron Kristbjorn Albertsson, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir
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Patent number: 11707365Abstract: A magnetic locking actuator for a prosthetic or orthotic device is provided. The actuator includes a first component including one or more magnets and a second component including one or more magnets. The first and second components are coupled to separate portions of the device. The magnets allow for adjustment of a length of the actuator to adjust an angular orientation of the first and second portions of the device. When magnets in the second component are aligned with magnets in the first component having an opposite polarity, a position of the second component is fixed relative to the first component, locking the actuator. When magnets in the second component are not aligned with magnets in the first component having the opposite polarity, the position of the second component is adjustable relative to the first component, thereby allowing adjustment of the height of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventor: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen
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Publication number: 20220168117Abstract: A prosthetic foot including a continuous body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The body includes an anterior surface, a posterior surface opposite the anterior surface, and a fin on the posterior surface. A prosthetic foot can include a first footplate and a second footplate. The first footplate extends between a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal and distal portions of the first footplate are configured to operatively engage a support surface during ambulation. The second footplate extends between a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion of the second footplate is coupled to the first footplate at an intermediate location between the proximal and distal portions of the first footplate. The second footplate incudes an anterior surface, a posterior surface opposite the anterior surface, and a fin on the posterior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Christophe Guy Lecomte, Maria Gudrun Sveinbjornsdottir, Aron Kristbjorn Albertsson
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Patent number: 11147692Abstract: Prosthetic feet and foot covers that provide a more natural appearance and improved performance are provided. A foot element for a prosthetic foot can extend from a heel end to a toe end and include a heel, arch, forefoot, and toe regions. The forefoot region can be wider than the arch and heel regions. The toe region can include a U-shaped cut out to define a big toe. Various features of the foot element can guide rollover of the foot through the big toe during use. A foot cover can be designed to receive a prosthetic foot including such a foot element. The foot cover can have a region of increased flexibility at a transition between the forefoot region and toe region. The foot cover can also have a padded area extending from the heel region across a lateral part of the arch region and forefoot region.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Ragnar Örn Gunnarsson, Bjarni Andresson, Lárus Gunnsteinsson, Rowan Patrick Robinson Cain
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Patent number: 10940027Abstract: A powered prosthetic thigh can have a proximal portion configured to couple to a prosthetic hip socket and can have a distal portion attached to the proximal portion. The distal portion can have a distal connector configured to couple to a prosthetic knee. The powered prosthetic thigh can also have a computer controlled actuator configured to rotate the prosthetic thigh relative to the prosthetic hip socket.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventors: David Langlois, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Árni Einarsson
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Publication number: 20210045960Abstract: Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A crutch can flex at one or more locations or include composite material to provide energy storage and return to the user during ambulation. In some aspects, a crutch is provided that can propel the user forward during ambulation. The crutch can be hollow at one or more locations to allow for increased flexibility and narrower at one or more locations to enhance springiness of the crutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Aron Kristbjorn Albertsson, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir
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Publication number: 20200375764Abstract: A magnetic locking actuator for a prosthetic or orthotic device is provided. The actuator includes a first component including one or more magnets and a second component including one or more magnets. The first and second components are coupled to separate portions of the device. The magnets allow for adjustment of a length of the actuator to adjust an angular orientation of the first and second portions of the device. When magnets in the second component are aligned with magnets in the first component having an opposite polarity, a position of the second component is fixed relative to the first component, locking the actuator. When magnets in the second component are not aligned with magnets in the first component having the opposite polarity, the position of the second component is adjustable relative to the first component, thereby allowing adjustment of the height of the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventor: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen
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Patent number: 10821048Abstract: Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A crutch can flex at one or more locations or include composite material to provide energy storage and return to the user during ambulation. In some aspects, a crutch is provided that can propel the user forward during ambulation. The crutch can be hollow at one or more locations to allow for increased flexibility and narrower at one or more locations to enhance springiness of the crutch.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Aron Kristbjorn Albertsson, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir
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Patent number: 10722386Abstract: A magnetic locking actuator for a prosthetic or orthotic device is provided. The actuator includes a first component including one or more magnets and a second component including one or more magnets. The first and second components are coupled to separate portions of the device. The magnets allow for adjustment of a length of the actuator to adjust an angular orientation of the first and second portions of the device. When magnets in the second component are aligned with magnets in the first component having an opposite polarity, a position of the second component is fixed relative to the first component, locking the actuator. When magnets in the second component are not aligned with magnets in the first component having the opposite polarity, the position of the second component is adjustable relative to the first component, thereby allowing adjustment of the height of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventor: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen
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Patent number: 10369025Abstract: Systems and method for monitoring gait dynamics are disclosed. The performance of an orthotic or prosthetic device or other device associated with a limb may be measured based on the resistance of a bending sensor. Data from the sensors is gathered or processed, particularly for purposes of alignment, safety, failure, usage, selection, and artificial proprioception. Information relating to the device may be outputted visually or auditorily to an individual.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Magnús Oddsson
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Patent number: 10299943Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention relate to increasing the functionality of a transfemoral prosthetic device. In one embodiment, the transfemoral prosthetic device is configured such that the prosthetic knee maintains a load consistent with a healthy knee walking on level ground, while the prosthetic ankle adjusts for the incline or decline. In certain embodiments, adjustments, such as a toe lift function, are automatically performed after about three strides of the transfemoral prosthetic device user and/or when each of the strides has a stride speed of at least about 0.55 meters/second.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Össur hfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Magnús Oddsson
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Publication number: 20190117414Abstract: Various features for improving the performance of prosthetic sport feet are provided. A fairing for a prosthetic sport foot can include foam components that are coupled to the foot and an elastane cover. The fairing is configured to alter the cross-sectional profile of the foot to produce a more aerodynamic shape. A prosthetic sport foot can include a hollow foot member that can be lighter weight and provide improved performance. A prosthetic sport foot can include an adjustable tension strap extending between and coupled to two portions of the foot member. A prosthetic sport foot, such as a prosthetic running foot or prosthetic cycling foot, can include an aerodynamic fairing and a cover. A prosthetic sport foot can have a varying-width profile such that a mid-section of the foot is narrower and a toe portion flares outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Christophe Lecomte, Dana Stewart Marlin, Lárus Gunnsteinsson
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Publication number: 20180333322Abstract: Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A crutch can flex at one or more locations or include composite material to provide energy storage and return to the user during ambulation. In some aspects, a crutch is provided that can propel the user forward during ambulation. The crutch can be hollow at one or more locations to allow for increased flexibility and narrower at one or more locations to enhance springiness of the crutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Aron Kristbjorn Albertsson, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir
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Patent number: 10117758Abstract: Various features for improving the performance of prosthetic sport feet are provided. A fairing for a prosthetic sport foot can include foam components that are coupled to the foot and an elastane cover. The fairing is configured to alter the cross-sectional profile of the foot to produce a more aerodynamic shape. A prosthetic sport foot can include a hollow foot member that can be lighter weight and provide improved performance. A prosthetic sport foot can include an adjustable tension strap extending between and coupled to two portions of the foot member. A prosthetic sport foot, such as a prosthetic running foot or prosthetic cycling foot, can include an aerodynamic fairing and a cover. A prosthetic sport foot can have a varying-width profile such that a mid-section of the foot is narrower and a toe portion flares outward.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Össur hfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Christophe Lecomte, Dana Stewart Marlin, Lárus Gunnsteinsson
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Publication number: 20180271678Abstract: A magnetic locking actuator for a prosthetic or orthotic device is provided. The actuator includes a first component including one or more magnets and a second component including one or more magnets. The first and second components are coupled to separate portions of the device. The magnets allow for adjustment of a length of the actuator to adjust an angular orientation of the first and second portions of the device. When magnets in the second component are aligned with magnets in the first component having an opposite polarity, a position of the second component is fixed relative to the first component, locking the actuator. When magnets in the second component are not aligned with magnets in the first component having the opposite polarity, the position of the second component is adjustable relative to the first component, thereby allowing adjustment of the height of the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen
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Publication number: 20180263793Abstract: Prosthetic feet and foot covers that provide a more natural appearance and improved performance are provided. A foot element for a prosthetic foot can extend from a heel end to a toe end and include a heel, arch, forefoot, and toe regions. The forefoot region can be wider than the arch and heel regions. The toe region can include a U-shaped cut out to define a big toe. Various features of the foot element can guide rollover of the foot through the big toe during use. A foot cover can be designed to receive a prosthetic foot including such a foot element. The foot cover can have a region of increased flexibility at a transition between the forefoot region and toe region. The foot cover can also have a padded area extending from the heel region across a lateral part of the arch region and forefoot region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Ragnar Örn Gunnarsson, Bjarni Andresson, Lárus Gunnsteinsson, Rowan Patrick Robinson Cain
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Patent number: 10064781Abstract: Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A crutch can flex at one or more locations or include composite material to provide energy storage and return to the user during ambulation. In some aspects, a crutch is provided that can propel the user forward during ambulation. The crutch can be hollow at one or more locations to allow for increased flexibility and narrower at one or more locations to enhance springiness of the crutch.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Aron Kristbjorn Albertsson, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir
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Patent number: D851388Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Aron Kristbjorn Albertsson, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir
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Patent number: D904617Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Össur Iceland ehfInventors: Aron Kristbjorn Albertsson, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Christophe Guy Lecomte