Patents by Inventor Arinbjorn Viggo Clausen
Arinbjorn 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: 20150105700Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Magnús Oddsson
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Publication number: 20150073566Abstract: A prosthetic or orthotic system including a sensor module and a processing module usable to determine a terrain variable, such as a terrain transition. In certain examples, the system is capable of anticipating a terrain transition prior to the user experiencing the terrain transition, which may include, for instance, a transition from level ground walking to walking on stairs or may include a change in a slope of the ground surface. In certain embodiments, the system advantageously monitors a posture and/or movement of the patient to anticipate the terrain transition. Furthermore, the system may control an actuator to appropriately adjust the prosthetic or orthotic device to encounter the anticipated terrain transition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Heidrun Gigja Ragnarsdottir, Arinbjorn Viggo Clausen
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Publication number: 20150032225Abstract: Embodiments include a system for controlling motion of a human limb. The system may include a plurality of mechatronic devices, each of which may be in communication with at least one other of the plurality of mechatronic devices. Each of the mechatronic devices includes one or more of a processor, an actuator, or a sensor. One or more of the mechatronic devices may be configured to generate a control state for at least one other of the plurality of mechatronic devices based on the communicated data. In one embodiment, the communicated data is used to synchronize the mechatronic devices. In one embodiment, one or more of the mechatronic devices is configured to receive executable instructions for controlling an actuator via a communications interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Magnús Oddsson, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen
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Publication number: 20150025654Abstract: A low profile prosthetic foot comprises a foot member extending at an incline from an anterior portion to a posterior portion thereof and configured to flex during motion, and an adapter mounted solely at a posterior section thereof to the posterior portion of the foot member so that the adapter's anterior section can move relative to the foot member and “roll-up” onto the foot member during motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Orn Ingvi Jonsson, Christophe Guy Lecomte, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Heidrun Gígja Ragnarsdottir
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Publication number: 20140324190Abstract: A system and method associated with the movement of a limb. In one example, the system, such as a prosthetic or orthotic system, includes an actuator that actively controls, or adjusts, the angle between a foot unit and a lower limb member. The actuator preferably selectively locks during a desired phase in a gait cycle of the limb and minimizes friction against a rotor of the actuator. A processing module may control movement of the actuator based on data obtained from a sensor module. For instance, sensing module data may include information relating to the gait of a user and may be used to adjust the foot unit to substantially mimic the movement of a natural, healthy ankle. The system may further accommodate, for example, level ground walking, traveling up/down stairs, traveling up/down sloped surfaces, and various other user movements. In addition, the processing module may receive user input or display output signals through an external interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Össur hfInventors: Helgi Jónsson, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Gudni Ingimarsson, Christophe Lecomte, Larus Sigfusson, Heidrún Gígja Ragnarsdóttir
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Patent number: 8858649Abstract: A low profile prosthetic foot comprises a foot member extending at an incline from an anterior portion to a posterior portion thereof and configured to flex during motion, and an adapter mounted solely at a posterior section thereof to the posterior portion of the foot member so that the adapter's anterior section can move relative to the foot member and “roll-up” onto the foot member during motion.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Össur hfInventors: Orn Ingvi Jonsson, Christophe Guy Lecomte, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Heidrun Gígja Ragnarsdottir
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Patent number: 8852292Abstract: A prosthetic or orthotic system including a sensor module and a processing module usable to determine a terrain variable, such as a terrain transition. In certain examples, the system is capable of anticipating a terrain transition prior to the user experiencing the terrain transition, which may include, for instance, a transition from level ground walking to walking on stairs or may include a change in a slope of the ground surface. In certain embodiments, the system advantageously monitors a posture and/or movement of the patient to anticipate the terrain transition. Furthermore, the system may control an actuator to appropriately adjust the prosthetic or orthotic device to encounter the anticipated terrain transition.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Ossur HFInventors: Heiôrún Gigja Ragnarsdóttir, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen
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Publication number: 20140257523Abstract: A prosthetic foot includes a foot member, a heel member operatively coupled to the foot member. At least one of the heel member and foot member define an arch portion that faces a support surface that the prosthetic foot contacts during use. An insole member contacts said arch portion, the insole member configured to facilitate a rollover of the prosthetic foot in at least one of a lateral-medial and a medial-lateral direction during ambulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Ossur hfInventors: Arinbjorn Viggo Clausen, Grimur Jonsson, Christophe Lecomte
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Publication number: 20140243997Abstract: A prosthetic foot comprises an attachment member and two or more flexible members. The attachment member can include a connector configured to connect the attachment member to a user or another prosthetic device. The two or more flexible members can be rotatably attached to the attachment member by rotatable joints such that the flexible members can both rotate and flex relative to the attachment member when the prosthetic foot contacts the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Ossur hfInventors: Arinbjorn Viggo Clausen, Bjarni Andresson, Vilhjalmur Freyr Jonsson, Christophe Lecomte
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Patent number: 8709097Abstract: A system and method associated with the movement of a limb. In one example, the system, such as a prosthetic or orthotic system, includes an actuator that actively controls, or adjusts, the angle between a foot unit and a lower limb member. The actuator preferably selectively locks during a desired phase in a gait cycle and minimizes friction against a rotor of the actuator. A processing module may control movement of the actuator based on data obtained from a sensor module. For instance, data may include information relating to a user's gait and may be used to adjust the foot unit to substantially mimic the movement of a natural ankle. The system may accommodate level ground walking, traveling up/down stairs or sloped surfaces, and various other user movements. In addition, the processing module may receive user input, such as a heel height, or display output signals through an external interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Össur hfInventors: Helgi Jónsson, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Gudni Ingimarsson, Christophe Lecomte, Larus Sigfusson, Heiörún Gígja Ragnarsdóttir
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Patent number: 8702811Abstract: A prosthetic or orthotic system including a sensor module and a processing module usable to determine a terrain variable, such as a terrain transition. In certain examples, the system is capable of anticipating a terrain transition prior to the user experiencing the terrain transition, which may include, for instance, a transition from level ground walking to walking on stairs or may include a change in a slope of the ground surface. In certain embodiments, the system advantageously monitors a posture and/or movement of the patient to anticipate the terrain transition. Furthermore, the system may control an actuator to appropriately adjust the prosthetic or orthotic device to encounter the anticipated terrain transition.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Össur hfInventors: Heidrun Gigja Ragnarsdottir, Arinbjorn Viggo Clausen
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Patent number: 8685109Abstract: A prosthetic foot includes a foot member, a heel member operatively coupled to the foot member. At least one of the heel member and foot member define an arch portion that faces a support surface that the prosthetic foot contacts during use. An insole member contacts said arch portion, the insole member configured to facilitate a rollover of the prosthetic foot in at least one of a lateral-medial and a medial-lateral direction during ambulation.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Össur hfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Grimur Jonsson, Christophe Lecomte
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Publication number: 20140058531Abstract: A prosthetic foot can include a plate-like foot member extending along a longitudinal axis between an anterior end generally corresponding to a toe portion of a foot to a posterior end, and a metatarsal hinge comprising an elongate groove extending between medial and lateral edges of the foot member. The elongate groove can intersect the longitudinal axis of the foot member, and can be positioned along the length of the foot member at a location generally corresponding to a metatarsal region of the foot. The metatarsal hinge can also comprise a plurality of elongate apertures that extend completely through the foot member, or a plurality of recessed channels that extend only partially through the foot member, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Ossur hfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Lárus Gunnsteinsson
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Patent number: 8574313Abstract: A prosthetic foot can include a plate-like foot member extending along a longitudinal axis between an anterior end generally corresponding to a toe portion of a foot to a posterior end, and a metatarsal hinge comprising an elongate groove extending between medial and lateral edges of the foot member. The elongate groove can intersect the longitudinal axis of the foot member, and can be positioned along the length of the foot member at a location generally corresponding to a metatarsal region of the foot. The metatarsal hinge can also comprise a plurality of elongate apertures that extend completely through the foot member, or a plurality of recessed channels that extend only partially through the foot member, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Össur hfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Lárus Gunnsteinsson
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Publication number: 20130261766Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: OSSUR HFInventors: David Langlois, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Árni Einarsson
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Patent number: 8377144Abstract: A low profile prosthetic foot comprises a foot member extending at an incline from an anterior portion to a posterior portion thereof and configured to flex during motion, and an adapter mounted solely at a posterior section thereof to the posterior portion of the foot member so that the adapter's anterior section can move relative to the foot member and “roll-up” onto the foot member during motion.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Ossur HFInventors: Orn Ingvi Jonsson, Christophe Guy Lecomte, Arinbjorn Viggo Clausen, Heidrun Gigja Ragnarsdottir
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Patent number: 8377146Abstract: A low profile prosthetic foot comprises a foot member extending at an incline from an anterior portion to a posterior portion thereof and configured to flex during motion, and an adapter mounted solely at a posterior section thereof to the posterior portion of the foot member so that the adapter's anterior section can move relative to the foot member and “roll-up” onto the foot member during motion.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Ossur HFInventors: Orn Ingvi Jonsson, Christophe Guy Lecomte, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Heidrun Gígja Ragnarsdottir
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Publication number: 20120232672Abstract: A prosthetic or orthotic system including a sensor module and a processing module usable to determine a terrain variable, such as a terrain transition. In certain examples, the system is capable of anticipating a terrain transition prior to the user experiencing the terrain transition, which may include, for instance, a transition from level ground walking to walking on stairs or may include a change in a slope of the ground surface. In certain embodiments, the system advantageously monitors a posture and/or movement of the patient to anticipate the terrain transition. Furthermore, the system may control an actuator to appropriately adjust the prosthetic or orthotic device to encounter the anticipated terrain transition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Ossur hfInventors: Heiôdrún Gigja Ragnarsdóttir, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen
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Publication number: 20120165958Abstract: A cover for a foot prosthesis comprises an opening at a top end of the cover, which extends into a cavity formed within the cover, wherein the cavity is configured to receive a prosthesis therein. A wall surrounds the cavity and has the shape of a natural human foot. The wall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The wall also has a top section, a bottom section and a rear section. The bottom section defines a sole area having a toe section, a heel section, and a metatarsal region, wherein the sole area is provided with varying levels of stiffness configured to induce a desired rollover from heel-to-toe in a lateral-to-medial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Ossur hfInventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Erla Sigridur Gestsdottir, Christophe Lecomte, Heidrun Gigja Ragnarsdottir, Hjordis Thorhallsdottir
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Publication number: 20120078380Abstract: A system and method associated with the movement of a limb. In one example, the system, such as a prosthetic or orthotic system, includes an actuator that actively controls, or adjusts, the angle between a foot unit and a lower limb member. The actuator preferably selectively locks during a desired phase in a gait cycle and minimizes friction against a rotor of the actuator. A processing module may control movement of the actuator based on data obtained from a sensor module. For instance, data may include information relating to a user's gait and may be used to adjust the foot unit to substantially mimic the movement of a natural ankle. The system may accommodate level ground walking, traveling up/down stairs or sloped surfaces, and various other user movements. In addition, the processing module may receive user input, such as a heel height, or display output signals through an external interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: OSSUR HFInventors: Helgi Jónsson, Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Gudni Ingimarsson, Christophe Lecomte, Larus Sigfusson, Heiörún Gigja Ragnarsdóttir