Patents by Inventor Arni Thor Ingimundarson

Arni Thor Ingimundarson 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).

  • FASTENER MEMBER FOR AFFIXATION TO A STRUCTURE IN AN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170027731
    Abstract: A fastener member for mechanical affixation to a structure includes a base having first and second sides, a plurality of fastening elements integrally formed and extending from a first side of the base, and at least one affixation element extending from the second side of the base and arranged to mechanically affix to an attachment opening of a structure. A system includes a structure and a fastener member for mechanical affixation to the structure. A method includes affixing the fastener member to a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Helgi JONSSON, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Bjorn OMARSSON
  • Orthopedic device for treating complications of the hip
    Patent number: 9554935
    Abstract: An orthopedic device comprises a hip plate, a first strut defining an anatomical curvature between first and second ends, and a second strut having a first end slidably received by the hip plate. A hinge couples the first and second struts to one another at the first end of the first strut and the second end of the second strut, and is arranged to provide adjustable abduction ranging from a plurality of angles. A thigh cuff connects to the second end of the first strut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Thorvaldur Ingvarsson, Nina Bakken, Valgeir Petursson, Helga Run Palsdottir, Thorleifur Stefansson, Hronn Kristinsdottir, Stefan Orn Stefansson, Henry Hsu
  • Strap tightener assembly for an orthopedic device
    Patent number: 9554933
    Abstract: A strap tightener assembly has a base, a tightening device mounted on the base and movable relative thereto, and a strap assembly coupled to the tightening device. The tightening device provides incremental movement of the strap assembly relative to the base at a plurality of predefined settings. A cover extends over the strap assembly and connects to the base so that the base and the cover form a channel permitting movement of the strap assembly therethrough. The cover defines an elongate slot extending along a portion of a length of the cover, and the strap assembly has an indicator identifying the relative location of the strap assembly to the cover. A strap is securable to the strap assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Össur hf
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Sindri Pall Sigurdsson, Janaki Ram-srinivasaRao Chetlapalli, Jason Robert Taylor, Shireen Maria Palsson
  • Versatile Jewelry
    Publication number: 20170020240
    Abstract: A versatile jewelry includes a semi-rigid or rigid main body defining a circumferential groove. The main body has first and second opposing end portions with a clearance therebetween sized to receive a user's wrist. At least one hair accessory is adapted to be disposed in the groove and span the clearance. The at least one hair accessory has an elasticity and the main body has a rigidity arranged to resist the elasticity of the at least one hair accessory without deformation of the main body and to distribute pressure from the at least one hair accessory away from the wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Shireen Maria THOR
  • Versatile jewelry
    Patent number: 9526304
    Abstract: A versatile jewelry includes a semi-rigid or rigid main body defining a circumferential groove having a bottom and sidewalls extending between the bottom and the outer surface. The main body defines first and second opposing end portions with a clearance therebetween. At least one hair accessory having an elasticity is adapted to be disposed in the groove and span the clearance. The main body has a rigidity arranged to distribute pressure from the at least one hair accessory away from the wrist. The elasticity of the at least one hair accessory is arranged to force the at least one hair accessory against the bottom of the groove to secure it within the groove and the at least one hair accessory spanning the clearance is arranged to facilitate disengagement of the at least one hair accessory from the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: AST DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Shireen Maria Thor
  • ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE, USE OF ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20160346112
    Abstract: An orthopedic device includes an elongate and rigid or semirigid strut assembly, an arcuate cuff pivotally secured to the strut assembly, and a strap securing to the cuff and forming an adjustable circumferential configuration therewith. A tensioning device may be mounted on the cuff and coupled to the strap in order to incrementally adjust the tensioning device among a plurality of preselected levels such that a first end of the strap secures to the tensioning device and a second end of the strap couples to the cuff. A soft-good assembly connects to the strut assembly and has a flexible stay embedded within with a plurality of layers. The soft-good assembly is adapted to form an adjustable circumferential loop with the stay only located within a segment short of the circumference of the loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Thorvaldur INGVARSSON, Nina BAKKEN, Chad LEEDER
  • Strap attachment system for orthopedic device
    Patent number: 9498025
    Abstract: A strap attachment system includes a frame member having an opening, a strap, and a tab having a body and an attachment element defined by the body. The tab connects to the strap. A fastener element connects to the tab and is detachably and slidably mountable to the frame member by the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Bjorn Omarsson, Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Thorhalla Austman Hardardottir, Helgi Jonsson
  • ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK
    Publication number: 20160324678
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Brice ROBERTSON
  • Versatile jewelry
    Patent number: 9474342
    Abstract: A versatile jewelry includes a semi-rigid or rigid main body defining at least one retaining feature about the outer periphery. The main body has a semi-circular profile and defines first and second opposing end portions with a clearance therebetween. At least one hair accessory is adapted to extend over the main body and arranged to be secured by the at least one retaining feature. The main body retains the at least one hair accessory therewith, and the at least one hair accessory spans the periphery of the main body and the clearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Arni Thor Ingimundarson
  • Fastener member for affixation to a structure in an orthopedic device and method for securing the same
    Patent number: 9474334
    Abstract: A fastener member for mechanical affixation to a structure includes a base having first and second sides, a plurality of fastening elements integrally formed and extending from a first side of the base, and at least one affixation element extending from the second side of the base and arranged to mechanically affix to an attachment opening of a structure. A system includes a structure and a fastener member for mechanical affixation to the structure. A method includes affixing the fastener member to a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Helgi Jonsson, Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Bjorn Omarsson
  • ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE HAVING DETACHABLE COMPONENTS FOR TREATMENT STAGES AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160296360
    Abstract: An orthopedic device has detachable components for treatment stages of an injury or surgical procedure. The orthopedic device is arranged as a protective functional support for regeneration of knee cartilage after surgical repair procedures, and includes a flexion control kit and a wrap-around liner sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Bjorn OMARSSON, Thorleifur STEFANSSON, Thorvaldur INGVARSSON
  • PROGRESSIVE STRAP ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH AN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160278959
    Abstract: A progressive strap assembly includes an elongate, inelastic body having first and second ends, and an elastic body having first and second ends, the first end of the elastic body anchored to the second end of the inelastic body. The elastic body is arranged to stretch a plurality of lengths and has a maximum stretchable length. A tension limiter is connected to the first and second ends of the elastic body and is arranged to inhibit a predetermined stretchable length of the elastic body short of the maximum stretchable length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Bjorn OMARSSON, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Valgeir PETURSSON, Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR
  • CONFIGURABLE SUBSHELL COMPONENTS IN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160262499
    Abstract: A coupling device for an orthopedic brace includes an anchoring member for securing to a frame and protruding therefrom, and a subshell arranged to connect to the frame by the anchoring member. The subshell has a locking element for selectively positioning the subshell on the frame at a plurality of locations. The subshell may include an end portion or contoured edge extending beyond a portion of the frame so as to flex relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Jane LEE, Yessenia LOPEZ, Joshua KOMPA, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON
  • Orthopedic device, use of orthopedic device and method for producing same
    Patent number: 9439800
    Abstract: An orthopedic device includes an elongate and rigid or semirigid strut assembly, an arcuate cuff pivotally secured to the strut assembly, and a strap securing to the cuff and forming an adjustable circumferential configuration therewith. A tensioning device may be mounted on the cuff and coupled to the strap in order to incrementally adjust the tensioning device among a plurality of preselected levels such that a first end of the strap secures to the tensioning device and a second end of the strap couples to the cuff. A soft-good assembly connects to the strut assembly and has a flexible stay embedded within with a plurality of layers. The soft-good assembly is adapted to form an adjustable circumferential loop with the stay only located within a segment short of the circumference of the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Thorvaldur Ingvarsson, Nina Bakken, Chad Leeder
  • Versatile jewelry
    Patent number: 9433264
    Abstract: A versatile jewelry includes a semi-rigid or rigid main body defining groove about the outer periphery. The groove has a varying depth along its length and defines a cross section including a flat bottom portion and a pair of flat upstanding sidewalls. The main body has a semi-elliptical profile and defines first and second opposing end portions with a clearance therebetween. At least one hair accessory having an elasticity is adapted to be disposed in the groove and span the periphery of the main body and the clearance. The main body has a rigidity arranged to distribute pressure from the at least one hair accessory away from the wrist and the elasticity of the at least one hair accessory is arranged to force the at least one hair accessory against the bottom portion of the groove and the sidewalls restrict lateral movement of it within the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Shireen Maria Thor
  • SPINAL ORTHOSIS, KIT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160250061
    Abstract: A spinal orthosis includes a rear panel, and first and second belt members securing to the rear panel. The first and second belt members each define a first end secured to a first side of the rear panel and a second end having a foldable portion adapted to fold over a first surface of the first and second belt members and secure to the first surface to reduce a length of the first and second belt members. First and second front closures are secured to the second ends of the first and second belt members, respectively, and arranged for removably securing to one another to form a continuously circumferential loop with the rear panel and the first and second belt members. A kit or method may be provided for sizing the belt members with a sizing device for forming a predetermined distance between the first and second belt members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Harry Duane ROMO, Valgeir PETURSSON, Zachariah J. KLUTTS
  • ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160242945
    Abstract: An orthopedic device has various frame elements concealed by a sleeve defining pockets into which such frame elements are located. The orthopedic device includes a strap tightening assembly adapted to secure a plurality of straps simultaneously. The frame may include flexible edge features located along a periphery thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR, Bjorn OMARSSON
  • Orthopedic device for treatment of the back
    Patent number: 9414953
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Brice Robertson
  • ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP
    Publication number: 20160228277
    Abstract: An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Thorvaldur INGVARSSON, Nina BAKKEN, Valgeir PETURSSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR, Thorleifur STEFANSSON
  • LATERAL WEDGE
    Publication number: 20160220375
    Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a lateral wedge positionable under a foot of a user. The lateral wedge has posterior and anterior ends, and upper and lower surfaces. First and second sides extend between the upper and lower surfaces. A thickness is defined between the upper and lower surfaces that tapers from the first side toward the second side such that the lateral wedge provides a lift under the foot to unload pressure from an affected compartment of the knee by supporting a one side of the foot in an elevated position relative to the other. At least one trim line extends in a direction between the posterior and anterior ends. The lateral wedge is trimmable along the at least one trim line to vary or control the amount of lift provided by varying the thickness of the lateral wedge along the first side relative to the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Bjorn OMARSSON, Halldor ALBERTSSON, Thorleifur STEFANSSON, Larus GUNNSTEINSSON, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON