Patents by Inventor Dana Stewart MARLIN

Dana Stewart MARLIN 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).

  • Publication number: 20230270573
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes a prosthetic foot with a foot member defining a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion defining a curvature and extending between the first and second end portions. A pump mechanism is coupled to the foot member. The pump mechanism includes a housing defining a cavity, and a membrane situated in the cavity. The pump mechanism is movable between an original configuration and an expanded configuration. A movable member includes a first portion coupled to the membrane and a second portion arranged to slidably engage the foot member. Relative movement between the first and second end portions moves the first portion of the movable member relative to the housing and slides the second portion along a length of the foot member to shift the pump mechanism between the original and expanded configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Hafsteinn JONASSON, Hallgrimur Skuli HAFSTEINSSON, Egill Sveinbjorn EGILSSON, Dana Stewart MARLIN, Marco STEINBERG
  • Patent number: 11679012
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes a prosthetic foot with a foot member defining a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion defining a curvature and extending between the first and second end portions. A pump mechanism is coupled to the foot member. The pump mechanism includes a housing defining a cavity, and a membrane situated in the cavity. The pump mechanism is movable between an original configuration and an expanded configuration. A movable member includes a first portion coupled to the membrane and a second portion arranged to slidably engage the foot member. Relative movement between the first and second end portions moves the first portion of the movable member relative to the housing and slides the second portion along a length of the foot member to shift the pump mechanism between the original and expanded configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Hafsteinn Jonasson, Hallgrimur Skuli Hafsteinsson, Egill Sveinbjorn Egilsson, Dana Stewart Marlin, Marco Steinberg
  • Publication number: 20220304833
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes first and second parts rotatable relative to one another about a joint. The first and second parts are adapted to form at least part of a weight bearing connection between a prosthetic foot and a socket. A pump system includes a pump mechanism operatively connected to the first and second parts. Rotation of the first part and/or the second part about the joint moves the pump mechanism between an original configuration in which the volume of a fluid chamber defined by the pump mechanism is zero or near-zero, and an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: David SANDAHL, Dana Stewart MARLIN, Hafsteinn JONASSON
  • Publication number: 20220296403
    Abstract: A hand support including a base component arranged for securing to at least a portion of a hand, an anchor element adjustably connected to the base component and arranged for grasping a thumb, and a counterforce device connecting to the base component and the anchor element. The counterforce device arranged to generate a counterforce in combination with or against the base component and anchor element. The hand support may be arranged to provide traction for an extended period to remedy complications of the hand and associated joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Stefan Orn STEFANSSON, Dana Stewart MARLIN
  • Patent number: 11413167
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint can include a first attachment member and a second attachment member coupled to the first attachment member. The second attachment member can include a cylindrical chamber. The prosthetic joint can include a fixation system disposed within the cylindrical chamber comprising at least one cam. The prosthetic joint can have an unlocked configuration, wherein in the unlocked configuration the first attachment member and the second attachment member can rotate relative to each other. The prosthetic joint can have a locked configuration, wherein in the locked configuration the first attachment member is substantially prevented from rotating relative to the second attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Össur Iceland Ehf
    Inventors: Dana Stewart Marlin, David Sandahl
  • Patent number: 11376147
    Abstract: A hand support including a base component arranged for securing to at least a portion of a hand, an anchor element adjustably connected to the base component and arranged for grasping a thumb, and a counterforce device connecting to the base component and the anchor element. The counterforce device arranged to generate a counterforce in combination with or against the base component and anchor element. The hand support may be arranged to provide traction for an extended period to remedy complications of the hand and associated joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Stefan Orn Stefansson, Dana Stewart Marlin
  • Patent number: 11376139
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes first and second parts rotatable relative to one another about a joint. The first and second parts are adapted to form at least part of a weight bearing connection between a prosthetic foot and a socket. A pump system includes a pump mechanism operatively connected to the first and second parts. Rotation of the first part and/or the second part about the joint moves the pump mechanism between an original configuration in which the volume of a fluid chamber defined by the pump mechanism is zero or near-zero, and an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: David Sandahl, Dana Stewart Marlin, Hafsteinn Jonasson
  • Publication number: 20220125607
    Abstract: A vacuum suspension system includes a foot cover having a heel portion and a pump system located in the heel portion. The pump system includes upper and lower sections arranged to move in an axial direction relative to one another and a pump mechanism operatively connected to and positioned between the upper and lower sections. When the heel portion is loaded in stance the pump mechanism moves from an original configuration in which the volume of a fluid chamber defined by the pump mechanism is zero or near-zero, to an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Atli Orn SVERRISSON, Larus GUNNSTEINSSON, Gudfinna HALLDORSDOTTIR, Hafsteinn JONASSON, Dadi GRANZ, Dana Stewart MARLIN
  • Patent number: 11246725
    Abstract: A vacuum suspension system includes a foot cover having a heel portion and a pump system located in the heel portion. The pump system includes upper and lower sections arranged to move in an axial direction relative to one another and a pump mechanism operatively connected to and positioned between the upper and lower sections. When the heel portion is loaded in stance the pump mechanism moves from an original configuration in which the volume of a fluid chamber defined by the pump mechanism is zero or near-zero, to an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Atli Orn Sverrisson, Larus Gunnsteinsson, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir, Hafsteinn Jonasson, Dadi Granz, Dana Stewart Marlin
  • Publication number: 20210161686
    Abstract: An adjustable socket system includes a distal portion and proximal portion. An axis extends between the distal and proximal portions. A plurality of struts are connected to the distal portion and distributed circumferentially about the axis. The struts at least in part define a receiving volume adapted to receive a residual limb and are movable between an expanded configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially outward relative to the axis to loosen the fit of the adjustable system, and a closed configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially inward relative to the expanded configuration to tighten the fit of the adjustable socket system. A tightening system is operatively connected to the struts and arranged to differentially tighten and loosen the fit of the adjustable socket system on one or more areas of the residual limb via a single input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew BACHE, Egill Sveinbjorn EGILSSON, Linda Ros BIRGISDOTTIR, Dana Stewart MARLIN
  • Patent number: 10918503
    Abstract: An adjustable socket system includes a distal portion and proximal portion. An axis extends between the distal and proximal portions. A plurality of struts are connected to the distal portion and distributed circumferentially about the axis. The struts at least in part define a receiving volume adapted to receive a residual limb and are movable between an expanded configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially outward relative to the axis to loosen the fit of the adjustable system, and a closed configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially inward relative to the expanded configuration to tighten the fit of the adjustable socket system. A tightening system is operatively connected to the struts and arranged to differentially tighten and loosen the fit of the adjustable socket system on one or more areas of the residual limb via a single input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Andrew Bache, Egill Sveinbjorn Egilsson, Linda Ros Birgisdottir, Dana Stewart Marlin
  • Publication number: 20200289294
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes a prosthetic foot with a foot member defining a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion defining a curvature and extending between the first and second end portions. A pump mechanism is coupled to the foot member. The pump mechanism includes a housing defining a cavity, and a membrane situated in the cavity. The pump mechanism is movable between an original configuration and an expanded configuration. A movable member includes a first portion coupled to the membrane and a second portion arranged to slidably engage the foot member. Relative movement between the first and second end portions moves the first portion of the movable member relative to the housing and slides the second portion along a length of the foot member to shift the pump mechanism between the original and expanded configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Hafsteinn JONASSON, Hallgrimur Skuli HAFSTEINSSON, Egill Sveinbjorn EGILSSON, Dana Stewart MARLIN, Marco STEINBERG
  • Patent number: 10695198
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes a prosthetic foot with a foot member defining a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion defining a curvature and extending between the first and second end portions. A pump mechanism is coupled to the foot member. The pump mechanism includes a housing defining a cavity, and a membrane situated in the cavity. The pump mechanism is movable between an original configuration and an expanded configuration. A movable member includes a first portion coupled to the membrane and a second portion arranged to slidably engage the foot member. Relative movement between the first and second end portions moves the first portion of the movable member relative to the housing and slides the second portion along a length of the foot member to shift the pump mechanism between the original and expanded configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Hafsteinn Jonasson, Hallgrimur Skuli Hafsteinsson, Egill Sveinbjorn Egilsson, Dana Stewart Marlin, Marco Steinberg
  • Publication number: 20200146851
    Abstract: A vacuum suspension system includes a foot cover having a heel portion and a pump system located in the heel portion. The pump system includes upper and lower sections arranged to move in an axial direction relative to one another and a pump mechanism operatively connected to and positioned between the upper and lower sections. When the heel portion is loaded in stance the pump mechanism moves from an original configuration in which the volume of a fluid chamber defined by the pump mechanism is zero or near-zero, to an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Atli Orn SVERRISSON, Larus GUNNSTEINSSON, Gudfinna HALLDORSDOTTIR, Hafsteinn JONASSON, Dadi GRANZ, Dana Stewart MARLIN
  • Publication number: 20200085598
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes first and second parts rotatable relative to one another about a joint. The first and second parts are adapted to form at least part of a weight bearing connection between a prosthetic foot and a socket. A pump system includes a pump mechanism operatively connected to the first and second parts. Rotation of the first part and/or the second part about the joint moves the pump mechanism between an original configuration in which the volume of a fluid chamber defined by the pump mechanism is zero or near-zero, and an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: David SANDAHL, Dana Stewart MARLIN, Hafsteinn JONASSON
  • Patent number: 10561508
    Abstract: A vacuum suspension system includes a foot cover having a heel portion and a pump system located in the heel portion. The pump system includes upper and lower sections arranged to move in an axial direction relative to one another and a pump mechanism operatively connected to and positioned between the upper and lower sections. When the heel portion is loaded in stance the pump mechanism moves from an original configuration in which the volume of a fluid chamber defined by the pump mechanism is zero or near-zero, to an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Atli Orn Sverrisson, Larus Gunnsteinsson, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir, Hafsteinn Jonasson, Dadi Granz, Dana Stewart Marlin
  • Publication number: 20200022822
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint can include a first attachment member and a second attachment member coupled to the first attachment member. The second attachment member can include a cylindrical chamber. The prosthetic joint can include a fixation system disposed within the cylindrical chamber comprising at least one cam. The prosthetic joint can have an unlocked configuration, wherein in the unlocked configuration the first attachment member and the second attachment member can rotate relative to each other. The prosthetic joint can have a locked configuration, wherein in the locked configuration the first attachment member is substantially prevented from rotating relative to the second attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Dana Stewart Marlin, David Sandahl
  • Patent number: 10512554
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes first and second parts rotatable relative to one another about a joint. The first and second parts are adapted to form at least part of a weight bearing connection between a prosthetic foot and a socket. A pump system includes a pump mechanism operatively connected to the first and second parts. Rotation of the first part and/or the second part about the joint moves the pump mechanism between an original configuration in which the volume of a fluid chamber defined by the pump mechanism is zero or near-zero, and an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: David Sandahl, Dana Stewart Marlin, Hafsteinn Jonasson
  • Patent number: 10405999
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint can include a first attachment member and a second attachment member coupled to the first attachment member. The second attachment member can include a cylindrical chamber. The prosthetic joint can include a fixation system disposed within the cylindrical chamber comprising at least one cam. The prosthetic joint can have an unlocked configuration, wherein in the unlocked configuration the first attachment member and the second attachment member can rotate relative to each other. The prosthetic joint can have a locked configuration, wherein in the locked configuration the first attachment member is substantially prevented from rotating relative to the second attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: ÖSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Dana Stewart Marlin, David Sandahl
  • Publication number: 20190201227
    Abstract: A hand support including a base component arranged for securing to at least a portion of a hand, an anchor element adjustably connected to the base component and arranged for grasping a thumb, and a counterforce device connecting to the base component and the anchor element. The counterforce device arranged to generate a counterforce in combination with or against the base component and anchor element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Stefan Orn STEFANSSON, Dana Stewart MARLIN