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: 20190117414
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Christophe Lecomte, Dana Stewart Marlin, Lárus Gunnsteinsson
  • Patent number: 10245171
    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: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Stefan Orn Stefansson, Dana Stewart Marlin
  • Patent number: 10117758
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Össur hf
    Inventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Christophe Lecomte, Dana Stewart Marlin, Lárus Gunnsteinsson
  • Publication number: 20180296371
    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: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Hafsteinn JONASSON, Hallgrimur Skuli HAFSTEINSSON, Egill Sveinbjorn EGILSSON, Dana Stewart MARLIN, Marco STEINBERG
  • Publication number: 20180235785
    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: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew BACHE, Egill Sveinbjorn EGILSSON, Linda Ros BIRGISDOTTIR, Dana Stewart MARLIN
  • Patent number: 10028845
    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: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Hafsteinn Jonasson, Hallgrimur Skuli Hafsteinsson, Egill Sveinbjorn Egilsson, Dana Stewart Marlin, Marco Steinberg
  • Publication number: 20180193173
    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: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Atli Orn SVERRISSON, Larus GUNNSTEINSSON, Gudfinna HALLDORSDOTTIR, Hafsteinn JONASSON, Dadi GRANZ, Dana Stewart MARLIN
  • Patent number: 9962273
    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 tighten and loosen the fit of the adjustable socket system on one or more areas of the residual limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Andrew Bache, Egill Sveinbjorn Egilsson, Linda Ros Birgisdottir, Dana Stewart Marlin
  • Patent number: 9943421
    Abstract: A vacuum suspension system includes a pump system arranged to be in fluid communication with a prosthetic socket. The pump system includes a pump mechanism having a housing and a membrane situated on the housing such that a fluid chamber is defined between the membrane and the housing. The pump mechanism is movable between an original configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is zero or near-zero, and an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Atli Orn Sverrisson, Larus Gunnsteinsson, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir, Hafsteinn Jonasson, Dadi Granz, Dana Stewart Marlin
  • Publication number: 20180055659
    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: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: David SANDAHL, Dana Stewart MARLIN, Hafsteinn JONASSON
  • Publication number: 20160338859
    Abstract: A vacuum suspension system includes a pump system arranged to be in fluid communication with a prosthetic socket. The pump system includes a pump mechanism having a housing and a membrane situated on the housing such that a fluid chamber is defined between the membrane and the housing. The pump mechanism is movable between an original configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is zero or near-zero, and an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Atli Orn SVERRISSON, Larus GUNNSTEINSSON, Gudfinna HALLDORSDOTTIR, Hafsteinn JONASSON, Dadi GRANZ, Dana Stewart MARLIN
  • Publication number: 20160331562
    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 tighten and loosen the fit of the adjustable socket system on one or more areas of the residual limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew BACHE, Egill Sveinbjorn EGILSSON, Linda Ros BIRGISDOTTIR, Dana Stewart MARLIN
  • Publication number: 20160296359
    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: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Stefan Orn STEFANSSON, Dana Stewart MARLIN
  • Publication number: 20160199202
    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: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Hafsteinn JONASSON, Hallgrimur Skuli HAFSTEINSSON, Egill Sveinbjorn EGILSSON, Dana Stewart MARLIN, Marco STEINBERG
  • Publication number: 20160008147
    Abstract: Various features for improving the performance of prosthetic sport feet are provided. Prosthetic sport feet according to the present disclosure can be designed to improve performance in board sport activities, for example, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, and the like. A prosthetic board sports foot can have a wide profile and large area for contacting the board or ground to improve stability. The board sports foot can include a traction sole to reduce slippage on the board. The board sports foot can also include an attachment member for attaching the foot to a user's residual limb or another prosthetic component. The attachment member can include a tendon designed to allow for flexibility over an initial short range of movement. The tendon can be interchangeable, and tendons having various stiffnesses can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventor: Dana Stewart Marlin
  • Publication number: 20150230943
    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: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Dana Stewart Marlin, David Sandahl
  • Publication number: 20150209160
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Christophe Lecomte, Dana Stewart Marlin, Lárus Gunnsteinsson
  • Publication number: 20150197324
    Abstract: A bodysuit includes at least one seal component formed from a polymeric material located at one or more bodysuit openings and configured to engage with and may form a seal. The at least one seal component is configured to form a comfortable seal against a wearer's associated body part that is strengthened upon subjection to a pressure differential that may otherwise force liquid or atmosphere from the environment past the seal and into the bodysuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Dana Stewart MARLIN