Patents by Inventor Gerald Stier

Gerald Stier 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).

  • Patent number: 11394955
    Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a camera testing device includes a plurality of optic components in a predetermined arrangement that places a center of each of the optic components in a position to be aligned with a line of sight of a respective, predetermined portion of a camera field of view when the plurality of optic components are between the camera and at least one target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: James C. Baar, Ronald M. Taylor, Timothy D. Garner, Nathan R. Faulks, Michael D. Cervoni, Piotr Szewc, Gerald Stier, Yew Kwang Low
  • Publication number: 20210227204
    Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a camera testing device includes a plurality of optic components in a predetermined arrangement that places a center of each of the optic components in a position to be aligned with a line of sight of a respective, predetermined portion of a camera field of view when the plurality of optic components are between the camera and at least one target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: James C. Baar, Ronald M. Taylor, Timothy D. Garner, Nathan R. Faulks, Michael D. Cervoni, Piotr Szewc, Gerald Stier, Yew Kwang Low
  • Publication number: 20210022900
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a limb orthosis, in particular a knee orthosis, comprising a strap system, wherein a strap as a first section of the strap system is routed in such a manner that the strap crosses over in a first crossover region and that a strap as a second section of the strap system is routed in such a manner that the strap crosses over in a second crossover region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Sandro Hebenstreit, Gerald Stier, Hans B. Bauerfeind
  • Patent number: 10624777
    Abstract: The invention relates to a variable orthopaedic back shell having two side shell parts, which can be used as a back orthosis or as a holder for other orthoses, for example shoulder orthoses. The invention also relates to an orthosis which includes a back shell according to the invention, and to the orthopedic use of the back shells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Röbelt, Gerald Stier, Ronny Baetz
  • Patent number: 10426650
    Abstract: The invention relates to a recliner-type orthosis comprising a lap belt or pelvic strap (30), a rigid recliner rail (10) over the spinal column, and two individually tightenable shoulder straps (23, 24), each of which extends from a lower portion (12) of then recliner rail (10), forms a shoulder strap, and is guided backwards via guides (18, 19) on a top portion (14) of the recliner rail (10), where the two shoulder straps (23, 24) intersect in a central point of intersection (29) and then run contralaterally towards the front, intersect in lateral points of intersection (27, 28) and can finally be tightly attached to the lap belt (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventors: Gerald Stier, Jürgen Harms
  • Patent number: 10390987
    Abstract: A tensioning device for orthoses for supporting and maintaining the function of the human body, particularly body-encompassing back orthoses, allows for an individual, segmental adjustment of the supporting effect through individually, separately designed pulley assemblies which can be attached individually and height-adjustably to a backplate designed as central element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Roebelt, Ronny Baetz, Gerald Stier
  • Publication number: 20190029866
    Abstract: The invention relates to a recliner-type orthosis comprising a lap belt or pelvic strap (30), a rigid recliner rail (10) over the spinal column, and two individually tightenable shoulder straps (23, 24), each of which extends from a lower portion (12) of then recliner rail (10), forms a shoulder strap, and is guided backwards via guides (18, 19) on a top portion (14) of the recliner rail (10), where the two shoulder straps (23, 24) intersect in a central point of intersection (29) and then run contralaterally towards the front, intersect in lateral points of intersection (27, 28) and can finally be tightly attached to the lap belt (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventors: Gerald Stier, Jürgen Harms
  • Publication number: 20180110644
    Abstract: The present invention relates to coupling elements to couple belts, particularly abdominal belts and tension bands. The coupling elements can particularly be used for belts of braces or orthoses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: Gerald STIER
  • Patent number: 9295577
    Abstract: A novel tightening device for orthoses for supporting and preserving the function of the human body, and more particularly for back orthoses surrounding the body, allows individual, segmental adjustment of the supporting action by way of individual, separate tackle assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Bauerfeind AG
    Inventor: Gerald Stier
  • Publication number: 20150209171
    Abstract: The invention relates to medical aids, e.g. bandages and orthoses, comprising at least one knitted fabric, in particular a warp-knitted fabric, especially warp-knitted fabric without loop pile, said fabric having an open structure that can be stretched simultaneously in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The invention also relates to the use of such knitted fabrics, especially warp-knitted fabrics, in medical aids, e.g. bandages and orthoses, and to methods for producing said medical aids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: Gerald Stier
  • Publication number: 20150182369
    Abstract: The invention relates to a variable orthopaedic back shell having two side shell parts, which can be used as a back orthosis or as a holder for other orthoses, for example shoulder orthoses. The invention also relates to an orthosis which includes a back shell according to the invention, and to the orthopaedic use of the back shells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Röebelt, Gerald Stier, Ronny Baetz
  • Publication number: 20150133839
    Abstract: A tensioning device for orthoses for supporting and maintaining the function of the human body, particularly body-encompassing back orthoses, allows for an individual, segmental adjustment of the supporting effect through individually, separately designed pulley assemblies which can be attached individually and height-adjustably to a backplate designed as central element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Gerhard Roebelt, Ronny Baetz, Gerald Stier
  • Publication number: 20150126917
    Abstract: A tensioning device for orthoses for supporting and maintaining the function of the human body, particularly orthoses surrounding a part of the body or the body, such as back orthoses. The tensioning device allows for an individual, segmental adjustment of the supporting effect through individually, separately designed pulley assemblies comprising at least one deflection roller and a lockable reel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventor: Gerald Stier
  • Publication number: 20130211301
    Abstract: A novel tightening device for orthoses for supporting and preserving the function of the human body, and more particularly for back orthoses surrounding the body, allows individual, segmental adjustment of the supporting action by way of individual, separate tackle assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Gerald Stier
  • Publication number: 20110313338
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle joint bandage comprising a stocking (4) running over the middle foot and able joint and a fixing strap enclosing the foot (1) wherein the fixing strap is medially connected to an anchor point (9) on the stocking (4) in the middle foot region. From there the strap (8) may be placed on the sole side around the middle foot crossing the middle of the instep from the medial side to loop around the shin (3) above the ankle, then crossing laterally the middle of the instep again and runs around the middle foot on the sole side again and may be fixed to a bandage region above the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: BAUERFEIND AG
    Inventors: Ronny Baetz, Gerald Stier, Gerhard Roebelt
  • Publication number: 20100113996
    Abstract: The invention relates to an epicondylitis clasp, wherein the holding part thereof, encompassing the arm, is tightenable by means of a steplessly adjustable securing strap, the inside of said epicondylitis clasp being provided with a pad for exerting pressure on a pressure-requiring area, said pad being in the form of an oblong pad attached to the holding part. A side of the holding part opposite the opening therein—said opening being bridgeable by the securing strap—is provided with a tab, wherein, with the holding part fitted on the arm, said tab covers the elbow joint and, by receiving the elbow, so encompasses the elbow joint that, when the holding part is fitted, the tab, which is guided by the elbow, serves as a positioning aid for positioning the holding part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Rony Bätz, Gerald Stier