Patents by Inventor Halldor ALBERTSSON

Halldor ALBERTSSON 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: 11953076
    Abstract: An interchangeable attachment device includes a first attachment interface supporting a first component, and a second attachment interface supporting at least one second component. The first and second attachment interfaces define cooperating attachment portions arranged for securing an end portion of the first attachment interface to an end portion of the second attachment interface to form an attachment junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Ossur Iceland ehf
    Inventors: Valgeir Petursson, Halldor Albertsson
  • Publication number: 20240000595
    Abstract: A polycentric hinge for an orthopedic device includes first and second hinge arms, and two cover plates, rather than numerous individual parts and fasteners. The first and second cover plates define a plurality of bearings and a plurality of recesses for receiving the bearings, whereby the hinge arms are mounted about the bearings and are pivotable relative to one another while encased by the first and second cover plates. Additional bearing surfaces are provided for securing snap-fitted rotation stops without a tool or fasteners. The components of the hinge are formed from injection molded materials such as plastics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Halldor ALBERTSSON, David SANDAHL, Valgeir PETURSSON
  • Publication number: 20230310195
    Abstract: A connector for a strap includes a buckle assembly having a base part, and a strap mount flexibly depending from the buckle assembly. The strap mount is integrally connected to the base part such that the base part is rigid when the strap mount bends relative thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Valgeir PETURSSON, Halldor ALBERTSSON
  • Patent number: 11712359
    Abstract: A connector for a strap includes a buckle assembly having a base part, and a strap mount flexibly depending from the buckle assembly. The strap mount is integrally connected to the base part such that the base part is rigid when the strap mount bends relative thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Valgeir Petursson, Halldor Albertsson
  • Publication number: 20230058917
    Abstract: A prosthetic attachment system and corresponding lock assembly are provided for connecting a distal end of a prosthetic liner to a distal end of a prosthetic socket, by combining vacuum suspension and mechanical suspension. An attachment pin extends from a distal end of the prosthetic liner. A connector assembly secures to a distal end of the prosthetic socket and is adapted for receiving and locking to the attachment pin. A lanyard assembly has a first end secured to the connector assembly and a second end extending outwardly from the distal end of the prosthetic socket and adapted to secure to an exterior surface of the prosthetic socket by an external securing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Hafsteinn JONASSON, Sigurdur HANNESSON, Oskar Thor LARUSSON, Margret Sol RAGNARSDOTTIR, Halldor ALBERTSSON
  • Patent number: 11547589
    Abstract: An orthopedic device comprising a first shell, a second shell, and a hinge connecting to the first and second shells. A first strap having a first end slidably connects to the first shell and a second end removably anchors to the second shell. An overlay extends over a portion of the first shell and forms a clearance with the first shell into which the first end of the first strap extends. Portions of the overlay secure to the first shell outside of the clearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Valgeir Petursson, Hronn Kristinsdottir, Stefan Orn Stefansson, Sindri Pall Sigurdsson, Halldor Albertsson
  • Publication number: 20220235847
    Abstract: An interchangeable attachment device includes a first attachment interface supporting a first component, and a second attachment interface supporting at least one second component. The first and second attachment interfaces define cooperating attachment portions arranged for securing an end portion of the first attachment interface to an end portion of the second attachment interface to form an attachment junction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Valgeir PETURSSON, Halldor ALBERTSSON
  • Patent number: 11333219
    Abstract: An interchangeable attachment device includes a first attachment interface supporting a first component, and a second attachment interface supporting at least one second component. The first and second attachment interfaces define cooperating attachment portions arranged for securing an end portion of the first attachment interface to an end portion of the second attachment interface to form an attachment junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Valgeir Petursson, Halldor Albertsson
  • Publication number: 20200271191
    Abstract: An interchangeable attachment device comprises a first attachment interface arranged to support a first component, and a second attachment interface supporting at least one second component. The first and second attachment interfaces define cooperating attachment portions arranged for securing an end portion of the first attachment interface to an end portion of the second attachment interface to form an attachment junction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Valgeir PETURSSON, Halldor ALBERTSSON
  • Patent number: 10292454
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Ossur Iceland, ehf
    Inventors: Bjorn Omarsson, Halldor Albertsson, Thorleifur Stefansson, Larus Gunnsteinsson, Arni Thor Ingimundarson
  • Publication number: 20190105189
    Abstract: A connector for a strap includes a buckle assembly having a base part, and a strap mount flexibly depending from the buckle assembly. The strap mount is integrally connected to the base part such that the base part is rigid when the strap mount bends relative thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Valgeir PETURSSON, Halldor ALBERTSSON
  • Publication number: 20190105188
    Abstract: An orthopedic device comprising a first shell, a second shell, and a hinge connecting to the first and second shells. A first strap having a first end slidably connects to the first shell and a second end removably anchors to the second shell. An overlay extends over a portion of the first shell and forms a clearance with the first shell into which the first end of the first strap extends. Portions of the overlay secure to the first shell outside of the clearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Valgeir PETURSSON, Hronn KRISTINSDOTTIR, Stefan Orn STEFANSSON, Sindri Pall SIGURDSSON, Halldor ALBERTSSON
  • Patent number: 10052221
    Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a first panel defining opposed first and second sides. A second panel has a first end secured to the first side of the first panel along a seam between upper and lower corners of the seam, and a second end defining at least one flap securable to the second side of the first panel at a location site. A first strap has a first end secured to the first side of the first panel and extends from an upper portion of the seam including the upper corner of the seam and overlies at least a portion of the second panel. A dynamic force strap helically extends between upper and lower portions of the orthopedic device and connects to the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Halldor Albertsson, Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Helga Run Palsdottir
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20160193066
    Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a first panel defining opposed first and second sides. A second panel has a first end secured to the first side of the first panel along a seam between upper and lower corners of the seam, and a second end defining at least one flap securable to the second side of the first panel at a location site. A first strap has a first end secured to the first side of the first panel and extends from an upper portion of the seam including the upper corner of the seam and overlies at least a portion of the second panel. A dynamic force strap helically extends between upper and lower portions of the orthopedic device and connects to the first panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Halldor ALBERTSSON, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR