Patents by Inventor Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR

Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR 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: 11622878
    Abstract: A cervical collar has a chin support slidably connected to an inside surface of an anterior component adapted to secure against an anterior chin and neck of a user. A posterior component connects to the anterior component to circumferentially surround the user's neck. A height adjustment mechanism has spring locks securing the height adjustment mechanism against the anterior component. The cervical collar includes a footplate continuously extending from the height adjustment mechanism generally without a variation in thickness. The posterior component has side portions with a plurality of living hinges located proximate to elongate slots for straps connecting to the anterior component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir, Arni Thor Ingimundarson
  • Publication number: 20220401236
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for detecting ground contact with a lower-limb POD. A sensor array for the POD on a first or second body may include two or more sensors in an array that each detect a distance to a respective target on the other of the first or second body. The first and second bodies may move relative to each other thereby changing an offset distance or distances between the two bodies which is detected by the sensors. In some embodiments, the sensors may include Hall Effect sensors that detect distances to respective magnets. Load data based on the detected distances may be generated for control of the POD, such as for stance phase control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Sigurmundur Gudjonsson, Arni Einarsson, Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir, David Langlois
  • Publication number: 20220125613
    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: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Bjorn OMARSSON, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Valgeir PETURSSON, Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR
  • Patent number: 11253382
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Bjorn Omarsson, Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Valgeir Petursson, Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir
  • Publication number: 20210177635
    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: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR, Bjorn OMARSSON
  • Patent number: 10952886
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir, Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Helga Run Palsdottir, Bjorn Omarsson
  • Publication number: 20200281754
    Abstract: A cervical collar has a chin support slidably connected to an inside surface of an anterior component adapted to secure against an anterior chin and neck of a user. A posterior component connects to the anterior component to circumferentially surround the user's neck. A height adjustment mechanism has spring locks securing the height adjustment mechanism against the anterior component. The cervical collar includes a footplate continuously extending from the height adjustment mechanism generally without a variation in thickness. The posterior component has side portions with a plurality of living hinges located proximate to elongate slots for straps connecting to the anterior component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON
  • Patent number: 10675173
    Abstract: A cervical collar has a chin support slidably connected to an inside surface of an anterior component adapted to secure against an anterior chin and neck of a user. A posterior component connects to the anterior component to circumferentially surround the user's neck. A height adjustment mechanism has spring locks securing the height adjustment mechanism against the anterior component. The cervical collar includes a footplate continuously extending from the height adjustment mechanism generally without a variation in thickness. The posterior component has side portions with a plurality of living hinges located proximate to elongate slots for straps connecting to the anterior component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir, Arni Thor Ingimundarson
  • Publication number: 20200113722
    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: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Bjorn OMARSSON, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Valgeir PETURSSON, Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR
  • Patent number: 10537458
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Bjorn Omarsson, Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Valgeir Petursson, Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir
  • Publication number: 20180147080
    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: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR, Bjorn OMARSSON
  • Patent number: 9895250
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir, Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Helga Run Palsdottir, Bjorn Omarsson
  • Publication number: 20170252198
    Abstract: A cervical collar has a chin support slidably connected to an inside surface of an anterior component adapted to secure against an anterior chin and neck of a user. A posterior component connects to the anterior component to circumferentially surround the user's neck. A height adjustment mechanism has spring locks securing the height adjustment mechanism against the anterior component. The cervical collar includes a footplate continuously extending from the height adjustment mechanism generally without a variation in thickness. The posterior component has side portions with a plurality of living hinges located proximate to elongate slots for straps connecting to the anterior component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON
  • Patent number: 9713546
    Abstract: A cervical collar has a chin support slidably connected to an inside surface of an anterior component adapted to secure against an anterior chin and neck of a user. A posterior component connects to the anterior component to circumferentially surround the user's neck. A height adjustment mechanism has spring locks securing the height adjustment mechanism against the anterior component. The cervical collar includes a footplate continuously extending from the height adjustment mechanism generally without a variation in thickness. The posterior component has side portions with a plurality of living hinges located proximate to elongate slots for straps connecting to the anterior component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir, Arni Thor Ingimundarson
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9364365
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Bjorn Omarsson, Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Valgeir Petursson, Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir
  • Patent number: 9358146
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: OSSUR hf
    Inventors: Hildur Inga Thorsteinsdottir, Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Helga Run Palsdottir, Bjorn Omarsson
  • Publication number: 20140213947
    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: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Bjorn OMARSSON, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Valgeir PETURSSON, Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR
  • Publication number: 20140194801
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: OSSUR hf
    Inventors: Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR, Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR, Bjorn OMARSSON