Patents by Inventor Hsin Fa Shen

Hsin Fa Shen 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: 11896502
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes a prosthetic knee having a controller and a hydraulic unit pivotally connected to the controller. The hydraulic includes a reserve hydraulic cylinder, a brake hydraulic cylinder, and a hydraulic cylinder having a lower hydraulic compartment. A flow system fluidly connects the hydraulic cylinder, the reserve hydraulic cylinder, and the brake cylinder. The flow system has first and second flow paths in communication with the lower hydraulic compartment and the reserve hydraulic cylinder. The first flow path is in communication with lower hydraulic compartment and the reserve hydraulic cylinder via the brake cylinder. The second flow path bypasses the brake hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Ossur Iceland ehf
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Patent number: 11413168
    Abstract: A polycentric knee joint including an adjustment-free multi-stage prosthesis air cylinder. The air cylinder has an air cylinder body, a piston assembly slidably mounted on the air cylinder body, a first check valve mounted in the piston, and a multi-stage air pressure valve mounted inside a lower air way of the air cylinder body. The multi-stage air pressure valve automatically cushions movements of the piston assembly without being adjusted whenever a user of the prosthesis joint walks slowly or quickly, for improved comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: PRO LIMB INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Publication number: 20210154027
    Abstract: A polycentric knee joint including an adjustment-free multi-stage prosthesis air cylinder. The air cylinder has an air cylinder body, a piston assembly slidably mounted on the air cylinder body, a first check valve mounted in the piston, and a multi-stage air pressure valve mounted inside a lower air way of the air cylinder body. The multi-stage air pressure valve automatically cushions movements of the piston assembly without being adjusted whenever a user of the prosthesis joint walks slowly or quickly, for improved comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa SHEN
  • Patent number: 10918501
    Abstract: A polycentric knee joint including an adjustment-free multi-stage prosthesis air cylinder. The air cylinder has an air cylinder body, a piston assembly slidably mounted on the air cylinder body, a first check valve mounted in the piston, and a multi-stage air pressure valve mounted inside a lower air way of the air cylinder body. The multi-stage air pressure valve automatically cushions movements of the piston assembly without being adjusted whenever a user of the prosthesis joint walks slowly or quickly, for improved comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: PRO LIMB INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Publication number: 20200323655
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes a prosthetic knee having a controller and a hydraulic unit pivotally connected to the controller. The hydraulic includes a reserve hydraulic cylinder, a brake hydraulic cylinder, and a hydraulic cylinder having a lower hydraulic compartment. A flow system fluidly connects the hydraulic cylinder, the reserve hydraulic cylinder, and the brake cylinder. The flow system has first and second flow paths in communication with the lower hydraulic compartment and the reserve hydraulic cylinder. The first flow path is in communication with lower hydraulic compartment and the reserve hydraulic cylinder via the brake cylinder. The second flow path bypasses the brake hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa SHEN
  • Patent number: 10716688
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes a prosthetic knee having a controller and a hydraulic unit pivotally connected to the controller. The hydraulic includes a reserve hydraulic cylinder, a brake hydraulic cylinder, and a hydraulic cylinder having a lower hydraulic compartment. A flow system fluidly connects the hydraulic cylinder, the reserve hydraulic cylinder, and the brake cylinder. The flow system has first and second flow paths in communication with the lower hydraulic compartment and the reserve hydraulic cylinder. The first flow path is in communication with lower hydraulic compartment and the reserve hydraulic cylinder via the brake cylinder. The second flow path bypasses the brake hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Publication number: 20190282379
    Abstract: A polycentric knee joint including an adjustment-free multi-stage prosthesis air cylinder. The air cylinder has an air cylinder body, a piston assembly slidably mounted on the air cylinder body, a first check valve mounted in the piston, and a multi-stage air pressure valve mounted inside a lower air way of the air cylinder body. The multi-stage air pressure valve automatically cushions movements of the piston assembly without being adjusted whenever a user of the prosthesis joint walks slowly or quickly, for improved comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa SHEN
  • Patent number: 10231850
    Abstract: The invention relates to a prosthetic joint which can be used as an artificial knee. Said prosthetic joint consists of a knee upper part (1), a knee lower part (2) and a fixing element (8) connecting said two lower parts. The knee upper part is rotationally arranged about the rotational axis (4) of the fixing element and rotation occurs counter to the force of an elastic element (17) which is arranged in knee lower part. Detachable fixing means (7), which are used to fix at least one rotational position, are provided between the knee upper part and the fixing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: PRO LIMB INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Hsin Fa Shen
  • Patent number: 10034781
    Abstract: A prosthetic knee joint with buffering and braking effects has an upper connecting base, a linking assembly, a braking assembly, and a lower connecting base. The upper connecting base has two extending arms and an accommodating recess. The linking assembly has two linking arms respectively and pivotally connected to the upper connecting base. The braking assembly has a braking arm protruding into the accommodating recess of the upper connecting base and pivotally connected to the two extending arms. The lower connecting base is connected to the linking assembly and the braking assembly. The upper connecting base, the linking assembly, the braking assembly and the lower connecting base form a four-bar linkage. A cushion between an abutting element and a main body provides a buffering effect during walking. Thus, the prosthetic knee joint has simplified structure and reduced cost and is convenient in assembly and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: PRO LIMB INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Publication number: 20180064561
    Abstract: An adjustment-free multi-stage prosthesis air cylinder is used in a prosthesis joint and has an air cylinder body, a piston assembly slidably mounted on the air cylinder body, a first check valve mounted in the piston, and a multi-stage air pressure valve mounted inside a lower air way of the air cylinder body. The multi-stage air pressure valve automatically cushions movements of the piston assembly without being adjusted whenever a user of the prosthesis joint walks slowly or quickly, so to allow the user to feel comfortable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Publication number: 20180000614
    Abstract: A prosthetic system includes a prosthetic knee having a controller and a hydraulic unit pivotally connected to the controller. The hydraulic includes a reserve hydraulic cylinder, a brake hydraulic cylinder, and a hydraulic cylinder having a lower hydraulic compartment. A flow system fluidly connects the hydraulic cylinder, the reserve hydraulic cylinder, and the brake cylinder. The flow system has first and second flow paths in communication with the lower hydraulic compartment and the reserve hydraulic cylinder. The first flow path is in communication with lower hydraulic compartment and the reserve hydraulic cylinder via the brake cylinder. The second flow path bypasses the brake hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa SHEN
  • Patent number: 9770347
    Abstract: The adjustable prosthetic leg, which is connected between a thigh and an artificial foot, has a controller, a connecting mechanism, a hydraulic unit, and a shell. The connecting mechanism and the hydraulic unit are pivotally connected to the controller, and the shell is pivotally connected to the hydraulic unit. The connecting mechanism extends into a hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic unit. The hydraulic cylinder is in communication with a reserve hydraulic cylinder and a brake hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic unit. The prosthetic leg allows a user to climb up or go down the stairs and walk on uneven ground easily without falling down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Publication number: 20170258608
    Abstract: A buffer mechanism of an artificial limb is provided, including a joint connecting base, an artificial limb connecting base, a first connecting rod connected to a front side of the joint connecting base, a second connecting rod connected to a rear side of the artificial limb connecting base, and a buffer cylinder disposed between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod and having a sleeve, a cylinder plug and a spring. The cylinder plug is detachably disposed at one end of the sleeve, the side surface of the first connecting rod facing the second connecting rod is disposed with a roller arm, an end of the roller arm is pivotally connected with a roller, and the roller arm contacts the end face of the cylinder plug by the roller. The present disclosure can reduce the wear rate of the cylinder plug and decrease the friction force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Publication number: 20170165086
    Abstract: A prosthetic knee joint with buffering and braking effects has an upper connecting base, a linking assembly, a braking assembly, and a lower connecting base. The upper connecting base has two extending lugs and an accommodating recess. The linking assembly has two linking arms respectively and pivotally connected to the upper connecting base. The braking assembly has a braking arm protruding into the accommodating recess of the upper connecting base and pivotally connected to the two extending lugs. The lower connecting base is connected to the linking assembly and the braking assembly. The upper connecting base, the linking assembly, the braking assembly and the lower connecting base form a four-bar linkage. A cushion between an abutter and a main body provides a buffering effect during walking. Thus, the prosthetic knee joint has simplified structure and reduced cost and is convenient in assembly and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: PRO LIMB INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa SHEN
  • Patent number: 9180026
    Abstract: An adjustment-free cushioning air cylinder includes an air cylinder body, a piston, a first check valve, an upper air way, a second check valve and a lower air way. An air chamber is formed inside the air cylinder body. The piston slides in the air chamber. One end of the piston extends to the external of the air cylinder body. The piston does a reciprocating movement in the air chamber and divides the air chamber into an upper air chamber and a lower air chamber. The first check valve is disposed in the piston, one end of the first check valve is connected to the upper air chamber, and the other end is connected to the lower air chamber. The upper air way connects the upper air chamber with the outside. The adjustment-free cushioning air cylinder of the invention does not need to adjust the entering flow rate of the air, but the entering flow rate can be automatically adjusted to produce cushioning resistance as the user is walking according to the walking speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignees: PRO LIMB INTERNATIONAL CORP., MEDI GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Publication number: 20140128993
    Abstract: An adjustable below-the-knee prosthetic leg, which is connected between a thigh and an artificial foot, comprises a controller, a connecting mechanism, a hydraulic unit, and a shell. The connecting mechanism and the hydraulic unit are pivotally connected to the controller, and the shell is pivotally connected to the hydraulic unit. The connecting mechanism extends into a hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic unit. The hydraulic cylinder is in communication with a reserve hydraulic cylinder and a brake hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic unit. The prosthetic leg allows a user to climb up or go down the stairs and walk on uneven ground easily without falling down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicants: medi GmbH & Co. KG, PRO LIMB International Corp.
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa SHEN
  • Publication number: 20130268091
    Abstract: An adjustment-free multi-stage prosthesis air cylinder comprises an air cylinder body, a piston, a first check valve and a multi-stage air pressure valve. The inner of the air cylinder body forms an air chamber and a lower air way. One end of the piston is slidably disposed in the air chamber and divides the air chamber into an upper air chamber and a lower air chamber, the other end of the piston extends to the outside; the inner of the piston forms an upper air way which is communicated with the outside and the upper air chamber, while the lower air way is communicated with the lower air chamber. The piston makes a reciprocating movement in the air chamber, and the first check valve is disposed in the piston to optionally connect the upper air way with the lower air way. The multi-stage air pressure valve is disposed in the lower air way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicants: MEDI GMBH & CO., KG, PRO LIMB INTERRNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa SHEN
  • Publication number: 20130264157
    Abstract: An adjustment-free cushioning air cylinder includes an air cylinder body, a piston, a first check valve, an upper air way, a second check valve and a lower air way. An air chamber is formed inside the air cylinder body. The piston slides in the air chamber. One end of the piston extends to the external of the air cylinder body. The piston does a reciprocating movement in the air chamber and divides the air chamber into an upper air chamber and a lower air chamber. The first check valve is disposed in the piston, one end of the first check valve is connected to the upper air chamber, and the other end is connected to the lower air chamber. The upper air way connects the upper air chamber with the outside. The adjustment-free cushioning air cylinder of the invention does not need to adjust the entering flow rate of the air, but the entering flow rate can be automatically adjusted to produce cushioning resistance as the user is walking according to the walking speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicants: MEDI GMBH & CO., KG, PRO LIMB INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa SHEN
  • Patent number: 8187337
    Abstract: A trouble-free safety prosthesis joint, which has a below-knee connector device with a main body, a base, a drive element and a restoring unit. The restoring unit is provided in a receiving space located in the interior of the main body and is connected to the drive element. The base extending downward from the main body serves for connection to the below-knee prosthesis. A thigh connector device is arranged on the below-knee connector device. One end of the brake element is connected to the restoring unit and the other end is connected pivotably to the thigh connector device. A brake element and a brake stirrup are also located in the receiving space of the below-knee connector device, which is connected to the thigh connector device and the brake stirrup is connected to the brake element. The brake stirrup engages the brake journal and is connected to the below-knee connector device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Medi GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Dirk Kremser, Hsin Fa Shen
  • Publication number: 20100100197
    Abstract: A trouble-free safety prosthesis joint, which has a below-knee connector device with a main body, a base, a drive element and a restoring unit. The restoring unit is provided in a receiving space located in the interior of the main body and is connected to the drive element. The base extending downward from the main body serves for connection to the below-knee prosthesis. A thigh connector device is arranged on the below-knee connector device. One end of the brake element is connected to the restoring unit and the other end is connected pivotably to the thigh connector device. A brake element and a brake stirrup are also located in the receiving space of the below-knee connector device, which is connected to the thigh connector device and the brake stirrup is connected to the brake element. The brake stirrup engages the brake journal and is connected to the below-knee connector device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: MEDI GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Dirk KREMSER, Hsin Fa SHEN