Patents by Inventor Manfred Menzi

Manfred Menzi 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: 11752027
    Abstract: A freestanding system for applying traction to a patient independent of a table or bed includes a base including a body and a stabilizer arm moveably coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer arm has a first end pivotally coupled to the body and a second end distal the body, and wherein the stabilizer arm is configured to pivot about the corresponding first end, and a pad coupled to the second end of the stabilizer arm, wherein the pad includes a suction device configured to releasably secure the second end of the corresponding stabilizer arm to the ground, wherein the pads are configured to maintain the position of the system in response to the application of traction to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Stefan Kreuzer, Manfred Menzi, Kurt Stark
  • Publication number: 20220142845
    Abstract: A telescopic assembly for supporting a patient's femur includes an elongate tubular base configured to be fixably attached to a table. The tubular base has a longitudinal axis. The telescopic assembly also includes an elongate extension member slidably disposed in the tubular base and configured to telescopically extend longitudinally from the tubular base. Further, the telescopic assembly includes a femur support member coupled to an end of the extension member and configured to be positioned below and support the femur of the patient. The femur support member is configured to move longitudinally with the extension member relative to the tubular base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGIES, IOT AG
    Inventors: Michael Vincent Jekot, Stefan Kreuzer, Manfred Menzi
  • Publication number: 20210322198
    Abstract: A freestanding system for applying traction to a patient independent of a table or bed includes a base including a body and a stabilizer arm moveably coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer arm has a first end pivotally coupled to the body and a second end distal the body, and wherein the stabilizer arm is configured to pivot about the corresponding first end, and a pad coupled to the second end of the stabilizer arm, wherein the pad includes a suction device configured to releasably secure the second end of the corresponding stabilizer arm to the ground, wherein the pads are configured to maintain the position of the system in response to the application of traction to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGIES, IOT AG
    Inventors: Stefan Kreuzer, Manfred Menzi, Kurt Stark
  • Patent number: 11051965
    Abstract: A system for supporting and manipulating a leg of a patient, the system including a base configured to be releasably secured to the ground, a first elongate guide rail coupled to the base, wherein the first elongate guide rail has a longitudinal axis, a boot moveably coupled to the first elongate guide rail, wherein the boot is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a foot of the patient, a drape hanger assembly coupled to the base and configured to support a drape, wherein the drape hanger assembly includes a pair of drape hangers oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first elongate guide rail, wherein the pair of drape hangers are disposed on opposite sides of the first elongate guide rail in top view, and a drape attached to each drape hanger and positioned between the boot and the first elongate guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventors: Stefan Kreuzer, Manfred Menzi, Kurt Stark
  • Publication number: 20180207015
    Abstract: A system for supporting and manipulating a leg of a patient, the system including a base configured to be releasably secured to the ground, a first elongate guide rail coupled to the base, wherein the first elongate guide rail has a longitudinal axis, a boot moveably coupled to the first elongate guide rail, wherein the boot is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a foot of the patient, a drape hanger assembly coupled to the base and configured to support a drape, wherein the drape hanger assembly includes a pair of drape hangers oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first elongate guide rail, wherein the pair of drape hangers are disposed on opposite sides of the first elongate guide rail in top view, and a drape attached to each drape hanger and positioned between the boot and the first elongate guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGIES, IOT AG
    Inventors: Stefan KREUZER, Manfred MENZI, Kurt STARK
  • Patent number: 9949861
    Abstract: A system for supporting and manipulating a leg of a patient including a base configured to be releasably secured to the ground, a first guide rail coupled to the base, wherein the first guide rail has a longitudinal axis, a boot coupled to the first guide rail, wherein the boot is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a foot of the patient, and a drape hanger assembly coupled to the base, wherein the drape hanger assembly includes a pair of drape hangers oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first elongate guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Innovative Orthopedic Technologies, IOT AG
    Inventors: Stefan Kreuzer, Manfred Menzi, Kurt Stark
  • Patent number: 9852566
    Abstract: An electronic locking device for selectively locking a medical device includes an antenna configured to wirelessly receive information from an identification tag, wherein the identification tag comprises unlocked duration period data, a motor coupled to the antenna, and a locking pin coupled to the motor, wherein the motor is configured to transition the locking pin from a locked position to an unlocked position for a predetermined period of time prescribed by the unlocked duration period data in response to an unlocking signal received by the antenna from the identification tag, wherein the locking pin is configured to prevent usage of the medical device in the locked position and allow usage of the medical device in the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Innovative Orthopedic Technologies, IOT, AG
    Inventor: Manfred Menzi
  • Publication number: 20160086407
    Abstract: An electronic locking device for selectively locking a medical device includes an antenna configured to wirelessly receive information from an identification tag, wherein the identification tag comprises unlocked duration period data, a motor coupled to the antenna, and a locking pin coupled to the motor, wherein the motor is configured to transition the locking pin from a locked position to an unlocked position for a predetermined period of time prescribed by the unlocked duration period data in response to an unlocking signal received by the antenna from the identification tag, wherein the locking pin is configured to prevent usage of the medical device in the locked position and allow usage of the medical device in the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventor: Manfred MENZI
  • Publication number: 20150190265
    Abstract: A system for supporting and manipulating a leg of a patient including a base configured to be releasably secured to the ground, a first guide rail coupled to the base, wherein the first guide rail has a longitudinal axis, a boot coupled to the first guide rail, wherein the boot is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a foot of the patient, and a drape hanger assembly coupled to the base, wherein the drape hanger assembly includes a pair of drape hangers oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first elongate guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGIES, IOT AG
    Inventors: Stefan KREUZER, Manfred MENZI, Kurt STARK
  • Patent number: 8961441
    Abstract: A medical treatment system includes an electronic controller with a medical treatment apparatus, a data reader, an ancillary treatment apparatus used with the electronic medical treatment apparatus and a data storage medium associated with the ancillary treatment apparatus. The controller is configured to receive information from the data storage medium, and to control the medical treatment apparatus with medical treatment parameters compatible with the desired medical treatment and the ancillary treatment apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Sanuwave, Inc.
    Inventors: Iulian Cioanta, Rene Brauchli, Manfred Menzi, Christopher M. Cashman
  • Publication number: 20100331741
    Abstract: A medical treatment system includes an electronic controller with a medical treatment apparatus, a data reader, an ancillary treatment apparatus used with the electronic medical treatment apparatus and a data storage medium associated with the ancillary treatment apparatus. The controller is configured to receive information from the data storage medium, and to control the medical treatment apparatus with medical treatment parameters compatible with the desired medical treatment and the ancillary treatment apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Iulian Cioanta, Rene Brauchli, Manfred Menzi, Christopher M. Cashman
  • Publication number: 20090281464
    Abstract: A medical treatment system includes an electronic controller with a medical treatment apparatus, a data reader, an ancillary treatment apparatus used with the electronic medical treatment apparatus and a data storage medium associated with the ancillary treatment apparatus. The controller is configured to receive information from the data storage medium, and to control the medical treatment apparatus with medical treatment parameters compatible with the desired medical treatment and the ancillary treatment apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Iulian Cioanta, Rene Brauchli, Manfred Menzi, Christopher M. Cashman
  • Publication number: 20080021353
    Abstract: An system and method for applying acoustic pressure waves including a pad coupled with a shock wave applicator coupler. The pad includes a bioactive substance in which shock waves facilitate absorption of the bioactive substance into a target area, such as skin and wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Manfred Menzi, Frank Schock, Rene Brauchli
  • Patent number: 6254640
    Abstract: The shaft prosthesis (1) has a distal section (2) with a substantially circular cross-section and a proximal section (3) adjoining this distal section (2). A rib (4) is located at the lateral side of the prosthesis and protrudes in the ventral direction. The proximal section (3) enlarges in the upward direction. A neck (5) is provided in the upper end region on which a joint ball can be attached. The diameter of the shaft prosthesis (1) enlarges substantially conically on all sides starting from the distal end of the shaft prosthesis (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Sulzer Orthopaedie AG
    Inventors: Alessandro De Cesaris, Manfred Menzi, Wolfhart Puhl