Patents by Inventor Martin Pusch

Martin Pusch 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).

  • Publication number: 20250090351
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an orthopedic joint of a lower extremity in at least one degree of freedom by an adjustable actuator for adjusting an orthopedic apparatus to walking situations that differ from walking on a plane. The orthopedic apparatus includes a top connector connected to a limb and an orthopedic element that is arranged in a hinged manner distal to the top connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Martin PUSCH, Herman BOITEN, Sven ZARLING
  • Publication number: 20250041080
    Abstract: The invention relates to a joint for an orthopedic device. The joint has a first joint part (38), a second joint part (34), which is pivotally arranged on the first joint part (38) about a pivot axis (36) in a pivoting region, and a hydraulic system with at least one first cylinder (2), which has a first longitudinal axis and is arranged in the second joint part (34), and a first piston (20) which is positioned in the cylinder (2), wherein the first piston (20) is arranged on a first securing point (64) of the first joint part (38) such that the first piston (20) carries out a movement along the first longitudinal axis of the first cylinder (2) and a tilting movement when the first joint part (38) is pivoted relative to the second joint part (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventor: Martin PUSCH
  • Publication number: 20250041081
    Abstract: The invention relates to a joint for an orthopedic device. The joint has a first joint part (38), a second joint part (34), which is pivotally arranged on the first joint part (38) about a pivot axis (36), and a hydraulic system with—a first hydraulic chamber (8),—a second hydraulic chamber (10), which is connected to the first hydraulic chamber (8) by means of at least one fluidic connection (12), and—at least one valve (14), which is designed to open and close the fluidic connection (12) and which is arranged and designed such that hydraulic fluid flows from the first hydraulic chamber (8) into the second hydraulic chamber (10) or vice versa when the first joint part (38) is pivoted relative to the second joint part (34), wherein the hydraulic system has at least one volume (18), which has a first sub-volume and a second sub-volume, and at least one additional fluid line (16), which has a first sub-line (24) and a second sub-line (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Martin PUSCH, Johannes FLOORS, Sven KALTENBORN
  • Publication number: 20240423816
    Abstract: The invention relates to an orthopedic system having a leaf spring element (40) and a bearing component (600) supported on the main surface of the spring element and being fixable to the leaf spring element. At least one elastomeric element (71, 72) is arranged between the bearing component and the main surface of the leaf spring element and is fastened to the leaf spring element and the bearing component such that it transfers shearing forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Martin PUSCH, Hannes KRENZ, Georg GEHRMANN, Carsten MOENICKE, Nils BENSTEM
  • Patent number: 12150867
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an orthopedic joint of a lower extremity in at least one degree of freedom by an adjustable actuator for adjusting an orthopedic apparatus to walking situations that differ from walking on a plane. The orthopedic apparatus includes a top connector connected to a limb and an orthopedic element that is arranged in a hinged manner distal to the top connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Martin Pusch, Herman Boiten, Sven Zarling
  • Publication number: 20230293318
    Abstract: The invention relates to a prosthetic foot comprising a main body (10), a proximal connection device (15) for connecting the prosthetic foot (1) to a further prosthesis component, and a foot-front component (12) which is pivotally mounted on the main body (10) and which is associated with a resistance device (20), which resistance device retards plantar flexion of the foot-front component (12), wherein the foot-front component (12) is mounted on the main body (10) via at least one resilient component (30, 31, 32) which moves the foot-front component (12) back into a starting position after a deflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Sven KALTENBORN, Martin PUSCH, Georg GEHRMANN
  • Patent number: 11730611
    Abstract: An orthopedic device for the orthotic or prosthetic provision of a patient is provided. The orthopedic device includes a knee joint, which has a proximal upper part and a distal lower part arranged pivotably thereon, an ankle joint, a pivoted foot part which can be fastened distally to the ankle joint, and a shin part arranged between the ankle joint and the knee joint. The upper part of the knee joint or a thigh part fastened thereto that can be attached to the patient's body and is coupled with the foot part by means of a force transfer device, which causes a plantar flexion of the foot part when a knee is flexed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Herman Boiten, Luder Mosler, Martin Pusch, Frederik Te Riele, Joachim Michniewicz, Lenka Harbach
  • Publication number: 20230210674
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling an orthopedic joint device of a lower extremity, the orthopedic device comprising an upper part, a lower part mounted in articulated fashion to the upper part, and a conversion device arranged between the upper and lower parts. The conversion device provides for, during pivoting of the upper part relative to the lower part, mechanical work from a relative movement between the upper and lower parts to be converted and stored in at least one energy store and supplied back to the joint device with a time offset in order to assist the relative movement. The stored energy is converted back and the supply of mechanical work takes place in a controlled manner during the assistance of the relative movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO KGAA
    Inventors: Lüder MOSLER, Martin PUSCH, Alexander PAPPE, Christian WILL
  • Publication number: 20230201008
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system composed of a prosthetic-foot insert (1), comprising: a proximal attachment device (2) for fixing the prosthetic-foot insert (1) on a stump or a prosthetic component; and at least one sole element (3), which is connected to the attachment device (2); wherein the system comprises a plurality of different force-transmission elements (4, 5), which can be fastened to the at least one sole element (3) at at least one fastening region (34, 35) and comprise various distal sole contours (41, 51) and/or various force-transmission regions (42, 52).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Martin PUSCH, Christian WILL, Sven KALTENBORN
  • Patent number: 11684494
    Abstract: An orthopedic knee joint having an upper part with upper connecting features, a lower part which is mounted pivotably on the upper part and has connecting features for prosthetic components, and a stop for limiting an extension movement. The stop is coupled to an adjusting device, which is coupled to a control device that actuates the adjusting device as a function of sensor data and changes the position of the stop. If the knee joint is provided with an adjustable extension stop position, the extension stop can be shifted forward for walking which results in a greater inclination at heel strike in order to flex the knee joint and, therefore, increased damping upon initiation of the stance phase. For standing, the adjusting device can be activated so that the extension stop is reversed, such that a statically more secure orthosis or prosthesis set-up can be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Martin Pusch, Philipp Kampas
  • Patent number: 11571316
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a passive prosthetic knee joint with adjustable damping in the direction of flexion such that a prosthetic unit attached to the knee joint can be adapted for climbing stairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Martin Pusch, Sven Zarling, Herman Boiten
  • Patent number: 11534317
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling an orthopedic joint device of a lower extremity, the orthopedic joint device comprising an upper part, a lower part mounted in articulated fashion to the upper part, and a conversion device arranged between the upper and lower parts. The conversion device provides for, during pivoting of the upper part relative to the lower part, mechanical work from a relative movement between the upper and lower parts to be converted and stored in at least one energy store and supplied back to the joint device with a time offset in order to assist the relative movement. The stored energy is converted back and the supply of mechanical work takes place in a controlled manner during the assistance of the relative movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Luder Mosler, Martin Pusch, Alexander Pappe, Christian Will
  • Publication number: 20220183863
    Abstract: The invention relates to a prosthetic foot component comprising a proximal fastening system for securing the prosthetic foot component to a proximal component, a retaining portion situated distally relative to the fastening system and coupled to the latter, an elastic heel element provided on the retaining portion, and a main spring extending in a front-foot region and coupled to the retaining portion, wherein the main spring is mounted in the heel element between a proximal heel component and a distal heel component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGAA
    Inventors: Martin PUSCH, Carsten MOENICKE, Hannes KRENZ
  • Publication number: 20220117761
    Abstract: The invention relates to an orthopedic joint device having an upper part and a lower part which is hinged about a pivot axis to said upper part, having a flexion moment-controlled retainer device that is positioned between the upper part and the lower part, blocks a flexion and releases the flexion when a predefined flexion moment is exceeded, wherein a control element is associated with the retainer device and is coupled to a delaying element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGAA
    Inventor: Martin PUSCH
  • Publication number: 20220087834
    Abstract: The invention relates to a prosthetic foot component comprising: a. a proximal fastening system for securing the prosthetic foot component to a proximal component or to a patient; b. a retaining portion situated distally relative to the fastening system and connected to the latter; and c. a main spring extending in a front-foot region and coupled to the retaining portion, wherein: said retaining portion is mounted on the main spring to tilt on the sagittal plane; and a posterior limiting element, which limits the displacement of the retaining portion away from the main spring, is provided between the main spring and the retaining portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGAA
    Inventor: Martin PUSCH
  • Publication number: 20220071792
    Abstract: The invention relates to a joint for an orthopedic device, wherein the joint comprises a first element 2 and a second element 6, which are connected to one another via a connection device 10, wherein the connection device 10 is designed in such a way that the first element 2 can be swivelled relative to the second element 6 in a swivel range in a plane of movement, and can be displaced in a movement range in the plane of movement, and cannot be moved in directions outside of the plane of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGAA
    Inventors: David Brand, Martin Pusch
  • Publication number: 20220071779
    Abstract: The invention relates to a prosthetic device for a lower extremity having a prosthetic knee joint having: an upper part, on which a proximal prosthetic component is arranged; a lower part, which is connected to the upper part so as to be pivotable about a knee joint axis; and a distal prosthetic component, on which a prosthetic foot is formed or can be attached, wherein the distal prosthetic component is mounted so as to be displaceable in the direction of the knee joint axis by means of an axial force acting in the longitudinal extent of the distal prosthetic component and a force transmission device is associated with the knee joint, which force transmission device, during the standing phase, converts a displacement or length change of the distal prosthetic component in the direction of the knee joint axis into a flexion moment about the knee joint axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGAA
    Inventor: Martin PUSCH
  • Publication number: 20220008227
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for carrying out a prosthesis set-up, wherein multiple components are arranged close to each other, the method comprising the a) providing at least one marking on each of the at least one components, b) arranging various components close to each other, c) detecting a position and/or an orientation of the at least one marking of the closely arranged components by means of at least one optical sensor, d) determining the actual position and/or the actual orientation of the closely arranged components relative to one another using the detected position and/or orientation of the at least one marking, and e) comparing the determined actual position and/or actual orientation with a target position and/or target orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGAA
    Inventors: Christian Will, Martin Pusch, Lars Benjamin Finke, Alexander Glier, Juan Pablo MEJIA NINO
  • Publication number: 20210401608
    Abstract: The invention relates to a knee orthosis with a proximal frame and a distal frame which are connected via a lateral joint and/or a medial join joint such that they can be swiveled, wherein the knee orthosis comprises a proximal pressure element that is arranged exclusively laterally or exclusively medially on the proximal frame by means of a proximal support arm, and a distal pressure element that is arranged exclusively laterally or exclusively medially on the distal frame by means of a distal support arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co., KGaA
    Inventors: Heiko Drewitz, Olaf Kroll-Orywahl, Klaus Lidolt, Martin Pusch, Gordon Siewert, André Mueller, Markus Tuettemann, Alexander Schmitt, Tim Kruchem, Etienne Overdevest
  • Publication number: 20210338155
    Abstract: A method for configuring a prosthesis and/or orthosis or for determining malpositions in the set-up of a prosthesis or orthosis of the lower limb. The method includes recording a first set of measurement data of at least one sensor that is fixed to a body part of a person, wherein the first set of measurement data is allocated to a first state of movement of the person, recording a second set of measurement data of at least one sensor that is fixed to a body part of a person, wherein the second set of measurement data is allocated to a second state of movement of the person, and evaluating the first and second set of measurement data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Martin PUSCH, Christian WILL, Erik ALBRECHT-LAATSCH, Filip SZUFNAROWSKI, Malte BELLMANN, Martin SCHMIDT