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).
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Publication number: 20210205100Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an orthopedic joint of a lower extremity in at least one degree of freedom by means of an adjustable actuator for adjusting an orthopedic apparatus to walking situations that differ from walking on a plane. Said orthopedic apparatus comprises top connecting means to a limb and an orthopedic element that is hingedly arranged distal to the connecting means.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Herman Boiten, Sven Zarling
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Patent number: 11045113Abstract: A method for determining the alignment of a system, wherein the system includes measuring and display devices. The measuring device has a measuring platform and detects horizontal and vertical forces that are exerted by a person located on the measuring platform. The system also includes at least one camera device used to at least partially photograph the person located on the measuring platform. The method includes transmitting image data from the at least one camera device and measurement data from the measuring device to the display device, superimposing a force application line in the display device on the image data, and displaying the force application line on the image of the person located on the measuring platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Alexander Pappe, Alexander Glier, Mark Schonemeier, Martin Pusch
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Patent number: 10952875Abstract: 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 comprises top connecting members to connect to a limb, and an orthopedic element that is hingedly arranged distal to the connecting members. The method includes sensing, with sensors, several parameters of the orthopedic apparatus; comparing the sensed parameters with criteria that have been established based on several parameters and/or parameter curves and are stored in a computer unit; selecting a criterion that is suitable on the basis of the determined parameters and/or parameter curves; and adjusting resistances to movements, extents of movements, driving forces, and/or the progresses thereof in accordance with the selected criterion in order to control special functions that differ from walking on a plane.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Ottobock SE & Co. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Herman Boiten, Sven Zarling
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Patent number: 10893959Abstract: An orthopedic device for the orthotic or prosthetic provision of a patient. 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 a force transfer device, which causes a plantar flexion of the foot part when a knee is flexed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Herman Boiten, Luder Mosler, Martin Pusch, Frederik Te Riele, Joachim Michniewicz, Lenka Harbach
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Patent number: 10881533Abstract: A prosthetic foot with a structural component having a proximal attachment member for fastening the prosthetic foot to a below-knee tube, a below-knee shaft or a prosthetic knee joint, with a forefoot portion secured or formed on the structural component, and with a heel-side spring-damper system which is assigned to the structural component and which is compressed at a heel strike and bears on a sole-side guide element. The structural component is designed as a leaf spring which extends in a posterior direction from the proximal attachment means, and forms an arch and is guided in an anterior and distal direction, wherein the arch protrudes posteriorly beyond the guide element.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Jens Noerthemann, Darshan Rane, Carsten Moenicke, Nathan Aaron Williams
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Publication number: 20200405507Abstract: The invention relates to an orthopaedic device for the orthotic or prosthetic provision of a patient with•a knee joint (10), which has a proximal upper part (11) and a distal lower part (13) arranged pivotably thereon, •an ankle joint (20), •a pivoted foot part (23) which can be fastened distally to the ankle joint (20), and•a shin part (14) arranged between the ankle joint (20) and the knee joint (10), wherein the upper part (11) of the knee joint (10) or a thigh part fastened thereto that can be attached to the patient's body is coupled with the foot part (23) by means of a force transfer device (3; 30, 31, 32, 35; 40, 41, 42), which causes a plantar flexion of the foot part (23) when a knee is flexed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Herman BOITEN, Luder MOSLER, Martin PUSCH, Frederik TE RIELE, Joachim MICHNIEWICZ, Lenka HARBACH
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Patent number: 10874531Abstract: A prosthesis for a residual limb includes an element for receiving a stump fitted on or established by a support part, a distal prosthetic part, and an absorbing system. The distal prosthetic part is assembled on the support part by a pivot link forming a joint to enable flexion or extension of the distal prosthetic part with respect to the element for receiving. The absorbing system absorbs the flexion or extension efforts and is connected to the distal prosthetic part and to one of a rod or a lever that is pivotally fitted on the distal prosthetic device. The rod is mounted to the lever and to the support part.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Pierre Chabloz, Christian Will, Martin Pusch, Herman Boiten
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Publication number: 20200206000Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin PUSCH, Philipp KAMPAS
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Patent number: 10632002Abstract: The invention relates to an orthopedic knee joint, comprising an upper part (2), on which upper connecting means (20) are disposed, a lower part (3) pivotally supported on the upper part (2), connecting means for orthopedic components (4), and a stop ( ) for delimiting an extension movement, wherein the stop (7) is configured displaceably and coupled to an adjusting device (64), which is coupled to a control device (6), which actuates the adjusting device (64) as a function of sensor data and changes the position of the stop (7).Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Philipp Kampas
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Publication number: 20200093432Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for determining an incorrect positioning in the alignment of prostheses for the lower extremities, said method comprising the following steps: determining inertial measurement data and/or variables derived therefrom by means of at least one inertial sensor, over at least one walking cycle, for an extremity provided with a prosthesis; and comparing the inertial measurement data that has been determined and/or the variables derived therefrom with desired values and/or with measurement data that has been determined or variables derived therefrom for the corresponding extremity that is not provided with the prosthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventor: Martin PUSCH
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Patent number: 10517743Abstract: A method for controlling an orthopaedic joint device of a lower extremity. The joint device has an upper part and a lower part mounted in a hinged manner on the latter. Arranged between the upper part and the lower part is an energy converter by which, during walking, kinetic energy from the relative movement between the lower part and the upper part is converted or stored and supplied again to the joint in order to support the relative movement, wherein kinetic energy within one movement cycle is converted and/or stored and, within the same movement cycle, is supplied again as kinetic energy to the joint device in a controlled manner and staggered in time.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Christian Will
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Patent number: 10478121Abstract: A method and a device for determining an incorrect positioning in the alignment of prostheses for the lower extremities are disclosed. The method includes determining inertial measurement data and/or variables derived therefrom using at least one inertial sensor, over at least one walking cycle, for an extremity provided with a prosthesis. The method also includes comparing the inertial measurement data that has been determined and/or the variables derived therefrom with desired values and/or with measurement data that has been determined or variables derived therefrom for the corresponding extremity that is not provided with the prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventor: Martin Pusch
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Patent number: 10441440Abstract: A prosthesis with a lower limb attachment part, a foot part, a connection element with a joint function that connects the lower limb attachment part with the foot part, and a release device which can be brought into a locking position in which the foot part and the lower limb attachment part are connected to each other in a rotationally fixed manner at least relative to a dorsal extension movement, and into a release position in which the foot part can be rotated relative to the lower limb attachment part. The release device is designed to passively switch from the locking position into the release position when a variable which correlates to an ankle torque (M) in the connection element lies above a pre-set threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Sven Kaltenborn, Luder Mosler, Georg Gehrmann, Carsten Monicke
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Publication number: 20190274849Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin PUSCH, Sven ZARLING, Herman BOITEN
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Publication number: 20190231562Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an orthopaedic joint device of a lower extremity. The joint device has an upper part (2) and a lower part (3) mounted in a hinged manner on the latter. Arranged between the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) is an energy converter (5) by which, during walking, kinetic energy from the relative movement between the lower part (3) and the upper part (2) is converted or stored and supplied again to the joint in order to support the relative movement, wherein kinetic energy within one movement cycle is converted and/or stored and, within the same movement cycle, is supplied again as kinetic energy to the joint device (1) in a controlled manner and staggered in time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin PUSCH, Christian WILL
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Patent number: 10265198Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Martin Pusch, Sven Zarling, Herman Boiten
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Publication number: 20190070022Abstract: A prosthetic foot with a structural component having a proximal attachment member for fastening the prosthetic foot to a below-knee tube, a below-knee shaft or a prosthetic knee joint, with a forefoot portion secured or formed on the structural component, and with a heel-side spring-damper system which is assigned to the structural component and which is compressed at a heel strike and bears on a sole-side guide element. The structural component is designed as a leaf spring which extends in a posterior direction from the proximal attachment means, and forms an arch and is guided in an anterior and distal direction, wherein the arch protrudes posteriorly beyond the guide element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE, LPInventors: Martin PUSCH, Jens NORTHEMANN, Darshan RANE, Carsten MONICKE, Nathan Aaron WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20180289514Abstract: A prosthesis for a residual limb includes an element for receiving a stump fitted on or established by a support part, a distal prosthetic part, and an absorbing system. The distal prosthetic part is assembled on the support part by a pivot link forming a joint to enable flexion or extension of the distal prosthetic part with respect to the element for receiving. The absorbing system absorbs the flexion or extension efforts and is connected to the distal prosthetic part and to one of a rod or a lever that is pivotally fitted on the distal prosthetic device. The rod is mounted to the lever and to the support part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Pierre CHABLOZ, Christian WILL, Martin PUSCH, Herman BOITEN
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Publication number: 20180256372Abstract: An orthopedic device for the orthotic or prosthetic provision of a patient. 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: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Herman BOITEN, Luder MOSLER, Martin PUSCH, Frederik TE RIELE, Joachim MICHNIEWICZ, Lenka HARBACH
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Publication number: 20180256380Abstract: An orthopedic joint device having an upper part, on which upper connecting members for fastening to a patient are arranged, and a lower part, which is fastened to the upper part with articulation about a pivot axis. A flexion-moment-controlled halting device is arranged between the upper part and the lower part, which halting device blocks flexion movement and, when a predetermined flexion moment is exceeded, releases the flexion movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Martin PUSCH, Karl-Otto STORCK