Patents by Inventor Matthias Schilling
Matthias Schilling 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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Patent number: 11576802Abstract: A locking hinge with a first component and a second component which are mounted against each other in a pivotal manner relative to each other about a pivot axis. The first component has a latching recess, and the second component has a latching element which is designed to penetrate the latching recess in a latching position of the first component relative to the second component, thus preventing a pivoting movement of the first component relative to the second component in at least one direction. The latching element is designed to penetrate the latching recess to different depths in at least two different latching positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Matthias Schilling, Olaf Kroll-Orywahl
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Patent number: 11382784Abstract: A joint for an orthopedic device which has a first articulated arm and a second articulated arm, which are mounted about a swivel axis such that they can be swiveled relative to one another, and a blocking device which can be moved into a release position and a blocking position. The blocking device, when in the blocking position, blocks the swiveling of the first articulated arm relative to the second articulated arm in the first swivel direction, independently of a swivel angle between the first articulated arm and the second articulated arm, insofar as the swivel angle is in a predetermined range, and allows the swiveling in the first swivel direction, insofar as the swivel angle is outside of the predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Carsten Vogel, Matthias Schilling
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Publication number: 20210393430Abstract: The invention relates to a knee orthosis with a lower leg part that extends in a lower leg direction, and an upper leg part that extends in a lower leg direction, and at least one locking device, wherein the lower leg part and the upper leg part are connected to each other by at least one swivel joint such that they can be swiveled, the lower leg part and/or the upper leg part comprise a lateral rail and a medial rail, and the lower leg direction encloses a knee frontal angle with the upper leg direction, wherein the knee orthosis has a first accommodation element and a second accommodation element which can be fixed in different positions with different knee frontal angles relative to one another by means of the at least one locking device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGaAInventors: Matthias Schilling, Gordon Siewert, Alexander Schmitt
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Publication number: 20200383814Abstract: A joint for an orthopedic device which has a first articulated arm and a second articulated arm, which are mounted about a swivel axis such that they can be swiveled relative to one another, and a blocking device which can be moved into a release position and a blocking position. The blocking device, when in the blocking position, blocks the swiveling of the first articulated arm relative to the second articulated arm in the first swivel direction, independently of a swivel angle between the first articulated arm and the second articulated arm, insofar as the swivel angle is in a predetermined range, and allows the swiveling in the first swivel direction, insofar as the swivel angle is outside of the predetermined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2017Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Carsten VOGEL, Matthias SCHILLING
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Publication number: 20200352769Abstract: An adjusting device for adjustably securing at least two orthotic components to each other. The adjusting device includes a first holder which has a first fastening element for securing a first orthotic component, and a second holder which has a second fastening element for securing to a second orthotic component. The holders are mounted such that they can be moved in relation to each other and secured to each other in at least two orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGaAInventors: Matthias SCHILLING, André MÜLLER
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Publication number: 20200330255Abstract: A joint for an orthopedic device, wherein the joint comprises a first element, at least one elastic element on a support, which is assembled on the first element, and a second element, which is pivotally assembled on the first element and can be swivelled in a direction between the first element and the second element, starting from a first angle of engagement, against a force applied by the at least one elastic element wherein the support comprises a contact element which rests against the second element upon reaching the first angle of engagement, wherein the contact element can be adjusted when the joint is assembled such that the first angle of engagement and a preload of the elastic element can be adjusted independently of one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2018Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGaAInventors: Marcus LÜRSSEN, André MÜLLER, Matthias SCHILLING
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Patent number: 10456288Abstract: An orthopedic rail system which has a first component with a receiving element and a second component with a connection end for connecting to the receiving element. The receiving element has two opposing stop walls, and the connection end has two opposing lateral walls. The receiving element and the connection end can be connected to each other by at least one connection element such that the lateral walls rest against the stop walls in the connected state. The stop walls and the lateral walls each taper towards each other in a conical manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventor: Matthias Schilling
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Publication number: 20190008672Abstract: A joint for an orthopaedic device, in particular an orthosis or prosthesis, wherein the joint has a first element, at least one spring element and a second element, which is mounted so as to pivot on the first element against a force applied by the at least one spring element in at least one direction. The at least one spring element has at least two helical springs which in each case are wound from a spring strip having a longer cross-sectional side upright with respect to the spring axis and are screwed into one another in such a way that the longer cross-sectional side of at least one of the helical springs has an angle different from 90° relative to the spring and that the spring strips butt against one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: David HOCHMANN, Marcus LURSSEN, Matthias SCHILLING
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Publication number: 20180250152Abstract: A locking hinge with a first component and a second component which are mounted against each other in a pivotal manner relative to each other about a pivot axis. The first component has a latching recess, and the second component has a latching element which is designed to penetrate the latching recess in a latching position of the first component relative to the second component, thus preventing a pivoting movement of the first component relative to the second component in at least one direction. The latching element is designed to penetrate the latching recess to different depths in at least two different latching positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Matthias SCHILLING, Olaf KROLL-ORYWAHL
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Patent number: 9777765Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fastening system for fastening a first component on a second component, wherein the first component has a first bearing surface and a first direction of extent, and the second component has a second bearing surface and a second direction of extent, and an included angle between the first direction of extent and the second direction of extent is adjustable steplessly within an angle range. The fastening system has a clamp element with which the first component can be fastened on the second component when the first bearing surface lies on the second bearing surface, and, in the fastened state of the two components, at least one force-transmitting element is clamped between the two bearing surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Matthias Schilling, David Hochmann
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Publication number: 20160040710Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fastening system for fastening a first component on a second component, wherein the first component has a first bearing surface and a first direction of extent, and the second component has a second bearing surface and a second direction of extent, and an included angle between the first direction of extent and the second direction of extent is adjustable steplessly within an angle range. The fastening system has a clamp element with which the first component can be fastened on the second component when the first bearing surface lies on the second bearing surface, and, in the fastened state of the two components, at least one force-transmitting element is clamped between the two bearing surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Matthias SCHILLING, David HOCHMANN
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Publication number: 20160015551Abstract: An orthopedic rail system which has a first component with a receiving element and a second component with a connection end for connecting to the receiving element. The receiving element has two opposing stop walls, and the connection end has two opposing lateral walls. The receiving element and the connection end can be connected to each other by at least one connection element such that the lateral walls rest against the stop walls in the connected state. The stop walls and the lateral walls each taper towards each other in a conical manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventor: Matthias SCHILLING
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Patent number: 8915874Abstract: An adjusting device having a first element and a second element movably mounted with respect thereto, wherein the first element has at least one latching device, and wherein at least one locking element coupled to an actuating element is movably disposed on the second element and can be moved out of a release position out of engagement with the latching device into a locking position in engagement with the latching device. The adjusting device has a simple construction which functions reliably and enables rapid adjustment of the stop position. The actuating element has at least one actuating magnet, which is associated with a locking magnet coupled to the locking element and the locking element moves into the release position and/or locking position and/or out of the release position and/or locking position.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbHInventor: Matthias Schilling
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Patent number: 8839676Abstract: The invention relates to a structural element for an orthopedic device, comprising at least one sensor (2) disposed in or on the structural element (1) and connected by means of conductors (13) for transferring energy and/or sensor signals, wherein the conductors (13) are integrated in the structural element (1), extend along an end area (A) of the structural element (1), and open into the end area (A), forming contact surfaces (3) there.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbHInventors: Wissam Jarjour, Olaf Kroll-Orywahl, Matthias Schilling
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Patent number: 8771370Abstract: An orthopedic device includes two components that are configured to be movable relative to on another (e.g., longitudinally translatable, pivotable, etc.). The relative movement of the two components is transmitted as unidirectional mechanical energy by means of a transmitting mechanism which includes an energy accumulator connected to a generator. The mechanical energy is thereby converted to electric power.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbHInventors: Erik Albrecht-Laatsch, Ralf Carstens, Jens Northemann, Matthias Schilling
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Patent number: 8747339Abstract: The invention relates to a joint comprising a first joint arm (1) and a second joint arm (2), which is supported pivotally about a pivot axis (A) on the first joint arm (1) and with the first joint arm (1) encloses a spread angle (?), which is between a maximum spread angle (?max) and a minimum spread angle (?min), which is determined by the design of the joint. According to the invention, a locking device (15), which by moving a bar (8) can selectively be brought into a locking position, in which the first joint arm (1) and the second joint arm (2) are locked relative to each other, a release position, in which the first joint arm (1) and the second joint arm (2) can be pivoted freely relative to each other, and an angle limiting position, in which (i) the first joint arm (1) and the second joint arm (2) can be pivoted relative to each other up to a preset stop spread angle (?A) and (ii) a pivoting motion at larger spread angles (?) is blocked.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbHInventors: Matthias Schilling, Wissam Jarjour
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Publication number: 20130343817Abstract: A clamping device having a first clamping part and a second clamping part, between which is formed a space for receiving an object to be clamped, and having at least one clamping screw operable to displace the first and second clamping parts relative to one another. The at least one clamping screw is guided in a through bore in the first clamping part and a thread corresponding to the clamping screw is provided in the second clamping part. The through bore is formed in a bushing which is displaceably mounted in the first clamping part.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Matthias SCHILLING, Marcus LÜRSSEN
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Publication number: 20130253393Abstract: The invention relates to an adjusting device having a first element (10) and a second element (20) movably mounted with respect thereto, wherein she first element (10) has at least one latching device (15), and wherein at least one locking element (40) coupled to an actuating element (30) is movably disposed on the second element (20) and can be moved out of a release position out of engagement with the latching device (15) into a locking position in engagement with the latching device (15). The aim of the present invention is to provide an adjusting device of simple construction which functions reliably and enables rapid adjustment of the stop position. Said aim is achieved in that the actuating element (30) has at least one actuating magnet (31), which is associated with a locking magnet (41) coupled to the locking element (40) and the locking element (40) moves into the release position and/or locking position and/or out of the release position and/or locking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventor: Matthias Schilling
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Publication number: 20120277883Abstract: An orthopedic device includes two components that are configured to be movable relative to on another (e.g., longitudinally translatable, pivotable, etc.). The relative movement of the two components is transmitted as unidirectional mechanical energy by means of a transmitting mechanism which includes an energy accumulator connected to a generator. The mechanical energy is thereby converted to electric power.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Erik ALBRECHT-LAATSCH, Ralf CARSTENS, Jens NORTHEMANN, Matthias SCHILLING
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Patent number: 8273042Abstract: The use of an orthopedic aid with two parts (15, 16) which are movable relative to one another and with a locking device for locking the two parts (15, 16) in a predetermined relative position and for unlocking the parts (15, 16) in order to permit movement of the parts (15, 16) with respect to one another is made much safer by virtue of the fact that at least one signaling arrangement (36, 40, 41, 42) is provided which emits a particular signal for the locking state or upon unlocking of the locking device. The risk of accidents due to the parts (15, 16) being incorrectly locked is at least substantially reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Otto Bock HealthCare GmbHInventors: Klaus Lidolt, Matthias Schilling