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).

  • Patent number: 11576802
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Matthias Schilling, Olaf Kroll-Orywahl
  • Patent number: 11382784
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Carsten Vogel, Matthias Schilling
  • Publication number: 20210393430
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Matthias Schilling, Gordon Siewert, Alexander Schmitt
  • Patent number: 10456288
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
    Inventor: Matthias Schilling
  • Patent number: 9777765
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBH
    Inventors: Matthias Schilling, David Hochmann
  • Patent number: 8915874
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH
    Inventor: Matthias Schilling
  • Patent number: 8839676
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Wissam Jarjour, Olaf Kroll-Orywahl, Matthias Schilling
  • Patent number: 8771370
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Erik Albrecht-Laatsch, Ralf Carstens, Jens Northemann, Matthias Schilling
  • Patent number: 8747339
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Schilling, Wissam Jarjour
  • Publication number: 20130253393
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBH
    Inventor: Matthias Schilling
  • Patent number: 8273042
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Lidolt, Matthias Schilling
  • Publication number: 20120036939
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBH
    Inventors: Wissam Jarjour, Olaf Kroll-Orywahl, Matthias Schilling
  • Publication number: 20100262055
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBH
    Inventors: Matthias Schilling, Wissam Jarjour
  • Patent number: 7172567
    Abstract: In 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, the unlocking can be advantageously controlled by the fact that the locking device can be actuated electromechanically from a control module (8, 8?), and an actuating signal can be sent by wireless transmission from an actuating unit (9?, 14) to the control module (8, 8?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Lidolt, Matthias Schilling
  • Publication number: 20050039762
    Abstract: In 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, the unlocking can be advantageously controlled by the fact that the locking device can be actuated electromechanically from a control module (8, 8?), and an actuating signal can be sent by wireless transmission from an actuating unit (9?, 14) to the control module (8, 8?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Klaus Lidolt, Matthias Schilling
  • Publication number: 20040225242
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Klaus Lidolt, Matthias Schilling
  • Patent number: 6132873
    Abstract: Multilayer interference pigments consisting of a transparent carrier material coated with alternating layers of metal oxides of low and high refractive index, the layers of the metal oxides of low refractive index being optically inactive.The thickness of the metal oxide layers of high refractive index is an integral multiple of the optical thickness which is necessary for the desired interference color.The layer thickness of metal oxide layers of low refractive index is from 1 to 20 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Johann Dietz, Manfred Parusel, Matthias Schilling, Klaus Ambrosius
  • Patent number: D655817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Schilling, Guido Kahlmeyer, Boris Ljubimir
  • Patent number: D407490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Otto Bock Orthopaedische Industrie Besitz und Verwaltungs Kommanditgesellschaft
    Inventors: Armin Zepf, Matthias Schilling
  • Patent number: D660437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Schilling, Boris Ljubimir