Patents by Inventor Michael Weihermuller

Michael Weihermuller 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: 20070255425
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connection part for prostheses, in particular a locking member (6) comprises a bore with a spring-loaded catch for a grooved or ratcheted contour of the pin (4) and a release device for the locking member that can be actuated in opposition to the force of the spring. The locking member (6) also comprises an integrated clamping mechanism for a cord (21) of a prosthetic liner, without a pin, said cord being pulled to introduce the liner into the prosthetic shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: MEDI BAYREUTH WEIHERMULLER & VOIGTMANN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Michael Weihermuller
  • Patent number: 6666837
    Abstract: The orthosis joint is for orthoses for two parts of the body which can be bent and stretched against each other, such as knee or arm orthoses. The orthosis joint rotationally connects two splints that are each connected to upper and lower parts of the orthosis that can be fastened to the respective part of the body and comprises a pair of splints with orthosis joints that are arranged laterally and/or centrally, respectively, on the orthosis, and the splints mesh with each other at their ends by way of one or several common pins or by teeth are provided at the ends in the orthosis joint and adjustable end stops are provided for extension and/or flexion. The end stops are adjustable over one or several angular ranges &dgr; and that flexion or extension, respectively, in the orthosis joint undergoes constant or dynamic braking within an angular range of &dgr;+&agr; or &dgr;−&agr;, &agr; representing an angle from 3 to 25°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Medi Bayreuth Weihermuller & Voightman GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Weihermüller
  • Publication number: 20020026136
    Abstract: The orthosis joint is for orthoses for two parts of the body which can be bent and stretched against each other, such as knee or arm orthoses. The orthosis joint rotationally connects two splints that are each connected to upper and lower parts of the orthosis that can be fastened to the respective part of the body and comprises a pair of splints with orthosis joints that are arranged laterally and/or centrally, respectively, on the orthosis, and the splints mesh with each other at their ends by way of one or several common pins or by teeth are provided at the ends in the orthosis joint and adjustable end stops are provided for extension and/or flexion. The end stops are adjustable over one or several angular ranges &dgr; and that flexion or extension, respectively, in the orthosis joint undergoes constant or dynamic braking within an angular range of &dgr;+&agr; or &dgr;−&agr;, a representing an angle from 3 to 25°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Weihermuller