Patents by Inventor Peter K. Strazdins

Peter K. Strazdins 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).

  • Energy storing foot plate
    Patent number: 8888864
    Abstract: Compositions are provided for a prosthetic ankle comprising: a joint housing having a bottom surface, a clevis coupled to the joint housing such that the clevis can rotate about the joint housing, a prosthetic coupling structure that couples the clevis to an amputee, and an articulating joint contained in the joint housing. Additionally, a portion of the bottom surface of the joint housing can be curved allowing a substrate a preset amount of flexion when coupled thereto and flexed in a concave position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Motion Control
    Inventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Harold H. Sears, Arthur D. Dyck, Steven R. Kunz, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Peter K. Strazdins, Melinda Linder
  • Device and system for prosthetic knees and ankles
    Patent number: 7942935
    Abstract: A device and system is provided for a prosthetic device having an articulating joint for a leg amputee. The device includes a joint housing forming a chamber, and the chamber has a first opening. A rotary hub can be disposed within the joint housing and configured to act as the articulating joint. One or more vanes can extend outwardly from the rotary hub, and the vane is configured to actuate fluid flow through the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Motion Control
    Inventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Harold H. Sears, Arthur D. Dyck, Steven R. Kunz, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, James R. Linder, Peter K. Strazdins
  • ENERGY STORING FOOT PLATE
    Publication number: 20090319055
    Abstract: Compositions are provided for a prosthetic ankle comprising: a joint housing having a bottom surface, a clevis coupled to the joint housing such that the clevis can rotate about the joint housing, a prosthetic coupling structure that couples the clevis to an amputee, and an articulating joint contained in the joint housing. Additionally, a portion of the bottom surface of the joint housing can be curved allowing a substrate a preset amount of flexion when coupled thereto and flexed in a concave position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: MOTION CONTROL
    Inventors: Edwin Kay Iversen, Harold H. Sears, Arthur D. Dyck, Steven R. Kunz, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, James R. Linder, Melinda Linder, Peter K. Strazdins