Patents by Inventor Rainer Bucher
Rainer Bucher 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: 20200384311Abstract: A device for training pelvic floor muscles comprises a rigid housing for a user to sit on, comprising a ridge with an opening facing the pelvic floor muscles of the user sitting on it, a beam arranged in the housing, being flush with or protruding from or facing the opening in the ridge, adapted to couple to an activity of the pelvic floor muscles of the user, and a sensor for sensing a movement of and/or a force exerted on the beam. A further aspect of the invention concerns a method for training pelvic floor muscles of a user, in particular being performed using the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Roland ZEMP, Rainer BUCHER, Stefan PLUESS
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Patent number: 10780009Abstract: Apparatus for locomotion therapy is provided which includes a base (11), a first table portion (15) and a tilting mechanism (12, 13) to tilt said first table portion (15) between a horizontal position, an inclined or a vertical position. A foot mechanism (16) is mounted to the first table portion (15). Furthermore, the position of a second table portion (17) is adjustable with respect to the first table portion (15) to adapt the apparatus to patients of different heights.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: HOCOMA AGInventors: Rainer Bucher, Konstantin Daremas
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Patent number: 10500122Abstract: An apparatus (100) for gait training has a movable base (200) comprising at least one drive unit (210) for moving the movable base, an arm arrangement (300) extending from the movable base, a weight support system (400) to enable a person to be at least partially suspended from above via said arm arrangement, a movement detector to detect a movement of the person and a control unit adapted to control said drive unit(s) in response to a movement of the person detected by the movement detector such that the movable base follows the person in a predetermined distance range and in a predetermined angular range with respect to a movement direction of the person.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Hocoma AGInventors: Lijin Aryananda, Rainer Bucher, Patrizia Hählen, Lucian Marius Cucu
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Patent number: 9987511Abstract: An apparatus for gait training, comprising: a movable base (11) comprising a drive unit (13) for moving the movable base (11), an arm arrangement (15, 16, 18) extending from the movable base (11) to enable a person (113) to be at least partially suspended from above, a movement detector (14, 115; 20; 21) to detect a movement of the person (113), and a control unit (119) configured to control said drive unit (13) in response to movement of the person detected by the movement detector (14, 115; 20; 21) such that the movable base (11) follows the person (113) in a predetermined distance range and in a predetermined angular range with respect to a movement direction of the person (113). The apparatus may comprise a projector (112) configured to project a path to be taken by the person (113) and a securing mechanism (21) to secure the suspension of the person (113) in response to a fall or stumbling being detected by a fall detector (21).Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Hocoma AGInventors: Rainer Bucher, Gery Colombo, Lijin Aryananda, Andreas Koll
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Patent number: 9808668Abstract: An apparatus for automated walking training includes a frame or treadmill having a driven treadmill belt and a pelvis attachment to support a position and weight of a user. The pelvis attachment includes a displacement unit for allowing a movement of the user's pelvis held by attachment elements transverse to and/or rotating about a perpendicular axis to the walking direction of the treadmill to provide a more natural and physiological gait during training. A weight suspension unit having a cable guided over a guide roller positioned above and attached to the pelvis attachment may include a displacement unit adapted to move the guide roller perpendicular to the diverted section of the cable to influence the transverse position of an upper body of the user as well as to prevent a pendulum effect of the trunk of his body.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Hocoma AGInventors: Rainer Bucher, Konstatin Daremas, Adrian Moser, Lijin Aryananda
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Publication number: 20170165145Abstract: An apparatus (100) for gait training has a movable base (200) comprising at least one drive unit (210) for moving the movable base, an arm arrangement (300) extending from the movable base, a weight support system (400) to enable a person to be at least partially suspended from above via said arm arrangement, a movement detector to detect a movement of the person and a control unit adapted to control said drive unit(s) in response to a movement of the person detected by the movement detector such that the movable base follows the person in a predetermined distance range and in a predetermined angular range with respect to a movement direction of the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Lijin Aryananda, Rainer Bucher, Patrizia Hählen, Lucian Marius Cucu
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Publication number: 20160136477Abstract: An apparatus for automated walking training includes a frame or treadmill having a driven treadmill belt and a pelvis attachment to support a position and weight of a user. The pelvis attachment includes a displacement unit for allowing a movement of the user's pelvis held by attachment elements transverse to and/or rotating about a perpendicular axis to the walking direction of the treadmill to provide a more natural and physiological gait during training. A weight suspension unit having a cable guided over a guide roller positioned above and attached to the pelvis attachment may include a displacement unit adapted to move the guide roller perpendicular to the diverted section of the cable to influence the transverse position of an upper body of the user as well as to prevent a pendulum effect of the trunk of his body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Rainer Bucher, Konstatin Daremas, Adrian Moser, Aryananda Lijin
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Publication number: 20150320630Abstract: Apparatus for locomotion therapy is provided which comprises a base (11), a first table portion (15) and a tilting mechanism (12, 13) to tilt said first table portion (15) between a horizontal position, an inclined or a vertical position. A foot mechanism (16) is mounted to the first table portion (15). Furthermore, the position of a second table portion (17) is adjustable with respect to the first table portion (15) to adapt the apparatus to patients of different heights.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: HOCOMA AGInventors: Rainer Bucher, Konstantin Daremas
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Publication number: 20150306440Abstract: An apparatus for gait training, comprising: a movable base (11) comprising a drive unit (13) for moving the movable base (11), an arm arrangement (15, 16, 18) extending from the movable base (11) to enable a person (113) to be at least partially suspended from above, a movement detector (14, 115; 20; 21) to detect a movement of the person (113), and a control unit (119) configured to control said drive unit (13) in response to movement of the person detected by the movement detector (14, 115; 20; 21) such that the movable base (11) follows the person (113) in a predetermined distance range and in a predetermined angular range with respect to a movement direction of the person (113). The apparatus may comprise a projector (112) configured to project a path to be taken by the person (113) and a securing mechanism (21) to secure the suspension of the person (113) in response to a fall or stumbling being detected by a fall detector (21).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Hocoma AGInventors: Rainer Bucher, Gery Colombo, Lijin Aryananda, Andreas Koll
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Patent number: 8192331Abstract: A device for adjusting the prestress of an elastic means around a predetermined tension or position can especially be used to adjust the height of and the relief force acting on a weight. A mechanic adjustment unit is connected in parallel to the elastic means to preadjust the value of the predetermined tension comprising a movable portion engaging the connection portion between elastic means and adjustment unit and a force exerting element being attached at said movable portion. The mechanic adjustment unit is in an unstable equilibrium position at said predetermined tension or position, the movement of the movable portion being such that the force exerting element adds an adjustment or compensation force upon deviation of the predetermined tension or position of the elastic means.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Hocoma AGInventors: Gery Colombo, Rainer Bucher
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Publication number: 20100006737Abstract: A device for adjusting the prestress of an elastic means around a predetermined tension or position can especially be used to adjust the height of and the relief force acting on a weight. A mechanic adjustment unit is connected in parallel to the elastic means to preadjust the value of the predetermined tension comprising a movable portion engaging the connection portion between elastic means and adjustment unit and a force exerting element being attached at said movable portion. The mechanic adjustment unit is in an instable equilibrium position at said predetermined tension or position, the movement of the movable portion being such that the force exerting element adds an adjustment or compensation force upon deviation of the predetermined tension or position of the elastic means.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: HOCOMA AGInventors: Gery Colombo, Rainer Bucher