Patents by Inventor Sigurdur Olafsson

Sigurdur Olafsson 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DECREASING BUILD HEIGHT OF PROSTHETIC PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20120232676
    Abstract: An adapter assembly allows mechanical coupling of prosthetic components such that a distal end of a socket adapter extends below a top surface of a prosthetic. The adapter assembly may include sets of external threads to operatively engage internally threaded surfaces of the prosthetic and the socket adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Sigurdur Olafsson, Helgi Jonsson
  • Method and apparatus for decreasing build height of prosthetic products
    Patent number: 8192503
    Abstract: An adapter assembly allows mechanical coupling of prosthetic components such that a distal end of a socket adapter (160) extends below a top surface of a prosthetic (100). The adapter assembly may include sets of external threads (314, 324) to operatively engage internally threaded surfaces (170, 110) of the prosthetic and the socket adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Össur hf
    Inventors: Sigurdur Olafsson, Helgi Jonsson
  • MOMENTUM FREE BEARING FOR USE IN PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20120101599
    Abstract: A momentum free bearing assembly for use in orthotic and prosthetic devices and a prosthetic knee incorporating the same are disclosed. The bearing assembly includes an engaging ring having a swivel portion received within the engaging ring. The engaging ring is received within a bore in a mount. Retainer rings may be placed on either side of the engaging ring within the bore to retain the engaging ring within the mount. Seals having sealing members may be provided on either side of the engaging ring to seal the engaging ring within the mount. A cylindrical rod engages the swivel portion and the seal through bores provided in each of the seal and the swivel portion. The ends of the cylindrical rod can be press-fit within bores on a mount and a frame of a prosthetic knee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Sigurdur OLAFSSON, Gudni INGIMARSSON, Helgi JONSSON
  • Momentum free bearing for use in prosthetic and orthotic devices
    Patent number: 8114168
    Abstract: A momentum free bearing assembly for use in orthotic and prosthetic devices and a prosthetic knee incorporating the same are disclosed. The bearing assembly includes an engaging ring having a swivel portion received within the engaging ring. The engaging ring is received within a bore in a mount. Retainer rings may be placed on either side of the engaging ring within the bore to retain the engaging ring within the mount. Seals having sealing members may be provided on either side of the engaging ring to seal the engaging ring within the mount. A cylindrical rod engages the swivel portion and the seal through bores provided in each of the seal and the swivel portion. The ends of the cylindrical rod can be press-fit within bores on a mount and a frame of a prosthetic knee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Ossur HF
    Inventors: Sigurdur Olafsson, Gudni Ingimarsson, Helgi Jonsson
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DECREASING BUILD HEIGHT OF PROSTHETIC PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20110093090
    Abstract: An adapter assembly allows mechanical coupling of prosthetic components such that a distal end of a socket adapter (160) extends below a top surface of a prosthetic (100). The adapter assembly may include sets of external threads (314, 324) to operatively engage internally threaded surfaces (170, 110) of the prosthetic and the socket adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Ossur hf
    Inventors: Sigurdur Olafsson, Helgi Jonsson
  • Momentum free bearing for use in prosthetic and orthotic devices
    Publication number: 20080071387
    Abstract: A momentum free bearing assembly for use in orthotic and prosthetic devices and a prosthetic knee incorporating the same are disclosed. The bearing assembly includes an engaging ring having a swivel portion received within the engaging ring. The engaging ring is received within a bore in a mount. Retainer rings may be placed on either side of the engaging ring within the bore to retain the engaging ring within the mount. Seals having sealing members may be provided on either side of the engaging ring to seal the engaging ring within the mount. A cylindrical rod engages the swivel portion and the seal through bores provided in each of the seal and the swivel portion. The ends of the cylindrical rod can be press-fit within bores on a mount and a frame of a prosthetic knee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Sigurdur Olafsson, Gudni Ingimarsson, Helgi Jonsson