Patents by Inventor Sven Zarling
Sven Zarling 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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Patent number: 11963888Abstract: A method for controlling the standing-phase damping of an artificial knee joint comprising an upper part and a lower part which are secured together in a pivotal manner about a pivot axis, a resistance unit which is arranged between the upper part and the lower part and has an adjustment device via which the damping resistance can be modified, and a control unit which is coupled to the adjustment device and which is connected to at least one sensor. The adjustment is carried out on the basis of sensor data, and the knee angle is detected by the at least one sensor during the standing-phase inflexion up to the terminal standing phase. The flexion damping is increased to a level above an initial flexion damping in order to prevent a further inflexion upon reaching a specified maximum knee angle.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBHInventors: Dirk Seifert, Sven Zarling
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Publication number: 20230270570Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a prosthesis or orthesis of the lower extremity, which prosthesis or orthesis comprises an upper part (10) and a lower part (20) that is connected to the upper part (20) via a knee joint (1) and is mounted so as to be pivotable relative to the upper part (10) about a joint pin (15); wherein an adjustable resistance device (40) is situated between the upper part (10) and the lower part (20), by means of which resistance device a flexion resistance (Rf) in an early and middle standing phase is modified, during walking, on the basis of sensor data, following initial heel contact up to the middle standing phase; wherein, following the initial heel contact, the flexion resistance (Rf) is increased to a value at which further flexion is blocked or at least slowed; wherein the progression over time of the flexion resistance increase and/or the maximum achievable flexion angle (Af) is modified on the basis of the inclination of the ground or a height difference (?H) tType: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Thomas Hofmann, Dirk Seifert, Sven Zarling
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Patent number: 11571316Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a passive prosthetic knee joint with adjustable damping in the direction of flexion such that a prosthetic unit attached to the knee joint can be adapted for climbing stairs.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Sven Zarling, Herman Boiten
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Publication number: 20220104953Abstract: The invention relates to an orthotic or prosthetic joint device with an upper part and a lower part arranged in a hinged manner and fastening means for securing the joint device on a user, with at least one hydraulics unit between the upper part and the lower part, which hydraulics unit has a piston that is movable in a housing with an extension chamber and a flexion chamber and that is coupled to the upper part or the lower part, and which hydraulics unit is assigned a pressure supply device with a pump and a pressure accumulator via which the piston, controlled by a control device, is subjected to a pressure, wherein the pump can be operated in generator mode, the pressure accumulator can be coupled drivingly to the pump, and the hydraulic fluid can be conveyed by the pressure accumulator through the pump to the hydraulics unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Christian Will, Matthias PREIS, Sven ZARLING, Cornelia HARTMANN
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Publication number: 20210298921Abstract: A method for controlling the standing-phase damping of an artificial knee joint comprising an upper part and a lower part which are secured together in a pivotal manner about a pivot axis, a resistance unit which is arranged between the upper part and the lower part and has an adjustment device via which the damping resistance can be modified, and a control unit which is coupled to the adjustment device and which is connected to at least one sensor. The adjustment is carried out on the basis of sensor data, and the knee angle is detected by the at least one sensor during the standing-phase inflexion up to the terminal standing phase. The flexion damping is increased to a level above an initial flexion damping in order to prevent a further inflexion upon reaching a specified maximum knee angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBHInventors: Dirk SEIFERT, Sven ZARLING
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Patent number: 11096804Abstract: An orthotic or prosthetic joint device with an upper part and a lower part arranged in a hinged manner on the latter, and a fastening member for securing the joint device on a user. The device includes at least one hydraulics unit positioned between the upper part and the lower part, which hydraulics unit has a piston that is movable in a housing with an extension chamber and a flexion chamber and that is coupled to the upper part or the lower part. The hydraulics unit is assigned a pressure supply device with a pump and a pressure accumulator via which the piston, controlled by a control device, is subjected to a pressure. The pump can be operated in generator mode, the pressure accumulator can be coupled drivingly to the pump, and the hydraulic fluid can be conveyed by the pressure accumulator through the pump to the hydraulics unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Christian Will, Matthias Preis, Sven Zarling, Cornelia Hartmann
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Publication number: 20210205100Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an orthopedic joint of a lower extremity in at least one degree of freedom by means of an adjustable actuator for adjusting an orthopedic apparatus to walking situations that differ from walking on a plane. Said orthopedic apparatus comprises top connecting means to a limb and an orthopedic element that is hingedly arranged distal to the connecting means.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Herman Boiten, Sven Zarling
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Patent number: 11033406Abstract: A method for controlling the standing-phase damping of an artificial knee joint comprising an upper part and a lower part which are secured together in a pivotal manner about a pivot axis, a resistance unit which is arranged between the upper part and the lower part and has an adjustment device via which the damping resistance can be modified, and a control unit which is coupled to the adjustment device and which is connected to at least one sensor. The adjustment is carried out on the basis of sensor data, and the knee angle is detected by the at least one sensor during the standing-phase inflexion up to the terminal standing phase. The flexion damping is increased to a level above an initial flexion damping in order to prevent a further inflexion upon reaching a specified maximum knee angle.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBHInventors: Dirk Seifert, Sven Zarling
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Patent number: 10952875Abstract: A method for controlling an orthopedic joint of a lower extremity in at least one degree of freedom by an adjustable actuator for adjusting an orthopedic apparatus to walking situations that differ from walking on a plane. The orthopedic apparatus comprises top connecting members to connect to a limb, and an orthopedic element that is hingedly arranged distal to the connecting members. The method includes sensing, with sensors, several parameters of the orthopedic apparatus; comparing the sensed parameters with criteria that have been established based on several parameters and/or parameter curves and are stored in a computer unit; selecting a criterion that is suitable on the basis of the determined parameters and/or parameter curves; and adjusting resistances to movements, extents of movements, driving forces, and/or the progresses thereof in accordance with the selected criterion in order to control special functions that differ from walking on a plane.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Ottobock SE & Co. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Herman Boiten, Sven Zarling
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Patent number: 10828163Abstract: In the case of known prosthesis systems and socket supplies, the transmission of force is a critical issue. The inventive prosthesis system shall improve known prosthesis systems. According to the invention, a prosthesis system for human limbs is provided, which comprises an implant (101) having at least two joint parts which are movable relative to each other, wherein the first joint part (110) can be connected to a bone part (131, 132) and the second joint part (120) comprises a subcutaneously arrangeable end part (124) on the side being remote from the joint. The invention further relates to a prosthesis system comprising a subcutaneous implant and a socket (170).Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Inventors: Sven Zarling, Dieter Föllmer
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Publication number: 20190274849Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a passive prosthetic knee joint with adjustable damping in the direction of flexion such that a prosthetic unit attached to the knee joint can be adapted for climbing stairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin PUSCH, Sven ZARLING, Herman BOITEN
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Patent number: 10265198Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a passive prosthetic knee joint with adjustable damping in the direction of flexion such that a prosthetic unit attached to the knee joint can be adapted for climbing stairs.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Martin Pusch, Sven Zarling, Herman Boiten
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Publication number: 20180177617Abstract: A method for controlling an orthopedic joint of a lower extremity in at least one degree of freedom by means of an adjustable actuator for adjusting an orthopedic apparatus to walking situations that differ from walking on a plane. The orthopedic apparatus comprises top connecting members to connect to a limb, and an orthopedic element that is hingedly arranged distal to the connecting members. The method includes sensing, with sensors, several parameters of the orthopedic apparatus; comparing the sensed parameters with criteria that have been established based on several parameters and/or parameter curves and are stored in a computer unit; selecting a criterion that is suitable on the basis of the determined parameters and/or parameter curves; and adjusting resistances to movements, extents of movements, driving forces, and/or the progresses thereof in accordance with the selected criterion in order to control special functions that differ from walking on a plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Martin Pusch, Herman Boiten, Sven Zarling
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Publication number: 20180153710Abstract: A cosmetic cover for lining a prosthesis, with a distal section, and with a joint section which, when the cosmetic cover for the prosthesis is fitted in place, covers a joint mechanism arranged between a proximal prosthesis component and a distal prosthesis component, wherein the joint section is made from a 3D spacer knit having an upper textile and a lower textile, which are spaced apart and attached to each other by support threads.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Steffen SAWATZKI, Markus SCHNEEGANS, Sven ZARLING, Sandra NIEDERSTRASSER, Andreas KRUSE, Ilka SCHLESIGER, Christian THOMAS, Dirk HAASE
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Publication number: 20180085235Abstract: A method for controlling the standing-phase damping of an artificial knee joint comprising an upper part and a lower part which are secured together in a pivotal manner about a pivot axis, a resistance unit which is arranged between the upper part and the lower part and has an adjustment device via which the damping resistance can be modified, and a control unit which is coupled to the adjustment device and which is connected to at least one sensor. The adjustment is carried out on the basis of sensor data, and the knee angle is detected by the at least one sensor during the standing-phase inflexion up to the terminal standing phase. The flexion damping is increased to a level above an initial flexion damping in order to prevent a further inflexion upon reaching a specified maximum knee angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBHInventors: Dirk SEIFERT, Sven ZARLING
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Patent number: 9889024Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic cover (1) for lining a prosthesis (10), with a distal section (2), and with a joint section (3) which, when the cosmetic cover (1) for the prosthesis is fitted in place, covers a joint mechanism (30) arranged between a proximal prosthesis component (40) and a distal prosthesis component (20), wherein the joint section (3) is made from a 3D spacer knit having an upper textile and a lower textile, which are spaced apart and attached to each other by support threads.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Steffen Sawatzki, Markus Schneegans, Sven Zarling, Sandra Niederstrasser, Andreas Kruse, Ilka Schlesiger, Christian Thomas, Dirk Haase
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Patent number: 9877849Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an orthopedic joint of a lower extremity in at least one degree of freedom by means of an adjustable actuator for adjusting an orthopedic apparatus to walking situations that differ from walking on a plane. Said orthopedic apparatus comprises top connecting means to a limb and an orthopedic element that is hingedly arranged distal to the connecting means.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Martin Pusch, Herman Boiten, Sven Zarling
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Publication number: 20170348106Abstract: In the case of known prosthesis systems and socket supplies, the transmission of force is a critical issue. The inventive prosthesis system shall improve known prosthesis systems. According to the invention, a prosthesis system for human limbs is provided, which comprises an implant (101) having at least two joint parts which are movable relative to each other, wherein the first joint part (110) can be connected to a bone part (131, 132) and the second joint part (120) comprises a subcutaneously arrangeable end part (124) on the side being remote from the joint. The invention further relates to a prosthesis system comprising a subcutaneous implant and a socket (170).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Sven ZARLING, Dieter FÖLLMER
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Patent number: 9808358Abstract: An artificial foot having a longitudinal axis extending from a heel area to a toe area, a length, a width and a height is provided. The artificial foot includes a connection to a lower leg part, an upper supporting structure in the direction of height, an elastic sole structure extending from the heel area to the toe area, an elastic connecting element arranged between the upper supporting structure and the sole structure, and a coupling system. The upper supporting structure is connected to the sole structure approximately in a middle of the foot with respect to its length by means of the coupling system. The coupling system allows a relative tilting motion between the upper supporting structure and the sole structure while keeping a distance between the upper supporting structure and the sole structure in a middle of the coupling system constant, at least while a patient places weight on it when standing.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Luder Mosler, Martin Pusch, Sven Zarling
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Publication number: 20170100263Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an artificial foot, comprising a medial plane (M) in a longitudinal axis, in which a nominal foot length (1) is defined as a distance from a heel to a foot tip of a natural foot replaced by the artificial foot, and designed having a top side connecting piece (4) for torsionally rigidly connecting a foot insert (2) extending substantially over the length of the foot (1), and contacting two contact surfaces (6, 7) over the length (1), of which a first heel side contact surface (7) is located in the heel area and a second hall side contact surface (6) is located in the hall area, and designed so that the connecting part (4) is connected to the contact surfaces (6,7) of the foot part by means of spring connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Sven ZARLING, Martin KARSTENS