Patents by Inventor Viktor Wick

Viktor Wick 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).

  • Patent number: 8574179
    Abstract: A biomechanical stimulation device is presented. The biomechanical stimulation device comprises a base that supports an adjustable height arm and an easily removable drum connected to the arm. The drum is driven by a motor to provide an elliptical stimulation motion. An anti-rotation device prevents rotation, but allows orbital translation of drum. The drum may connect to the arm at a single attachment point. The arm 20 may be pivotally attached to the base and selectively movable to a desired position. A pair of struts may support the arm to assist in positioning the arm. The struts may be locked to prevent movement of the arm, or unlocked by a release button to allow selective positioning of the arm. The biomechanical stimulation device may further include a hand controller and other peripheral devices to provides a convenient interface for controlling the speed and run time of the biomechanical stimulation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: STP Swiss Therapeutic Products AG
    Inventors: Eric J. Kline, David Frahlich, Kevin Holle, Gregg M. Kloeppel, Viktor Wick, Felix Lenz
  • Publication number: 20110190673
    Abstract: A biomechanical stimulation (“BMS”) device is provided. The BMS device includes a base, and a shaft connected to said base. The shaft includes one or more first journals aligned with one or more first bearings to rotate about a first axis and one or more second journals aligned with one or more second bearings to rotate the shaft about a second axis. The second axis is offset from the first axis. A platform is connected to the shaft to rotate with the shaft. One or more elastic mounts are disposed between the platform and the base. The BMS device may include a counterweight mass to balance the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Ulrich Hänsenberger, Viktor Wick, Felix Lenz, Eric J. Kline
  • Publication number: 20110034838
    Abstract: A biomechanical stimulation device is presented. The biomechanical stimulation device comprises a base that supports an adjustable height arm and an easily removable drum connected to the arm. The drum is driven by a motor to provide an elliptical stimulation motion. An anti-rotation device prevents rotation, but allows orbital translation of drum. The drum may connect to the arm at a single attachment point. The arm 20 may be pivotally attached to the base and selectively movable to a desired position. A pair of struts may support the arm to assist in positioning the arm. The struts may be locked to prevent movement of the arm, or unlocked by a release button to allow selective positioning of the arm. The biomechanical stimulation device may further include a hand controller and other peripheral devices to provides a convenient interface for controlling the speed and run time of the biomechanical stimulation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Eric J. Kline, David Frahlich, Kevin Holle, Gregg M. Kloeppel, Viktor Wick, Felix Lenz
  • Publication number: 20090124939
    Abstract: The invention relates to equipment for biomechanical stimulation, comprising a base unit, a support unit (4) that is mounted on the base unit in such a way that the position of the support unit can be continuously adjusted in relation to the base unit and a cylindrical stimulation unit (9). The latter contains a drive motor (10) and is connected to the support unit in such a way that during operation it executes a circular or elliptical movement about an axis that differs from the cylinder axis and undergoes a parallel displacement. The equipment can used, in particular, for the selective therapeutic treatment of certain parts of the body, preferably the leg or back muscles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: VISION INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GMBH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hansenberger, Viktor Wick, Felix Lenz
  • Publication number: 20070299375
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for carrying out biomechanical stimulation, comprising a base plate (1), a pedestal (2) connected to the base plate (1), and a platform (3) connected to said pedestal (2) via a driving device. The invention is characterized in that the platform (3) executes a circular or elliptical movement about an axis, which is located outside of the center of gravity of the platform (3) whereby undergoing a parallel displacement. The device is preferably designed in such a manner that the platform (3) has an ergonomic shape and has a surface area smaller than that of the base plate (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: VISION INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GMBH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hansenberger, Viktor Wick, Felix Lenz