Patents by Inventor Zachariah J. Klutts

Zachariah J. Klutts 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: 11752016
    Abstract: A liner for an orthopedic or prosthetic device includes a core formed from a porous and compressible material, a first layer secured to the first side of the core and forming a first surface to the liner, and a second layer secured to the second side of the core and forming a second surface to the liner. The first and second layers may comprise different properties from one another and be formed from different materials including fabrics and polymeric materials. A polymeric film may be secured to the core or one of the layers to define at least part of a surface of the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventor: Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 11571323
    Abstract: A spinal orthosis includes a rear panel, and first and second belt members securing to the rear panel. The first and second belt members each define a first end secured to a first side of the rear panel and a second end having a foldable portion adapted to fold over a first surface of the first and second belt members and secure to the first surface to reduce a length of the first and second belt members. First and second front closures are secured to the second ends of the first and second belt members, respectively, and arranged for removably securing to one another to form a continuously circumferential loop with the rear panel and the first and second belt members. A kit or method may be provided for sizing the belt members with a sizing device for forming a predetermined distance between the first and second belt members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Harry Duane Romo, Valgeir Petursson, Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 11273067
    Abstract: An orthopedic device is arranged for scapulothoracic stabilization, inclusive of features for biomechanical stabilization of the shoulder, scapula and spine, treated alone or in combination with assembly features for supporting an arm or shoulder. The orthopedic device may be arranged in a garment or shoulder harness such that either may include first and second strap systems for extending over first and second shoulders of a user, respectively, and each of the first and second strap systems forms a “Figure 9” shape about the respective shoulder, with a strap section arranged to extend toward a waist stabilizer that may form part of the orthopedic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Christopher C. Webster, Orr Limpisvasti, Harry Duane Romo, Jared Olivo, Zachariah J. Klutts, Lindsay Frost, Mark Harman Powell
  • Patent number: 11273064
    Abstract: A spinal orthosis includes a rear panel, and first and second belt members securing to the rear panel. The first and second belt members each define a first end secured to a first side of the rear panel and a second end having a foldable portion adapted to fold over a first surface of the first and second belt members and secure to the first surface to reduce a length of the first and second belt members. First and second front closures are secured to the second ends of the first and second belt members, respectively, and arranged for removably securing to one another to form a continuously circumferential loop with the rear panel and the first and second belt members. A kit or method may be provided for sizing the belt members with a sizing device for forming a predetermined distance between the first and second belt members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Harry Duane Romo, Valgeir Petursson, Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 10939723
    Abstract: An insole for an orthopedic device includes a top portion including at least one top layer. The top layer defines a top surface arranged to be substantially adjacent a plantar surface of a user's foot. A bottom portion is connected to and arranged opposite the top portion. The bottom portion includes at least one bottom layer. At least one removable element is arranged for removal from at least the bottom portion for defining at least one opening below the top surface. The top surface continuously spans over the at least one opening arranged for off-loading one or more affected areas of the plantar surface of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Jonathan Walborn, Zachariah J. Klutts, Harry Duane Romo
  • Patent number: 10806620
    Abstract: An orthopedic device has first and second elongate struts each having a strap coupling member, and a flexible strap securing to the first and second struts by the strap coupling members. The orthopedic device includes various embodiments of hinge assemblies including flexion and extension stops and locks for maintaining the hinge assembly in a fixed configuration. The orthopedic device has various embodiments of strap assemblies for securing components to cuff assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Janaki Ram-srinivasaRao Chetlapalli, Gudni Ingimarsson, Harry Duane Romo, Jonathan Walborn, Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 10646368
    Abstract: A compliance assembly includes a compliance strap arranged to engage and extend around the exterior of an orthopedic device, and a compliance clasp attached to the compliance strap. The compliance clasp includes a base member, a door member, and a locking system. The door member is pivotally connected to the base member and is movable between an open position and a closed position in which the door member is rotated toward the base member and locks the compliance strap between the base and door members. The locking system is arranged to irreversibly lock the door member in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Jonathan Walborn, Gil David Manalo, Katy Farr, Zachariah J. Klutts, Adam Dunn, Chris Webster
  • Patent number: 10561520
    Abstract: A spinal orthosis includes a rear panel, and first and second belt members securing to the rear panel. The first and second belt members each define a first end secured to a first side of the rear panel and a second end having a foldable portion adapted to fold over a first surface of the first and second belt members and secure to the first surface to reduce a length of the first and second belt members. First and second front closures are secured to the second ends of the first and second belt members, respectively, and arranged for removably securing to one another to form a continuously circumferential loop with the rear panel and the first and second belt members. A kit or method may be provided for sizing the belt members with a sizing device for forming a predetermined distance between the first and second belt members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventor: Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 10420668
    Abstract: A patella cup for use with a knee brace includes a main shell secured to a padded liner, and an upper shell disposed above the main shell, and secured at one end to the padded liner. The upper shell may include an extension passing under an upper end of the main shell, so that the upper shell is bendable rearwardly relative to the main shell. A lower strap and at least one upper strap are secured to the padded liner, such that each strap includes an elastic portion to allow each strap to stretch in length when pulled. Loops are secured to the padded liner, on lateral and medial sides of the main shell, with the loops secured to lateral and medial hinges on either side of a knee brace used with the patella cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventor: Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 10390976
    Abstract: A liner for an orthopedic or prosthetic device includes a core formed from a porous and compressible material, a first layer secured to the first side of the core and forming a first surface to the liner, and a second layer secured to the second side of the core and forming a second surface to the liner. The first and second layers may comprise different properties from one another and be formed from different materials including fabrics and polymeric materials. A polymeric film may be secured to the core or one of the layers to define at least part of a surface of the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventor: Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 10383747
    Abstract: A liner for an orthopedic or prosthetic device includes a core formed from a porous and compressible material, a first layer secured to the first side of the core and forming a first surface to the liner, and a second layer secured to the second side of the core and forming a second surface to the liner. The first and second layers may comprise different properties from one another and be formed from different materials including fabrics and polymeric materials. A polymeric film may be secured to the core or to one of the layers to define at least part of a surface of the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Ossur Iceland ehf
    Inventor: Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 10376404
    Abstract: An orthopedic device is arranged for scapulothoracic stabilization, inclusive of features for biomechanical stabilization of the shoulder, scapula and spine, treated alone or in combination with assembly features for supporting an arm or shoulder. The orthopedic device may be arranged in a garment or shoulder harness such that either may include first and second strap systems for extending over first and second shoulders of a user, respectively, and each of the first and second strap systems forms a “Figure 9” shape about the respective shoulder, with a strap section arranged to extend toward a waist stabilizer that may form part of the orthopedic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Ossur Iceland ehf
    Inventors: Christopher Callicott Webster, Orr Limpisvasti, Harry Duane Romo, Jared Olivo, Zachariah J. Klutts, Lindsay Frost, Mark Harman Powell
  • Patent number: 10159592
    Abstract: A spinal orthosis includes a rear panel, and first and second belt members securing to the rear panel. The first and second belt members each define a first end secured to a first side of the rear panel and a second end having a foldable portion adapted to fold over a first surface of the first and second belt members and secure to the first surface to reduce a length of the first and second belt members. First and second front closures are secured to the second ends of the first and second belt members, respectively, and arranged for removably securing to one another to form a continuously circumferential loop with the rear panel and the first and second belt members. A kit or method may be provided for sizing the belt members with a sizing device for forming a predetermined distance between the first and second belt members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Harry Duane Romo, Valgeir Petursson, Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 9925082
    Abstract: An orthopedic device has first and second elongate struts each having a strap coupling member, and a flexible strap securing to the first and second struts by the strap coupling members. The orthopedic device includes various embodiments of hinge assemblies including flexion and extension stops and locks for maintaining the hinge assembly in a fixed configuration. The orthopedic device has various embodiments of strap assemblies for securing components to cuff assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Janaki Ram-srinivasaRao Chetlapalli, Gudni Ingimarsson, Harry Duane Romo, Jonathan Walborn, Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 9918867
    Abstract: A pad assembly comprises a padding defining first and second surfaces, and includes a first layer being resilient and accessible from the first surface and a second layer being resilient and underlying and secured to the first layer. The first and second removable sections are formed from at least one of the first and second layers and are arranged in a pattern and separated by edge clearances. Each of the first and second removable sections is tearable from the padding such that a residual portion of the removable section remains when at least one of the first and second removable sections is removed from the padding. The pad assembly may include a strap, and a substantially rigid or rigid shell connecting to the padding and strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventor: Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 9872792
    Abstract: A universal wrist brace is arranged for both right and left handed use. The wrist brace has a main body panel defining symmetrical first and second sides. Each of the first and second sides has a wing located at a distal end flaring outwardly from longitudinal side portions of the main body panel in a transverse direction of the main body panel and parallel to an upper edge portion. The main body panel defines an opening located between the first and second sides, proximate and adjacent to the upper edge portion. A main securing device is anchored to the first side of the main body panel and detachably attaches to the second side of the main body panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Harry Duane Romo, Concetta Maria Huffa, Gil David Manalo, Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: 9839550
    Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a base shell having ankle and foot receiving portions. The base shell forms an opening over a dorsal aspect of the base shell. A dorsal shell is contoured to generally correspond to the opening in the base shell. At least one tightening member is connectable to the base shell and extendable over the dorsal shell to secure the base and dorsal shells together about a user's lower leg and foot. At least one inflatable bladder is provided in the ankle receiving portion of the base shell. A pump assembly is arranged to inflate the at least one inflatable bladder. The pump assembly is situated on the at least one tightening member such that the position of the pump assembly is substantially fixed relative to the base shell as a user walks in the orthopedic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Jonathan Walborn, Zachariah J. Klutts, Derek Brookover, Gudni Ingimarsson
  • Patent number: 9744065
    Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a base shell having ankle and foot receiving portions. The base shell forms an opening over a dorsal aspect of the base shell. A dorsal shell is contoured to generally correspond to the opening in the base shell. The dorsal shell includes a proximal member connected to distal member via a flexible or resilient connecting portion arranged to accommodate a portion of a user's lower leg or ankle. A first flexible edge portion is attached to a distal terminal end of the distal member. The first flexible edge portion is arranged to bend or flex relative to the distal member so as to reduce the likelihood of pressure points on the user's toes from the distal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Jonathan Walborn, Gil David Manalo, Katy Farr, Zachariah J. Klutts, Adam Dunn, Chris Webster
  • Patent number: 9387111
    Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a flexible main body panel having first and second opposed sides, and first and second opposed surfaces having sections of hook receivable material. A securing device is arranged to removably secure to each of the opposed sides to join the two sides together. The securing device is a unitary strip having a plurality of hook elements located along a first surface thereof, and has first and second portions arranged to secure to the first and second opposed sides, respectively. The first portion includes first and second anchor tabs arranged to clamp onto the first and second surfaces, respectively, on the first side of the main body panel, and the second portion includes a tab head securing onto the first surface of the second side of the main body panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventor: Zachariah J. Klutts
  • Patent number: D707831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Ossur hf
    Inventor: Zachariah J. Klutts