公开(公告)号：US07846115B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-07

申请号：US12421997

申请日：2009-04-10

Applicant: Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

Inventor： Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0123 ,  A61F2005/0137 ,  A61F2005/0139 ,  A61F2005/0167 ,  A61F2005/0179

Abstract: A motion controlling hinge for an orthopedic brace is provided. The hinge includes an actuator secured to one arm, and at least one spring member. As the arm with the actuator pivots in a first direction, at a predetermined flexion angle the actuator applies a force to the spring member, causing the spring member to flex. The spring member exerts a force on the actuator tending to bias the actuator away from the spring member, and tending to bias the arm in a second direction opposite the first direction. A movable fulcrum enables adjustment of a force exerted by the spring member on the actuator. A variety of differently sized adapters are securable to the actuator. The size of the adapter determines the flexion angle at which the spring member first exerts force on the actuator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于矫形支架的运动控制铰链。 铰链包括固定到一个臂的致动器和至少一个弹簧构件。 当具有致动器的臂以第一方向枢转时，以预定的弯曲角度，致动器向弹簧构件施加力，导致弹簧构件弯曲。 弹簧构件对致动器施加力，倾向于使致动器偏离弹簧构件，并且倾向于在与第一方向相反的第二方向上偏压臂。 可移动支点使得能够调节由弹簧构件施加在致动器上的力。 各种不同尺寸的适配器可以安全地执行。 适配器的尺寸确定弹簧构件首先在致动器上施加力的屈曲角度。

公开(公告)号：US07534217B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11675014

申请日：2007-02-14

Applicant: Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

Inventor： Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0123 ,  A61F2005/0137 ,  A61F2005/0139 ,  A61F2005/0167 ,  A61F2005/0179

Abstract: A motion controlling hinge for an orthopedic brace is provided. The hinge includes an actuator secured to one arm, and at least one spring member. As the arm with the actuator pivots in a first direction, at a predetermined flexion angle the actuator applies a force to the spring member, causing the spring member to flex. The spring member exerts a force on the actuator tending to bias the actuator away from the spring member, and tending to bias the arm in a second direction opposite the first direction. In a preferred embodiment, the spring member comprises a plurality of flat bar leaf springs. A movable fulcrum enables adjustment of a force exerted by the spring member on the actuator. A variety of differently sized adapters are securable to the actuator. The size of the adapter determines the flexion angle at which the spring member first exerts force on the actuator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于矫形支架的运动控制铰链。 铰链包括固定到一个臂的致动器和至少一个弹簧构件。 当具有致动器的臂以第一方向枢转时，以预定的弯曲角度，致动器向弹簧构件施加力，导致弹簧构件弯曲。 弹簧构件对致动器施加力，倾向于使致动器偏离弹簧构件，并且倾向于在与第一方向相反的第二方向上偏压臂。 在优选实施例中，弹簧构件包括多个扁平板簧。 可移动支点使得能够调节由弹簧构件施加在致动器上的力。 各种不同尺寸的适配器可以安全地执行。 适配器的尺寸确定弹簧构件首先在致动器上施加力的屈曲角度。

公开(公告)号：US07192407B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US10355486

申请日：2003-01-30

Applicant: Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

Inventor： Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0123 ,  A61F2005/0137 ,  A61F2005/0139 ,  A61F2005/0167 ,  A61F2005/0179

Abstract: A motion controlling hinge for an orthopedic brace is provided. The hinge includes an actuator secured to one arm, and at least one spring member. As the arm with the actuator pivots in a first direction, at a predetermined flexion angle the actuator applies a force to the spring member, causing the spring member to flex. The spring member exerts a force on the actuator tending to bias the actuator away from the spring member, and tending to bias the arm in a second direction opposite the first direction. In a preferred embodiment, the spring member comprises a plurality of flat bar leaf springs. A movable fulcrum enables adjustment of a force exerted by the spring member on the actuator. A variety of differently sized adapters are securable to the actuator. The size of the adapter determines the flexion angle at which the spring member first exerts force on the actuator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于矫形支架的运动控制铰链。 铰链包括固定到一个臂的致动器和至少一个弹簧构件。 当具有致动器的臂以第一方向枢转时，以预定的弯曲角度，致动器向弹簧构件施加力，导致弹簧构件弯曲。 弹簧构件对致动器施加力，倾向于使致动器偏离弹簧构件，并且倾向于在与第一方向相反的第二方向上偏压臂。 在优选实施例中，弹簧构件包括多个扁平板簧。 可移动支点使得能够调节由弹簧构件施加在致动器上的力。 各种不同尺寸的适配器可以安全地执行。 适配器的尺寸确定弹簧构件首先在致动器上施加力的屈曲角度。

公开(公告)号：US20090198161A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12421997

申请日：2009-04-10

Applicant: Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

Inventor： Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0123 ,  A61F2005/0137 ,  A61F2005/0139 ,  A61F2005/0167 ,  A61F2005/0179

Abstract: A motion controlling hinge for an orthopedic brace is provided. The hinge includes an actuator secured to one arm, and at least one spring member. As the arm with the actuator pivots in a first direction, at a predetermined flexion angle the actuator applies a force to the spring member, causing the spring member to flex. The spring member exerts a force on the actuator tending to bias the actuator away from the spring member, and tending to bias the arm in a second direction opposite the first direction. A movable fulcrum enables adjustment of a force exerted by the spring member on the actuator. A variety of differently sized adapters are securable to the actuator. The size of the adapter determines the flexion angle at which the spring member first exerts force on the actuator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于矫形支架的运动控制铰链。 铰链包括固定到一个臂的致动器和至少一个弹簧构件。 当具有致动器的臂以第一方向枢转时，以预定的弯曲角度，致动器向弹簧构件施加力，导致弹簧构件弯曲。 弹簧构件对致动器施加力，倾向于使致动器偏离弹簧构件，并且倾向于在与第一方向相反的第二方向上偏压臂。 可移动支点使得能够调节由弹簧构件施加在致动器上的力。 各种不同尺寸的适配器可以安全地执行。 适配器的尺寸确定弹簧构件首先在致动器上施加力的屈曲角度。

公开(公告)号：US07565364B1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-21

申请号：US11137727

申请日：2005-05-24

Applicant: Joseph D. Darcy ,  Scott Seligman

Inventor： Joseph D. Darcy ,  Scott Seligman

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F8/30 ,  Y10S707/99931 ,  Y10S707/99942

Abstract: Methods for discovering and accessing annotation processors are provided. The method initiates with identifying an annotation present in a source file and identifying factories available for processing annotations. The method includes determining annotations supported by each of the available factories. Then, one of the available factories is assigned to process the annotation based on the annotation present in the source file being supported by the one of the available factories. A computer readable medium is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了发现和访问注释处理器的方法。 该方法通过识别源文件中存在的注释并识别可用于处理注释的工厂来启动。 该方法包括确定每个可用工厂支持的注释。 然后，根据源文件中存在的注释，分配一个可用的工厂来处理注释，该注释由可用工厂之一支持。 还提供了计算机可读介质。

公开(公告)号：US20070135745A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11675014

申请日：2007-02-14

Applicant: Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

Inventor： Scott Seligman ,  Michael Strobel

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0123 ,  A61F2005/0137 ,  A61F2005/0139 ,  A61F2005/0167 ,  A61F2005/0179

Abstract: A motion controlling hinge for an orthopedic brace is provided. The hinge includes an actuator secured to one arm, and at least one spring member. As the arm with the actuator pivots in a first direction, at a predetermined flexion angle the actuator applies a force to the spring member, causing the spring member to flex. The spring member exerts a force on the actuator tending to bias the actuator away from the spring member, and tending to bias the arm in a second direction opposite the first direction. In a preferred embodiment, the spring member comprises a plurality of flat bar leaf springs. A movable fulcrum enables adjustment of a force exerted by the spring member on the actuator. A variety of differently sized adapters are securable to the actuator. The size of the adapter determines the flexion angle at which the spring member first exerts force on the actuator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于矫形支架的运动控制铰链。 铰链包括固定到一个臂的致动器和至少一个弹簧构件。 当具有致动器的臂以第一方向枢转时，以预定的弯曲角度，致动器向弹簧构件施加力，导致弹簧构件弯曲。 弹簧构件对致动器施加力，倾向于使致动器偏离弹簧构件，并且倾向于在与第一方向相反的第二方向上偏压臂。 在优选实施例中，弹簧构件包括多个扁平板簧。 可移动支点使得能够调节由弹簧构件施加在致动器上的力。 各种不同尺寸的适配器可以安全地执行。 适配器的尺寸确定弹簧构件首先在致动器上施加力的屈曲角度。

公开(公告)号：US5803667A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-08

申请号：US850233

申请日：1997-05-02

Applicant: Scott Seligman

Inventor： Scott Seligman

IPC: B63C11/02 ,  B63C11/08 ,  B63C11/30

CPC classification number: B63C11/30 ,  B63C2011/306 ,  Y10S224/934

Abstract: A combination spider and buoyancy compensator having an insertable weight system. The spider includes an insertable weight system disposed preferably within at least one side opening pocket attached to a waistband portion. The side opening pocket can be formed of a piece of material attached to a waistband portion to define a channel in the space between the waistband portion and the piece of material. At least one weight disposed within an envelope, preferably having stiffening material, is removably inserted within the pocket. The envelope containing the weight includes means, preferably including areas of brushed material and hooks, and a handle for inserting, securing, and removably releasing the envelope containing the weight within the pocket. Stiffening within the spider provides an open, formed, shape retaining unit to distribute the weight of the tank and for convenience in putting the spider on.

Abstract translation: 具有可插入重量系统的组合式蜘蛛和浮力补偿器。 该蜘蛛包括可插入的重量系统，其优选地设置在附接到腰带部分的至少一个侧开口袋中。 侧开口袋可以由附接到腰带部分的一块材料形成，以在腰带部分和材料片之间的空间中限定通道。 布置在封套内的至少一个重物，优选地具有加强材料，可移除地插入口袋内。 包含重物的信封包括优选地包括拉丝材料和钩的区域的装置，以及用于插入，固定和可移除地将包含重物的信封释放在口袋内的手柄。 蜘蛛内的加强提供了一个开放，形成的形状保持单元，以分配坦克的重量，并为了方便将蜘蛛放在上面。

公开(公告)号：US20080208095A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US11529743

申请日：2006-09-28

Applicant: Andy Kazmierczak ,  John Martin ,  Richard E. Gildersleeve ,  John Fulkerson ,  Kurt Jacobson ,  Scott Seligman

Inventor： Andy Kazmierczak ,  John Martin ,  Richard E. Gildersleeve ,  John Fulkerson ,  Kurt Jacobson ,  Scott Seligman

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0123 ,  A61F2005/0176

Abstract: Embodiments of the knee brace disclosed herein provide a combination of external ligament support and/or relief from pain caused by osteoarthritis with patellofemoral support. The brace includes a rigid frame and a flexible strap configured to extend across the wearer's patella to provide anterior loading thereto. The strap is operatively secured at either end to components of the rigid frame, thereby providing maximum leverage for applying force to the wearer's patella. In some embodiments, the strap includes a removable and adjustable buttress for directly contacting the wearer's patella. The patellar strap provides dynamic loading to the patella through the wearer's range of motion for relief of patellofemoral dysfunction, such as patellar shift, subluxation and dislocation, and malalignments such as patella alta, patella baja, tilt and glide. In some embodiments, a conversion kit is provided for converting a rigid brace frame into a knee brace capable of providing patellofemoral support to a wearer's knee. The kit includes at least a patellar strap and at least one tab for securing the strap to the rigid frame.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的膝关节支架的实施例提供外韧带支撑和/或缓解由骨关节炎与髌股支撑引起的疼痛的组合。 支架包括刚性框架和柔性带，其构造成延伸穿过穿戴者的髌骨以提供其前部负载。 带子的任一端可操作地固定在刚性框架的部件上，从而提供对穿戴者的髌骨施加力的最大杠杆作用。 在一些实施例中，带包括用于直接接触佩戴者的髌骨的可移除和可调的支撑。 髌骨带通过佩戴者的运动范围提供髌骨的动态载荷，以缓解髌股关节功能障碍，例如髌骨移位，半脱位和脱位，以及髌骨，髌骨下颌，倾斜和滑行等不良对策。 在一些实施例中，提供了一种转换套件，用于将刚性支架框架转换成能够向穿戴者的膝盖提供髌股支撑的膝盖支架。 套件包括至少一个髌骨带和至少一个用于将带固定到刚性框架的突片。

公开(公告)号：USD542121S1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-08

申请号：US29258461

申请日：2006-04-20

Applicant: Scott Seligman

Designer： Scott Seligman

公开(公告)号：US06752775B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-22

申请号：US10074520

申请日：2002-02-11

Applicant: Scott Seligman ,  Emee Villegas

Inventor： Scott Seligman ,  Emee Villegas

IPC: A61F500

CPC classification number: A61F5/0123 ,  A61F2005/0139 ,  A61F2005/0165 ,  A61F2005/0174

Abstract: A brace hinge is provided having an adjustable pressure-applying assembly mounted to an inside of the hinge. A brace including the hinge can apply pressure to a joint in a medial or lateral direction. The hinge includes anterior and posterior apertures containing anterior and posterior adjustment members that control a position and orientation of the pressure-applying assembly relative to the hinge. Through selective adjustment of the adjustment members, the hinge can apply greater pressure to an anterior portion of the joint than to a posterior portion of the joint, and vice versa. A method of treating a joint using a brace including such a hinge is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种支撑铰链，其具有安装到铰链内部的可调压力组件。 包括铰链的支架可以在内侧或横向方向上对接头施加压力。 铰链包括前孔和后孔，其包含前和后调整构件，其控制压力施加组件相对于铰链的位置和取向。 通过调节构件的选择性调整，铰链可以对接头的前部施加更大的压力，而不是接头的后部，反之亦然。 还提供了使用包括这种铰链的支架来处理关节的方法。