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1. 发明申请

US20090137369A1 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING AND MONITORING THE MOVEMENT OF HUMAN LIMBS 审中-公开
标题翻译：用于启动和监测人体运动的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20090137369A1
公开(公告)日：2009-05-28
申请号：US12193610
申请日：2008-08-18
申请人： Thomas P. Branch , Alex Sattler , Eric Kenneth Branch
发明人： Thomas P. Branch , Alex Sattler , Eric Kenneth Branch
IPC分类号： A61F5/00 , A63B21/008
CPC分类号： A61H1/0259 , A61H2201/1238 , A61H2201/1269 , A61H2201/5051 , A61H2201/5071 , A61H2203/0431
摘要： An orthotic apparatus for use in providing improved range of motion is provided which allows the amount of stretch to be hydraulically powered and measured by the device, but controlled by the user. Because the apparatus accurately calculates the amount of stretch, the user, together with the user's physician and therapist, can develop a rehabilitation plan based on accurate measurements. Progress is based on tangible results rather than the user's ability to tolerate pain. This knowledge provides the incentive the user needs to work toward and achieve the user's goal.
摘要翻译：提供了用于提供改进的运动范围的矫正装置，其允许拉伸量由装置进行液压动力和测量，但由使用者控制。由于该装置准确地计算伸展量，所以用户可以与用户的医师和治疗师一起，根据准确的测量方法制定康复计划。进步是基于实际的结果，而不是用户忍受痛苦的能力。这种知识提供了用户需要努力实现用户目标的激励。

2. 发明申请

US20090124936A1 Multi-Section Limb and Ligament Evaluation Apparatus and Associated Methods For Using Same 有权
标题翻译：多部分肢体和韧带评估装置及相关方法
公开(公告)号：US20090124936A1
公开(公告)日：2009-05-14
申请号：US12267109
申请日：2008-11-07
申请人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, JR. , Eric Kenneth Branch , Cale Andrew Jacobs
发明人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, JR. , Eric Kenneth Branch , Cale Andrew Jacobs
IPC分类号： A61B5/103 , A63B23/08
CPC分类号： A61B5/1121 , A61B5/1124 , A61B5/4528 , A61B5/4533 , A61B5/4585 , A61B5/6828 , A61B5/6829
摘要： A method and apparatus for reliably positioning a 3-segment limb, such as a leg or arm for imaging and medical analysis, which can accommodate for the patient's “natural alignment”. The apparatus positions the limb in such a way that the position of the proximal segment is controlled while an known external torque is applied at a known rate to the distal segment. The location of each of the limb's three segments is recorded using either external or internal measurement techniques, and the relative motions between the proximal and intermediate segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the proximal joint. Furthermore, the relative motions between the intermediate and distal segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the distal joint. By applying a known torque at a known rate, clinicians will be provided with valuable information related to joint range of motion, stability, laxity, and compliance.
摘要翻译：一种用于可靠地定位用于成像和医学分析的用于成像和医学分析的3段肢体（例如腿或臂）的方法和装置，其可以适应患者的“自然对准”。该装置将肢体定位成使得近端段的位置被控制，同时已知的外部扭矩以已知的速率施加到远端段。使用外部或内部测量技术记录肢体三个部分的位置，并且近端和中间段之间的相对运动用于近端关节的矫形评估。此外，中远段和远段之间的相对运动用于远端关节的整形外科评估。通过以已知的速度应用已知的扭矩，将向临床医生提供与关节运动范围，稳定性，松弛度和依从性相关的有价值的信息。

3. 发明授权

US08840570B2 Multi-section limb and ligament evaluation apparatus and associated methods for using same 有权
标题翻译：多部分肢体和韧带评估装置及其使用方法
公开(公告)号：US08840570B2
公开(公告)日：2014-09-23
申请号：US12267109
申请日：2008-11-07
申请人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, Jr. , Eric Kenneth Branch , Cale Andrew Jacobs
发明人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, Jr. , Eric Kenneth Branch , Cale Andrew Jacobs
IPC分类号： A61B5/103 , A61B5/11 , A61B5/00
CPC分类号： A61B5/1121 , A61B5/1124 , A61B5/4528 , A61B5/4533 , A61B5/4585 , A61B5/6828 , A61B5/6829
摘要： A method and apparatus for reliably positioning a 3-segment limb, such as a leg or arm for imaging and medical analysis, which can accommodate for the patient's “natural alignment”. The apparatus positions the limb in such a way that the position of the proximal segment is controlled while an known external torque is applied at a known rate to the distal segment. The location of each of the limb's three segments is recorded using either external or internal measurement techniques, and the relative motions between the proximal and intermediate segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the proximal joint. Furthermore, the relative motions between the intermediate and distal segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the distal joint. By applying a known torque at a known rate, clinicians will be provided with valuable information related to joint range of motion, stability, laxity, and compliance.
摘要翻译：一种用于可靠地定位用于成像和医学分析的用于成像和医学分析的3段肢体（例如腿或臂）的方法和装置，其可以适应患者的“自然对准”。该装置将肢体定位成使得近端段的位置被控制，同时已知的外部扭矩以已知的速率施加到远端段。使用外部或内部测量技术记录肢体三个部分的位置，并且近端和中间段之间的相对运动用于近端关节的矫形评估。此外，中远段和远段之间的相对运动用于远端关节的整形外科评估。通过以已知的速度应用已知的扭矩，将向临床医生提供与关节运动范围，稳定性，松弛度和依从性相关的有价值的信息。

4. 发明授权

US07874996B2 Method and apparatus for manipulating a toe joint 有权
标题翻译：用于操纵脚趾关节的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US07874996B2
公开(公告)日：2011-01-25
申请号：US11218731
申请日：2005-09-02
申请人： Robert B. Weinstein , Thomas P. Branch , Fredrik Westin , Alex Sattler
发明人： Robert B. Weinstein , Thomas P. Branch , Fredrik Westin , Alex Sattler
IPC分类号： A61H1/02
CPC分类号： A61H9/0078 , A61H1/0266 , A61H2201/0103 , A61H2201/1642 , A61H2201/1676
摘要： Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to the manipulation of a joint to provide therapy. More specifically, some embodiments of the present invention use inflatable members and a three point bending concept to cause flexion in a toe joint for the purpose of increasing the range of motion of the toe joint. In one embodiment, a user's foot is placed in a frame with at least one toe atop a toe bar. An inflatable member is positioned atop the user's foot and held in position with a strap attached relative to the frame. As the inflatable member is inflated, the strap increases in tension urging the toe toward the toe bar and causing actuation of the joint at the base of the toe.
摘要翻译：本发明的实施例通常涉及关节的操作以提供治疗。更具体地，本发明的一些实施例使用可膨胀构件和三点弯曲构造来引起脚趾接合中的屈曲，以增加趾关节的运动范围。在一个实施例中，用户的脚放置在框架中，其中至少一个脚趾位于脚趾杆的顶部。可充气构件定位在使用者的脚的顶部并且保持在适当位置，并且相对于框架连接带。当充气构件膨胀时，带的张力增加，使脚趾向着脚趾推动，并使脚趾底部的关节致动。

5. 发明授权

US06872186B2 Apparatus for enabling the movement of human limbs and method for using same 有权
公开(公告)号：US06872186B2
公开(公告)日：2005-03-29
申请号：US10147434
申请日：2002-05-15
申请人： Thomas P. Branch , Alex Sattler
发明人： Thomas P. Branch , Alex Sattler
IPC分类号： A61H1/02 , A63B21/04
CPC分类号： A61H1/0259 , A61H2201/1238 , A61H2203/0431
摘要： An orthotic apparatus for use in providing improved range of motion is provided which allows the amount of stretch to be hydraulically powered and measured by the device, but controlled by the user. Because the apparatus accurately calculates the amount of stretch, the user, together with the user's physician and therapist, can develop a rehabilitation plan based on accurate measurements. Progress is based on tangible results rather than the user's ability to tolerate pain. This knowledge provides the incentive the user needs to work toward and achieve the user's goal.

6. 发明授权

US07665167B2 Method and apparatus for aligning a knee for surgery or the like 有权
标题翻译：用于对准用于手术等的膝盖的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US07665167B2
公开(公告)日：2010-02-23
申请号：US11077964
申请日：2005-03-11
申请人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, Jr. , Fredrik Westin
发明人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, Jr. , Fredrik Westin
IPC分类号： A61G13/12 , A61B17/56
CPC分类号： A61B17/154 , A61B2017/00557 , A61B2017/565 , A61F2002/4658 , A61F2002/4666
摘要： Generally described the invention relates to methods and apparatuses for aligning the lower extremities of a patient with a mechanical axis. More specifically, the present invention provides an exoskeleton or external framework that positions a patient's leg into a desired mechanical axis in preparation for surgery or other medical treatment.
摘要翻译：通常描述本发明涉及用于使患者的下肢对准机械轴线的方法和装置。更具体地，本发明提供了一种外骨骼或外部框架，其将患者腿部定位成期望的机械轴线，以准备手术或其他医疗处理。

7. 发明授权

US5520691A Method and apparatus for re-approximating tissue 失效
标题翻译：用于重新近似组织的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US5520691A
公开(公告)日：1996-05-28
申请号：US354582
申请日：1994-12-13
申请人： Thomas P. Branch
发明人： Thomas P. Branch
IPC分类号： A61B17/04 , A61B17/06 , A61B17/064 , A61B17/08 , A61F2/08 , A61B19/00
CPC分类号： A61F2/0811 , A61B17/0401 , A61B17/0642 , A61B17/08 , A61B17/0487 , A61B17/06166 , A61B2017/0409 , A61B2017/0445 , A61B2017/0451 , A61B2017/0461 , A61B2017/0462 , A61B2017/0464 , A61B2017/06176 , A61B2017/0647 , A61F2/0805 , A61F2002/0829 , A61F2002/0858 , A61F2002/0888 , Y10S606/916 , Y10T24/14 , Y10T24/141 , Y10T24/1498 , Y10T24/153
摘要： Methods and apparatuses are described for attaching tendons, ligaments, or other tissue to bone, which includes the use of adjustable head members positioned along filament members. Also disclosed are methods and apparatuses for mending breaks in tissue such as skin or meniscal layers tissue such as skin or meniscal layers skin by use of similar elements.
摘要翻译：描述了用于将腱，韧带或其他组织附着于骨的方法和装置，其包括使用沿着灯丝构件定位的可调头部构件。还公开了通过使用类似元件来修复诸如皮肤或半月板层组织如皮肤或半月板层皮肤的组织中的断裂的方法和装置。

8. 发明授权

US07985227B2 Knee aligner for surgery 有权
标题翻译：膝关节矫正器用于手术
公开(公告)号：US07985227B2
公开(公告)日：2011-07-26
申请号：US12685481
申请日：2010-01-11
申请人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, Jr. , Fredrik Westin
发明人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, Jr. , Fredrik Westin
IPC分类号： A61B17/56 , A61G13/12
CPC分类号： A61B17/154 , A61B2017/00557 , A61B2017/565 , A61F2002/4658 , A61F2002/4666
摘要： Generally described the invention relates to methods and apparatuses for aligning the lower extremities of a patient with a mechanical axis. More specifically, the present invention provides an exoskeleton or external framework that positions a patient's leg into a desired mechanical axis in preparation for surgery or other medical treatment.
摘要翻译：通常描述本发明涉及用于使患者的下肢对准机械轴线的方法和装置。更具体地，本发明提供了一种外骨骼或外部框架，其将患者腿部定位成期望的机械轴线，以准备手术或其他医疗处理。

9. 发明申请

US20100229874A1 Method and Apparatus for Multidirectional Positioning of a Shoulder 审中-公开
标题翻译：肩部多向定位的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20100229874A1
公开(公告)日：2010-09-16
申请号：US12706005
申请日：2010-02-16
申请人： Thomas P. Branch
发明人： Thomas P. Branch
IPC分类号： A61G15/12
CPC分类号： A61F5/3753 , A61G13/0036 , A61G13/12 , A61G13/1235 , A61G2200/322 , A61G2200/325 , A61G2200/34
摘要： The invention relates to a method and apparatus for manipulating a shoulder joint, by independently manipulating the upper arm in two directions. One direction is “longitudinal”, wherein the upper arm moves substantially along its longitudinal axis. The second is “lateral”, in which the upper arm moves laterally from a first to a second position, with the second position being spaced apart from the first and such that the longitudinal axes of the upper arm in the two positions are substantially parallel. The apparatus is adjustable, but includes two parts stationary during use; an elongate yet platelike “upper arm supporting plate” configured to be situated under the upper arm of the patient (extending proximate the armpit and extending proximate the elbow) and an elongate “forearm member” configured to be positioned proximate the forearm of the user when the user's arm is in position bent approximately 90 degrees. Two other elements cause controlled movement of the arm relative to the structure so the surgeon may perform the desired procedure. These inflatable bladders may be selectively inflated or deflated to provide a desired effect. These can be referenced as an “upper arm bladder” and a “forearm bladder”, although they may be also referenced as first and second bladders, although not necessarily in that order. By inflating the upper arm bladder, the upper arm is moved away from the upper arm supporting plate, causing perpendicular (a.k.a., “lateral”) force to occur to elevate the humerus perpendicularly from the glenoid to allow good clean glenoid work.
摘要翻译：本发明涉及通过在两个方向独立地操纵上臂来操纵肩关节的方法和装置。一个方向是“纵向”，其中上臂基本上沿其纵向轴线移动。第二是“横向”，其中上臂从第一位置横向移动到第二位置，其中第二位置与第一位置间隔开，并且使得上臂在两个位置中的纵向轴线基本上平行。该设备是可调节的，但包括使用中静止的两个部件; 被配置为位于患者的上臂下方（在腋窝附近延伸并且靠近肘部延伸）的细长但平板状的“上臂支撑板”）和细长的“前臂构件”，其配置成邻近使用者的前臂定位，用户的手臂位置弯曲大约90度。另外两个元件引起臂相对于结构的受控运动，因此外科医生可以执行所需的程序。这些充气气囊可以选择性地膨胀或放气以提供期望的效果。这些可以被称为“上臂膀胱”和“前臂膀胱”，尽管它们也可以被称为第一和第二囊，尽管不一定按照该顺序。通过使上臂囊膨胀，上臂离开上臂支撑板移动，引起垂直（即“侧向”）力从肱骨垂直地升高肱骨，以允许良好的清洁关节盂工作。

10. 发明申请

US20100179605A1 KNEE ALIGNER FOR SURGERY 有权
标题翻译：手术对准器
公开(公告)号：US20100179605A1
公开(公告)日：2010-07-15
申请号：US12685481
申请日：2010-01-11
申请人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, JR. , Fredrik Westin
发明人： Thomas P. Branch , Alexander Sattler, JR. , Fredrik Westin
IPC分类号： A61B17/56
CPC分类号： A61B17/154 , A61B2017/00557 , A61B2017/565 , A61F2002/4658 , A61F2002/4666
摘要： Generally described the invention relates to methods and apparatuses for aligning the lower extremities of a patient with a mechanical axis. More specifically, the present invention provides an exoskeleton or external framework that positions a patient's leg into a desired mechanical axis in preparation for surgery or other medical treatment.
摘要翻译：通常描述本发明涉及用于使患者的下肢对准机械轴线的方法和装置。更具体地，本发明提供了一种外骨骼或外部框架，其将患者腿部定位成期望的机械轴线，以准备手术或其他医疗处理。

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