Lucinda B Busch

US Patent:

7356379, Apr 8, 2008

Filed:

Nov 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/288980

Inventors:

Tracy C. Slemker - Clayton OH, US
Robert Hoskins - Springboro OH, US
Lucinda Busch - Clayton OH, US
Scott R. Schall - Clayton OH, US
Ralph Simmons - Dayton OH, US

Assignee:

Prosthetic Design, Inc. - Clayton OH

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700118, 700163, 700182, 623 33, 623901

Abstract:

A method of socket design and fabrication for Below-the-Knee (BK) amputees that utilizes manual measurements. This method, known as BK by Measurement, utilizes a manual measurement procedure where predetermined points are identified and measurements are taken of a patient's residual limb. These measurements are recorded and thereafter entered into a software package enabling customization by the fabrication facility. Prosthetic components fabricated in accordance with the present invention provide a custom fit, while not relying on more expensive digital imaging technology. The invention also provides a method and associated system for recording and retrieving fabrication and/or fitting data associated with a prosthetic component for use with a particular patient, which can include affixing to the prosthetic component a strip debossed with indicia unique to the particular patient or prosthetic component.

US Patent:

8116900, Feb 14, 2012

Filed:

Jan 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/008467

Inventors:

Tracy C. Slemker - Clayton OH, US
Robert Hoskins - Springboro OH, US
Lucinda Busch - Clayton OH, US
Scott R. Schall - Clayton OH, US
Ralph Simmons - Dayton OH, US

Assignee:

Prosthetic Design, Inc. - Clayton OH

International Classification:

G05B 19/4097
G05B 19/4099
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700163, 700118, 700182, 623587, 623901

Abstract:

A method for fabricating a prosthetic limb socket component includes the following steps: (a) obtaining measurements of an individual's residual limb; (b) generating electronic data representing outer dimensions of the individual's residual limb utilizing (at least in part) the obtained measurements; (c) storing the electronic data representing outer dimensions of the individual's residual limb in an electronic record, where the electronic record includes cross-reference information; (d) manufacturing a first prosthetic limb socket component utilizing, at least in part, the electronic data representing outer dimensions of the individual's residual limb; (e) placing a permanent unique indicia on the prosthetic limb socket component, where the unique indicia includes data corresponding to the cross-reference information; and (f) utilizing the unique indicia data to access, with the assistance of a computer, the electronic record via the cross-reference information.

US Patent:

20050203638, Sep 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/069832

Inventors:

Tracy Slemker - Clayton OH, US
Scott Schall - Elnglewood OH, US
Lucinda Busch - Clayton OH, US
Steven Steinbarger - Wilmington OH, US
Robert Hoskins - Dayton OH, US

International Classification:

A61F002/60

US Classification:

623035000

Abstract:

A modular prosthetic limb component is adapted to be selectively/removably interconnected between a prosthetic knee component and a prosthetic socket component, where the modular component provides or augments stance flexion approximate the proximate knee component.

US Patent:

20060020348, Jan 26, 2006

Filed:

Jul 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/186384

Inventors:

Tracy Slemker - Clayton OH, US
Robert Hoskins - Springboro OH, US
Lucinda Busch - Clayton OH, US
Scott Schall - Clayton OH, US
Ralph Simmons - Dayton OH, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/80
G06F 19/00
A61B 5/107
A61F 2/76

US Classification:

623033000, 623901000, 600587000, 700118000

Abstract:

A method of socket design and fabrication for Below-the-Knee (BK) amputees that utilizes manual measurements. This method, known as BK by Measurement, utilizes a manual measurement procedure where predetermined points are identified and measurements are taken of a patient's residual limb. These measurements are recorded and thereafter entered into a software package enabling customization by the fabrication facility. Prosthetic components fabricated in accordance with the present invention provide a custom fit, while not relying on more expensive digital imaging technology. The invention also provides a method and associated system for recording and retrieving fabrication and/or fitting data associated with a prosthetic component for use with a particular patient, which can include affixing to the prosthetic component a strip debossed with indicia unique to the particular patient or prosthetic component.

US Patent:

20090082869, Mar 26, 2009

Filed:

Sep 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/210608

Inventors:

Tracy C. Slemker - Clayton OH, US
Christos Lemonis - Jupiter FL, US
Lucinda Busch - Clayton OH, US
Paul L. Galloway - Clayton OH, US
Steven Steinbarger - Wilmington OH, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623 1716, 623 1711

Abstract:

A prosthetic coupling providing height and rotation adjustability. Exemplary embodiments include a Double Ended Pyramid Adapter (DEPR) allowing a prosthesis to be height adjusted and rotated using a single adapter. An exemplary DEPR also has an anti-rotation locking feature that selectively inhibits rotation of the components with respect to one another, and can selectively be unlocked to allow rotation when desired. An exemplary DEPR adapter allows for height and rotation adjustment, and may be utilized with transfemoral patients for height adjustments between the distal end of the socket and the prosthetic knee.

US Patent:

20090299491, Dec 3, 2009

Filed:

Jun 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/455675

Inventors:

Tracy C. Slemker - Clayton OH, US
Scott R. Schall - Englewood OH, US
Lucinda Busch - Clayton OH, US
Steven Steinbarger - Wilmington OH, US
Robert Hoskins - Springboro OH, US
Paul L. Galloway - Clayton OH, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/78
A61F 2/74

US Classification:

623 33, 623 27

Abstract:

A modular shock absorber for a prosthetic limb which may be selectively interconnected between a socket for receiving a residual limb and other prosthetic limb components. An exemplary modular shock absorber includes a generally C-shaped body having a substantially planar first extension coupled to a prosthetic socket, a substantially planar second extension coupled to a prosthetic knee chassis, a substantially curved closed end connecting the first extension and the second extension, and a bias interposing the first extension and the second extension. Some exemplary modular shock absorbers may include first and second extensions that are horizontally and/or angularly offset relative to each other.