Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Having electrical actuator
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-01
2008-01-01
Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Having electrical actuator
C623S039000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10463495
ABSTRACT:
The actuated leg prosthesis comprises a knee member, a socket connector provided over the knee member, an elongated trans-tibial member having a bottom end under which is connected an artificial foot, and a linear actuator. A first pivot assembly allows to operatively connect the trans-tibial member to the knee member. A second pivot assembly allows to operatively connect an upper end of the actuator to the knee member. A third pivot assembly allows to operatively connect a bottom end of the actuator to the bottom end of the trans-tibial member. The prosthesis can be provided as either a front actuator configuration or a rear actuator configuration.
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Bedard Stephane
Roy Pierre-Olivier
Bruttomesso, Jr. Raymond I.
Devine, Millimet & Branch
Remus Paul C.
Victhom Human Bionics Inc.
Willse David H.
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