Actuated prosthesis for amputees

Details Actuated prosthesis for amputees Actuated prosthesis for amputees

2003-11-25

2010-06-15

Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Having electrical actuator

C623S044000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07736394

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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