Artificial limb socket apparatus

Details Artificial limb socket apparatus Artificial limb socket apparatus

1991-07-12

1992-08-18

Green, Randall L.

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

Leg

Socket holder

623 26, 623 33, A61F 260, A61F 274

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051395231

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for mounting a socket above the knee of an amputee, wherein the socket is arranged for mounting a prosthesis to a lower terminal end thereof. The sleeve includes an internal cage formed of rigid rods, including hook members imbedded within a semi-spherical sleeve support, with the cage encased in a polymeric covering. A vent is provided through the sleeve support for venting interiorly of the socket. The socket may further include pneumatic chambers for enhanced comfort in support of the socket.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2790180 (1957-04-01), Hauser
patent: 3889301 (1975-06-01), Bonner
patent: 4300245 (1981-11-01), Saunders
patent: 4468821 (1984-09-01), Saunders

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