Artificial multi-axis knee joint

Details Artificial multi-axis knee joint Artificial multi-axis knee joint

2004-10-14

2009-06-09

McDermott, Corrine M (Department: 3738)

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

Leg

Knee

C623S039000, C623S044000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07544214

ABSTRACT:
An artificial multi-axis knee joint comprising an upper leg portion and a lower leg portion pivotally connected to each other by a front link for pivoting the front link and the upper leg portion relative to each other around a first geometrical pivot axis, and for pivoting the front link and the lower leg portion relative to each other around a second geometrical pivot axis. A rear link is pivotally connected to the upper leg portion for pivoting the rear link and the upper leg portion relative to each other around a third geometrical pivot axis, and pivotally connected at the other end thereof to the lower leg portion for pivoting the rear link and the lower leg portion relative to each other around a fourth geometrical pivot axis. The knee joint further comprises a further means which is integrated in the front link and the rear link.

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