Continuous one-piece prosthesis

Details Continuous one-piece prosthesis Continuous one-piece prosthesis

1991-09-12

1993-06-15

Green, Randall L.

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

Leg

Socket holder

623 50, 623 55, 623 27, A61F 260, A61F 266

Patent

active

052193640

ABSTRACT:
A one-piece continuous polymeric prosthesis is disclosed and taught. The prosthesis is intended for patients with a below-knee amputation. The one-piece socket-pylon-keel allows good energy storage and release for a superior feel during physical activities. The construction and the materials makes for a much lighter weight prosthesis than conventional types.

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patent: 1525633 (1925-02-01), Witmyer
patent: 1995442 (1935-03-01), Wolfe
patent: 3909855 (1975-10-01), Barredo
patent: 4938776 (1990-07-01), Masinter
patent: 5004477 (1991-04-01), Palfray
patent: 5066305 (1991-11-01), Firth
patent: 5116381 (1992-05-01), Palfray

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