Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Leg – Foot
Patent
1998-06-15
2000-02-01
Willse, David H.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Leg
Foot
623 52, A61F 266
Patent
active
060197951
ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic foot characterized by a forefoot portion having a heal portion damountably and interchangeably connected thereto. The forefoot portion and heel portion are fabricated from polymer impregnated and encapsulated laminates, including such laminates as carbon fibers and/or fiberglass or synthetic fibers such as Kevlar. The demountable connection of the heel portion permits interchangeability of heel and forefoot portions to match the weight, stride and activity schedule of the wearer utilizing the prosthetic foot. An auxiliary ankle member and wedge between the forefoot portion and the heel portion provide additional adjustability.
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