Joints and connections – Articulated members – Lockable at fixed position
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Ferguson, Michael P (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Lockable at fixed position
C403S098000, C403S113000, C623S038000, C623S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07946782
ABSTRACT:
An angularly adjustable coupler is provided having first and second ends that are in an angularly adjustable mating engagement. The first end has a longitudinal axis and a base with an optionally concave and serrated surface, and can comprise a collared clamp for connecting to a pylon. The second end has a longitudinal axis and a base with an optionally convex and serrated surface, and can comprise a receiver for connecting to a pyramidal adapter. The concave portion of the first end and the convex portion of the second end are complementary to each other. A connector is provided to connect the first and second ends in a selected angular alignment about a fixed axis of rotation. The range of angular alignment of the first and second components spans approximately 50 degrees about the fixed axis of rotation.
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Otto Bock. Three pages from web page www.ottobockus.com/products/op—adapters.asp, as viewed on Oct. 22, 2003. Specifically models 4r56=1 and 4r56. Three pages.
English translation of FR 2 708 848 A1.
American Prosthetic Components, Inc.
Brennen Law Office, LLC
Ferguson Michael P
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