Joints and connections – Interfitted members with external bridging piece
Patent
1981-09-21
1984-08-07
Apley, Richard J.
Joints and connections
Interfitted members with external bridging piece
3 4, 403141, 403143, A61F 108
Patent
active
044634595
ABSTRACT:
An artificial leg has a ball and socket ankle joint, the socket of which has upper and lower portions. They are connected together and clamped over the ball by a turnbuckle ring. This provides an adjustable shin and foot connection which permits use of a rubber-encased ball of sufficient size, without taking up too much shape within the ankle region. Also disclosed is a movable patella member and a vertically jointed two part foam covering.
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Brewer Michael W.
Shorter John J.
Woolnough Victor J.
Apley Richard J.
Chas. A Blatchford & Sons Limited
Isabella David
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