Fastening device for prosthesis

Details Fastening device for prosthesis Fastening device for prosthesis

1997-08-26

1999-07-27

Yu, Mickey

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

Leg

Socket holder

292306, 403325, A61F 280, F16B 218

Patent

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059282908

ABSTRACT:
A fastening device for a prosthesis, the fastening device having a cylindrical channel and inclined washer designed to accept insertion of a cylindrical insert, such as a tube, bar or peg, with minimal resistance and yet substantially prevent withdrawal of the cylindrical insert from the fastening device unless a release mechanism is operated to permit withdrawal. The device permits rotation of the cylindrical insert with respect to the fastening device while still securely fastening the cylindrical insert within the fastening device, so as to prevent unlocking of the device and separation of the cylindrical insert.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3244444 (1966-04-01), Bisbing
patent: 3468579 (1969-09-01), Tabor
patent: 5501543 (1996-03-01), Schluter-Wohlfeil
patent: 5547308 (1996-08-01), Wright

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