Foot prosthesis

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2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Stewart, Alvin J. (Department: 3738)

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

Leg

Foot

Reexamination Certificate

active

06972043

ABSTRACT:
There is provided a foot prosthesis having especially good gait characteristics. To that end, the prosthesis comprises a first spring element1extending from the toe region to the lower leg region and a second spring element2extending from the heel region to the lower leg region. The spring elements are formed as leaf-type elements and are connected to each other by their lower leg side first ends4, 7. There is provided a tension element9which is connected in the forward region of the foot with its one end and connected in the heel region6to the second spring element.

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