Instrumented prosthetic foot

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2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Matthews, William H. (Department: 3774)

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

Leg

Foot

Reexamination Certificate

active

07955398

ABSTRACT:
An instrumented prosthetic foot for use with an actuated leg prosthesis controlled by a controller, the instrumented prosthetic foot comprising a connector to connect the instrumented prosthetic foot to the leg prosthesis, an ankle structure connected to the connector, a ground engaging member connected to the ankle, at least one sensor for detecting changes in weight distribution along the foot, and an interface for transmitting signals from the sensor to the controller.

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