Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Leg – Knee
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-21
2008-10-21
Snow, Bruce E. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Leg
Knee
Reexamination Certificate
active
07438725
ABSTRACT:
A cosmesis includes a thigh component and a shin component that fit over a prosthetic knee joint. The thigh component and shin component are pivotally joined along an axis of rotation coinciding with that of the prosthetic knee joint. The thigh component and shin component can include internal contours molded into their inside walls to seat the prosthetic knee joint securely therein. The knee ball region of the thigh component can be made relatively thicker to provide a protective cushion and allow the patient to kneel. Additionally, a floating knee cap can be fit over the knee ball area. The upper end of the thigh component can be made of sufficiently thin material to permit rolling onto itself.
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Prosthetic Design, Inc.
Snow Bruce E.
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
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