Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2005-11-22
Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S095000, C700S182000, C623S023150
Reexamination Certificate
active
06968246
ABSTRACT:
A method for automated design of orthotic and prosthetic devices has been developed. The method includes scanning a three dimensional model of the patient's limb with a laser scanner. The model is loaded into a computer for use in manufacturing an orthotic or prosthetic device. Before the model is used, it is modified by reducing the overall volume of the model by up to twelve percent of the total volume. Also the model's distal end length is reduced by a calculated percentage of the thickness of a prosthetic liner to be worn with the prosthetic device.
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Fourroux Marvin
Watson Keith
Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP
Fourroux Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
Masinick Michael D.
Mixon David E.
Picard Leo
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