Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Leg – Socket holder
Patent
1995-01-27
1996-11-05
Weiss, John G.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Leg
Socket holder
623 36, 602 23, 602 62, A61F 280
Patent
active
055712096
ABSTRACT:
A post operative adjustable protective socket for a patient that has undergone a transtibial amputation. The socket is formed of a single piece of semi-rigid plastic and includes a cup shaped base, a semi-circular rear shell and a semi-circular front shell that are vertically extended from the base. The rear shell has two opposed circumferential cuffs that surround the wearer's leg above the knee. The front shell extends upwardly to a height just below the cuffs. Wide elastic bands surround the upper and lower sections of the device to press the shells into secure contact against the residual limb. A support strap also surrounds the device in the region of the wearer's patella tendon to help absorb some of the impact in the event of a fall.
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Flo-Tech Orthotic & Prosthetic Systems, Inc.
Snow Bruce E.
Weiss John G.
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