Prosthesis cover and method of producing

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1991-07-01

1994-12-27

Willse, David H.

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

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623901, 264511, 264554, 264571, 264DIG30, A61F 260, B29C 4312, B29C 5110

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053761278

ABSTRACT:
A light-weight cover or shield, having the appearance of, and contour of, a human limb, adapted/designed to surround the endoskeletal component of a prosthesis, is provided by heating and deforming a preform composed of a closed cell polyethylene sheet material of specified thickness, to yield said contoured cover/shield of extremely light weight and being toolable for tailor finishing to individual requirements.

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