Prosthetic foot and ankle

Details Prosthetic foot and ankle Prosthetic foot and ankle

2008-08-29

2010-10-26

Matthews, William H (Department: 3774)

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

Leg

Ankle

C623S053000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07819926

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a prosthetic foot and ankle, comprising an ankle assembly coupled with a foot assembly by an arch suspension yoke, with the ankle assembly enabling primary articulations of the foot assembly and the pre-orientation thereof in relation to a vertical axis. Further, the foot assembly having a plantar surface and a dorsal surface includes a heel coupled with a fore foot by the arch suspension yoke, with the arch suspension yoke enabling secondary articulations of the foot assembly. Prosthetic foot and ankle further includes leaf springs and elastomer springs enabling tertiary articulations throughout the prosthetic foot and ankle.

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www.apcomponents.com; American Prosthetic Components, Inc.; DuroFlex.

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