Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Leg – Foot
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Snow, Bruce E (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Leg
Foot
C623S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07871443
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for a keel for use in a prosthetic foot. In an embodiment, the keel comprises a forefoot portion having a toe end, wherein the forefoot portion comprises a first material. In addition, the keel comprises a mid-foot portion contiguous with the forefoot portion, wherein the mid-foot portion comprises a second material. Further, the keel comprises a heel portion contiguous with the mid-foot portion, wherein the heel portion comprises a third material. Still further, the second material and third material comprise different materials.
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Snow Bruce E
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