Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Leg – Foot
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-03
2009-11-17
Snow, Bruce E (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Leg
Foot
Reexamination Certificate
active
07618464
ABSTRACT:
A foot plate for a prosthetic foot includes a sole plate and a layer with laterally variable stiffness disposed above the sole plate. The layer has a medial portion and a lateral portion. The lateral portion has a stiffness different than a stiffness of the medial portion, such as a greater stiffness to provide a relatively softer instep and a relatively stiffer out-step.
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Snow Bruce E
Thorpe North & Western LLP
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