Prosthetic with bar reinforced shell

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1991-12-04

1993-11-23

Isabella, David

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

Arm or component and actuator or connector therefor

623 35, 623 33, A61F 280

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052639908

ABSTRACT:
A form-fitting residual limb socket or shell comprises, at least in part, a lightweight resinous material. This form-fitting residual limb socket or shell defines a mounting end and an open end. A metal-mounting member is secured to the mounting end and adapted to receive a conventional prosthetic coupling member. A plurality of metal support anchors are secured to the mounting member and extend into the resinous material of the residual limb socket or shell.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1740230 (1929-12-01), Dorrance
patent: 3889301 (1975-06-01), Bonner, Sr.
patent: 4016607 (1977-04-01), Pihlaja
patent: 5139523 (1992-08-01), Paton et al.

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