Protective item supporting an appendage

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1997-05-01

1999-11-09

Prebilic, Paul B.

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

Leg

Socket holder

623 33, 623 34, 623 35, A61F 280

Patent

active

059805773

ABSTRACT:
An improvement to a protective item capable of supporting a load bearing appendage, said item comprising a space having an opening, said space being configured to snugly receive the appendage, said improvement comprising a fluid pathway communicating between the exterior of the item and the inner end of the space, said improvement further comprising a flow control valve located in said fluid pathway enabling a uni-directional flow of air from the exterior to the space.

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Examiner's first report from the Australian Patent Office dated Jun. 24, 1997.

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