Socket and sleeve for attachment to a residual limb

Details Socket and sleeve for attachment to a residual limb Socket and sleeve for attachment to a residual limb

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Snow, Bruce E (Department: 3738)

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

Leg

Socket holder

Reexamination Certificate

active

07955397

ABSTRACT:
A socket assembly for a prosthetic limb is provided. The socket assembly includes an elongated upper circumferential section having an open upper end and a distal end, the distal end having a distal diameter. The assembly further includes an intermediate section extending outwardly from the upper section to a maximum diameter that is larger than the distal diameter of the first upper section, the intermediate section tapering inwardly from its maximum diameter to a lower rim region. A distal section extends from the lower rim region to a base of the socket, and a one-way valve is in fluid communication with an interior of the socket assembly. A flexible diaphragm is configured to engage walls of the intermediate section.

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