Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Leg – Ankle
Patent
1994-01-21
1996-05-07
Willse, David H.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Leg
Ankle
623 54, 623 55, A61F 266
Patent
active
055141854
ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic foot is characterized by an attachment section and plurality of curvilinear foot portions extending downwardly from the attachment section to contact a supporting surface. The portions are capable of movement independent from one another. Preferably, the plurality of foot portions is fabricated by dividing a forefoot portion and a heel portion demountably attached thereto. Such division may be achieved by the provision of a slot in said forefoot and heel portions. A strap or similar expedient is provided to limit the movement of the foot portions relative to each other.
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