Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Leg – Socket holder
Patent
1995-08-18
1997-12-30
Milano, Michael J.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Leg
Socket holder
623 36, A61F 280
Patent
active
057024898
ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic limb comprises a socket for receiving a patient's residual limb, and an upright assembly. The socket includes a base provided in its distal end. The base includes a chamber therewithin and an channel for providing fluid communication between the chamber and the interior of the socket. A duct extends through the socket and engages the base such that it is in fluid communication with the chamber. A valve is coupled to the duct to allow controlled or forced gas transfer to and from the interior of the socket. A seal is provided between the base and the socket to facilitate suction between the patient's residual limb and the socket.
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Endolite liturature, "The Endolite Flexible Socket Valve".
United State Manufacturing Co. liturature, "Super Seal Valve System".
Materials Engineering And Development, Inc.
Milano Michael J.
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