Wrist device for use with a prosthetic limb

Details Wrist device for use with a prosthetic limb Wrist device for use with a prosthetic limb

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Isabella, David (Department: 3774)

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

Arm or component and actuator or connector therefor

Wrist

C623S061000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07914587

ABSTRACT:
A multi-axis wrist device is provided for use with a prosthetic limb. The wrist device includes a base plate that is configured for attachment to a prosthetic limb. A cross piece, having first and second axes, can be coupled to the base plate. A prosthetic attachment can be coupled to the cross piece. The cross piece can enable a user to simultaneously flex the prosthetic attachment in two different axes. A first and second torsional spring can be coupled to the first and second axes, respectively, to enable the prosthetic attachment to be biased toward a center point.

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patent: 5447403 (1995-09-01), Engler, Jr.
patent: 5728175 (1998-03-01), Rincoe

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