Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Leg – Socket holder
Patent
1999-02-23
2000-07-25
Snow, Bruce
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Leg
Socket holder
292306, 403325, A61F 280
Patent
active
060932104
ABSTRACT:
A fastening device for a prosthesis, the fastening device having a cylindrical channel and inclined washer designed to accept insertion of a cylindrical insert, such as a tube, bar or peg, with minimal resistance and yet substantially prevent withdrawal of the cylindrical insert from the fastening device unless a release mechanism is operated to permit withdrawal. The device permits rotation of the cylindrical insert with respect to the fastening device while still securely fastening the cylindrical insert within the fastening device, so as to prevent unlocking of the device and separation of the cylindrical insert.
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