Vacuum-assisted prosthetic device

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2006-02-27

2008-12-23

Stewart, Alvin J (Department: 3774)

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

Leg

Socket holder

C623S033000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07468079

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic device for attachment to a residual limb is provided that includes a socket-forming member configured to receive the residual limb, a first portion, and a second portion that is operatively connected to the first portion and rotationally movable relative to the first portion. The prosthetic device also includes a pump attached to the first portion that is adapted to draw a negative pressure within the socket-forming member upon rotational movement of the second portion relative to the first portion.

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