Modular prosthesis system
AssigneeScinetics, Inc.
InventorJeffrey L. Gair, Jr.
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Abstract
The disclosure describes an adjustable modular prosthesis system comprising of repeating and interconnecting modular linkages. The modular linkages can be configured in a number of ways to form a network of modular linkages that comprise an adjustable custom socket around the limb of a user. The disclosed system further comprises a tensioning system that allows a user to control the socket's fit around their limb. The disclosed prosthesis system has a very low unique part count, may be mass-produced at low cost, and provides easy-to-use means of adjusting the shape and size of the socket to correspond with changes in a user's limb.
Claims18
An adjustable prosthesis system comprising:
- a plurality of major modular linkages interconnected with a plurality of minor modular linkages to form a socket around a limb of a user;
- at least one tensioning element securing the socket to the limb;
- at least one tensioner attached to the at least one tensioning element, the at least one tensioner configured to allow for tension adjustment by the user;
- wherein each of the major modular linkages includes a central tube, a major solid sector extending from and wrapping around nominally two-thirds of an exterior side of the central tube, a beam extending from a diametrically opposite exterior side of the central tube, and a curved member extending circumferentially from a first end of the major solid sector, through a lateral end of the beam, to a second end of the major solid sector;
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- wherein each of the minor modular linkages includes a central tube, a minor solid sector extending from and wrapping around nominally one-third of an exterior side of the central tube, a beam extending from a diametrically opposite exterior side of the central tube, and a curved member extending circumferentially from a first end of the minor solid sector, through a lateral end of the beam, to a second end of the minor solid sector.
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