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US 2012/0259433 A1Published application
Modular Prosthesis System
OwnerTimothy R. Dillinghaminventor
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Abstract
A modular prosthesis system that can be inexpensively manufactured using modern technology and advanced polymer materials. The modular prosthesis system will be immediately fit on the residual limb and aligned for optimal gait without specialized tools or labs, alleviating the many steps involved with conventional labor-intensive and costly prosthesis construction. The modular prosthesis system also accommodates the changing in size and shape of the limb, eliminating the need for multiple prostheses and adjustments to an existing prosthesis during the lifetime of an amputee.
Claims17
A modular prosthesis system comprised of:
- a prosthetic foot attached to a first end of a shank;
- a connector which securely attaches a socket to a second end of said shank, said connector being comprised of:
- a cup-shaped assembly having a rounded bottom and at least one aperture;
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- a tubular assembly having a flanged end and a hollow end, said flanged end integrally formed with a concave surface, said concave surface further including at least one aperture through which a connecting screw may be inserted to connect said cup-shaped assembly to said tubular assembly, said hollow end being further connected to said second end of said shank;
- at least one connecting screw which is inserted through said at least one aperture in said cup-shaped assembly and said at least one aperture in said concave surface to secure said cup-shaped assembly and said tubular assembly together;
- a socket with suspension assembly for securing said socket to a residual limb, said socket having a tubular shape and at least one adjustment component for tightening said socket, said suspension assembly is comprised of a tubular upper leg-engaging member connected to said socket by one or more pivotal side joints;
- wherein said socket is secured to said connector so that the bottom of said socket rests in said cup-shaped assembly;
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- a liner, said liner having a tubular shape with a solid bottom and at least one adjustment component for tightening said liner, said liner is inserted into said socket;
- wherein said at least one adjustment component for tightening said socket and said at least one adjustment component for tightening said liner are capable of being adjusted independently of one another.
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