Ankle-foot prosthesis for automatic adaptation to sloped walking surfaces
US10105243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/6642
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ankle-foot prosthesis includes a foot plate, an ankle frame attached to the foot plate, a yoke pivotally connected to the ankle frame and including a member for attaching to a leg, a damper having a first end connected to the yoke and a second end connected to the ankle frame, and a control mechanism for switching the damper between low and high settings.
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