Mounting bracket for connecting a prosthetic limb to a prosthetic foot
US10405998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mounting bracket for a prosthetic foot configured to attach to a residual limb, comprising an upper member, a lower member and compression torsion joint. The upper member comprises an upper flange, a mating post, and mounting portion configured to attach to the residual limb. The lower member comprises a mating portion, a lower flange, and a mounting portion configured to attach to the prosthetic foot. The compression torsion joint couples the upper member to the lower member and is configured to limit the vertical movement and torsional movement of the upper member with respect to the lower member.
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