Adjustable socket system
US10918503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/503
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable socket system includes a distal portion and proximal portion. An axis extends between the distal and proximal portions. A plurality of struts are connected to the distal portion and distributed circumferentially about the axis. The struts at least in part define a receiving volume adapted to receive a residual limb and are movable between an expanded configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially outward relative to the axis to loosen the fit of the adjustable system, and a closed configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially inward relative to the expanded configuration to tighten the fit of the adjustable socket system. A tightening system is operatively connected to the struts and arranged to differentially tighten and loosen the fit of the adjustable socket system on one or more areas of the residual limb via a single input.
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