Patent · US Active

Vacuum system for a prosthetic foot

US11020248B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Proteor USA, LLC · US

Inventors

Kodi Nixon · Mesa, US
Brian Werner · Carrollton, US
James M. Scott · Weatherford, US
Gene Parker · San Tan Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 1, 2019
Grant date	Jun 1, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 5, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/802
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthetic foot comprising a vacuum system configured to attach to a vacuum attachment apparatus and a residual limb. The prosthetic foot may comprise a resilient bottom member, a resilient top member, and a vacuum system. The resilient bottom member may comprise a front end and a rear end. The resilient top member may comprise a front end and a rear end and the front end of the resilient top member may be connected to the front end of the resilient bottom member. The vacuum system may be coupled to an underside of the rear end of the top member. The vacuum system may comprise a compressible member, a chamber located within the compressible member, a universal valve system received within the compressible member, a passageway connecting the valve system and the chamber, and an air return coupled to the valve system and the vacuum attachment apparatus.

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