Digital to definitive orthotic and prosthetic device manufacturing system and method
US11058557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/49007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for creating custom-fit prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related medical devices via three-dimensional printing (3D printing) or additive manufacturing techniques are described. Through the described systems and methods, a residual limb or other body part of a patient is scanned and analyzed to determine measurements and characteristics of the residual limb. The measurements and characteristics of the residual limb are used to design a customized device for the residual limb. The customized device uses multiple different materials. For example, the customized device may use a first material for a frame and a second material for a liner, wherein the first material is more rigid than the second material. The customized device is fabricated using a three-dimensional printer that is capable of printing and bonding multiple different materials at the same time.
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