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Devices, systems, and methods for socket fit management

US11395748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2018
Grant dateJul 26, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/7875
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for measuring socket fit in lower limb prostheses and detecting motion of a residual limb relative to a prosthetic socket. Also disclosed herein are methods for developing a socket-fit detection system for sock management that can be applied to adjustable socket systems.

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