Waterproof prosthetic knee and removable covering therefor
US11850171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic knee can include a variable-torque magnetorheological (MR) actuator assembly or braking system, a frame and an electronics assembly or system that also serves as a mount for the knee actuator and facilitates in monitoring and controlling the operation of the knee actuator. The prosthetic knee system advantageously provides resistive forces to substantially simulate the position and motion of a natural knee joint during ambulation and/or other locomotory activities performed by the amputee. The prosthetic knee can be enclosed in a waterproof compartment. An outer cover can be configured to fit around the waterproof cover of the prosthetic knee.
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