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Computer-controlled ankle-foot prosthesis with series J-spring actuation

US11883305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2021
Grant dateJan 30, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/6854
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ankle-foot prosthesis comprises a foot structure having a foot keel leaf spring, a heel leaf spring, and an upper J leaf spring above the keel leaf spring. An ankle bearing block is mounted to the keel leaf spring and a shank shell is mounted to the ankle bearing block. A shank interface mounts to the shank shell. A processor controlled active element extends along an axis between the shank shell and the upper leaf-spring.

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