Reinforced artificial foot and method of making
US4177525A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 1977 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/6657
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved construction and method of making an artificial foot characterized by a rigid keel portion comprising a molded plastic material having a metal reinforcing strip imbedded within said plastic keel portion near the lower surface thereof. This keel portion is surrounded by a typical flexible foamed plastic material molded to said keel to form the outer surface of the foot. Preferably the reinforcing strip includes a metal receiver fixed to the strip and also is imbedded within the rigid keel to receive connecting means to attach the foot to the remainder of the prosthetic leg portion.
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