Alignment device for a prosthetic limb
US6206932A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An alignment device for a prosthetic limb to provide angular movement of the prosthetic limb in an anterior-posterior plane. The alignment device includes a mounting mechanism supported by a prosthetic socket, a prosthetic limb operatively connected to the mounting mechanism, and an extendable and retractable positioning mechanism operatively connected to the mounting mechanism and the prosthetic limb. The prosthetic limb is adapted to move angularly in the anterior-posterior plane upon extension or retraction of the positioning mechanism. A hinge connection may be provided between the prosthetic limb and the mounting mechanism to permit the prosthetic limb to rotate about a hinge axis extending through the hinge connection. Methods for aligning a prosthetic limb are also disclosed.
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