Able-bodied artificial foot phosthesis testing apparatus
US6238437A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/912
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is footwear for use by an able-bodied person to test and appreciate the functions of a prosthetic foot. The footwear includes an upper for attachment to a user's foot and a mounting plate attached to the inside sole of the footwear. An adapter is mounted to the mounting plate for receipt of the foot prosthesis. The adapter allows for adjustment of the prosthesis with respect to the footwear.
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