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Able-bodied artificial foot phosthesis testing apparatus

US6238437A · kind A · utility

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9References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 1998
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 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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