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Exoskeletal leg prosthesis and method for alignment

US6692533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2001
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S623/901
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ankle block for a leg prosthesis comprising an insert having a body with an upper mounting surface and a bottom interface surface opposite from the upper mounting surface. The insert body defines a central coaxial hole therethrough. An over mold is formed about an exterior of the body and extends upwardly therefrom defining a central cavity above the insert and above the upper mounting surface.

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