Ultra low friction sheath for prosthetics
US6790238B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ultra low friction sheath for facilitating donning and wearing of a prosthesis on a residual limb. The sheath is configured to remain between the residual limb and the prosthesis during normal use of the prosthesis for its intended purpose. A low friction sheath can also be used to help don a shoe on a prosthetic foot.
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