Artificial limbs incorporating superelastic supports
US6852132B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/022
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of using an artificial limb includes mounting an artificial limb to a body part, applying a force to the artificial limb to deflect the artificial limb from a first position in a first direction, and removing the force, whereby the artificial limb moves to the first position. The artificial limb includes a mounting end configured to be mounted to a body part and one or more superelastic members. The superelastic members may be made of Nitinol.
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