Suspension liner with seal
US7025793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/805
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suspension liner sleeve providing an interface between a residual limb and a hard prosthetic socket includes a resilient seal element extending around its outer periphery to enhance a sealing effect between the sleeve and the interior of a prosthetic socket to isolate the distal end of the socket from atmosphere after the sleeve with a residual limb has been inserted within the socket and to thereby improve the retention of the liner sleeve and the residual limb in the prosthetic socket.
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