Wrist device for use with a prosthetic limb
US7144430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wrist device is provided for use with a prosthetic limb. The wrist device includes a base plate that is configured for attachment to a prosthetic limb and a sliding lock plate that is slidably engaged with the base plate. Both the base plate and the sliding lock plate have openings. Also included in the invention is a semi-cylindrical rotator that is configured for attachment to a prosthetic hand. The semi-cylindrical rotator has slots configured to receive the sliding lock plate and is coupled to the base plate in a manner that allows the sliding lock plate to lock into the slots.
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