Spacer element for prosthetic and orthotic devices

US7762973B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OSSUR HF · IS

Inventors

• Palmi Einarsson · San Juan Capistrano, US
• Arni Thor Ingimundarson · Ladera Ranch, US
• David Cormier · Oxnard, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 21, 2007
• Grant date: Jul 27, 2010
• Expiry date: Apr 25, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T442/2328
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An orthotic or prosthetic spacer element including a ventilated and compressible core having first and second opposed surfaces, and a discrete and continuous web-like silicone-based frictional layer secured to the core first surface. The frictional layer and the core first surface have a plurality of coinciding apertures formed in a pattern. The spacer element may include a foam layer secured to the core second surface such that the foam layer and the core have different rigidities. A layer of hook-receivable material may be directly or indirectly secured to the second core surface.