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Socket liner incorporating sensors to monitor amputee progress

US7780741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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79References

36Claims

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Assignee

Össur hf · IS

Inventors

Hilmar Janusson · Seltjarnarnes, IS
Freygardur Thorsteinsson · Reykjavík, IS
Gudjon G. Karason · Sollentuna, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 14, 2005
Grant date	Aug 24, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 5, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/802
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a device and method to aid in the monitoring of the health of an amputee's limb. The device employs a socket preferably including a liner. The liner may be constructed of an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is configured to hold a plurality of sensors able to monitor the physiological health of the enclosed limb. The inner layer further employs a transmission device able to receive data from the sensors and send such data to an end user; the end user being a computer, the amputee, or a doctor. Through receipt of such data, the end user is aided in monitoring the health of the limb.

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