Correlated magnetic prosthetic device and method for using the correlated magnetic prosthetic device
US7817004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F7/0263
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic device is described herein that incorporates correlated magnets which enable an artificial prosthesis (e.g., artificial limb) to be easily and effectively attached to and removed from an interface that is secured to a residual limb on a person. In addition, a method is described herein for enabling a person to attach and remove an artificial prosthesis to and from an interface that is secured to a residual limb on the person.
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