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Instrumented prosthetic foot

US7955398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2007
Grant dateJun 7, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/7685
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An instrumented prosthetic foot for use with an actuated leg prosthesis controlled by a controller, the instrumented prosthetic foot comprising a connector to connect the instrumented prosthetic foot to the leg prosthesis, an ankle structure connected to the connector, a ground engaging member connected to the ankle, at least one sensor for detecting changes in weight distribution along the foot, and an interface for transmitting signals from the sensor to the controller.

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