Knee prosthesis
US7981164B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/5006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knee prosthesis for providing a user with a natural walking gait and flexion resistance. The knee prosthesis includes a support assembly; a flexion resistance member being supported upon the support assembly; a pivot assembly being pivotally connected to the support assembly and being fastened to a user's leg socket; and a flexion resistance drive assembly interconnecting said pivot assembly and said flexion resistance member.
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