Adjustable pylon for prosthetic limb
US8377145B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/502
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable pylon to be used with a prosthetic limb. The adjustable pylon including a fixed tube having an attachment end to attach to the prosthetic limb, a receiving end, and a retainer bulkhead with a hole. The adjustable pylon including an adjustable tube having an attachment end to attach to the prosthetic limb, an insert end sized to fit inside the fixed tube, a threaded bulkhead with a threaded hole inside the adjustable tube. The adjustable pylon including a length adjustment screw including a threaded body and a centering post.
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