Adjustable prosthetic interfaces and related systems and methods
US8443501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53913
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Prosthesis devices can include sockets having adjustable features. In one example, a socket includes one or more panels that can move outwardly or inwardly relative to a receptacle portion of the socket. The panels can be moved by tightening a tensioning line.
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