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Adjustable prosthetic interfaces and related systems and methods

US8443501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 2010
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 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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