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Adjustable prosthesis

US8480759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References

24Claims

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Assignee

Cadence Biomedical · US

Inventors

Alex D. Pacanowsky · Salt Lake City, US
Brian Glaister · Seattle, US
Jason A. Schoen · Seattle, US
Kathleen Mulholland · Seattle, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 28, 2010
Grant date	Jul 9, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 18, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2007/0051
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthesis system includes a reconfigurable socket. The socket changes configurations to adjust the socket fit. The socket includes a socket main body with a window and a panel positioned in the window. The panel and the socket main body cooperate to define a cavity for receiving a residual limb. A lacing system is coupled to both the socket main body and the panel and moves the panel with respect to the socket main body to adjust a volume of the cavity. A tensioning mechanism holds the lacing system to position the adjustment panel. The prosthesis system also allows for the escape of moisture from within the cavity.

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