Prosthetic device utilizing electric vacuum pump
US8652217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/807
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Prosthetic devices having vacuum components operative to evacuate the interior of a prosthetic socket thereof, and control systems for use therewith. The evacuation devices preferably include at least an electrically powered vacuum pump and associated power source, and a vacuum accumulator connected to the vacuum pump. Associated control systems may be of various designs and may employ wired or wireless communication. Control of an evacuation device may be based on vacuum level, residual limb volume, residual limb motion, user activity level or other device parameters.
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