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Adjustable socket system

US8795385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 20, 2011
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0025
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An adjustable socket system is configured to accommodate a residual limb. The adjustable socket system has first and second opposed sides and includes a rigid first component arranged along the first side of the socket. An adjustable second component has a plurality of interconnected vertebrae elements connected to the first component and is arranged along the second side of the socket system. The adjustable prosthetic socket also has a base connector secured to the distal end area of the first component.

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