Instrumented prosthetic foot
US8986397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/7685
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention discloses an instrumented prosthetic foot for use with an actuated leg prosthesis controlled by a controller, the instrumented prosthetic foot comprising a connector to connect the instrumented prosthetic foot to the leg prosthesis, an ankle structure connected to the connector, a ground engaging member connected to the ankle, at least one sensor for detecting changes in weight distribution along the foot, and an interface for transmitting signals from the sensor to the controller.
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