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Adjustable socket system

US9248033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

OSSUR HF · IS

Inventor

Andrew BACHE · Reykjavík, IS

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2014
Grant date	Feb 2, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 29, 2034

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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