Prosthetic device and connecting system using a vacuum
US9265628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed prosthetic device may comprise a receptacle for receiving a limb of a person; a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the receptacle for maintaining an amount of vacuum used for connecting the receptacle to the limb of the person; a controller; and/or an electronically controllable fluid control device. The controller may be configured to provide a vacuum signature to be displayed at a user interface and/or to control the amount of vacuum used for connecting the receptacle to the limb of the person.
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