Prosthetic device utilizing electric vacuum pump
US9333098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/805
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic assembly operative to evacuate an interior of a prosthetic socket, and control systems for use therewith. The prosthetic assembly employs evacuation devices for evacuating the socket. The evacuation devices preferably include at least an electrically powered vacuum pump and a power source located within a housing. Associated control systems may be of various design and may employ wired or wireless communication. When wireless communication is employed, a hand held controller or other remote control device may be used to remotely control operation of the evacuation device.
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