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Actuated prosthesis for amputees

US9358137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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47Claims

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Assignee

VICTHOM LABORATORY INC. · CA

Inventors

Stephane Bedard · Henry County 150, CA
Pierre-Olivier Roy · Keyano, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 14, 2010
Grant date	Jun 7, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 14, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0033
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The actuated leg prosthesis comprises a knee member, a socket connector provided over the knee member, an elongated trans-tibial member having a bottom end under which is connected an artificial foot, and a linear actuator. A first pivot assembly allows to operatively connect the trans-tibial member to the knee member. A second pivot assembly allows to operatively connect an upper end of the actuator to the knee member. A third pivot assembly allows to operatively connect a bottom end of the actuator to the bottom end of the trans-tibial member. The prosthesis can be provided as either a front actuator configuration or a rear actuator configuration.

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