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Adjustable seal system, seal component and method for using the same

US9877851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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101References

16Claims

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Assignee

OSSUR HF · IS

Inventors

Egill Sveinbjorn Egilsson · Reykjavík, IS
David Sandahl · Reykjavík, IS
Unnur Osp Asgrimsdottir · Reykjavík, IS
Linda Ros BIRGISDOTTIR · Reykjavík, IS
Andrew BACHE · Reykjavík, IS
Grimur Jonsson · Reykjavík, IS
Hogna HRINGSDOTTIR · Gothenburg, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 14, 2014
Grant date	Jan 30, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/802
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An adjustable seal system, seal component for use in the system, and method are provided for forming a sealing interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket. The seal component is selectively placed over the outer surface of a suspension liner including a plurality of seal bands, which the seal component may removably and securely engage.

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