Prosthetic system for removing fluid or sweat from inside of a liner with first and second independently sealed volumes
US9925072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic system includes a liner adapted to receive a residual limb and having a liner body formed from an elastomeric material. The liner body defines an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The inner surface includes a first part arranged to form a seal between the liner and the residual limb, and a second part of the inner surface has at least one flow channel arranged for promoting movement of fluid away from a skin surface of the residual limb. An outlet is defined in the second part and extends between the inner and outer surfaces. The at least one flow channel is defined in the elastomeric material forming the liner body and is in fluid communication with the outlet.
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