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Prosthetic foot

US9999525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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63References

18Claims

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Assignee

Dynamics Inc. · US

Inventors

Keith B. Smith · Methuen, US
Brian Werner · Carrollton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 14, 2016
Grant date	Jun 19, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 14, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/6685
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthetic foot may comprise a resilient lower member, a resilient upper member and an upper bracket. The resilient lower member may comprise a front end, a middle, and a rear end. The resilient upper member may comprise a front end and a rear end. The rear end of the upper member is coupled to the rear end of the resilient lower member and the resilient upper member is positioned over the resilient lower member. The mounting bracket may comprise a front end and a rear end. The front end is coupled to the front end of the resilient upper member and the rear end is configured to attach to the residual limb of the user. The resilient lower member and resilient upper member of the prosthetic foot fit completely within a foot shell.

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