Socket liner for artificial limb

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8758449
APP PUB NO 20110202143A1
SERIAL NO

13092759

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A hypobarically-controlled artificial limb for amputees includes a single socket with a volume and shape to receive a substantial portion of the residual limb. A sealed cavity is formed between the socket and the residual limb. The wearer may use a liner over the residual limb for comfort. A vacuum source is connected to a vacuum valve connected to the cavity to suspend the artificial limb from the residual limb and to control and minimize volumetric and fluid changes within the residual limb. A liner for a hypobarically-controlled socket for an artificial limb, with a liner interface bonding the liner to the socket and forming a seal between the liner and the socket. The liner may be permanently attached to the socket or the liner may be removed from the socket for replacement.

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OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LPAUSTIN TX 78758

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  • 2011 Application Filing Year
  • A61F Class
  • 3823 Applications Filed
  • 3166 Patents Issued To-Date
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Caspers, Carl A Avon, US 29 3014

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