Socket liner for artificial limb
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Jun 24, 2014
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Aug 18, 2011
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Apr 22, 2011
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Jun 3, 1999
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Abstract
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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Patent Owner | Address | |
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OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP | AUSTIN TX 78758 |
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- 2011 Application Filing Year
- A61F Class
- 3823 Applications Filed
- 3166 Patents Issued To-Date
- 82.82 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Caspers, Carl A | Avon, US | 29 | 3014 |
# of filed Patents : 29 Total Citations : 3014 |
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