CA2584954C - Prosthesis internal shaft system - Google Patents
Prosthesis internal shaft system Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2584954C CA2584954C CA2584954A CA2584954A CA2584954C CA 2584954 C CA2584954 C CA 2584954C CA 2584954 A CA2584954 A CA 2584954A CA 2584954 A CA2584954 A CA 2584954A CA 2584954 C CA2584954 C CA 2584954C
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- socket
- fitting
- aperture
- wall
- internal
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active
Links
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
- A61F2/50—Prostheses not implantable in the body
- A61F2/78—Means for protecting prostheses or for attaching them to the body, e.g. bandages, harnesses, straps, or stockings for the limb stump
- A61F2/7812—Interface cushioning members placed between the limb stump and the socket, e.g. bandages or stockings for the limb stump
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
- A61F2/50—Prostheses not implantable in the body
- A61F2/68—Operating or control means
- A61F2/70—Operating or control means electrical
- A61F2/72—Bioelectric control, e.g. myoelectric
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
- A61F2/50—Prostheses not implantable in the body
- A61F2002/5081—Additional features
- A61F2002/5083—Additional features modular
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
- A61F2/50—Prostheses not implantable in the body
- A61F2/78—Means for protecting prostheses or for attaching them to the body, e.g. bandages, harnesses, straps, or stockings for the limb stump
- A61F2/80—Sockets, e.g. of suction type
- A61F2002/802—Suction sockets, i.e. utilizing differential air pressure to retain the prosthesis on the stump
- A61F2002/805—Suction sockets, i.e. utilizing differential air pressure to retain the prosthesis on the stump having an air valve
Abstract
The invention refers to a prosthetic internal shaft system with an internal shaft which is configured within a prosthetic external shaft with accommodation features for additional prosthesis components and has at least one recess for conduction of myoelectrical signals to an electrode located on the internal shaft, whereby the electrode is attached to the recess by a sealing fitting.
Description
PROSTHESIS INTERNAL SHAFT SYSTEM
Field of the Invention The invention refers to a prosthesis internal shaft system with an internal shaft which is attached within an external prosthesis shaft.
Background of the Invention Prosthetic elements, such as prosthetic knee joints, artificial lower legs or artificial hands are attached to prosthesis shafts, which are situated on the relevant stump of the prosthetic user. According to the desired scope of function, there is a differentiation between purely cosmetic prostheses, mechanically activated prostheses or bioelectrically controlled prostheses. The relevant extremity to be replaced, or function element, or impetus are located on the exterior shaft, which is attached directly to the internal shaft on the stump.
In myoelectrically powered prostheses, the conduction of an electrical action potential from the stump musculature is necessary. These potentials are emitted by the contraction of a muscle and are measurable on the skin surface of the prosthetic wearer.
The potentials collected by the electrode are amplified and sent to the control unit, which activates or deactivates the actuators. The state of the art is to equip the internals shaft with a recess in which the electrode can be inserted. Between the electrode and the recess in the internal shaft there is a particular gap which can lead to a relative movement between the electrode and the internal shaft. Through the gap between the internal shaft and the electrode, sweat can enter the space between the internal shaft and the external shaft, which can affect the electrical and electronic components.
This can also make cleaning the internal shaft difficult.
Summary of the Invention The task of this invention is to provide an improved internal shaft system in which these disadvantages do not arise. According to the invention, this task will be solved by a prosthesis internal shaft system.
The prosthesis internal shaft system in accordance with the inventions with an internal shaft which is constructed within a prosthetic external shaft with accommodation features for further prosthetic components, and has at least one recess provides for the conduction of myoelectrical signals to an electrode located on the internal shaft, whereby the electrode is attached to a fitting enclosed in the recess. It is therefore possible, to construct the internal shaft as a suction shaft, so that there is no gap between the internal shaft and the electrode or electrode fitting. Air or sweat cannot enter or exit the space between the electrode fitting and the internal shaft.
Therefore the rest of the prosthesis components or the accumulator is protected from sweat. For cleaning or when using a skin cream, no material can be retained in the external shaft.
Through airtight assembly of the fitting with the electrode onto the internal shaft, there is a vacuum effect, so that there is better contact between the stump and the electrode as well as a secure hold of the internal shaft system to the stump. In addition, the manufacture of the internal shaft is made easier, because it can be constructed as a laminated or deep drawn intern shaft, into which the recess is cut in accordance with the stump model after the shaft is completed.
The fitting consists, preferably, of an elastic material, in particular silicon or another skin friendly or cutaneous tolerant material. The electrode can be injected into the fitting, for example within the framework of a two component injection method, or adhered, pressed or form-fit and enables a sealed position. The groove is preferably built circumferentially into the fitting, so that the fitting completely covers the internal and external edges of the recess. In this way, the internal shaft is enclosed within two seal lips, which are located close to the internal shaft.
An extension of the invention provides that the internal shaft is attached to the external shaft with a tube onto which additional prosthesis parts are attached. This tube would be required for insertion of the stump into the internal shaft. A
unidirectional valve is attached to the internal shaft which presses air out of the area of the internal shaft with every movement of the stump. The valve can be located within the connection tube between the internal and external shafts and closes this. Through relevant adjustment of the valve to the attachment tube, the entrance of soft tissue into the tube is hindered.
It is preferred that the fitting be spring equipped or pliable, in order to equalize irregularities in the form of the stump, so that the electrode contacts always have good contact to the skin.
The side of the fitting turned toward the stump is flattened, in particular, in the shape of a spherical cap, So that the shape of the injection part with the integrated electrode has no or only slight pressure points, because the fitting hardly comes away from the surface of the side of the internal shaft.
For better insertion of the fitting into the internal shaft by pressing or snapping into place, a sealant can be used in the groove or in the contact area between the internal shaft and the fitting, for example, silicon, which can provide a better seal.
Brief Description of the Drawings The following elucidates more closely a design example using the included figures. It shows:
Figure 1: A fitting with inserted electrode in a top view and side view;
Figure 2: a perspectivist representation of the electrode in a top view from above and below.
Figure 3: A fitting without electrode from the internal side of the shaft;
Figure 4: the back side of the fitting pursuant to figure 3;
Figure 5: An internal shaft with inserted electrode, as well as Figure 6: a partially cut away external shaft with inserted internal shaft.
Detailed Description of the Drawings In figure 1, fitting 1 is shown with electrode 2 inserted, the electrical connections 3 for conduction of the action potentials of the muscle groups via the skin contacts 4, 5, and 6. In the left side view, the spherical cap construction of the stump side surface 13, the fitting 1, the groove 10 and the retention bar are seen. In the groove, 10, the = CA 02584954 2014-03-06 internal shaft is inserted. Through the pressing of the electrode fitting from inside to outside in a recess in the internal shaft that is so large that the contour is assumed within the groove 10, and is covered by the internal side of the fitting 1 and the retention bar 11, an air and watertight seal is created within the internal shaft. A rotary switch 7 on the back side of the electrode enables an adjustment of the mounted electrode 2.
The electrode 2 can be injected, adhered, pressed or form-fit into the fitting. In the perspectivist view in figure 2, one can see the finished mounted electrode 2 in fitting 1.
With a multiple component design of electrode and fitting, the fitting 1, as shown in figures 3 or 4 in various views, is made of a molded part or injection molded part of a skin tolerable material, silicon for example and is equipped with a recess 12 for the insertion of the conduction electrode 2.
In figure five, the internal shaft 30 is represented diagonally from the back, from the insertion direction of the stump, an arm stump, in the example. The internal shaft 30 is constructed as a suction shaft and displays an electrode 2 on the internal side which is attached to the internal shaft 30 via a spherical cap fitting. The contour of the fitting 1 on the internal side of shaft 30 is only slightly convex, in order to provide the most comfortable feeling for the wearer without pressure points while providing a secure connection to electrode 2 on the stump, so that there is a durative electro-myographic signal. As described above, the fitting 1 is equipped with groove 10, which the internal shaft grabs, so that the required recess is sealed against air and moisture.
In figure 6, we have a prosthesis part with an internal shaft 30, and an external shaft 40, whereby the external shaft is shown in a partial cutaway representation. The internal shaft 30 is secured via screws 34 to the stabile exterior shaft 40. In addition, a bore hole 32 is provided in the external shaft, through which the electrode 2, which is attached to internal shaft 30, can be adjusted by rotational switch 7.
=
In the partial cutaway representation we see that the internal shaft 30 is attached to the external shaft via a connection tube 50. The connection tube 50 enables an escape of the air in the internal shaft to an appropriate location in the externals shaft. In order to prevent back flow of the air, there is a unidirectional valve located in the connection 5 tube 50. Through use of a lever 15, an o-ring 16 is activated within the connection tube 50 and thereby seals off the internal shaft 30. Air can then only escape through he unidirectional valve.
Field of the Invention The invention refers to a prosthesis internal shaft system with an internal shaft which is attached within an external prosthesis shaft.
Background of the Invention Prosthetic elements, such as prosthetic knee joints, artificial lower legs or artificial hands are attached to prosthesis shafts, which are situated on the relevant stump of the prosthetic user. According to the desired scope of function, there is a differentiation between purely cosmetic prostheses, mechanically activated prostheses or bioelectrically controlled prostheses. The relevant extremity to be replaced, or function element, or impetus are located on the exterior shaft, which is attached directly to the internal shaft on the stump.
In myoelectrically powered prostheses, the conduction of an electrical action potential from the stump musculature is necessary. These potentials are emitted by the contraction of a muscle and are measurable on the skin surface of the prosthetic wearer.
The potentials collected by the electrode are amplified and sent to the control unit, which activates or deactivates the actuators. The state of the art is to equip the internals shaft with a recess in which the electrode can be inserted. Between the electrode and the recess in the internal shaft there is a particular gap which can lead to a relative movement between the electrode and the internal shaft. Through the gap between the internal shaft and the electrode, sweat can enter the space between the internal shaft and the external shaft, which can affect the electrical and electronic components.
This can also make cleaning the internal shaft difficult.
Summary of the Invention The task of this invention is to provide an improved internal shaft system in which these disadvantages do not arise. According to the invention, this task will be solved by a prosthesis internal shaft system.
The prosthesis internal shaft system in accordance with the inventions with an internal shaft which is constructed within a prosthetic external shaft with accommodation features for further prosthetic components, and has at least one recess provides for the conduction of myoelectrical signals to an electrode located on the internal shaft, whereby the electrode is attached to a fitting enclosed in the recess. It is therefore possible, to construct the internal shaft as a suction shaft, so that there is no gap between the internal shaft and the electrode or electrode fitting. Air or sweat cannot enter or exit the space between the electrode fitting and the internal shaft.
Therefore the rest of the prosthesis components or the accumulator is protected from sweat. For cleaning or when using a skin cream, no material can be retained in the external shaft.
Through airtight assembly of the fitting with the electrode onto the internal shaft, there is a vacuum effect, so that there is better contact between the stump and the electrode as well as a secure hold of the internal shaft system to the stump. In addition, the manufacture of the internal shaft is made easier, because it can be constructed as a laminated or deep drawn intern shaft, into which the recess is cut in accordance with the stump model after the shaft is completed.
The fitting consists, preferably, of an elastic material, in particular silicon or another skin friendly or cutaneous tolerant material. The electrode can be injected into the fitting, for example within the framework of a two component injection method, or adhered, pressed or form-fit and enables a sealed position. The groove is preferably built circumferentially into the fitting, so that the fitting completely covers the internal and external edges of the recess. In this way, the internal shaft is enclosed within two seal lips, which are located close to the internal shaft.
An extension of the invention provides that the internal shaft is attached to the external shaft with a tube onto which additional prosthesis parts are attached. This tube would be required for insertion of the stump into the internal shaft. A
unidirectional valve is attached to the internal shaft which presses air out of the area of the internal shaft with every movement of the stump. The valve can be located within the connection tube between the internal and external shafts and closes this. Through relevant adjustment of the valve to the attachment tube, the entrance of soft tissue into the tube is hindered.
It is preferred that the fitting be spring equipped or pliable, in order to equalize irregularities in the form of the stump, so that the electrode contacts always have good contact to the skin.
The side of the fitting turned toward the stump is flattened, in particular, in the shape of a spherical cap, So that the shape of the injection part with the integrated electrode has no or only slight pressure points, because the fitting hardly comes away from the surface of the side of the internal shaft.
For better insertion of the fitting into the internal shaft by pressing or snapping into place, a sealant can be used in the groove or in the contact area between the internal shaft and the fitting, for example, silicon, which can provide a better seal.
Brief Description of the Drawings The following elucidates more closely a design example using the included figures. It shows:
Figure 1: A fitting with inserted electrode in a top view and side view;
Figure 2: a perspectivist representation of the electrode in a top view from above and below.
Figure 3: A fitting without electrode from the internal side of the shaft;
Figure 4: the back side of the fitting pursuant to figure 3;
Figure 5: An internal shaft with inserted electrode, as well as Figure 6: a partially cut away external shaft with inserted internal shaft.
Detailed Description of the Drawings In figure 1, fitting 1 is shown with electrode 2 inserted, the electrical connections 3 for conduction of the action potentials of the muscle groups via the skin contacts 4, 5, and 6. In the left side view, the spherical cap construction of the stump side surface 13, the fitting 1, the groove 10 and the retention bar are seen. In the groove, 10, the = CA 02584954 2014-03-06 internal shaft is inserted. Through the pressing of the electrode fitting from inside to outside in a recess in the internal shaft that is so large that the contour is assumed within the groove 10, and is covered by the internal side of the fitting 1 and the retention bar 11, an air and watertight seal is created within the internal shaft. A rotary switch 7 on the back side of the electrode enables an adjustment of the mounted electrode 2.
The electrode 2 can be injected, adhered, pressed or form-fit into the fitting. In the perspectivist view in figure 2, one can see the finished mounted electrode 2 in fitting 1.
With a multiple component design of electrode and fitting, the fitting 1, as shown in figures 3 or 4 in various views, is made of a molded part or injection molded part of a skin tolerable material, silicon for example and is equipped with a recess 12 for the insertion of the conduction electrode 2.
In figure five, the internal shaft 30 is represented diagonally from the back, from the insertion direction of the stump, an arm stump, in the example. The internal shaft 30 is constructed as a suction shaft and displays an electrode 2 on the internal side which is attached to the internal shaft 30 via a spherical cap fitting. The contour of the fitting 1 on the internal side of shaft 30 is only slightly convex, in order to provide the most comfortable feeling for the wearer without pressure points while providing a secure connection to electrode 2 on the stump, so that there is a durative electro-myographic signal. As described above, the fitting 1 is equipped with groove 10, which the internal shaft grabs, so that the required recess is sealed against air and moisture.
In figure 6, we have a prosthesis part with an internal shaft 30, and an external shaft 40, whereby the external shaft is shown in a partial cutaway representation. The internal shaft 30 is secured via screws 34 to the stabile exterior shaft 40. In addition, a bore hole 32 is provided in the external shaft, through which the electrode 2, which is attached to internal shaft 30, can be adjusted by rotational switch 7.
=
In the partial cutaway representation we see that the internal shaft 30 is attached to the external shaft via a connection tube 50. The connection tube 50 enables an escape of the air in the internal shaft to an appropriate location in the externals shaft. In order to prevent back flow of the air, there is a unidirectional valve located in the connection 5 tube 50. Through use of a lever 15, an o-ring 16 is activated within the connection tube 50 and thereby seals off the internal shaft 30. Air can then only escape through he unidirectional valve.
Claims (18)
1. A prosthetic apparatus comprising:
a socket for receiving a stump of a limb, the socket including an aperture in a wall of the socket;
a fitting positioned within the aperture and supported by the socket, the fitting including a flange and a retention rim forming a groove that is sized to attach and seal the fitting within the aperture in the socket wall, the flange and the retention rim covering an internal edge and an external edge, respectively, of the aperture in the socket wall; and an electrode assembly for the conveyance of myoelectrical signals from the stump received within the socket, the electrode assembly positioned within and sealed to the fitting, such that air and moisture are prevented from passing into or out of the socket through the aperture or fitting.
a socket for receiving a stump of a limb, the socket including an aperture in a wall of the socket;
a fitting positioned within the aperture and supported by the socket, the fitting including a flange and a retention rim forming a groove that is sized to attach and seal the fitting within the aperture in the socket wall, the flange and the retention rim covering an internal edge and an external edge, respectively, of the aperture in the socket wall; and an electrode assembly for the conveyance of myoelectrical signals from the stump received within the socket, the electrode assembly positioned within and sealed to the fitting, such that air and moisture are prevented from passing into or out of the socket through the aperture or fitting.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the fitting is formed of an elastic material.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the material is silicone.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the electrode assembly is attached to the fitting by one or more of the methods of injection, adhesion, mechanical compression or an interference fit.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the fitting and electrode assembly together further comprise a convex cross section.
6. The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the convex cross section further comprises a flattened spherical cap that is positioned to engage the stump received within the socket.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a connection passageway fluidly coupled to the socket.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 further comprising a unidirectional valve fluidly coupled to the connection passageway to allow air to escape from the socket.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 further comprising a vent situated within the connection passageway.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 further comprising a lever to open the valve to allow air flow into the socket.
11. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising an external socket and wherein the socket comprises an internal socket received within and attached to the external socket.
12. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the aperture in the internal socket wall provides an opening between an interior of the internal socket and a space between the internal socket and the external socket.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the electrode assembly comprises skin contacts on a side facing into the internal socket and electrical components on the opposite side facing into the space between the internal and external sockets.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the electrical components are accessible through a wall of the external socket.
15. A myoelectrical assembly for use with a prosthetic socket, the assembly comprising:
a fitting configured to be positioned within an aperture in a wall of the socket and to be supported by the socket, the fitting including a flange and a retention rim forming a groove that is sized to attach and seal the fitting within the aperture in the socket wall, the flange and the retention rim covering an internal edge and an external edge, respectively, of the aperture in the socket wall; and an electrode assembly for the conveyance of myoelectrical signals from a stump received within the socket, the electrode assembly positioned within and sealed to the fitting, such that air and moisture are prevented from passing into or out of the socket through the aperture or fitting.
a fitting configured to be positioned within an aperture in a wall of the socket and to be supported by the socket, the fitting including a flange and a retention rim forming a groove that is sized to attach and seal the fitting within the aperture in the socket wall, the flange and the retention rim covering an internal edge and an external edge, respectively, of the aperture in the socket wall; and an electrode assembly for the conveyance of myoelectrical signals from a stump received within the socket, the electrode assembly positioned within and sealed to the fitting, such that air and moisture are prevented from passing into or out of the socket through the aperture or fitting.
16. The myoelectrical assembly of claim 15 wherein the fitting is formed of an elastic material.
17. The myoelectrical assembly of claim 15 wherein the electrode assembly is attached to the fitting by one or more of the methods of injection, adhesion, mechanical compression or an interference fit.
18. A prosthetic apparatus comprising:
a socket for receiving a stump of a limb, the socket including an aperture in a wall of the socket, the socket wall surrounding the aperture including inner and outer surfaces;
a fitting positioned within the aperture and supported by the socket, the fitting including two seal lips that abut the inner and outer surfaces of the socket wall so as to seal the fitting to the socket wall; and an electrode assembly for the conveyance of myoelectrical signals from the stump received within the socket, the electrode assembly positioned within and sealed to the fitting, such that air and moisture are prevented from passing into or out of the socket through the aperture or fitting.
a socket for receiving a stump of a limb, the socket including an aperture in a wall of the socket, the socket wall surrounding the aperture including inner and outer surfaces;
a fitting positioned within the aperture and supported by the socket, the fitting including two seal lips that abut the inner and outer surfaces of the socket wall so as to seal the fitting to the socket wall; and an electrode assembly for the conveyance of myoelectrical signals from the stump received within the socket, the electrode assembly positioned within and sealed to the fitting, such that air and moisture are prevented from passing into or out of the socket through the aperture or fitting.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE202006007460U DE202006007460U1 (en) | 2006-05-09 | 2006-05-09 | Prosthesis inner shaft system |
| DE202006007460.0 | 2006-05-09 |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2584954A1 CA2584954A1 (en) | 2007-11-09 |
| CA2584954C true CA2584954C (en) | 2015-02-24 |
Family
ID=38445656
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA2584954A Active CA2584954C (en) | 2006-05-09 | 2007-04-16 | Prosthesis internal shaft system |
Country Status (8)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US7670385B2 (en) |
| EP (1) | EP1857081B1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP4851384B2 (en) |
| CN (1) | CN101069659B (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2584954C (en) |
| DE (1) | DE202006007460U1 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES2592715T3 (en) |
| RU (1) | RU2428147C2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (25)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7922775B2 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2011-04-12 | Otto Bock Healthcare Lp | Pulsating pressure chamber and method for fluid management |
| US20040098136A1 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2004-05-20 | Caspers Carl A. | Socket liner for artificial limb with permanent attachment to socket |
| DE102005021412A1 (en) * | 2005-05-04 | 2006-11-09 | Otto Bock Healthcare Products Gmbh | System of a liner with a myoelectric electrode unit |
| DE202006007460U1 (en) | 2006-05-09 | 2007-09-13 | Otto Bock Healthcare Products Gmbh | Prosthesis inner shaft system |
| JP5098593B2 (en) * | 2006-12-04 | 2012-12-12 | 住友化学株式会社 | Elliptical polarizing plate and liquid crystal display device |
| EP2144578B1 (en) | 2007-04-27 | 2016-10-12 | Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH | Pneumatic connector for prosthetic socket |
| DE202007019051U1 (en) * | 2007-07-26 | 2010-05-20 | Otto Bock Healthcare Gmbh | Orthopedic interface |
| US10842653B2 (en) | 2007-09-19 | 2020-11-24 | Ability Dynamics, Llc | Vacuum system for a prosthetic foot |
| US8113235B2 (en) * | 2008-10-03 | 2012-02-14 | David Robert Bogue | Apparatus and methods for facilitating prosthesis donning, doffing, retention, and fit |
| US20100114238A1 (en) * | 2008-10-30 | 2010-05-06 | Philip Edward Muccio | Integration of functional electrical stimulation in prosthetic sockets, liners, and garments for improved amputee care and performance |
| DE102010005462A1 (en) | 2010-01-20 | 2011-07-21 | Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH, 37115 | liner |
| US8591599B1 (en) | 2011-01-07 | 2013-11-26 | Infinite Biomedical Technologies, Llc | Electrode assemblies for detecting muscle signals in a prosthetic liner |
| DE102011015502B3 (en) * | 2011-03-25 | 2012-09-20 | Otto Bock Healthcare Gmbh | prosthesis system |
| DE102011108136B4 (en) | 2011-07-20 | 2018-07-19 | Otto Bock Healthcare Gmbh | Device with a trained for tightly enclosing a body part wall |
| DE102011114920B4 (en) | 2011-10-06 | 2013-06-20 | Otto Bock Healthcare Gmbh | prosthetic device |
| GB201201441D0 (en) | 2012-01-27 | 2012-03-14 | Rsl Steeper Group Ltd | A myoelectric electrode assembly |
| DE102012023070A1 (en) * | 2012-11-26 | 2014-05-28 | Pohlig Gmbh | Prosthesis or orthosis |
| DE102012023071A1 (en) * | 2012-11-26 | 2014-05-28 | Pohlig Gmbh | Prosthesis or orthosis |
| DE202014004380U1 (en) * | 2014-05-26 | 2014-07-28 | Pohlig Gmbh | Prosthesis or orthosis with removable wall piece |
| WO2017004540A1 (en) * | 2015-07-01 | 2017-01-05 | Leto Solutions, Inc. | Modular prosthesis cooling system |
| GB2572950B (en) * | 2018-04-12 | 2021-01-13 | Covvi Ltd | Prosthesis electrode |
| DE102018111241B3 (en) * | 2018-05-09 | 2019-08-29 | Otto Bock Healthcare Products Gmbh | Method of setting up a myoelectrically controlled prosthetic system, prosthetic system, surface electrode assembly, electrode and fuse element |
| GB201916904D0 (en) * | 2019-11-20 | 2020-01-01 | Univ Of Saltford | An electrode assembly for a myoelectric prosthesis |
| IT202000022933A1 (en) | 2020-09-29 | 2022-03-29 | Bionit Labs S R L | INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE DETECTION AND PROCESSING OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC SIGNALS |
| WO2023183198A1 (en) * | 2022-03-21 | 2023-09-28 | Coapt Llc | Prosthesis and electrode connector for a prosthesis |
Family Cites Families (164)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US980457A (en) | 1910-01-13 | 1911-01-03 | Justin Kay Toles | Artificial limb. |
| GB136504A (en) | 1919-08-11 | 1919-12-18 | Emmett Blevens | Combined Stocking and Pad for Amputated Legs. |
| GB267988A (en) | 1925-09-18 | 1927-03-18 | Charles Albert Blatchford | Improvements in or connected with artificial limbs |
| US2424278A (en) | 1945-10-08 | 1947-07-22 | Paul W Kunkel | Method of forming sockets for artificial limbs |
| US2531074A (en) | 1947-06-03 | 1950-11-21 | Gerald W Miller | Pneumatic massage |
| US2464443A (en) | 1947-11-17 | 1949-03-15 | Charles V Ganoe | Prosthetic limb socket for amputees |
| US2530285A (en) | 1947-12-11 | 1950-11-14 | John G Catranis | Artificial leg |
| US2533404A (en) | 1948-08-13 | 1950-12-12 | Sharp Oscar | Artificial limb and valve therefor |
| US2606325A (en) | 1949-08-01 | 1952-08-12 | Carl A Nielson | Age and stain-resisting article of plasticized polyvinyl chloride |
| US2696011A (en) | 1951-06-01 | 1954-12-07 | John J Galdik | Artificial leg with suction socket |
| US2671225A (en) | 1951-11-05 | 1954-03-09 | Bardach Schoene Company Inc | Artificial limb stump socket |
| US2696010A (en) | 1952-06-30 | 1954-12-07 | George B Robinson | Pneumatically operated artificial hand |
| US2664572A (en) | 1952-10-27 | 1954-01-05 | Blevens Emmett | Artificial limb |
| BE551068A (en) | 1955-09-16 | |||
| US2790180A (en) | 1955-11-07 | 1957-04-30 | Adolph F Hauser | Artificial limb and valve therefor |
| US2808593A (en) | 1956-02-07 | 1957-10-08 | Andersen Algot | Artificial limbs |
| US3253600A (en) | 1963-09-06 | 1966-05-31 | William M Scholl | Orthopedic inlay for footwear |
| US3322873A (en) | 1963-09-30 | 1967-05-30 | Dow Corning | Method of making a resilient custom-fit body protector |
| US3309714A (en) | 1964-01-27 | 1967-03-21 | Porten Laurence | Pneumatic cushion socket with a porous filler |
| US3377416A (en) | 1965-01-22 | 1968-04-09 | Edward J. Kandel | Method of making liner for artificial limb |
| FR1429464A (en) | 1965-02-01 | 1966-02-25 | Protective sheath especially for wearing prosthetic devices and prosthetic devices | |
| US3403673A (en) | 1965-07-14 | 1968-10-01 | Welton Whann R | Means and method for stimulating arterial and venous blood flow |
| US3393407A (en) | 1965-12-16 | 1968-07-23 | Edward J. Kandel | Artificial limb with end-bearing socket and method of making |
| AT275020B (en) * | 1966-05-13 | 1969-10-10 | Viennatone Hoergeraete Ing Koe | Prosthesis socket with electrodes for the removal of myoelectric control voltages for an artificial limb |
| GB1191633A (en) * | 1966-06-14 | 1970-05-13 | J E Hanger And Company Ltd | Improvements in Artificial Limbs and Splints |
| FR1532625A (en) | 1967-06-02 | 1968-07-12 | Improvement in prosthetic limbs | |
| US3557387A (en) | 1968-11-12 | 1971-01-26 | Liberty Mutual Insurance Corp | Externally powered joint prosthesis |
| US3631542A (en) | 1969-08-11 | 1972-01-04 | Univ Iowa State Res Found | Myoelectric brace |
| US3858379A (en) | 1970-06-09 | 1975-01-07 | Us Army | Process for making a polyvinyl alcohol gel support pad |
| US3712298A (en) | 1970-08-25 | 1973-01-23 | Nat Res Dev | Medical treatment apparatus |
| US3732578A (en) | 1971-03-01 | 1973-05-15 | H Pollack | Diagnostic and interfacial pad for use with the socket of a prosthetic device |
| US3751733A (en) | 1972-02-22 | 1973-08-14 | J Fletcher | Tactile sensing means for prosthetic limbs |
| US3991424A (en) | 1972-03-20 | 1976-11-16 | Ipos Gesellschaft Fur Integrierte Prothesenentwicklung Und Orthopadietechnischen Service M.B.H. & Co. K.G. | Compression sheath for below knee amputated limbs |
| US3975350A (en) | 1972-08-02 | 1976-08-17 | Princeton Polymer Laboratories, Incorporated | Hydrophilic or hydrogel carrier systems such as coatings, body implants and other articles |
| US3895405A (en) | 1974-09-12 | 1975-07-22 | Clyde A Edwards | Adjustable insole and method |
| US4029087A (en) | 1975-10-28 | 1977-06-14 | The Kendall Company | Extremity compression device |
| FR2345139A1 (en) | 1976-03-22 | 1977-10-21 | Belzidsky David | Prosthesis stocking with protective cover - has opening for hip strap and conical form continuing through widening border section folded over prosthesis edge |
| US4077402A (en) | 1976-06-25 | 1978-03-07 | Benjamin Jr J Malvern | Apparatus for promoting blood circulation |
| DE2729800A1 (en) | 1977-07-01 | 1979-01-04 | Walter Dr Med Surerus | Knee joint prosthesis pressure chamber for stump - incorporates pneumatic ring and double valve system including pump connection |
| FR2420335A1 (en) | 1978-03-21 | 1979-10-19 | Proteor Sa | Orthopaedic prosthesis fitting moulded in reinforced plastic - which can be locally adjusted by fluid injection deformation of spaced pockets |
| SE423485B (en) | 1978-07-27 | 1982-05-10 | Torsten Lars Evert Pettersson | SET AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF LOWER BODIES |
| US4215679A (en) | 1978-09-06 | 1980-08-05 | Rustin Jesse L | Circulation assist device for body extremities |
| US4283800A (en) | 1979-03-19 | 1981-08-18 | Wilson Michael T | Adjustable prosthetic element |
| AT364073B (en) | 1979-05-17 | 1981-09-25 | Grossberger Gerhard | LOWER LEG PROSTHESIS |
| SE420048B (en) | 1980-01-28 | 1981-09-14 | Ossur Kristinsson | DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF A LEG OR ARM PROTECTION TO AN AMPUTATION STUMP |
| GB2069847B (en) | 1980-02-22 | 1985-01-23 | Blatchford & Sons Ltd | Artificial limb |
| US4387472A (en) | 1980-10-02 | 1983-06-14 | Medical Center Prosthetics, Inc. | Torque absorber with biofeedback |
| GB2087727B (en) | 1980-10-14 | 1984-01-25 | Steeper Hugh Ltd | Manufacture of a prosthetics socket |
| AU558611B2 (en) | 1981-02-03 | 1987-02-05 | Bayer Aktiengesellschaft | Polyurethane gel |
| DE3103564A1 (en) | 1981-02-03 | 1982-08-26 | Bayer Ag, 5090 Leverkusen | GEL UPHOLSTERY, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF |
| US4466936A (en) | 1981-02-03 | 1984-08-21 | Bayer Aktiengesellschaft | Production of molds using gel compositions with depot action based on a polyurethane matrix and relatively high molecular weight polyols |
| FR2501999A1 (en) | 1981-03-20 | 1982-09-24 | Godo Jean Claude | Lower leg prosthesis with articulated knee, ankle and toe joints - has length of telescopic tibia element controlled by gas spring and knee joint spring biassed to unflexed position |
| US4381768A (en) | 1981-05-18 | 1983-05-03 | Stainless Mfg., Inc. | Knee orthosis |
| FR2521001A1 (en) | 1982-02-05 | 1983-08-12 | Belzidsky David | PROSTHESIS FIXED DEVICE |
| GB2149309B (en) | 1982-03-02 | 1985-11-20 | Blatchford & Sons Ltd | Making artificial limbs |
| DE3221920A1 (en) | 1982-06-11 | 1983-04-07 | Surerus, Walter, Dr., 7016 Gerlingen | Prosthesis stem |
| US4704129A (en) | 1984-07-10 | 1987-11-03 | Massey Peyton L | Reshapable prosthesis |
| US4623354A (en) | 1984-10-22 | 1986-11-18 | Northwestern University | Myoelectrically controlled artificial hand |
| US4635626A (en) | 1984-11-16 | 1987-01-13 | Max Lerman | Prosthetic stockings |
| US4738249A (en) | 1985-03-01 | 1988-04-19 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Method and apparatus for augmenting blood circulation |
| GB2181691B (en) | 1985-10-21 | 1990-05-23 | Porvair Ltd | Gloves |
| US4828325A (en) | 1986-05-16 | 1989-05-09 | University Of Tennessee Research Corporation | Method of making a custom fitted composite foamed cushion, a preform kit and the resultant product of the process |
| GB8622454D0 (en) | 1986-09-18 | 1986-10-22 | Causton B E | Limb prosthesis production |
| US4822371A (en) | 1987-01-23 | 1989-04-18 | Jolly David F | Reinforced elastic sleeve for use with a limb prosthetic device |
| US4743264A (en) | 1987-02-05 | 1988-05-10 | Sherva Parker Carole J | External prothesis with magnetic field |
| US4922893A (en) | 1987-06-22 | 1990-05-08 | Wright Linear Pump, Inc. | Method for promoting flow of a body fluid within a human limb |
| GB2213380A (en) | 1987-12-11 | 1989-08-16 | Gore & Ass | Protective cover for amputated limb stump |
| US5007937A (en) * | 1988-03-31 | 1991-04-16 | New York University Medical Center | Structure for enhanced retention of artificial limbs and method of fabrication |
| US4908037A (en) | 1988-09-16 | 1990-03-13 | Ross Michael R | Suspension prosthetic sleeve for rigorous activity |
| FI79021C (en) | 1988-09-28 | 1989-11-10 | Martti J O Filppula | Prosthesis. |
| US5108455A (en) | 1988-10-21 | 1992-04-28 | Telikicherla Madan M | Lower limb prosthesis having removable rigid amputation stump dressing |
| US4923475A (en) | 1989-02-21 | 1990-05-08 | Gosthnian Barry M | Inflatable limb prosthesis with preformed inner surface |
| US5514186A (en) | 1989-04-13 | 1996-05-07 | Phillips; Van L. | Attachment construction for prosthesis |
| US5025781A (en) | 1989-05-08 | 1991-06-25 | Advanced Instruments, Inc. | Compression device with a safety pressure release |
| US5258037A (en) * | 1990-07-13 | 1993-11-02 | Caspers Carl A | Prosthetic liner and method of making the liner with a prosthesis socket |
| US5571208A (en) * | 1990-07-13 | 1996-11-05 | Caspers; Carl A. | Reinforced prosthetic polyurethane hypobaric sleeve |
| US5534034A (en) | 1990-07-13 | 1996-07-09 | Caspers; Carl A. | Prosthetic polyurethane liner and sleeve for amputees |
| US5376129A (en) | 1990-12-04 | 1994-12-27 | Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System | Method and apparatus for making prosthetic socket preforms, prosthetic sockets, and socket attachment component |
| DE4039648A1 (en) | 1990-12-12 | 1992-07-16 | Rolf Wendler | Measurement value processing system for biological object - mathematically evaluates and compares with given measurement value structures |
| RU1812981C (en) | 1991-02-18 | 1993-04-30 | ЦНИИ протезирования и протезостроения | Foot prosthesis |
| DE4114213A1 (en) | 1991-05-01 | 1992-11-05 | Bayer Ag | GELMASSEN, AS WELL AS THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE |
| US5253656A (en) | 1991-05-23 | 1993-10-19 | Rincoe Richard G | Apparatus and method for monitoring contact pressure between body parts and contact surfaces |
| ES1017741Y (en) | 1991-05-31 | 1992-08-01 | Velez Segura Juan | COUPLING FOR PROSTHESIS OF LIMBS. |
| US5139523A (en) * | 1991-07-12 | 1992-08-18 | Paton Matthew T | Artificial limb socket apparatus |
| US5163965A (en) | 1991-07-29 | 1992-11-17 | Becker Orthopedic Appliance Company | Prosthetic attachment device and method |
| EP0605569B1 (en) | 1991-09-25 | 1996-07-17 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | A laminated, air-impermeable cellular rubber, body protection material |
| US5186163A (en) | 1991-11-25 | 1993-02-16 | The Kendall Company | Compression device |
| US5133776A (en) | 1991-12-11 | 1992-07-28 | Crowder Dan M | Prosthetic volume compensation device |
| US5314497A (en) | 1991-12-23 | 1994-05-24 | Fay John N | Apparatus and method for sealing a liner to a prosthesis |
| US5211667A (en) | 1992-04-22 | 1993-05-18 | Danforth Michael B | Guard for residuum after amputation |
| US5218954A (en) | 1992-07-09 | 1993-06-15 | Bemmelen Paul S Van | Arterial assist device and method |
| US5221222A (en) | 1992-07-20 | 1993-06-22 | Chris A. Becker | Novelty sleeve depicting a muscular arm |
| US5413611A (en) * | 1992-07-21 | 1995-05-09 | Mcp Services, Inc. | Computerized electronic prosthesis apparatus and method |
| US6500210B1 (en) | 1992-09-08 | 2002-12-31 | Seattle Systems, Inc. | System and method for providing a sense of feel in a prosthetic or sensory impaired limb |
| US5464443A (en) | 1993-05-03 | 1995-11-07 | Rik Medical, L.L.C. | Prosthetic device for amputees |
| DE9309472U1 (en) | 1993-06-25 | 1993-08-26 | Brado Trikotagen Gmbh Vormals | Knitted stump stocking |
| US5376131A (en) | 1993-07-01 | 1994-12-27 | Manhasset Orthotics And Prosthetics, Ltd. | Suction socket for artificial limb |
| US5383894A (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1995-01-24 | The Kendall Co. | Compression device having stepper motor controlled valves |
| US5480455A (en) | 1993-08-25 | 1996-01-02 | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | Lining material for use with prosthetics and similar devices and method for making and using same |
| DE4402655C1 (en) | 1994-01-29 | 1995-04-20 | Sartorius Gmbh | Electric balance with correction of the influence of moisture |
| US5507834A (en) | 1994-05-17 | 1996-04-16 | Laghi; Aldo A. | Transparent silicone suction socket |
| US5443525A (en) * | 1994-06-27 | 1995-08-22 | Laghi; Aldo A. | Conductive patch for control of prosthetic limbs |
| DE9417913U1 (en) | 1994-11-09 | 1995-03-09 | Vos Juergen | Knitted wool stocking with a mesh-tight opening in the stocking top |
| DE9419211U1 (en) | 1994-11-30 | 1995-02-02 | Carstens Felix | Artificial link |
| US5728167A (en) | 1995-01-11 | 1998-03-17 | Lohmann; Klaus H. | Prosthetic sock for reducing movement between residual limb and prosthesis |
| US5593454A (en) | 1995-01-12 | 1997-01-14 | Helmy; Nashat N. | Artificial limb mounting apparatus |
| US5830237A (en) | 1996-03-05 | 1998-11-03 | Ohio Willow Wood Company | Gel and cushioning devices |
| FR2735018B1 (en) | 1995-06-09 | 1997-07-11 | Proteval | PNEUMATIC PROSTHETIC PART FOR THE KNEE JOINT |
| US5662715A (en) | 1995-07-19 | 1997-09-02 | Materials Engineering And Development, Inc. | Modular interface connector for a prosthetic limb |
| US5735906A (en) | 1995-07-26 | 1998-04-07 | Caspers; Carl A. | Hypobarically-controlled artificial limb with detents for amputees |
| US5549709A (en) | 1995-07-26 | 1996-08-27 | Caspers; Carl A. | Hypobarically-Controlled artificial limb for amputees |
| US6287345B1 (en) | 1995-08-18 | 2001-09-11 | The Ohio Willow Wood Company | Valve assembly for a prosthetic limb |
| US5702489A (en) * | 1995-08-18 | 1997-12-30 | Materials Engineering And Development, Inc. | Valve assembly for a prosthetic limb |
| ES2152353T3 (en) | 1995-09-08 | 2001-02-01 | Bock Orthopaed Ind | LEG PROTESIS |
| US5658353A (en) * | 1995-10-31 | 1997-08-19 | Layton; Harry W. | Method for donning or doffing an artificial limb |
| US5674262A (en) | 1996-01-26 | 1997-10-07 | Kinetic Concepts, Inc. | Pneumatic compression and functional electric stimulation device and method using the same |
| US5888216A (en) | 1996-03-18 | 1999-03-30 | Haberman; Louis J. | Prosthesis liner for below-knee amputees |
| US5681339A (en) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-10-28 | Mcewen; James A. | Apparatus and method for monitoring the patency of tubing in a pneumatic medical device |
| US6387065B1 (en) | 1996-09-30 | 2002-05-14 | Kinetic Concepts, Inc. | Remote controllable medical pumping apparatus |
| US5728168A (en) | 1996-10-29 | 1998-03-17 | Alps South Corporation | Elastomer reinforcement of an elastomer interface membr for residual limb of an amputee |
| US6063125A (en) | 1997-02-14 | 2000-05-16 | Ohio Willow Wood Company | Suspension/alignment for prosthetic limbs |
| US5888230A (en) | 1997-04-01 | 1999-03-30 | Helmy; Nashat N. | Modular liner for limb stump prosthesis |
| US5980577A (en) * | 1997-05-01 | 1999-11-09 | Radis; Vasilis | Protective item supporting an appendage |
| US5888231A (en) | 1997-10-08 | 1999-03-30 | Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company | Custom-molded liner for artificial limb socket |
| DE19747933C1 (en) | 1997-10-30 | 1998-11-26 | Johann Flaum | Suction cup for handling amputated limb stumps |
| US5968073A (en) | 1997-11-17 | 1999-10-19 | Jacobs; Laura F. | Methods and apparatus for applying pressure |
| US6494852B1 (en) | 1998-03-11 | 2002-12-17 | Medical Compression Systems (Dbn) Ltd. | Portable ambulant pneumatic compression system |
| WO2002058618A1 (en) | 1998-03-16 | 2002-08-01 | Brotz Gregory R | Therapeutic stimulatory massage device |
| US6358453B1 (en) | 1998-04-09 | 2002-03-19 | Prosthetic Design, Inc. | Modular distal plate for rapid manufacturing of a prosthetic limb socket |
| US6007559A (en) | 1998-06-12 | 1999-12-28 | Aci Medical | Vascular assist methods and apparatus |
| US6544202B2 (en) | 1998-08-12 | 2003-04-08 | Mcewen James Allen | Apparatus and method for applying an adaptable pressure waveform to a limb |
| US6231532B1 (en) | 1998-10-05 | 2001-05-15 | Tyco International (Us) Inc. | Method to augment blood circulation in a limb |
| US6368357B1 (en) | 1998-10-16 | 2002-04-09 | Aircast, Inc. | Therapeutic device for amputees |
| US6117177A (en) | 1999-03-12 | 2000-09-12 | Teh Lin Prosthetic & Orthopaedic Inc. | Artificial knee joint having a swing phase control member |
| DE29905020U1 (en) | 1999-03-19 | 1999-07-15 | Medi Bayreuth Weihermueller Un | Compensation system for prostheses |
| US6106559A (en) | 1999-03-25 | 2000-08-22 | Meyer; Dennis E. | Socket coupler for a prosthetic limb |
| US6290662B1 (en) | 1999-05-28 | 2001-09-18 | John K. Morris | Portable, self-contained apparatus for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis |
| US7922775B2 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2011-04-12 | Otto Bock Healthcare Lp | Pulsating pressure chamber and method for fluid management |
| US6508842B1 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2003-01-21 | Barbara J. Caspers | Socket liner for artificial limb |
| US20010016781A1 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2001-08-23 | Caspers Carl A. | Osmotic membrane and vacuum system for artificial limb |
| US6554868B1 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2003-04-29 | Carl A. Caspers | Vacuum pump and shock absorber for artificial limb |
| US6926742B2 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2005-08-09 | Otto Bock Healthcare Lp | Plate/socket attachment for artificial limb vacuum pump |
| US20040098136A1 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2004-05-20 | Caspers Carl A. | Socket liner for artificial limb with permanent attachment to socket |
| US6726726B2 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2004-04-27 | Otto Bock Healthcare Lp | Vacuum apparatus and method for managing residual limb volume in an artificial limb |
| US6645253B2 (en) | 1999-06-03 | 2003-11-11 | Carl A. Caspers | Vacuum pump and shock absorber for artificial limb |
| US6231617B1 (en) | 1999-07-14 | 2001-05-15 | John N. Fay | Prosthetic liner having longitudinal inelasticity |
| US6273918B1 (en) | 1999-08-26 | 2001-08-14 | Jason R. Yuhasz | Magnetic detachment system for prosthetics |
| USD429335S (en) | 1999-09-03 | 2000-08-08 | Caspers-Schneider Technologies, Inc. | Prosthetic liner reinforcement patch |
| US6585774B2 (en) | 2000-04-25 | 2003-07-01 | Simbex, Llc | Dynamic variable geometry fitting system for use with a body appliance |
| US6673117B1 (en) * | 2000-11-30 | 2004-01-06 | Adam Soss | Single axis knee joint assembly |
| JP4378062B2 (en) * | 2001-03-29 | 2009-12-02 | 株式会社啓愛義肢材料販売所 | Prosthetic socket |
| WO2003086245A2 (en) * | 2002-04-12 | 2003-10-23 | James Jay Martin | Electronically controlled prosthetic system |
| EP1509187A1 (en) | 2002-05-23 | 2005-03-02 | Otto Bock HealthCare, LP | Pulsating pressure chamber and method for enhanced blood flow |
| CA2488733C (en) | 2002-07-08 | 2013-09-17 | Hilmar Br. Janusson | Socket liner incorporating sensors to monitor amputee progress |
| JP4508873B2 (en) | 2002-11-01 | 2010-07-21 | オットー ボック ヘルスケアー エルピー | Prosthetic pressure / temperature monitoring device |
| WO2004041013A1 (en) | 2002-11-01 | 2004-05-21 | Otto Bock Healthcare Lp | Vacuum-suspended shoe |
| US7025793B2 (en) * | 2002-12-20 | 2006-04-11 | Ossur Hf | Suspension liner with seal |
| WO2005000155A2 (en) * | 2003-06-20 | 2005-01-06 | Ossur Hf | Prosthetic socket with self-contained vacuum reservoir |
| US20040260402A1 (en) * | 2003-06-20 | 2004-12-23 | Baldini Steven E. | Method of manufacturing a socket portion of a prosthetic limb |
| US7025792B2 (en) | 2003-10-24 | 2006-04-11 | Collier Milo S | Vacuum-assisted prosthetic device |
| US7914586B2 (en) * | 2005-06-10 | 2011-03-29 | The Ohio Willow Wood Company | Prosthetic device utilizing electric vacuum pump |
| US8016892B2 (en) * | 2005-06-10 | 2011-09-13 | The Ohio Willow Wood Company | Prosthetic device utilizing electric vacuum pump |
| US20070055383A1 (en) * | 2005-09-08 | 2007-03-08 | Charles King | Vacuum assisted heat/perspiration removal system and limb volume management for prosthetic device |
| DE202006007460U1 (en) | 2006-05-09 | 2007-09-13 | Otto Bock Healthcare Products Gmbh | Prosthesis inner shaft system |
-
2006
- 2006-05-09 DE DE202006007460U patent/DE202006007460U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2007
- 2007-03-22 EP EP07005857.3A patent/EP1857081B1/en active Active
- 2007-03-22 ES ES07005857.3T patent/ES2592715T3/en active Active
- 2007-04-13 JP JP2007106035A patent/JP4851384B2/en active Active
- 2007-04-16 CA CA2584954A patent/CA2584954C/en active Active
- 2007-05-07 RU RU2007117096/14A patent/RU2428147C2/en active
- 2007-05-09 US US11/746,510 patent/US7670385B2/en active Active
- 2007-05-09 CN CN2007101028485A patent/CN101069659B/en active Active
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| EP1857081A2 (en) | 2007-11-21 |
| JP4851384B2 (en) | 2012-01-11 |
| DE202006007460U1 (en) | 2007-09-13 |
| CA2584954A1 (en) | 2007-11-09 |
| EP1857081B1 (en) | 2016-06-29 |
| CN101069659B (en) | 2011-03-30 |
| EP1857081A3 (en) | 2007-12-05 |
| RU2007117096A (en) | 2008-11-20 |
| RU2428147C2 (en) | 2011-09-10 |
| CN101069659A (en) | 2007-11-14 |
| US7670385B2 (en) | 2010-03-02 |
| ES2592715T3 (en) | 2016-12-01 |
| JP2007301354A (en) | 2007-11-22 |
| US20070265711A1 (en) | 2007-11-15 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CA2584954C (en) | Prosthesis internal shaft system | |
| US11576796B2 (en) | Prosthetic liner and prosthetic shaft system comprising prosthetic liner and prosthetic shaft | |
| US10897678B2 (en) | Device and method to reduce ear wax clogging of acoustic ports, hearing aid sealing system, and feedback reduction system | |
| US8551185B2 (en) | Mounting plate system, vacuum reservoir plate and electronic pump system for prosthetic socket and related methods | |
| US20170079811A1 (en) | System and method for polymeric prosthetic liner perspiration removal | |
| WO2004026170A3 (en) | Mechanically attached elastomeric cover for prosthesis | |
| WO2002080813A3 (en) | Osmotic membrane and vacuum system for artificial limb | |
| WO2008061500A3 (en) | Prosthesis shaft with active air release | |
| WO2005039444A3 (en) | Vacuum-assisted prosthetic device | |
| WO2003077797A3 (en) | Plate/socket attachment for artificial limb vacuum pump | |
| JPH09164158A (en) | Artificial prosthetic apparatus for crus | |
| US20100262261A1 (en) | Valve integrated prosthetic expulsion pump | |
| WO2010039856A1 (en) | Prosthetic vacuum system | |
| WO2008132606A2 (en) | Pneumatic connector for prosthetic socket | |
| WO2019083349A1 (en) | Modular prosthetic arm system | |
| CN108742958A (en) | A kind of adaptive prosthetic socket of flexibility | |
| US11554031B2 (en) | Attachment plate for a prosthetic socket | |
| KR20090019051A (en) | Silicone liner for artificial arm and leg | |
| CN213130277U (en) | Compression earmuff | |
| RU2010144024A (en) | RECEPTION NOSE OF THE PROSTHESIS FOR A CULTIVITY OF THE EXTREMITY, FITTED WITH AN INTEGRATED FIXING DEVICE FOR A SEALING ELEMENT | |
| US9259333B2 (en) | Mounting plate assembly for prosthetic device | |
| EP2943165A1 (en) | A vacuum unit | |
| KR102636088B1 (en) | Cinerary urn | |
| CN201734995U (en) | Compound vacuum cupping device | |
| CN213639638U (en) | Electronic cigarette case convenient to change cigarette filter |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request |