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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118878 | Orthopedic appliance The invention relates to an orthopedic appliance which is designed to support the weight of a patient and comprises a power supply device for an electrical consumer. The aim of the invention is to be able to convert the kinetic energy introduced into the appliance i... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8075634 | Orthopedic device An orthopedic device that includes an ankle arthrodesis nail having a bend, and a surgical implant kit for use in ankle arthrodesis in patients who suffer from severe bone defects in their ankles is provided. The invention further relates to a method of establishing... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8075633 | Active ankle foot orthosis An Active Ankle Foot Orthosis (AAFO) is provided where the impedance of an orthotic joint is modulated throughout the walking cycle to treat ankle foot gait pathology, such as drop foot gait. During controlled plantar flexion, a biomimetic torsional spring control i... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7819926 | Prosthetic foot and ankle The present invention discloses a prosthetic foot and ankle, comprising an ankle assembly coupled with a foot assembly by an arch suspension yoke, with the ankle assembly enabling primary articulations of the foot assembly and the pre-orientation thereof in relation... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7637959 | Systems and methods for adjusting the angle of a prosthetic ankle based on a measured surface angle System and method for adjusting the angle of a prosthetic ankle are disclosed. In one example, the system, such as an actuated prosthetic ankle joint, detects the surface angle and actively adjusts the members of the ankle to a preferred angle according to the respe... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7520904 | Prosthetic foot with an adjustable ankle and method A prosthetic foot with an adjustable ankle includes an upper portion coupled to a socket of an amputee. A lower portion is adjustably coupled to the upper portion, and is attached to a foot member with heel and toe sections. A movable coupling is disposed between th... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7462201 | Prosthetic foot with an adjustable ankle and method A prosthetic foot with an adjustable ankle includes an upper portion coupled to a socket of an amputee. A lower portion is adjustably coupled to the upper portion, and is attached to a foot member with heel and toe sections. A movable coupling is disposed between th... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7431737 | System and method for motion-controlled foot unit A system and method associated with the movement of a limb. In one example, the system, such as a prosthetic or orthotic system, includes an actuator that actively controls, or adjusts, the angle between a foot unit and a lower limb member. A processing module may c... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7410503 | Prosthetic foot with tunable performance A prosthetic foot (147) has a longitudinally extending foot keel (149) and a resilient, monolithically formed calf shank (148) extending upwardly from the foot keel to form an ankle joint area of the prosthetic foot and a lower, prosthetic part ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7393364 | Electronically controlled prosthetic system A prosthetic joint system for users comprising a housing having an interior cavity, a center axis in said interior cavity, and an attachment means for fixedly connecting said housing to said user; an inner cylinder disposed in said housing interior cavity wherein sa... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7364593 | Prosthetic foot with tunable performance A prosthetic foot incorporate a foot keel and a calf shank connected to the foot keel to form an ankle joint area of the prosthetic foot. The foot keel has forefoot and hindfoot portions and a relatively long midfoot portion extending between and upwardly arched fro... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7318504 | Adjusting mechanism for a prosthetic An adjusting mechanism alters the heel height on a prosthetic foot, and works independently of any articulating ankle joint or foot style, without changing the original dynamic alignment of a prosthetic leg. In a two chamber hydraulic closed system—a fluid materia... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7263953 | Automatic pet trainer This invention relates to an integrated automatic device for training and feeding a pet, which also functions as a play mate while the owner is absent or otherwise engaged. A toy holder, when actuated by an ejector, throws a toy placed therein to a predetermined dis... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7240414 | Prosthetic interior casting process and product A method of sizing, resizing or reshaping the interior of a prosthetic device includes placing a lightweight moldable or shape assuming, pliable material that adheres and hardens on the interior sides of a socket of a prosthetic device. An end of a residual limb is ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7226485 | Prosthetic foot with tunable performance A prosthetic foot incorporate a foot keel and a calf shank connected to the foot keel to form an ankle joint area of the prosthetic foot. The foot keel has forefoot and hindfoot portions and a relatively long midfoot portion extending between and upwardly arched fro... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7189264 | Limb with modular prosthetic components The present invention relates to a system with modular components for forming a prosthetic limb, wherein the effective length of the limb is adjustable to accommodate changing needs of a particular person. Several modular components are provided, including sleeve an... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7112227 | Multi-axis prosthetic ankle joint A multi-axis prosthetic ankle for connection of a prosthetic lower leg to a prosthetic foot. In one embodiment, a prosthetic foot connection component is connected to a prosthetic lower leg connection component only by means of an elastomeric material, thereby allow... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108723 | Prosthetic foot A prosthesis is disclosed for improving the gait and comfort qualities of the amputee that participates in walking, running and jumping activities. A foot and an ankle of the prosthesis are monolithically formed as a resilient member including a strut which forms an... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097666 | Device for angularly coupling prosthetic components The present invention comprises an angularly adjustable coupler. The first and second ends are in an angularly adjustable mating engagement. The first end has a longitudinal axis and a base with an optionally concave and serrated surface, and can comprise a collared... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7052519 | Prosthetic leg and foot apparatus The present invention relates to an arrangement for a leg prosthesis (10) provided with a foot (12), which is connected to the leg prosthesis via an articulated axle (11), whereby first means (13, 14, 16–18, 30–33, 38) are arranged to... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044984 | High profile multiaxial prosthetic foot The present invention provides a prosthetic foot that provides both energy storage capabilities and stability. The prosthetic foot of the present invention provides medial-lateral rotation as compared to the slight tilting or rocking in the medial-lateral plane of t... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036598 | Intervention module for a well The invention relates to an intervention module (18) for well intervention operations in preferably a pressurized subsea well (2) with a wellhead (4) disposed on a water floor. The intervention module (18) is provided with necessary equip... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7018352 | Modular ankle-foot orthosis A modular ankle-foot orthosis includes a lower leg and ankle support and a plantar foot support. The two components may be secured together to provide more complete support for a patient, as required. The two supports may be attached in various ways, such as a botto... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6966933 | Prosthetic foot with an adjustable ankle and method A prosthetic foot with an adjustable ankle includes an upper portion coupled to a socket of an amputee. A lower portion is adjustably coupled to the upper portion, and is attached to a foot member with heel and toe sections. A movable coupling is disposed between th... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6936074 | Prosthetic foot A prosthetic foot is disclosed for improving the gait and comfort qualities of the amputee that participates in walking, running and jumping activities. An ankle pylon component attached to a foot keel of the foot allows hindfoot triplanar motion. An ankle joint and... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6805717 | Energy-storing prosthetic foot with elongated forefoot A prosthetic foot device includes an ankle section with a discrete, straight section in a substantially vertical orientation with a curved section on both sides. An attachment member can be coupled to a limb of an amputee. An elongated forefoot portion can have an u... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6793683 | Prosthetic foot with medial/lateral stabilization A dynamic prosthetic foot provides medial and lateral stabilization. An ankle part diverges upwardly from a sole along a transverse parting line and includes a vertical part. A longitudinally extending slot divides the ankle part into a lateral and a medial ankle pa... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6764521 | Multi-axial ankle joint A prosthetic ankle joint consists of a base which includes an upper base portion and a lower base portion. The lower base portion is formed with a substantially hollow receiving cavity extending inwardly from an end thereof remote from the upper base portion. A base... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6702860 | Dynamic prosthetic foot with multiple load points on upper section and sole A dynamic prosthetic foot having multiple load points includes a sole having a toe end and a heel end. A longitudinally--extending slot divides the heel end of the sole into a lateral heel member and a medial heel member which respectively include a later... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6692533 | Exoskeletal leg prosthesis and method for alignment An ankle block for a leg prosthesis comprising an insert having a body with an upper mounting surface and a bottom interface surface opposite from the upper mounting surface. The insert body defines a central coaxial hole therethrough. An over mold is for... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6666895 | Prosthetic limb gasket A prosthetic foot gasket for sealing between a foot shell covering a foot portion of an endoskeletal prosthetic leg and a leg portion thereof comprises a peripheral body having an upper surface and further defining a central opening therethrough. A lip ex... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663672 | Variable cross section prosthetic foot with carbon spheres A dynamic prosthetic foot having variable cross section density. An ankle part diverges upwardly from a sole along a transverse parting line and includes a vertical part. A longitudinally extending slot divides the vertical part into a lateral pylon suppo... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6562075 | Prosthetic foot with tunable performance A prosthetic foot incorporate a foot keel and a calf shank connected to the foot keel to form an ankle joint area of the prosthetic foot. The foot keel has forefoot and hindfoot portions and a relatively long midfoot portion extending between and upwardly... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6436149 | Artificial ankle joint and prosthetic devices formed therewith A prosthetic device is provided having a proximal end portion adapted to be secured to an amputee and a distal foot structure. The improvement comprises a pivoting ankle joint disposed between the proximal end portion and the foot structure. This ankle jo... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6402790 | Angularly adjustable reversible prosthetic device An angularly adjustable reversible prosthetic leg device (10) for use with a prosthetic socket (100) having a tube clamp adapter (101). The prosthetic leg device (10) includes an integrally formed leg pylon member (20) having an upper segment (22) adapted... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6228124 | Prosthetic foot with lateral and angular adjustability A prosthetic foot comprises: (a) a prosthetic foot member having a fore-foot portion and a heel/ankle portion; (b) a dove-tail shaped anchoring member positioned on a proximal surface of the heel/ankle portion, where the dove-tail shaped anchoring member ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6206934 | Ankle block with spring inserts Provided herein is a simple, inexpensive prosthetic foot incorporating an ankle block with spring inserts. The ankle block is formed of compressible material having desired compliance and energy return characteristics. The ankle block is sandwiched betwee... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6187052 | Prosthetic ankle joint An articulated prosthetic ankle joint is adapted for connection between a pylon and a prosthetic foot for moving the foot between dorsiflexed and plantarflexed positions during human locomotion. The prosthetic ankle joint includes a base member adapted fo... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6080197 | Shock absorbing device for an artificial leg A shock absorbing device for use with an artificial leg has a coupling member that includes a mounting plate and a tubular portion. The tubular portion has an upper end surface and is formed with a radial inward first restricting portion distal to the upp... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5957981 | Adjustable prosthesis joint An adjustable prosthesis joint, such as a prosthesis ankle or a prosthesis foot, and intended primarily for causing setting of the angular relation between an attachment means (4) forming part thereof for affixing the prosthesis joint (1) to a cooperating... | 09/28/1999 |
