Patent ID: 11963891
Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A  F | IPC A  F

Claim 0:
1. A prosthetic joint, comprising:
a first connector, a second connector, and a pivot device that allows the first and second connectors to rotate with respect to each other;
a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the first and second chambers are connected via a bi-directional flow path;
a valve positioned in the bi-directional flow path and configured to restrict fluid flow between the first and second chambers; and
a non-electronic mechanism for controlling the fluid flow responsive to a rate of change of position of the joint,
wherein an external force applied to the prosthetic joint causes the valve to open and to permit fluid flow between the first and second chambers, wherein the external force may be applied to the prosthetic joint by transferring weight to a heel of the user.