Patent ID: 7060104
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A prosthetic foot comprising: a first foot portion capable of supporting an amputee, and of providing energy storage and release, said first foot portion having a substantially vertical attachment section, an intermediate curvilinear ankle section curving at least substantially downward from said attachment section, and a lower section extending substantially forward from said ankle section, said attachment section being securable to a pylon member, socket or other prosthetic leg member intermediate said foot and a stump of the amputee; and a second foot portion having an upper section and a lower section, said second foot portion being immovably secured relative to said first foot portion at said lower section thereof to said lower section of said first foot portion, said second foot portion extending substantially rearward and upward from said lower section of said second foot portion generally along said first foot portion, said upper section terminating substantially near said attachment section of said first foot portion and spaced a distance therefrom; wherein said first foot portion and said second foot portion are separated by a gap adjacent the vertical attachment section and the upper section.