Patent ID: 7288117
Filing Date: 2007-10-30
Classification: A61F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A modular lower limb prosthetic system comprising: a pylon/foot component, said pylon/foot component having a tubular pylon with an outer diameter, a socket having a pyramidal boss, a quick-release tube clamp, the quick-release tube clamp comprising: (a) a tubular portion having an outer diameter, an upper end, and a lower end, said tubular portion having at least one formed slot along a longitudinal length of said tubular portion, said tubular portion having a formed cylindrical opening with an inner diameter slightly larger than said outer diameter of said tubular pylon, (b) an annular socket portion, integral on said tubular portion, at the upper end of the tubular portion for attaching to the pyramidal boss of said socket, (c) a plurality of adjusting screws engaging said annular socket portion, said plurality of adjusting screws securely connecting said annular socket to said pyramidal boss of said socket, (d) a clamp portion near the lower end of said tubular portion, said clamp portion locking said tubular portion around said tubular pylon in a locking position when said tubular pylon is inserted into said tubular portion, said clamp portion releasing said tubular portion from said tubular pylon in an unlocked position, said clamp portion comprising: