Patent ID: 8491667
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A modular prosthesis system comprised of: a prosthetic foot attached to a first end of a shank; a connector which securely attaches a socket to a second end of said shank, at least one connecting screw which is inserted through said at least one aperture in said cup-shaped assembly and said at least one aperture in said concave surface to secure said cup-shaped assembly and said tubular assembly together; a socket with suspension assembly for securing said socket to a residual limb, said socket having a tubular shape and at least one adjustment component for tightening said socket, said suspension assembly is comprised of a tubular upper leg-engaging member connected to said socket by one or more pivotal side joints; wherein said socket is secured to said connector so that the bottom of said socket rests in said cup-shaped assembly; and a liner, said liner having a tubular shape with a solid bottom and at least one adjustment component for tightening said liner, said liner is inserted into said socket; wherein said at least one adjustment component for tightening said socket and said at least one adjustment component for tightening said liner are capable of being adjusted independently of one another; wherein said cup-shaped assembly further includes a vertically elongated side having a plurality of apertures which correspond to a plurality of apertures on said socket to allow for height adjustment.