Patent ID: 6165228
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
Adaptable forefoot part for use in a foot prosthesis, comprising:a front part;an adjustable and resilient intermediate part comprising at least one elongated element; anda fastening part comprising two essentially concentrically arranged fastening elements adapted to be slidably attached to an elongated support part of a foot prosthesis for locking the forefoot part in a predetermined position; a first fastening element on the outside of the support part and a second inner fastening element on the inside of the support part;said concentrically arranged fastening elements being joined to each other over a short distance by a connection piece adapted to move up and down in a vertical elongated opening in the support part;said fastening part extending from the support part towards the front part, and having a first end and a second end;a first fastening means for fastening a first end of said intermediate part to said front part, whereat said first end of said fastening part is attachable to the support part; anda second fastening means for fastening a second end of said intermediate part to said second end of said fastening part.