Patent ID: 8192502
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A phantom pain reducing and eliminating prosthesis socket device for an amputee user with an amputated body part wearing said device, comprising: a prosthesis portion with a core socket and a socket cup placed inside said core socket; a wireless transmitter that includes a programmable microprocessor and a wireless radio transmitter; and a wireless receiver module that includes a wireless processor printed circuit board, a battery or power supply, a temperature probe, and a heating coil; wherein the temperature probe and the heating coil are contained in the prosthesis portion; said wireless transmitter is configured to wirelessly transmit information to said wireless receiver module; and the wireless processor printed circuit board is configured to monitor a socket temperature detected by the temperature probe, compare the socket temperature to the information, and regulate a voltage across the heating coil based on the information.