Patent ID: 7419508

Claim:
A light prosthesis as a visual substitute for a missing limb, comprising: a shaped body ( 1 ) for replacing the missing limb comprises a socket ( 2 ) for connecting the prosthesis to a stump ( 3 ) of the missing limb, wherein the shaped body ( 1 ) is made of a light synthetic material, and that the periphery of the socket ( 2 ) for connecting the prosthesis to the stump ( 3 ) is variable, the length of the socket ( 2 ) is variable and the socket ( 2 ) is made of an elastic material at least over a partial region of its length, and that the elastic material forms at least one pleat ( 7 ) in the partial region to achieve a change in the length of the socket ( 2 ), wherein the at least one pleat ( 7 ) is fixed by quick-acting closures ( 8 ) comprising a Velcro fastener and wherein the prosthesis is a cosmetic non-structural visual substitute for a missing limb.