Patent ID: 8118879

Claim:
A keel for a prosthetic foot comprising: a monolithic keel body having a longitudinal axis and a length L, wherein the keel body includes a forefoot portion, a heel portion, and an ankle portion extending therebetween; wherein the ankle portion of the keel body includes a first recess defining a first capture cavity; a first bumper disposed within the first capture cavity, wherein the first bumper has a central axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the keel body in top view and an outer perimeter in side view, and wherein the ankle portion extends about and engages a majority of the outer perimeter of the first bumper in side view; and a spindle extending from the ankle portion of the keel body and adapted to couple the keel body to an amputee, wherein the spindle includes an annular flange embedded in the ankle portion of the keel body; wherein the first capture cavity is positioned in the ankle portion between the spindle and the heel portion; wherein the first bumper is cylindrical and has a diameter between ¼ inch and ¾ inch.