PROSTHETIC DEVICE UTILIZING ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP

Evacuation devices for evacuating the socket of a prosthetic limb, and prosthetic limb systems employing such vacuum devices. The evacuation devices each preferably include at least an electrically powered vacuum pump and a power source. Such evacuation devices can be attached at various locations o...

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Main Authors Denune, Jeffrey, A, Ford, Mark, W, Groves, Mark, W, Haynes, Michael, L, Colvin, James, M
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 28.02.2018
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Summary:Evacuation devices for evacuating the socket of a prosthetic limb, and prosthetic limb systems employing such vacuum devices. The evacuation devices each preferably include at least an electrically powered vacuum pump and a power source. Such evacuation devices can be attached at various locations on or in a prosthetic limb. Because the electrically powered pump does not require manual manipulation to create vacuum, it is substantially easier to use than a manual pump. Due to the small size and small power source required by such an electrically powered pump, an evacuation device may be readily incorporated into a prosthesis.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20170191840