Patents Assigned to Pro-Pel AB
  • Patent number: 6165228
    Abstract: An adaptable forefoot part for use in a foot prosthesis, wherein the forefoot part is adapted to be used together with a prosthesis socket, and an elongated support part, wherein the forefoot part (13) has a fastening part (20) with at least one fastening element (41,42) adapted to be attached to the support part (11), an adaptable and resilient intermediate part (15) and a front part (19). The invention also relates to a foot unit comprising an adaptable forefoot part, wherein a heel part (12) is attached to the fastening part (20) and the fastening part placed on a support part (11) with a fastening element (41), as well as a system intended for individually adaptable foot prostheses, wherein an adaptable forefoot part according to the invention, a heel part, a support part and an outer casing of predetermined size can be combined in order to provide one adapted for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Pro-Pel AB
    Inventor: Leif Lindh
  • Patent number: 5571210
    Abstract: A foot prosthesis has a support part and a foot element which cooperates with the support part. The foot element includes a forefoot part which is displaceable axially along the support part. The foot element further includes a heel part which is fixed on the lower end of the support part. A setting arrangement sets the position of the forefoot part along the support part in relation to the heel part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Pro-Pel AB
    Inventor: Leif Lindh