Patents Assigned to Wright & Filippis
  • Integrated keel-pylon prosthesis
    Patent number: 5993487
    Abstract: A prosthetic component is described for use in a human lower limb prosthesis. The component can consist of an integrated pylon-keel or foot component. The preferred methods of manufacture are thermoforming or injection molding. The use of a single piece of plastic allows for improved energy storing and release characteristics while heightening the wearer's sense of weight reduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Wright & Filippis
    Inventors: Wade Skardoutos, Ken Eick