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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2019
Filed:
Oct. 19, 2016
Ossur Hf, Reykjavik, IS;
Egill Sveinbjorn Egilsson, Reykjavik, IS;
Grimur Jonsson, Reykjavik, IS;
OSSUR HF, Reykjavik, IS;
Abstract
A brim attachment for a prosthetic socket includes a cuff section defining an upper portion of the brim attachment and is arranged to extend about and upwardly from a socket opening. The cuff section is configured to move between tensioned and relaxed positions, wherein the tensioned position the cuff section is arranged to fold away from the socket opening, wherein the relaxed position the cuff section is arranged to extend above the socket opening and generally concentric with an outer surface of the socket. An interface section defines a lower portion of the brim attachment and is arranged to extend along a surface of the socket. The brim attachment may include a seal element protruding toward a central axis of the socket.