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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2021
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2018
Hanger, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Michael E. Tompkins, Austin, TX (US);
HANGER, INC., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for creating custom-fit prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related medical devices via three-dimensional printing (3D printing) or additive manufacturing techniques are described. Through the described systems and methods, a residual limb or other body part of a patient is scanned and analyzed to determine measurements and characteristics of the residual limb. The measurements and characteristics of the residual limb are used to design a customized device for the residual limb. The customized device uses multiple different materials. For example, the customized device may use a first material for a frame and a second material for a liner, wherein the first material is more rigid than the second material. The customized device is fabricated using a three-dimensional printer that is capable of printing and bonding multiple different materials at the same time.