Adjustable modular prosthetic joint

Description

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an adjustable modular prosthetic joint, showing our new design, with male and female components disassembled;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the components of FIG. 1 is assembled;

FIG. 3 is a top view of the female component of the design shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the component shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a side elevation view taken from the bottom of FIG. 3.

FIG. 6 is a side elevation view taken from the right side of FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a side elevation view taken from the right side of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a side elevation view taken from the left side of FIG. 5.

FIG. 9 is a top view of a male component of the design shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 10 is an elevation view of the design shown in FIG. 9, all four sides being identical.

FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the component shown in FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of FIG. 1 including a female component identical to that shown in FIGS. 2-8 with an alternative design of the male component, disassembled.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the female and male components of FIG. 12 assembled.

FIG. 14 is a top view of the male component shown in FIGS. 12 and 13.

FIG. 15 is a side elevation view of the male component with the other side being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 16 is a bottom view of the component shown in FIG. 15.

The broken line showing in FIGS. 1-8, 12 and 13 is for illustrative puroses only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an adjustable modular prosthetic joint, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Greene; Ted J. (LaCanada, CA), Edwards; Dan J. (Sunland, CA)
Assignee:	United States Manufacturing Company (San Gabriel, CA)
Appl. No.:	07/489,593
Filed:	March 6, 1990

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Field of Search:	;D24/155 ;623/38,39,27

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

3273168	September 1966	Gardner et al.
3424908	December 1986	Waggott et al.
3659294	May 1972	Glabiszewski
4608054	August 1986	Schroder
4676800	June 1987	Chen
4728336	March 1988	Cooper

Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Christie, Parker & Hale