Larry Keith Hansen
Nursing in Mesquite, NV
License number
Utah 6981488-3102
Issued Date
Feb 11, 2009
Expiration Date
Jan 31, 2011
Category
Nurse
Type
Registered Nurse (Valid in Utah Only)
Address
Address
Mesquite, NV
Education
DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY, Dec 19, 2008
DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Professional information
Lower Leg Prosthesis
US Patent:
6712860, Mar 30, 2004
Filed:
Feb 9, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/781570
Inventors:
Eric W. Rubie - Salt Lake City UT
Larry J. Hansen - Mesquite NV
Nathan A. Williams - Salt Lake City UT
David J. Wall - Sandy UT
Larry J. Hansen - Mesquite NV
Nathan A. Williams - Salt Lake City UT
David J. Wall - Sandy UT
Assignee:
Otto Bock Healthcare LP - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61F 266
US Classification:
623 55, 623 49, 623 53
Abstract:
An improved lower leg prosthesis is disclosed for providing an improved performance, including improved stability and improved multi-axial compliance. The prosthesis includes a two-part lower foot plate, incorporating a forefoot plate and a heel plate, and an upper foot plate that is attached to the forefoot and heel plates by a two-part intermediate elastomeric layer. Forming the lower foot plate and the elastomeric layer each in two parts ensures that the forefoot plate and heel plate function substantially independently of each other, which leads to substantially improved cushioning at heel strike and to improved stability throughout the gait cycle.