Valve for prosthesis attachment
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1. A valve assembly comprising:
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a bottom cap configured to fit inside the base;
an inner containment ring;
a one-way valve with an inlet and an outlet configured to fit inside the inner containment ring;
a spring which is outside the one-way valve and fits inside the inner containment ring;
a latching actuating ring configured to fit over the inner containment ring, the latching actuating ring comprising;
a top cap configured to be actuated; and
teeth positioned around an outer, lower portion of the latching actuating ring; and
a rotating latch ring that is configured to interact with the teeth on the latching actuating ring.
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods relating to a valve that may be used with a prosthesis attachment include a valve assembly that includes a spring loaded insert portion and a base portion that interfaces to lock and unlock by depressing the spring loaded insert portion.
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19 Claims
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1. A valve assembly comprising:
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a base; a bottom cap configured to fit inside the base; an inner containment ring; a one-way valve with an inlet and an outlet configured to fit inside the inner containment ring; a spring which is outside the one-way valve and fits inside the inner containment ring; a latching actuating ring configured to fit over the inner containment ring, the latching actuating ring comprising; a top cap configured to be actuated; and teeth positioned around an outer, lower portion of the latching actuating ring; and a rotating latch ring that is configured to interact with the teeth on the latching actuating ring. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A prosthesis comprising:
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a valve assembly comprising; a base; a bottom cap configured to fit inside the base; an inner containment ring; a one-way valve with an inlet and an outlet configured to fit inside the inner containment ring; a spring which is outside the one-way valve and fits inside the inner containment ring; a latching actuating ring configured to fit over the inner containment ring, the latching actuating ring comprising; a top cap configured to be actuated; and teeth positioned around an outer, lower portion of the latching actuating ring; and a rotating latch ring that is configured to interact with the teeth on the latching actuating ring; and a prosthesis attachment site, the valve assembly configured to expel air from a space between the prosthesis and a patient'"'"'s limb within the prosthesis attachment site. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A suction socket prosthetic valve assembly comprising:
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a top; a bottom; a base that is part of the bottom of the valve assembly; a bottom cap configured to fit inside the base; an inner containment ring; a one-way valve with an inlet and an outlet configured to fit inside the inner containment ring; a spring which is outside the one-way valve and fits inside the inner containment ring; a latching actuating ring configured to fit over the inner containment ring, the latching actuating ring comprising; a top cap that is part of the top of the valve assembly, the top cap configured to be actuated; and teeth positioned around an outer, lower portion of the latching actuating ring; and a rotating latch ring that is configured to interact with the teeth on the latching actuating ring; wherein the valve assembly is configured to alternatively move into a first position and move into a second position when force is applied to the top to direct it towards the bottom, such that a first applied force causes the valve assembly to move into the first position, and a second applied force causes the valve assembly to move into the second position, wherein the top and bottom are a smaller distance apart in the first position than in the second position. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of creating and maintaining negative pressure in an attachment site in a prosthetic limb, comprising:
providing a prosthetic limb comprising a valve assembly comprising; a base; a bottom cap configured to fit inside the base; an inner containment ring; a one-way valve with an inlet and an outlet configured to fit inside the inner containment ring; a spring which is outside the one-way valve and fits inside the inner containment ring; a latching actuating ring configured to fit over the inner containment ring, the latching actuating ring comprising; a top cap configured to be actuated; and teeth positioned around an outer, lower portion of the latching actuating ring; and a rotating latch ring that is configured to interact with the teeth on the latching actuating ring.
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