Adjustable seal system, seal component and method for using the same

摘要

An adjustable seal system, seal component for use in the system, and method are provided for forming a sealing interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket. The seal component is selectively placed over the outer surface of a suspension liner including a plurality of seal bands, which the seal component may removably and securely engage.

主权项

1. An adjustable seal system for providing an interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket, comprising:
a liner having a liner body forming an axis (A-A) and having an outer surface, the outer surface including a plurality of seal bands located along the height of the liner body and an outer surface of the liner body; a seal component having open upper and lower ends defining an opening therethrough and an internal surface, the seal component having an axis (C-C) arranged concentric with the axis (A-A) of the liner body, the internal surface arranged to frictionally engage at least one of the plurality of seal bands and secure on the outer surface of the liner body; and a sleeve secured to the upper end of the seal component and arranged to radially compress against the outer surface of the liner, the sleeve formed from a material different from the seal component; wherein the seal component includes a seal located below an upper portion and above a lower portion and having a seal lip at a radially outermost portion spaced by a clearance from the upper portion.