PROSTHESIS COOLING LINER SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention is directed to a prosthetic cooling liner system for reducing heat and sweat for an individual's residual limb. The prosthetic cooling liner system uses fluid conduit with a prosthetic silicone liner. The fluid conduit allows for cooling fluid to flow across the residual limb, cooling the skin's surface and thereby reducing sweat produced. The cooling fluid is contained in a reservoir in a small backpack worn by the individual. A peristaltic pump is used to pump the cooling fluid from the reservoir through the embedded tubes. Such a system allows the individual to maintain a high level of activity as well as comfort, while wearing the prosthetic.

主权项

1. A system for cooling comprising:
a liner configured to be disposed between a residual limb of a user and a socket of a prosthetic limb; a conduit configured for flow of a cooling fluid, wherein the conduit defines an inner lumen, and wherein the inner lumen of the conduit accommodates the flow of the cooling fluid; a pump in fluid communication with the conduit, such that the pump generates the flow of the cooling fluid through the conduit; a bladder in fluid communication with the conduit and the pump, wherein the bladder contains a supply of the cooling fluid.