Debra A Latour

US Patent:

20070250179, Oct 25, 2007

Filed:

Apr 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/787161

Inventors:

Debra Latour - Springfield MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/54

US Classification:

623058000, 623065000, 623031000

Abstract:

An anchoring system for cable-activated prosthetic and orthotic devices is provided. Also provided is a prosthetic or orthotic system that includes the anchoring system, as well as methods for securing such a system to a wearer.

US Patent:

20110172787, Jul 14, 2011

Filed:

Mar 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/073248

Inventors:

Debra Ann Latour - Springfield MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/54

US Classification:

623 57

Abstract:

Anchoring system for a cable-activated prosthetic or orthotic device includes a fastener comprising a base and a clasp-engaging member, wherein the fastener further comprises an adhesive to secure the base directly to skin of a wearer; and a clasp comprising a first end configured to engage and rotate about the clasp-engaging member and a second end configured to engage the activation cable of a prosthetic or orthotic device. Also included is a prosthetic or orthotic system that includes the anchoring system in combination with a prosthetic or orthotic device comprising an activation cable and a terminal device, wherein the activation cable comprises a first end operatively coupled to the terminal device and a second end engaged with the second end of the clasp.

US Patent:

20140343693, Nov 20, 2014

Filed:

Jul 30, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/447416

Inventors:

- Tampa FL, US
Debra Ann Latour - Springfield MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/78

US Classification:

623 31, 623 58

Abstract:

Anchoring system including a fastener and a clasp. The fastener includes a substantially planar base, a first clasp-engaging member protruding from a portion of the base and having an outwardly-extending flange, the fastener further including an adhesive suitable to secure the base directly to the skin of a wearer. The clasp includes a first end configured to engage and rotate about the first clasp-engaging member and a second end configured to engage a cable of a prosthetic or orthotic device, the adhesive having a sufficient strength to support manual operation of the prosthetic or orthotic device.