Modular prosthesis system

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an adjustable prosthesis system that includes a plurality of interconnected major and minor modular links configured to form a socket around the limb of a user, the socket includes a configurable network of modular link connections; at least one tensioning element securing the plurality of modular links to the user's limb; and at least one tensioner attached to one or more tensioning elements, configured to allow for tension adjustment by the user without clinical assistance.

1 .- 29 . (canceled) 
     
     
         30 . A link for a prosthesis system, the link comprising:
 a first coupling portion including a male interface for engaging a female interface of another link; and   a second coupling portion including a female interface for engaging a male interface of another link.   
     
     
         31 . The link of  claim 30 , wherein the male interface of the first coupling portion includes a shaft and the female interface of the second coupling portion includes a receptacle. 
     
     
         32 . The link of  claim 30 , further comprising a central portion, wherein the first coupling portion extends along s first angular portion around the central portion, and wherein the second coupling portion extends along a second angular portion around the central portion. 
     
     
         33 . The link of  claim 32 , wherein the first angular portion extends along one-third of a peripheral edge of the link, and wherein the second angular portion extends along two-thirds of a peripheral edge of the link. 
     
     
         34 . The link of  claim 32 , wherein the first angular portion extends along two-thirds of a peripheral edge of the link, and wherein the second angular portion extends along one-third of a peripheral edge of the link. 
     
     
         35 . The link of  claim 30 , wherein the first coupling portion includes two male interfaces, the male interfaces engaging female interfaces of two separate links. 
     
     
         36 . The link of  claim 30 , wherein the second coupling portion includes two female interfaces, the female interfaces engaging male interfaces of two separate links. 
     
     
         37 . The link of  claim 30 , further comprising a central portion and a beam extending radially outwardly from a central portion. 
     
     
         38 . The link of  claim 30 , further comprising a central portion and a shaft passing through the central portion, the shaft engaging a tensioning element for exerting a force on the link. 
     
     
         39 . The link of  claim 38 , wherein the shaft is rotatable relative to the central portion. 
     
     
         40 . The link of  claim 38 , further comprising a friction element positioned adjacent one side of the central portion and configured to be positioned between the link and a limb, the friction element configured to inhibit relative movement between the link and the limb. 
     
     
         41 . A link for a prosthesis system, the link comprising:
 a first portion including a male coupling feature;   a second portion including a female coupling feature; and   a third portion including one of a male coupling feature and a female coupling feature.   
     
     
         42 . The link of  claim 41 , wherein the male coupling feature includes a shaft and the female coupling feature includes a receptacle. 
     
     
         43 . The link of  claim 41 , further comprising a central portion positioned between the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion, wherein the first portion extends along a first peripheral portion, and wherein the second portion extends along a second peripheral portion, and the third portion extends along a third peripheral portion. 
     
     
         44 . The link of  claim 43 , wherein the first peripheral portion extends along one-third of a peripheral edge of the link, and wherein the second peripheral portion extends along two-thirds of a peripheral edge of the link. 
     
     
         45 . The link of  claim 43 , wherein the first peripheral portion extends along two-thirds of a peripheral edge of the link, and wherein the second peripheral portion extends along one-third of a peripheral edge of the link. 
     
     
         46 . The link of  claim 41 , wherein the third portion includes a male coupling feature. 
     
     
         47 . The link of  claim 41 , wherein the third portion includes a female coupling feature. 
     
     
         48 .- 52 . (canceled) 
     
     
         53 . The link of  claim 41 , further comprising a central portion and a beam extending radially outwardly from a central portion, the beam separating the first portion from one of the second portion and the third portion. 
     
     
         54 . The link of  claim 41 , further comprising a central portion and a shaft passing through the central portion, the shaft engaging a tensioning element for exerting a force on the link. 
     
     
         55 . The link of  claim 54 , wherein the shaft is rotatable relative to the central portion. 
     
     
         56 . The link of  claim 54 , further comprising a friction element positioned adjacent one side of the central portion and configured to be positioned between the link and a limb, the friction element configured to inhibit relative movement between the link and the limb.