The Haberl Patent Foot With Tarsal Articulation
The novelty of this invention is in the point of articulation being near the bottom of the foot instead of at the ankle. It does not give as much motion as the ankle-jointed foot, but is much superior to the rigid ankle without a joint. The construction is so simple that little explanation is required. The dotted lines in No. 264 represent hickory plates, covered with sponge rubber, and No. 265 shows the manner in which the parts are put together. The heel part is slipped into the round hole in hollow of foot, and the piece taking the place of the ball and toe part of foot is passed through into the heel part, as shown by dotted lines in No. 264, and locked together with a steel pin, making a complete hinge. In finishing, the sponge rubber parts are covered with buckskin or kid. The entire arrangement is so simple there is very slight probability that any repairs will be required that the wearer cannot make himself, and the ease and little expense with which the parts can be renewed commend it to all who require a strong, serviceable leg. It seems to be a favorite among miners and others following rough, heavy work who have given it a trial.
Under contract with the patentee we have the exclusive right to manufacture this foot in the United States and Canada. We have made a good many of them, and have yet to hear the first complaint from any of the wearers. Wood or leather lacing sockets may be used with this foot. Price of leg with the Haberl foot, for any amputation above the ankle, $75, with five-year warranty.
Note.—This foot is patented in the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Germany, France and Spain.
Attachment for use in place of Thigh Lacer and Knee-joint
In most cases of amputation below the knee, if stump is sound and of good length, it is possible to comfortably use a leg without the steel knee-joint and thigh support. Many express a desire to try a leg of this description, but hesitate to have a leg so constructed, fearing the result of continually taking the entire weight or bearing on the stump, with no provision for relieving it. For such as would like to try, at their convenience and pleasure, a leg without the thigh support, we make attachment No. 211. The thigh lacer and upper joints can be removed by taking the knee-joint bolts out and this attachment substituted. At such times and in such work, when the thigh support would be more desirable, it can be readily replaced. This attachment is included with the $100 Walkeasy leg without extra charge; with any other style of leg, price $5.
Neverchafe Spring Socket
This is a leather socket moulded over a cast of the stump, and suspended to the inner side of a wooden socket or shell with adjustable rubber webbing in such a manner as to avoid all friction or chafing of the stump and to give a comfortable, helpful spring at each step of the wearer, the sensation being much the same as though the weight were on an air cushion, with no pressure on the end of the stump whatever. No. 212 for amputation below the knee; No. 213 for amputation above the knee.