The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published a new patent application, US20260083576A1, titled 'TRANSRADIAL PROSTHESIS ASSESSMENT SYSTEM'. The application, filed on July 23, 2025, by inventors Calvin C. Ngan, Elaine Ouellette, Neil Ready, and Jan Andrysek, describes an apparatus and method for assessing the alignment and functionality of transradial prostheses. The system includes socket adaptors, connectors, and adjustable shaft housings and extension shafts to emulate a definitive prosthesis.

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