TILS System (Textured Interlocking Liner Socket System)

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The project is in early stages of development, with work still underway to bring it to fruition. My explanation is not exhaustive, but rather serves as an initial outline to establish a starting point and set the stage for creative commons licensing of the concept. I have dubbed this project TILS system (Texture Interlocking Liner Socket System), although the novel idea itself extends far beyond this particular project, with attribution expected for any projects that fall within its scope. I am utilizing digital design techniques to craft a custom prosthetic liner with a textured pattern on its outer surface. This pattern seamlessly interlocks with a reciprocal pattern on the inner surface of the prosthetic socket. The true innovation lies in the application of digital design processes to create a silicone (or gel) prosthetic liner, which is then paired with a digitally designed prosthetic socket featuring an identical reciprocal pattern. This concept is not confined to any single fabrication method, yet it has been successfully implemented using 3D printing techniques for both the molds used to create the silicone liner and the reciprocal socket. High-resolution mesh files and images have been included as references for custom-made liners and sockets, crafted specifically for an individual.