Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Ankle holster with foot orthosis and exoskeleton
- Patent Title (中): 脚踝和外骨骼的踝关节皮套
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Application No.: US13173498Application Date: 2011-06-30
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Publication No.: US09121673B2Publication Date: 2015-09-01
- Inventor: Bryan Popovici
- Applicant: Bryan Popovici
- Agency: Keohane & D'Alessandro, PLLC
- Agent Maxine L. Barasch
- Main IPC: A45F5/00
- IPC: A45F5/00 ; F41H1/02 ; F41C33/02

Abstract:
The present invention contemplates a variety of apparatuses for carrying and concealing a weapon holster on a lower leg. A device is provided that offloads weight associated with a leg-carried weapon and eliminates torque forces caused by walking with said weapon. Supplies or alternative weapons can also be carried. The device includes an anterior exoskeleton bracket and, in some embodiments, a foot orthosis. The holster is mounted near the top of the device. The exoskeleton, attaching to the foot orthosis or a shoe/boot, provides ankle support and offloads the weight of the weapon. The exoskeleton has a two-hinge system for flexibility and adjustability. Additionally, the exoskeleton attaches to the shoe/boot by one of several embodiments, including a simple L-bracket, a U-bracket wrapping around the heel, and a clip-on bracket wrapping under the sole. The orthosis is customized to a carrier's foot, providing comfort and offsetting the weight of the weapon.
Public/Granted literature
- US20130001264A1 ANKLE HOLSTER WITH FOOT ORTHOSIS AND EXOSKELETON Public/Granted day:2013-01-03
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