Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Prefabricated walking boot
- Patent Title (中): 预制步行靴
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Application No.: US14013800Application Date: 2013-08-29
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Publication No.: US09408739B2Publication Date: 2016-08-09
- Inventor: Joseph C. Smith
- Applicant: Joseph C. Smith
- Agency: Duane Morris LLP
- Main IPC: A61F5/00
- IPC: A61F5/00 ; A61F5/01

Abstract:
The present invention includes a walking boot device which immobilizes the ankle at about a 90° angle using a single anterior post that is angled at about 90° at an ankle joint from a lateral view, and encompasses an anterior one half of a calf proximally, and a dorsal one half of a forefoot distally. The post includes medial and lateral wings. The present invention defines an area for a medial and lateral malleolus and is narrow at the ankle and wider at the calf for a more anatomical fit. The present invention is secured to a leg using hook and loop fastener (Velcro®) strapping attached proximally around the calf posteriorly, away from any bony prominences. The hook and loop fastener (Velcro®) strapping is attached to the medial and lateral wings through brackets that are riveted into the wings. The present invention further includes foam inserts and a pneumatic bladder.
Public/Granted literature
- US20150065935A1 PREFABRICATED WALKING BOOT Public/Granted day:2015-03-05
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