Orthopedic walking brace having a curved sole
US11364137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0195
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Described herein are systems and devices for providing an orthopedic walking brace having a housing and a sole with a curved distal surface. The housing is configured to encompass and immobilize a patient's ankle against flexion. The distal surface of the sole has a posterior region, a mid region, and an anterior region. The posterior region is configured to lie under a heel portion of the patient's foot and has a first anterior-posterior (AP) curvature that increases from a posterior side of the posterior region toward a middle portion of the posterior region and decreases from the middle portion of the posterior region toward the mid region. The mid region is configured to lie under a center portion of the patient's foot. The anterior region is configured to lie under an anterior metatarsal and toe portion of the patient's foot and has a second AP curvature.
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