Walking boot, chafe assembly, protective rim for a push-button release valve and related methods
US11666471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0195
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A walking brace is provided. The walking brace includes a U-shaped malleable stay configured to hold a manually-bent shape. The walking brace includes an integral portion. The integral portion includes a footbed, a first upright disposed at a first side of the footbed and a second upright disposed on a second side of the footbed. The integral portion is overmolded onto the U-shaped malleable stay such that the U-shaped malleable stay extends through each of the footbed, the first upright and the second upright. Other walking braces are provided wherein the integral portion includes a pocket configured to receive the U-shaped malleable stay at an underside of the integral portion such that the U-shaped malleable stay extends through each of the footbed, the first upright and the second upright. A method of manufacturing a walking brace is also provided.
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