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Heel protector and corresponding rehabilitation systems and methods for using the same

US12048641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2023
Grant dateJul 30, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/05816
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device (100) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102) intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section and the foot engaging section define a leg insertion aperture (104). A compressible cushion layer (402) is disposed at least in the leg engaging section. At least one bolster tube (401) is disposed interior the leg engaging section. The bolster tube (401) can be selectively removable through one or more apertures (1105,1106).

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