Removable footwear accessory for foot and ankle support while driving
US12171354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/30
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A removable footwear device is provided to support a foot and ankle of a user. The device includes a footwear retaining mechanism configured to releasably retain a heel portion of a footwear article, while not retaining an arch portion and a toe portion of the footwear article. The device also includes a support base configured to support the foot and ankle, and to raise the foot to a position for operating a motor vehicle. The footwear retaining mechanism is mounted to the support base.
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