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Removable footwear accessory for foot and ankle support while driving

US12171354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 18, 2022
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 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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