Achilles tendon protection and support pad
US4662088A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/028
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pad (30) for the protection and support of the Achilles tendon of the foot is provided for an over-the-ankle shoe (10). The pad (30) is formed of resiliently yieldable material and is disposed between the exterior upper (26) of the shoe and an interior linear (28). The pad (30) extends vertically from the top (38) of the shoe downward sufficiently to cover the most exteriorly prominent section of the Achilles tendon, and extends horizontally at least far enough to protect the Achilles tendon from strain or injury, while allowing for flexure of same.
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