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Cushioned heel inset for post-operative shoe

US4773170A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1987
Grant dateSep 27, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/0195
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cushioned heel inset for an orthopedic, postoperative shoe. The shoe has a lightweight, rigid orthopedic sole with a skid proof outer sole and a cushioned inner sole, the heel of the rigid sole having a recess for inset of a cushioning pad which interfaces the inner sole.

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