Brace for ankle joint
US5271418A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0111
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A brace for the ankle joint which comprises an outer cover for covering at least the ankle and a part of the lower leg, a pair of connection plates detachably attached to the inner surface of the outer cover at locations below the ankle by means of plane fasteners, and a pair of guard members which are to support the lower leg, and the lower ends of which are rotatably connected to the upper ends of the connection plates. The brace for the ankle joint is very safe, remarkably easy to use and provides an excellent fitness.
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