Turf toe brace
US5772621A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/019
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A turf toe brace includes a flexible boot adapted for snugly anchoring the brace to a foot of a user, an elongate generally non stretchable strap releasably joinable in a multiplicity of configurations to the boot by a fastening mechanism and a toe loop. The toe loop is joined to the strap opposite the boot. In use the strap passes under the foot and is connected to at least one side of the boot in such a manner as to pull downwardly on the great toe and help prevent hyper-extension of the great toe, especially during work or athletic events.
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