Versatile orthopaedic or post-operative footgear having removable toe piece
US5778565A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0195
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Orthopaedic or post-operative footgear is provided with a removable toe piece. The toe piece is secured to the sole of the footgear to protect the toes of a user against cold, dampness, dirt and possible impact, and it is removed from the sole to allow for visual inspection of the user's toes. The toe piece can include an arcuate upper section and a substantially planar lower section, which can be secured to the sole by hook and loop material. The upper of one embodiment of the footgear is open at the toe and has overlapping flaps extending from opposite sides of the sole.
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