Walking brace with enhanced shock absorbency
US6027468A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0111
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A walking brace is disclosed having enhanced shock absorbing at the patient's heel. A layer of shock-absorbing material disposed along the bottom of the walking brace has a heel portion that extends upwardly through an opening in the sole portion of the walking brace to engage the patient's heel. The bottom of the patient's heel is never engaged, either directly or indirectly by the rigid plastic of the walking brace sole portion.
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