Ankle support and heel cushioning device
US6059744A · kind A · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A unitary ankle supporting and heel cushioning device being an ankle strap attached to a heel cushioning portion which can be worn with or without a shoe. The device allows a portion of the foot to be exposed which allows for activities to be performed which require the grip of a bare foot. The heel cushioning portion may also include a heel plug to provide additional heel cushioning.
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