Heel care device and method
US6375633B1 · kind B1 · utility
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39Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1697
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a protective and pressure normalizing device for a body extremity, having a topside, an underside and two other sides. The device has, at a minimum, an support member and a joint aperture. In each embodiment, the support member has a lower portion, an intermediate portion, and an upper portion. The lower, intermediate, and upper portions, each contact at least a part of the body extremity, except the joint of the body extremity.
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