Ankle stabilizing device
US7785283B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0102
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A functional ankle brace is custom tailored to optimize the magnitude and direction of the stiffness and fit of the ankle brace, so as to slow down the inverting motion of the ankle joint enough to allow the muscles enough time to act on their own.
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