Detachable post-operative protective device for the toes and forefoot
US8955237B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0195
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective member having a substantially flat base portion, and a substantially cup-shaped member extending from a forward end of the base portion. The base portion is attachable to a shoe, such that the cup-shaped member substantially encapsulates and protects a forefoot and toe region. Further, at least one opening is provided in a forward portion of the cup-shaped member to allow access to the forefoot and toe region. The cup-shaped member is further defined by an anterior portion extending upward from the base portion, a dorsal extension portion extending from an upper end of the anterior portion, where the dorsal extension portion provided to substantially cover a top portion of the forefoot and toe region, and at least one lateral extension portion extending from a side end of the anterior portion, where the at least one lateral extension portion provided to substantially cover a lateral portion of said forefoot and toe region.
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