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Ankle brace and method of using same

US8968228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2010
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/023
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ankle brace and a method of bracing an ankle including a footplate with a heel portion; an attachable wedge for tilting the ankle brace to adjust a hindfoot varus or valgus position; and an arch support attachable to a top surface of the footplate.

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