Heel protector and corresponding rehabilitation systems and methods for using the same
US9980845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/05816
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device (100) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102) intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section and the foot engaging section define a leg insertion aperture (104). A compressible cushion layer (402) is disposed at least in the leg engaging section. At least one bolster tube (401) is disposed interior the leg engaging section. The bolster tube (401) can be selectively removable through one or more apertures (1105,1106).
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