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US3407811A
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Ankle support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-04-22
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Granted: 1968-10-29
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Expires: 1986-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank F Stubbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104; A61F5/0111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
AN ANKLE SUPPORT COMPRISING: A HALF SOLE ADAPTED TO LIE UNDER THE INSTEP AND HEEL OF THE FOOT; A HEEL AND INSTEP EMBRACING BODY PORTION CARRIED ABOUT THE PERIPHERAL EDGE MARGINAL REGION OF SAID SOLE; A HEEL PORTION INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH SAID BODY PORTION AT THE REAR THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO FIT ABOUT THE TENDON OF ACHILLES OF THE WEARER; A PAIR OF OPPOSING LATERAL BANDS CARRIED BY SAID BODY PORTION ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF; ONE BAND OF SAID PAIR BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY LONGER LENGTH THAN THE OTHER OF SAID BANDS AND BEING ADAPTED TO CROSS OVER THE BRIDGE OF THE FOOT AND TO ENCIRCLE THE ANKLE THEREOF AND TERMINATING AT ITS FREE END AT THE BRIDGE OF THE FOOT; AND THE SHORTER BAND OF SAID PAIR ADAPTED TO CROSS OVER THE TERMINATING END OF SAID OTHER BAND AND TO DETACHABLY SECURE THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
AN ANKLE SUPPORT COMPRISING: A HALF SOLE ADAPTED TO LIE UNDER THE INSTEP AND HEEL OF THE FOOT; A HEEL AND INSTEP EMBRACING BODY PORTION CARRIED ABOUT THE PERIPHERAL EDGE MARGINAL REGION OF SAID SOLE; A HEEL PORTION INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH SAID BODY PORTION AT THE REAR THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO FIT ABOUT THE TENDON OF ACHILLES OF THE WEARER; A PAIR OF OPPOSING LATERAL BANDS CARRIED BY SAID BODY PORTION ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF; ONE BAND OF SAID PAIR BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY LONGER LENGTH THAN THE OTHER OF SAID BANDS AND BEING ADAPTED TO CROSS OVER THE BRIDGE OF THE FOOT AND TO ENCIRCLE THE ANKLE THEREOF AND TERMINATING AT ITS FREE END AT THE BRIDGE OF THE FOOT; AND THE SHORTER BAND OF SAID PAIR ADAPTED TO CROSS OVER THE TERMINATING END OF SAID OTHER BAND AND TO DETACHABLY SECURE THEREWITH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-10-29 | 1972-04-29 | 1972-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-29 | 1976-04-29 | 1976-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-29 | 1980-04-29 | 1980-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |