US3584622A
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Support device for prevention of ankle injuries
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-06
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A support device for prevention of ankle injuries is disclosed, wherein a support member of flexible sheet material includes a foot receiving member adapted to receive the rear portion of a wearer''s foot and cover the ankle, and stirrup portions extending upwardly from the foot receiving member and adapted to contact opposite sides of the wearer''s leg, above the ankle. No part of the foot receiving member intrudes into the area of the calf muscles of the wearer, so that restriction of movement of the Achilles'' tendon is avoided. Also, no part of the foot receiving member extends forwardly beyond the metatarsus of the wearer''s foot, and the forward and upper portions of the foot receiving member are open to avoid restriction of desired foot movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfonso J Domenico
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/06; A61F13/064; A61F13/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An ankle support constructed of flexible sheet material and comprising a foot receiving member open at the instep to receive the rear portion of a foot and adapted to cover the ankle of a wearer, said foot receiving member including a forwardly extending portion adapted to contact a portion of the sole of the foot and extend no further forward than the forward extreme of the metatarsus, and an upwardly extending portion adapted to contact the rear of the foot and leg adjacent the Achilles tendon, said upwardly extending portion being so dimensioned as to terminate short of the calf muscle of a wearer, stirrup portions extending upwardly from opposite sides of said foot receiving member and adapted to contact opposite sides of the leg of the wearer above the ankle, and a coating of adhesive material on the inner surface of said foot receiving member and said stirrups for coupling said support to the foot and leg of a wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An ankle support constructed of flexible sheet material and comprising a foot receiving member open at the instep to receive the rear portion of a foot and adapted to cover the ankle of a wearer, said foot receiving member including a forwardly extending portion adapted to contact a portion of the sole of the foot and extend no further forward than the forward extreme of the metatarsus, and an upwardly extending portion adapted to contact the rear of the foot and leg adjacent the Achilles tendon, said upwardly extending portion being so dimensioned as to terminate short of the calf muscle of a wearer, stirrup portions extending upwardly from opposite sides of said foot receiving member and adapted to contact opposite sides of the leg of the wearer above the ankle, and a coating of adhesive material on the inner surface of said foot receiving member and said stirrups for coupling said support to the foot and leg of a wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
147 words
An ankle support constructed of flexible sheet material and comprising a foot receiving member open at the instep to receive the rear portion of a foot and adapted to cover the ankle of a wearer, said foot receiving member including a forwardly extending portion adapted to contact a portion of the sole of the foot, and an upwardly extending portion adapted to contact the rear of the foot and leg adjacent the Achilles tendon, said upwardly extending portion being adapted to terminate short of the calf muscle of a wearer, stirrup portions extending upwardly from opposite sides of said foot receiving member and adapted to contact opposite sides of the leg of a wearer above the ankle and a coating of adhesive material on the inner surface of said foot receiving member and said stirrups for coupling said support to the foot and leg of a wearer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
147 words
An ankle support constructed of flexible sheet material and comprising a foot receiving member open at the instep to receive the rear portion of a foot and adapted to cover the ankle of a wearer, said foot receiving member including a forwardly extending portion adapted to contact a portion of the sole of the foot, and an upwardly extending portion adapted to contact the rear of the foot and leg adjacent the Achilles tendon, said upwardly extending portion being adapted to terminate short of the calf muscle of a wearer, stirrup portions extending upwardly from opposite sides of said foot receiving member and adapted to contact opposite sides of the leg of a wearer above the ankle and a coating of adhesive material on the inner surface of said foot receiving member and said stirrups for coupling said support to the foot and leg of a wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An ankle support in accordance with claim 2, wherein said support is constructed of a flexible plastic polymeric material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
171 words
An ankle support constructed of a flexible sheet material and comprising a foot receiving member open at the instep to receive the rear portion of a foot and adapted to cover the ankle of a wearer, said foot receiving member including a forwardly extending portion adapted to contact a portion of thE sole of the foot and extend no further forward than the forward extreme of the metatarsus, and an upwardly extending portion adapted to contact the rear of the foot and leg adjacent the Achilles tendon, said upwardly extending portion being so dimensioned as to terminate short of the calf muscle of the wearer, stirrup portions extending upwardly from opposite sides of said foot receiving member and adapted to contact opposite sides of the leg of a wearer above the ankle, and means for coupling said support to the foot and leg of a wearer, comprising closure means for selectively interconnecting opposite sides of said foot receiving member, and further closure means interconnecting only front portions of said stirrup portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
171 words
An ankle support constructed of a flexible sheet material and comprising a foot receiving member open at the instep to receive the rear portion of a foot and adapted to cover the ankle of a wearer, said foot receiving member including a forwardly extending portion adapted to contact a portion of thE sole of the foot and extend no further forward than the forward extreme of the metatarsus, and an upwardly extending portion adapted to contact the rear of the foot and leg adjacent the Achilles tendon, said upwardly extending portion being so dimensioned as to terminate short of the calf muscle of the wearer, stirrup portions extending upwardly from opposite sides of said foot receiving member and adapted to contact opposite sides of the leg of a wearer above the ankle, and means for coupling said support to the foot and leg of a wearer, comprising closure means for selectively interconnecting opposite sides of said foot receiving member, and further closure means interconnecting only front portions of said stirrup portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
136 words
An ankle support constructed of flexible sheet material and comprising a foot receiving member open at the instep to receive the rear portion of a foot and adapted to cover the ankle of a wearer, said foot receiving member including a forwardly extending portion adapted to contact a portion of the sole of the foot of a wearer, said forwardly extending portion being adapted to extend no further forward on the foot than the forward extreme of the metatarsus, stirrup portions extending upwardly from opposite sides of said foot receiving member and adapted to contact opposite sides of the leg of a wearer above the ankle, and a coating of adhesive material on the inner surface of said foot receiving member and said stirrups for coupling said support to the foot and leg of a wearer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
136 words
An ankle support constructed of flexible sheet material and comprising a foot receiving member open at the instep to receive the rear portion of a foot and adapted to cover the ankle of a wearer, said foot receiving member including a forwardly extending portion adapted to contact a portion of the sole of the foot of a wearer, said forwardly extending portion being adapted to extend no further forward on the foot than the forward extreme of the metatarsus, stirrup portions extending upwardly from opposite sides of said foot receiving member and adapted to contact opposite sides of the leg of a wearer above the ankle, and a coating of adhesive material on the inner surface of said foot receiving member and said stirrups for coupling said support to the foot and leg of a wearer.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |