US3735758A
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Foot and ankle cast enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-07
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A removable protective enclosure for an ankle cast or the like, the enclosure comprising a boot-like portion adapted to removably receive a person''s foot and being sufficiently large to accommodate and permit effortless insertion and removal of the foot when the same has been fitted with a foot or ankle cast, the boot-like portion being adapted to substantially enclose the foot and cast fitted thereon and including an upwardly extending ankle enclosing portion cooperable with the boot-like portion to protect the person''s foot and ankle cast thereon from foreign material, moisture, inclement weather conditions and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 M Novotney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04; A61F13/041; A61F13/043; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/16; A43B3/163; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A removable protective enclosure for an ankle cast or the like, said enclosure being fabricated of a pliable fabric-like moisture resistant material and comprising a boot-like portion including a front section and a pair of side sections adapted to removably receive a person''s foot and being sufficiently large to enclose and accommodate effortless insertion and removal of the foot when the same has been fitted with a foot or ankle cast, a tongue-like element projecting upwardly from said front section, an ankle enclosing portion extending upwardly from said side sections cooperable therewith to protect the person''s foot and ankle cast thereon from foreign material, moisture, inclement weather conditions and the like, and a first pair of straps for securing said 10 side sections to the person''s foot, and a second set of straps for securing said front section in generally overlyiNg relation with respect to said side sections, including securing means for releasably securing said sets of straps in operative securing relationship with one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A removable protective enclosure for an ankle cast or the like, said enclosure being fabricated of a pliable fabric-like moisture resistant material and comprising a boot-like portion including a front section and a pair of side sections adapted to removably receive a person''s foot and being sufficiently large to enclose and accommodate effortless insertion and removal of the foot when the same has been fitted with a foot or ankle cast, a tongue-like element projecting upwardly from said front section, an ankle enclosing portion extending upwardly from said side sections cooperable therewith to protect the person''s foot and ankle cast thereon from foreign material, moisture, inclement weather conditions and the like, and a first pair of straps for securing said 10 side sections to the person''s foot, and a second set of straps for securing said front section in generally overlyiNg relation with respect to said side sections, including securing means for releasably securing said sets of straps in operative securing relationship with one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
127 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said enclosure is of a two-piece construction, which includes Velcro fastener elements for adjustably securing the respective pairs of straps together, which includes a generally U-shaped seam operatively connecting the lower forward end of said tongue element to said front section, wherein said first pair of straps are secured to the laterally outer sides of said tongue element and are adapted to extend therefrom to a position centrally of the rear end of the enclosure, and wherein said second pair of straps extend laterally inwardly from the opposite sides of said ankle portion and are adapted to be secured to one another at a position centrally of the front end of the enclosure interiorly of said tongue element.
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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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |