US3816944A
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Ankle brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-10
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1993-04-10
Abstract
Abstract An ankle support device for use principably by basketball players during a game, or by other athletes, the device consisting of a leather sheath that wraps around the arch of a person''s foot and the lower part of the leg, the sheath having lace openings for use by a pair of laces for tightly securing the device to the person and the sheath having a soft pliable sole that extends under the heel of the person.
Inventors
- 👤 L Jaster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:51
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1495; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/06; A61F13/064; A61F13/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A removable ankle brace comprising a sheath of material of sufficient rigidity and strength to support the ankle during physical activity and of sufficient flexibility to conform to the wearer''s anatomy which it covers, said sheath when worn extending around the rear side of the wearer''s ankle and lower leg upwardly along the leg a sufficient distance to support the ankle, said sheath having a lower portion that extends forwardly and downwardly to cover the underside of the arch of the foot while leaving the heel and toe exposed, a sole portion extending rearwardly from the lower portion of said sheath so as to extend completely beneath the wearer''s heel without covering the sides of the heel, said sheath having separable edges extending from top to bottom along the entire extent of forward side to facilitate placement of the brace on the wearer, and adjustable means to join the separable edges of said sheath to secure said brace in place on the wearer and thereby support the wearer''s ankle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A removable ankle brace comprising a sheath of material of sufficient rigidity and strength to support the ankle during physical activity and of sufficient flexibility to conform to the wearer''s anatomy which it covers, said sheath when worn extending around the rear side of the wearer''s ankle and lower leg upwardly along the leg a sufficient distance to support the ankle, said sheath having a lower portion that extends forwardly and downwardly to cover the underside of the arch of the foot while leaving the heel and toe exposed, a sole portion extending rearwardly from the lower portion of said sheath so as to extend completely beneath the wearer''s heel without covering the sides of the heel, said sheath having separable edges extending from top to bottom along the entire extent of forward side to facilitate placement of the brace on the wearer, and adjustable means to join the separable edges of said sheath to secure said brace in place on the wearer and thereby support the wearer''s ankle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The removable ankle brace of claim 1 in which said separable edges are each provided with a plurality of spaced apart grommeted openings, and said adjustable means is a pair of laces extending through said openings back and forth from one edge to the other.
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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |