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Orthopedic brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-04
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-01-04
Abstract
Abstract The specific embodiment provides an orthopedic foot brace comprising a shank member having an elongated vertical portion and a shoe engaging portion at the lower end of the vertical portion. The shoe engaging portion is biased upwardly about a pivot point at the lower end of the vertical portion. An elongated vertical slot is provided at the upper end of the vertical portion, and a calf engaging member is slidably mounted in the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 M Fadden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104; A61F5/0111; A61F5/0113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
An orthopedic foot brace comprising: a shank member having an elongated vertical portion, and a shoe engaging portion extending upwardly and inwardly from a lower end of said vertical portion, said shoe engaging portion being unitarily formed with said vertical portion and resiliently movable about said lower end when in engagement with a shoe to bias the shoe upwardly, said vertical portion including an elongated vertical slot at an upper end thereof, a member for engaging a calf of a user, and means for mounting said calf engaging member on said vertical portion, said mounting means including an elongated element extending through said calf engaging member and said slot, and means at each end of said elongated element for preventing movement of said elongated element along a longitudinal axis thereof, said mounting means being slidably movable in said slot, whereby said calf engaging member is vertically movable with respect to said vertical portion when the user walks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
An orthopedic foot brace comprising: a shank member having an elongated vertical portion, and a shoe engaging portion extending upwardly and inwardly from a lower end of said vertical portion, said shoe engaging portion being unitarily formed with said vertical portion and resiliently movable about said lower end when in engagement with a shoe to bias the shoe upwardly, said vertical portion including an elongated vertical slot at an upper end thereof, a member for engaging a calf of a user, and means for mounting said calf engaging member on said vertical portion, said mounting means including an elongated element extending through said calf engaging member and said slot, and means at each end of said elongated element for preventing movement of said elongated element along a longitudinal axis thereof, said mounting means being slidably movable in said slot, whereby said calf engaging member is vertically movable with respect to said vertical portion when the user walks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The brace of claim 1 wherein said shank member is formed of transparent material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The brace of claim 1 wherein said shank member is formed of a polycarbonate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The brace of claim 1 wherein said calf engaging member has an opened front end through which the calf of the user is inserted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The brace of claim 1 wherein said calf engaging member is formed of a transparent material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The brace of claim 1 wherein said calf engaging member is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The brace of claim 1 wherein said mounting means further includes a bushing about said elongated element for sliding engagement in said slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The brace of claim 1 wherein said mounting means further includes a washer on each side of said slot.
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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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |