US4061138A
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Toe protector and foot support for an orthopedic cast
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-12
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A toe protector and foot support for an orthopedic cast is provided incorporating a flat elongated tongue for supporting the foot and for facilitating the laying-up of a cast, with a forward portion having an arcuate rim affixed rigidly to the tongue, which rim encircles and protects the toes by extending to the forward part of the foot. A simplified protector and support is provided for interchangeable use with either right or left feet.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob Bernstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04; A61F13/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A one-piece toe protector and foot support apparatus for incorporation in a plaster cast comprising an elongated flat tongue having a forward portion and a rear end section, a leading edge on said forward portion having the asymmetric shape of the outline of a human foot; a rim affixed to said leading edge and perpendicularly extending above and below said edge forming toe protecting enclosures for either the right or left foot depending upon which said enclosure is used.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A one-piece toe protector and foot support apparatus for incorporation in a plaster cast comprising an elongated flat tongue having a forward portion and a rear end section, a leading edge on said forward portion having the asymmetric shape of the outline of a human foot; a rim affixed to said leading edge and perpendicularly extending above and below said edge forming toe protecting enclosures for either the right or left foot depending upon which said enclosure is used.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said enclosure includes a cover; and said rim includes beaded edges along the top and bottom thereof, said cover being shaped to conjugate with at least one of said edges and having a complementary groove for mating interengagement with said edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tongue includes a mid section between said forward portion and said rear end section, said mid section having serrations along the side edges thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said rear end section includes a plurality of segments defined by a series of generally transverse scores in opposed relationship across the top and bottom surfaces of said rear end section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the rearmost extending parts of said rim terminate in outwardly extending flanges which presents a rearwardly facing abutting surface and said flange extending above and below said tongue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tongue and said rim are a molded unit formed of a polymeric substance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
111 words
A one-piece toe protector and foot support apparatus for incorporation into a plaster cast comprising an elongated flat tongue for lying in a horizontal plane beneath a human foot, said tongue having the general shape of a foot including forward or toe supporting means, a middle or ball supporting means, and back or arch supporting means all for lying beneath a human foot; a rim extending upwardly from said toe supporting means at the leading edge thereof and extending rearward along said edge to said ball supporting means where said rim juts outwardly from said tongue forming backwardly facing walls, said rim extending to a height adequate to cover the toes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
111 words
A one-piece toe protector and foot support apparatus for incorporation into a plaster cast comprising an elongated flat tongue for lying in a horizontal plane beneath a human foot, said tongue having the general shape of a foot including forward or toe supporting means, a middle or ball supporting means, and back or arch supporting means all for lying beneath a human foot; a rim extending upwardly from said toe supporting means at the leading edge thereof and extending rearward along said edge to said ball supporting means where said rim juts outwardly from said tongue forming backwardly facing walls, said rim extending to a height adequate to cover the toes.
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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |