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Achilles tendon support brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-11-24
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Granted: 1995-11-07
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Expires: 2013-11-24
Abstract
Abstract The Achilles Tendon Support Brace is an improved ankle support and protector of the achilles tendon; wherein two tendon supports are the key in assisting, rehabilitating and relieving pain within the achilles tendon by relieving pressure along the right and left sides of the achilles tendon.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonardo W. Cromartie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104; A61F5/0111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A dynamic sleeve-shaped ankle brace for supporting an ankle of lower extremity comprising: a sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an anterior portion, and a posterior portion; said sleeve having an ankle receiving opening at its upper end, a toe receiving opening at its lower end, and a heel outlet in the posterior portion; said sleeve additionally comprising at least one tendon support pouch in said posterior portion above said heel outlet; and a tendon support comprising two flexible cylinders positionable in said at least one tendon support pouch; one each of said two flexible cylinders adapted to be positioned along side the right and left sides, respectively, of the Achilles tendon; wherein when said brace is in use, pressure is relieved from along the right and left sides of the Achilles tendon by diverting pressure to surrounding areas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A dynamic sleeve-shaped ankle brace for supporting an ankle of lower extremity comprising: a sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an anterior portion, and a posterior portion; said sleeve having an ankle receiving opening at its upper end, a toe receiving opening at its lower end, and a heel outlet in the posterior portion; said sleeve additionally comprising at least one tendon support pouch in said posterior portion above said heel outlet; and a tendon support comprising two flexible cylinders positionable in said at least one tendon support pouch; one each of said two flexible cylinders adapted to be positioned along side the right and left sides, respectively, of the Achilles tendon; wherein when said brace is in use, pressure is relieved from along the right and left sides of the Achilles tendon by diverting pressure to surrounding areas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A dynamic sleeve-shaped ankle brace according to claim 1 wherein the top portion of said at least one tendon support pouch is connected to the upper interior of said sleeve, and the sides of said at least one tendon support pouch are connected to the interior of said sleeve thereby forming said at least one tendon support pouch with an opening located at the bottom of said pouch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A dynamic sleeve-shaped ankle brace according to claim 1 wherein said sleeve and said at least one tendon support pouch are made of flexible material to ensure movement when the foot is in motion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A dynamic ankle brace according to claim 1 wherein the flexible cylinders are made of flexible rubber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A dynamic ankle brace according to claim 1 wherein the flexible cylinders are made of gauze covered with a flexible plastic or rubber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dynamic ankle brace according to claim 1 wherein the flexible cylinders are made of a hollow flexible plastic or rubber filled with air.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A dynamic ankle brace according to claim 1 wherein the flexible cylinders are made of a flexible plastic or rubber filled with gelatin.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-11-06 | 1999-05-08 | 1999-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-11-06 | 2003-05-08 | 2003-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-11-06 | 2007-05-08 | 2007-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |