Boot for Ulcer Treatment
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method of protecting an ulcer comprising:
- (a) providing a boot having an upper and an insole wherein the upper is dimensioned to extend over at least a part of a leg;
(b) molding an interior surface of the boot such that the interior surface form fits a foot and part of the leg of one particular individual; and
(c) creating a cutout in the interior surface of the boot, the cutout positioned to surround the ulcer.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A boot for the treatment of an ulcer wherein the boot is comprised of at least 80% by weight of closed cell polyethylene. The boot comprises a single article and covers a foot and lower part of the leg of a person. An interior surface of the boot is vacuum and heat molded to the foot and lower leg of the person, and a cut out is formed to surround the ulcer of the person. This off loads the weight of the person from the site of the ulcer, and the custom molding minimizes any slipping and shearing forces on the ulcer. The boot is lightweight, easy to put on and take off, and less expensive than other healing boots available.
28 Citations
22 Claims
-
1. A method of protecting an ulcer comprising:
-
(a) providing a boot having an upper and an insole wherein the upper is dimensioned to extend over at least a part of a leg; (b) molding an interior surface of the boot such that the interior surface form fits a foot and part of the leg of one particular individual; and (c) creating a cutout in the interior surface of the boot, the cutout positioned to surround the ulcer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
-
-
8. A boot to aid in the treatment of lower extremity ulcers comprising:
-
an upper dimensioned to extend up at least part of a leg, wherein the upper is flexible; an insole connected to the upper; an outsole connected to the upper, the outsole for ground engagement, wherein the boot comprises a single article; and an interior surface defined by the upper and the insole wherein the interior surface includes a cutout positioned to surround the ulcer. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
-
-
16. A boot to aid in the treatment of lower extremity ulcers comprising:
-
an upper including an expansion slot and a flap, the flap defined adjacent the expansion slot such that the flap overlaps the expansion slot, wherein the flap is releasably secured to the upper; an insole connected to the upper; and an interior surface defined by the insole and the upper, wherein the interior surface includes a cutout positioned to surround the ulcer. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
-
Specification