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Static ankle plantar-flexion prevention device

  • US 5,399,155 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1993
  • Issued: 03/21/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for maintaining the Plantar Fascia and other structures on the Plantar surface of the foot in a neutral to slight dorsiflection thus limiting plantarflexion of the ankle wherein the device is comprised of:

  • (a) an elastic sock adapted to fit tightly over the calf of the user with a hook or loop fastener component attached at the upper end of the sock;

    (b) an inelastic strap with one end connected to the toe of the sock and a hook and loop assembly at the other end for closure upon itself;

    (c) an inelastic strap reinforcing the top of the sock with a "D" ring connected thereon with a hook and loop assembly component for attaching the strap to the top of the sock and with a hook or loop fastener component at either end of the strap with the complementary fastener component at the other end of the strap for adjusting the tension of the strap to secure the "D" ring close to the leg of the wearer; and

    wherein when in use the strap connected to the toe of the sock is looped through the "D" ring at the top of the sock and closed upon itself.

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