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Orthopedic protection device

  • US 5,980,475 A
  • Filed: 08/07/1995
  • Issued: 11/09/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An orthopedic protection device for protecting the extremity of a limb comprising:

  • a. an open-ended bubble;

    b. gripping means for removably securing said bubble in place on the limb during use of said bubble with the limb extremity within said bubbles,wherein said open-ended bubble comprises;

    c. an end having an opening for inserting the limb extremity into said bubble, said opening having a right and a left substantially vertical edge, a substantially horizontal top edge and a substantially horizontal bottom edge;

    d. a longitudinally elongated, generally planar bottom portion extending from said bottom edge;

    e. two longitudinally elongated sides extending from said right and left vertical edges in a generally vertical orientation and connected to said bottom portion;

    f. a front portion extending transversely from said sides in a generally vertical orientation connecting said sides and connected to said bottom portion;

    g. a longitudinally elongated top portion extending from said top edge in a generally horizontal orientation and connected to said front portion and said sides;

    wherein said gripping means comprise;

    h. bubble gripping strip means connected to said bubble;

    i. sinuous bubble gripping strap means for removably connecting with said bubble gripping strip means,said bubble gripping strip means being positioned to retain said bubble in place on the limb extremity when in use, and connecting to a surgical boot to retain said bubble within said surgical boot;

    wherein said surgical boot comprises;

    j. a sole with a generally planar top surface;

    k. an enclosure extending substantially vertically and joining said sole along the perimeter of said sole;

    l. means for securing said bubble in place within said surgical boot, comprising;

    i. boot gripping strap means connected to said enclosure, and for removably connecting with said bubble gripping strip means to secure said bubble within said surgical boot.

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