Universal ankle splint
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A universal walking splint, removably attachable to the lower leg and foot to substantially immobilize the ankle joint comprising:
- a posterior shell of substantially rigid material adapted to conform to the lower leg, around the heel and the bottom of the foot;
an anterior member of substantially rigid material adapted for placement on the front of said leg, said anterior member conforming generally to the front portion of the lower leg and a portion of the top of the foot;
a sole insert pad positioned in the posterior shell under the foot; and
an arch support movably and removably attachable to said sole insert pad to provide selectively arch support under either a right foot or a left foot.
4 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The universal walking splint movably attachable to the lower leg and foot to substantially immobilize the lower leg and foot. It has a posterior shell for holding a sole insert pad, and a movable and removable arch support attachable to the sole insert pad to allow selective arch support at the proper location under either a right foot or a left foot.
-
Citations
5 Claims
-
1. A universal walking splint, removably attachable to the lower leg and foot to substantially immobilize the ankle joint comprising:
-
a posterior shell of substantially rigid material adapted to conform to the lower leg, around the heel and the bottom of the foot;
an anterior member of substantially rigid material adapted for placement on the front of said leg, said anterior member conforming generally to the front portion of the lower leg and a portion of the top of the foot;
a sole insert pad positioned in the posterior shell under the foot; and
an arch support movably and removably attachable to said sole insert pad to provide selectively arch support under either a right foot or a left foot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
-
Specification