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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075508 | Shoe releasing assembly for an orthosis A shoe releasing assembly for use with an orthotic bar or splint is disclosed. The shoe releasing assembly comprises a bar attachment member securable to a bar or splint, a shoe attachment member securable to the sole of a shoe, and latching means to secure the bar ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7867184 | System and method for correcting clubfoot problems in children A system and method for comfortably restraining a child's feet undergoing the Ponseti method for treatment of clubfeet, using a foot and ankle abduction orthosis, where the improvement includes a shoe with a single piece sole and quick release slot with an adjustabl... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7611477 | Toe lift strap The Toe Lift Strap is a foot support system primarily for stroke victims that do not have muscular control of their foot. This loss of muscular control allows the foot to turn under and they cannot raise their toe. It comprises of a strap that is attached to the use... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7569023 | Orthotic clubfoot device The present invention relates to an orthotic device wherein the patient's feet are maintained at a desired angle while allowing the patient to move in an otherwise normal manner and preventing blister formation. The orthotic device generally comprises an orthotic sp... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7370442 | Ankle support to be attached to footwear and footwear equipped with it Disclosed herein is footwear having an ankle support. The footwear has a sole, an upper, and a heel section. The ankle support is worn to surround part of the foot and part of the leg between which an ankle joint is located, wherein a lower portion of the ankle supp... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7354413 | Device for treating foot drop A foot support system includes a base to receive a sole of a foot, a cuff adapted to attach to a first portion of a leg near a knee of the leg, and a strap extending between the base and the cuff. The strap includes an elastic portion, a proximal segment attachable ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7334355 | Footwear support system A footwear base (320) and a structurally designed footwear bracing system (340) including a footwear base is provided. The footwear bracing system reduces the likelihood of ankle injuries when incorporated in a variety of footwear. The footwear bracing... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7267657 | System and method for correcting club foot problems in children A system and method for comfortably restraining a child's feet undergoing the Ponseti method for treatment of club feet, using a foot and ankle abduction orthosis, where the improvement includes a shoe with an integral sole and attachment mechanism, as well as havin... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7171766 | Ankle and foot stabilization support A ankle and foot stabilization support apparatus and method that provide stability while the user's foot is in the neutral, dorsiflexed, and plantarflexed positions. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a support foundation and two adjustable lateral tension b... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166083 | Knee-ankle-foot positioning kit A positioning system used to limit movement of the leg, such as when required after hip surgery. In at least one embodiment, a boot, which extends around the foot and lower leg, is secured around each foot. As such, the boots can be used to cushion the feet while ap... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7143529 | Torsion management outsoles and shoes including such outsoles The present invention is directed to an outsole for use with a shoe and a shoe having an improved outsole. The outsole includes a forward portion and a rearward portion that are connected by a ball-and-socket connection that allows the portions to move freely. The o... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128725 | Ankle brace A rear entry ankle brace for providing support and stability to an ankle includes a rigid internal support member covered on both sides by a soft durable material. The ankle brace is secured about a leg with an adjustable strap. A flexible heel is provided for facil... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125392 | Ankle-foot orthotic device and method Provided is an ankle-foot orthotic device and method for preventing foot drop of a person wearing footwear. The device includes an elongated member adapted to extend along an anterior portion of the lower leg and conforms to a portion of the dorsal surface of the fo... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7112180 | Below-knee orthotic device A below-knee orthotic device in which dorsal flexion and plantar flexion are enabled by a support spring connecting a lower leg sleeve and a foot sleeve. The support spring is clamped in the foot sleeve, so that a gap is formed between the heel part and the foot sle... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7112182 | Dynamic ankle protection apparatus An ankle support apparatus which is designed to protect the lateral maleolus ankle bone and the medial maleolus ankle bone. A cuff band is wrapped around the leg and a pair of elongated strap members are supported on the cuff band and on the shoe worn on the leg so ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7112181 | Tri-planar orthosis An ankle and foot orthosis brace for use in supporting, immobilizing and correction of physical anomalies associated with a patient's ankle or foot. The brace is of a multi-part construction having a generally L-shaped configuration with a contoured upper leg suppor... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7090629 | Assisting in the execution of a squat exercise Apparatus and method assist a person in the safe and proper performance of a squat exercise by precluding movement of the knees of the person in a forward direction beyond the person's toes during execution of the squat exercise. The apparatus includes two separate ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7077818 | Ankle-foot orthosis An ankle-foot orthosis having a structural frame formed from at least one layer of fabric impregnated with a hardened structural resin. The frame includes at least one anterior support member that extends downwardly from an upper leg engaging portion to define an an... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6945947 | Ankle-foot orthosis An ankle-foot orthosis having a structural frame formed from at least one layer of fabric impregnated with a hardened structural resin. The frame includes at least one anterior support member that extends downwardly from an upper leg engaging portion to define an an... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926687 | Ankle-foot orthosis An ankle-foot orthosis for relief of a patient from orthopedic dysfunctions comprising, in combination, a shoe and a brace assembly. The brace assembly comprises a leg member and a pair of opposed upright members. The leg member is constructed and arranged such that... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6913586 | Method and apparatus for determining a dorsiflexion angle Apparatus for determining a dorsiflexion angle of a surgical patient's foot relative to the corresponding leg during tendon surgery. The apparatus includes a leg member having a first support adapted for engaging at least one of a lateral malleolus and a medial mall... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6652474 | Ankle brace An ankle support (10 ) includes a first portion (11), which is a boot-like member, and an outer member (30). A pre-configured figure eight member comprising a strap (240 ) is positioned around the boot-like member (11). The outer member (30) is secured to... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6379321 | Plantar fascitis support apparatus A plantar fascitis foot support apparatus, including a support strap for being positioned in a generally U-shaped configuration along the medial and lateral aspects of the ankle and extending under and supporting the plantar fascia region of the foot. An ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6228045 | Plantar fascitis support apparatus A plantar fascitis foot support apparatus, including a support strap for being positioned in a generally U-shaped configuration along the medial and lateral aspects of the ankle and extending under and supporting the plantar fascia region of the foot. An ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6036665 | Orthopedic foot, ankle and lower leg brace Apparatus and techniques for arresting or correcting lower leg, ankle and foot deformities which readily adapt themselves to progressive application of corrective forces to the deformed body portion. A brace is composed of a plurality of articulated porti... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5797862 | Medical boot for patient with diabetic foot A protective boot for patients with arterial disease has an insole formed with a heat activated material to from a permanent impression of the bottom of the patient's foot.... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5676641 | Stabilized ankle support A reusable ankle support for stabilizing the ankle region comprises a sock-like elastic sheath provided with longitudinally inflexible, medial and lateral reinforcing elements, a pair of crossed, elongated elastic strap members attached to the bottom of t... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5056509 | Ankle brace A foot and ankle brace is provided which is adapted to be worn within an athletic shoe to provide support for the foot and ankle while permitting limited inversion and eversion of the foot together with unlimited dorsiflexion and plantar flexion. There is... | 10/15/1991 |
| 4936295 | Lateral support for ankle An ankle support prevents damage to a person's ankle by preventing severe lateral bending of the ankle. A support bar is pivotally attached to a high-top shoe, with the upper end of the bar well above the ankle and the lower end of the bar just below the ... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4922895 | Orthosis for metatarsus adductus A brace made of rigid thermoplastic material that retains the corrective features of a corrective cast without the disadvantages of a cast. The brace securely encloses the heel and the medial portion of the foot up to or slightly beyond the tip of the big... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4608970 | Adjustable orthopedic shoe for treating foot malformations in infants The orthopedic shoe designed for correcting malformations of the foot in infants comprises a rigid posterior part (4) to hold the hindfoot and an anterior part (10) to hold the forefoot. These parts 4, 10 are secured to each other through a connecting pie... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4573457 | Toe lifting shoe A flexible strip divides a shoe sole into toe and instep sections. Toe deflection means lifts the toe section when the shoe is in a weighted state. Toe deflection means includes a toe plate coupled to the toe section of the sole and an instep plate couple... | 03/04/1986 |
| 3948253 | Orthopedic shoe This invention relates to an orthopedic shoe that is useful in the treatment of club foot. The orthopedic shoe consists of a shoe and a calf support. The shoe and calf support are connected to one another in a manner that permits the shoe to move in relat... | 04/06/1976 |
