Athletic footwear with integral ankle support

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1991-12-02

1993-07-13

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

36 89, 36 55, 36120, A61F 300

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052268756

ABSTRACT:
Athletic footwear including a pair of resilient ankle braces which are supported to the sole, inner lining and a separately bound calf support collar of an athletic shoe. The braces are configured of a deformable polymer and include apertures shaped to accommodate protruding ankle bones. Curved lower ends of each brace mount to the heel region of the sole. Formed pockets or restraint means support the braces to the shoe liner. A separately mounted, cushioned collar restrains the upper brace end to the calf. In other constructions, one or more cushioned brace portions may be supported between the shoe and foot. In still another construction, a two-piece, hinged polymer brace is considered.

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patent: 3327410 (1965-05-01), Park, Sr. et al.
patent: 3977098 (1976-08-01), Chalmers
patent: 4280489 (1981-07-01), Johnson, Jr.
patent: 4726126 (1988-02-01), Bernhard
patent: 4771768 (1988-09-01), Crispin

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