Drop foot device

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Donnelly, Jerome W (Department: 3764)

Exercise devices

Hand, wrist, or finger

Grip

C482S121000, C473S450000, C002S022000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918765

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to assembly of an accessory and a shoe for providing support to a foot-drop affected foot relative to a lower leg belonging to the foot such that the loot is prevented from dropping downwards relative to the lower leg when the foot is raised by the lower from a supporting surface, the accessory being provided with a first attachment member for attachment of the accessory to the lower leg, a second attachment member for attachment of the accessory to an upper side of the shoe and a connecting body joining together the first attachment member and the second attachment member, wherein the second attachment member is provided with an attachment plate which, in use, is positioned under an upper part of the shoe. The invention also relates to the accessory of the assembly.

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