Foot orthotic for safe ambulation

Details Foot orthotic for safe ambulation Foot orthotic for safe ambulation

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C036S015000, C602S027000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11335225

ABSTRACT:
An improved foot orthotic is disclosed which includes an L-shaped boot and a sole plate which mat be mounted to the boot using a bracket disposed in a recessed arch portion of the boot. Typically, a projection extends from the sole plate into the bracket. The projection may extend into a slot and may have an enlarged head which nests in a recess in the bracket. The sole plate may be removed by withdrawing the projection from the bracket. Preferably, the bracket is recessed so that when the wearer of the orthotic walks, the bracket does not touch the walking surface. A toe plate may also be used in conjunction with the boot. The toe plate may be mounted to the bracket independently of the sole plate. In one embodiment, the toe plate includes two arms separated by a slot. The two arms embrace a portion of the bracket. Mating ribs and recesses on the bracket and toe plate arms retain the toe plate in the desired position.

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