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Surgery: Splint, Brace, Or Bandage > Orthopedic Bandage > Splint Or Brace > Lower Extremity > Ankle

Ankle

Ankle patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

12/07/06 - 20060276736 - Dynamic ankle orthesis
A dynamic ankle orthesis as subject of the present invention comprises a shoe insert (1) having a heel, a cuff (2) and a springy means (3, 6) for coupling the shoe insert (1) and the cuff (2). The springy means is coupled at its lower part (6) to the shoe ...

11/23/06 - 20060264795 - Ankle foot orthotic brace
An ankle foot orthotic foot brace device includes a primary elongated resistance member attached to and extending from a base disposable under a user's foot. The primary resistance member includes means for attachment to the user's leg, and is deflectable through a deflection range and resilient or elastic to provide ...

10/12/06 - 20060229542 - Orthosis
An orthosis connectable with a patient includes a first portion connectable with a leg of the patient. A second portion is connectable with a foot of the patient. The second portion is movable relative to the first portion about a pivot axis spaced from a plantar/dorsal pivot axis of the ...

10/12/06 - 20060229541 - Orthopedic inlay
Orthotic inlay (59) for arrangement in a supporting shell configuration of an orthotic device for a body part having a molded cushion (10) for shaping to the body part with at least one cushion chamber designed in an airtight casing, said chamber being evacuable via a valve mechanism (48) and ...

09/28/06 - 20060217649 - Ankle brace
A rear entry ankle brace for providing support and stability to an ankle includes a compliant support member covered on both sides by a flexible durable material. The ankle brace is flexible and compliant so as to fit a range of foot, ankle, and leg sizes, and is secured about ...

09/21/06 - 20060211968 - Counterforce brace
A stabilization brace presents a compressive, sock-like body for a compressive fit about the ankle joint and forefoot. A pair of force straps extend from the metatarsal heads and along the opposed lateral and medial regions of the foot and ankle to offer countervailing forces therealong. First and second closure ...

06/29/06 - 20060142682 - ankle joint orthesis
Orthotic device (10) for the ankle joint for external fixation of the ankle joint, with a median supporting shell (11) and a lateral supporting shell (12) forming a shell composite (13) by means of a connecting device (16), said shell composite being provided with a lining for form-fitting contact of ...

04/20/06 - 20060084899 - Hinged ankle brace
A hinged ankle brace having a semi-rigid ankle cuff and a semi-rigid foot bed rotatably connected by a medial hinge and a lateral hinge provides enhanced stability and support to a wearer's ankle. The medial hinge of the ankle brace may be higher than the lateral hinge to accurately replicate ...

03/09/06 - 20060052734 - Preformed ankle brace
An ankle brace of the type adapted to extend along the lateral and medial aspects of an injured ankle and lower leg for supporting the ankle during healing. A medial and lateral side support are provided for extending along the respective medial lateral aspects of the ankle and lower leg ...

02/16/06 - 20060036204 - Ankle locking device
A device for improving kicking strength and accuracy by locking an athlete's ankle into proper kicking position comprising: a strap for attachment below the knee of a player; a tube affixed to the strap; an elastic cord inserted into a tube and affixed over the back cleats of the player; ...

01/12/06 - 20060009725 - Stabilizer ii
A flexible orthopedic apparatus being made a part of a shoe that will help prevent the occurrence of ankle injury due to a twist while allowing full range of motion of the foot and ankle. The apparatus accomplishes this by placing an adjustable leg attachment to the lower leg and ...

12/08/05 - 20050273028 - Ankle-foot orthosis
An ankle-foot orthosis for aiding or enhancing a user's foot and ankle movement, wherein the orthosis comprises at least one strut member, a calf shell, a foot shell, and a plurality of segments. Gaps formed between adjacent segments, an uppermost segment and the calf shell, and a lowermost segment and ...

10/13/05 - 20050228327 - Ankle stress relief device
A novel ankle gapping device includes a lower leg engaging apparatus, a foot engaging apparatus, and a biasing member disposed between the lower leg engaging apparatus and the foot engaging apparatus. The leg engaging apparatus is adapted to securely engage a user's leg such that the leg engaging apparatus will ...

10/06/05 - 20050222531 - Ankle braces
A shell (14) for an ankle brace is semi-rigid and has an inner surface shaped to conform to a side surface of a person's leg (18) between an upper extent (62) above the person's ankle bone (30) and a lower extent (50) below the person's ankle bone but above the ...

08/11/05 - 20050177083 - Foot eversion inhibitor
Apparatuses and methods for inhibiting foot eversion, the apparatus, in at least certain aspects, including a cuff positionable around a leg, a strap with a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the cuff and the second end connectible to footwear at a location on an ...

08/04/05 - 20050171461 - Walking brace
A walking brace for immobilizing and/or protecting the lower leg of a patient comprises a leg portion adapted to fit substantially around the lower leg of a patient and a sole portion that fits beneath the patient's foot. The sole portion is provided with a dual layer of resilient shock ...

07/28/05 - 20050165340 - Malleolar pad
The malleolar pad of preferred embodiments of the present invention provides a treating physician with the ability to monitor pressure at a wound site, adjust the pressure to more accurately treat and facilitate healing of, for example, a pressure ulcer while providing adequate wound care. Pressure ulcers can have varied ...

07/28/05 - 20050165339 - Article for treatment and prevention of shin splits
An article for treatment and prevention of shin splints including a lower leg and ankle brace having a generally tubular body with an upper and a lower end shaped to fit about a wearer's leg extending from the bottom of the foot to below the wearer's knee, and a heel ...

07/07/05 - 20050148918 - Orthopedic brace suspension system
Provided are apparatus and methods of securing an orthopedic brace on a wearer such that the brace is unlikely to migrate. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus includes a band that extends entirely around the wearer, making contact with the entire circumference of the wearer. In certain embodiments, a strap secured ...



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