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Ankle support

A support and ankle technology, applied in medical science, clothing, applications, etc., can solve problems such as hindering dynamic sports performance, skin irritation, relaxation, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-07-15
POD GLOBAL IP
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[0003] Traditional articulating or wrapping ankle braces typically provide static lateral stability, but impede dynamic motion performance by excessively restricting the natural range of motion of the ankle
[0004] Athletic tape typically provides proprioception (or a feeling of support), but is difficult to apply due to sweating, is not reusable, loosens and causes skin irritation symptoms

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[0037] Figure 1 to Figure 4 An ankle support 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. refer to figure 1 and figure 2 The ankle support 10 generally includes a frame 12 of an elastic, semi-rigid material such as glass reinforced polypropylene and a skin 14 of a conformable, flexible material such as a polyester thermoplastic elastomer. The epidermis 14 conforms to and adheres compliantly to the wearer's skin, providing the wearer with enhanced proprioceptive stimulation, feedback and awareness in a manner similar to conventional exercise tape. Other equivalent materials can also be used. The frame 12 includes a leg portion 16 connected laterally and rearwardly to the foot portion 18 by elongated resilient C-shaped members 20, 22 that open forwardly on the lateral (outer) and medial (inner) sides. The C-shaped members 20, 22 are generally, substantially or at least partially C-shaped. Other equivalently constructed C-shaped members or C-...

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Abstract

An ankle support having a leg portion connected sidewardly and rearwardly to a foot portion by at least one elongate resilient C-shaped member extending vertically on at least one medial or lateral side of an Achilles tendon of a wearer, wherein the at least one C-shaped member opens forwardly around at least one medial or lateral malleoli of the wearer, and wherein the at least one C-shaped member is constructed and arranged to allow natural functional ankle movement in both dorsiflexion and plantar flexion with minimal impedance while controllably inhibiting rolling ankle movement in inversion or eversion.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to ankle supports (or braces) for sports, work and recreational activities. Background technique [0002] Ankle braces and sports tapes are commonly used to provide ankle support and prevent or minimize ankle ligament damage during sports, work and recreational activities. [0003] Traditional articulating or wrapping ankle braces typically provide static lateral stability, but hinder dynamic athletic performance by unduly limiting the natural range of ankle motion. [0004] Sports tapes typically provide a proprioceptive (or supportive) feel, but are difficult to apply due to sweating, not reusable, loose and cause skin irritation symptoms. [0005] Accordingly, there is a need for an ankle support that addresses or alleviates at least some of the above problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] According to the present invention, there is provided an ankle support having a leg portion passing through at least one el...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B7/20A61F5/14
CPCA61F5/0127A43B7/20A61F5/0111A43B1/0081
Inventor 杰夫·马洛尼
Owner POD GLOBAL IP
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