Walking boot, chafe assembly, protective rim for a push-button release valve and related methods

An attachment and stand-up technology, applied in the field of improving rotatable attachment pieces and improving walking braces

Pending Publication Date: 2021-12-17
DJO
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Attachment tabs do not flex, rotate, hinge and / or bend to properly and securely bind narrow legs into this walking boot

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[0072] The following description and examples illustrate some exemplary implementations, embodiments and arrangements of the disclosed invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the scope of the present invention encompasses many variations and modifications. Therefore, the description of certain example embodiments should not be taken as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0073] Described herein is a walking brace (boot) with a wide footbed to provide comfort and stability while still providing a relatively low profile. Additionally, an oscillating sole is provided which helps promote a natural gait and reduces plantar pressure. Cushioned insole and outsole provide shock absorption and promote patient comfort during walking. The walking brace disclosed herein may be used in conjunction with stress fractures of the lower leg, soft tissue injuries, stable fractures and injuries of the foot and ankle, bunionectomy and metatarsal fractures, among other suitable...

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A walking brace (100, 200, 3100, 3200, 3300) is provided. The walking brace includes a U-shaped malleable stay (215, 3115, 3215, 3315) configured to hold a manually-bent shape. The walking brace includes an integral portion. The integral portion includes a footbed (260, 3160, 3260, 3360), a first upright disposed at a first side of the footbed and a second upright (110, 210, 3110, 3210, 3310) disposed on a second side of the footbed (260, 3160, 3260, 3360). The integral portion is overmolded onto the U-shaped malleable stay (215, 3115, 3215, 3315) such that the U-shaped malleable stay (215, 3115, 3215, 3315) extends through each of the footbed (260, 3160, 3260, 3360), the first upright and the second upright (110, 210, 3110, 3210, 3310). Other walking braces are provided wherein the integral portion includes a pocket configured to receive the U-shaped malleable stay (215, 3115, 3215, 3315) at an underside of the integral portion such that the U-shaped malleable stay (215, 3115, 3215, 3315) extends through each of the footbed (260, 3160, 3260, 3360), the first upright and the second upright (110, 210, 3110, 3210, 3310). A method of manufacturing a walking brace is also provided.

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technical field [0001] In the field of orthopaedic devices, the present invention relates to an improved walking brace, an improved rotatable attachment chafe configurable to be secured into an upright portion of such a walking brace, and / or used for such walking At least partially inflated protective rim and push-button release valve of a brace, and methods of using and / or making the same. Background technique [0002] Walking boots typically use some type of straps to secure the calf and foot into this device. Common strap attachments for the boot itself can include slots at the rim of the boot and / or boot uprights through which straps can pass, rivets on the attachment tabs, usually plastic rivets, with features that snap into the rim of the boot, usually Parts for slots that do not allow rotation. Such strap attachments that do rotate do not allow the straps to be easily tightened to the anatomy. The attachment tabs do not flex, rotate, articulate and / or bend, and the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F5/01
CPCA61F5/0111A61F5/012A61F5/0195
Inventor D·M·朱恩托利R·赫尔德P·克洛克J·穆拉利A·多蒂R·贝加拉诺
Owner DJO
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