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Orthotic cover

a technology for orthotics and covers, applied in the direction of fastenings, uppers, bootlegs, etc., can solve the problems of more skin related problems, not providing any known benefits to the wearer,

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-20
ROLLE MONIQUE
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Benefits of technology

The invention is about a cover for a stabilizing device that can be used on a wearer's limb. The cover has aesthetic features like color, texture, and patterns that can match the wearer's dress or sports team. The cover can wick moisture away from the wearer's limb and cool it down during hotter months. It can also warm the wearer's limb by insulation and provide a barrier against fluid absorption.

Problems solved by technology

These covers appear to be merely aesthetic in nature and do not provide any known benefits to the wearer.
Also, because they cover the entire orthotic, i.e., walking boot, such covering inhibits use by a wearer in any sports training, sport or rigorous use.
Many wearers of orthotic devices have one or more skin related issues which go untreated during the wear of an orthotic device.

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[0022]The invention provides a cover that at least partially covers an orthotic device for a limb. The invention provides a cover attachable to the stabilizing device whereby the cover provides additional attributes to the stabilizing device.

[0023]Preferably, the cover herein comprises at least one aesthetic feature including but not limited to color, texture, patterns and combinations thereof. Covers herein may aesthetically match a wearer's dress, favorite sports team and the like. Especially for athletes who are injured, a cover can be match an injured wearer's favorite sport or even their own team, e.g., their high school team and colors.

[0024]In most embodiments herein, the cover comprises at least one sensory attribute including but not limited to texture, dryness, softness, and combinations thereof. It is important to note that the cover herein held in close proximity to a wearer's skin, i.e., actually touching it whereby its attributes are immediately felt.

[0025]For example,...

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Abstract

A cover for an orthotic device is provided. More specifically, a cover for an orthotic device is provided that provides one or more useful benefits to a wearer's skin. Such cover may also provide one or more aesthetic and / or functional benefits to a wearer when used.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]A cover for an orthotic device is provided. More specifically, a cover for an orthotic device is provided that provides one or more useful benefits to a wearer's skin. Such cover may also provide one or more aesthetic benefits to a wearer when used.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Use of orthotic devices for the recovery or protection of a wearer's limbs is well known. Such use covers the legs and arms of a wearer. Such devices today are ubiquitous in both genders and at all ages, especially for those ages in which heavy sports participation occurs, about 6 to 18.[0003]Some manufacturers have produced covers for the orthotic devices that are aesthetic in nature but provide little or no utilitarian purpose. One manufacturer, Myrecovers, Inc., uses a cover that covers, completely, the walking boot or orthotic that a wearer wears. These covers appear to be merely aesthetic in nature and do not provide any known benefits to the wearer. Also, because they cove...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43C19/00
CPCA43C19/00
Inventor ROLLE, MONIQUE
Owner ROLLE MONIQUE