Ankle and foot support system

摘要

Methods and systems relating to an ankle and foot support system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a covering having a cable tightening mechanism may be associated with a cable that is slidably engaged with the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may be slidably engaged with a tube guide that is attached to the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may form an exposed loop that associates with a loop receiving member. In some embodiments, the loop receiving member may be attached to the cover.

主权项

1. An ankle and foot support system comprising:
a covering configured to be removably wrapped around a portion of an article of footwear, the covering having an outer surface; the covering having a one piece construction and including a first portion having a first edge and a second portion having a second edge, wherein the covering is configured to encircle an ankle of a wearer such that the first edge of the first portion and the second edge of the second portion abut one another in a rear portion of the ankle; a tube guide attached to the outer surface of the first portion of the covering; a cable tightening mechanism attached to the outer surface of the covering; and a cable including a first portion and a second portion; wherein the first portion of the cable is slidably engaged with the tube guide; wherein the second portion of the cable is associated with the cable tightening mechanism; and wherein the cable includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and second end are attached to the outer surface of the covering.