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 of the support system 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 first tube guide attached to the outer surface of the covering; a cable tightening mechanism attached to the outer surface of the covering; a fastener including a second tube guide; a fastener receiving portion disposed on the second portion of the covering, the fastener receiving portion being configured to receive the fastener; and a cable wherein a first portion of the cable is slidably engaged with the first tube guide, a second portion of the cable is associated with the cable tightening mechanism, and a third portion of the cable is slidably engaged with the second tube guide.