发明名称 |
Stabilized ankle support |
摘要 |
A reusable ankle support for stabilizing the ankle region comprises a sock-like elastic sheath provided with longitudinally inflexible, medial and lateral reinforcing elements, a pair of crossed, elongated elastic strap members attached to the bottom of the sheath and a guide fastener on the front top of the sheath. After the sheath is positioned on the foot of the wearer, the strap members are wrapped around the ankle in a predetermined manner over the sheath and reinforcing elements. The guide fastener engages a portion of at least one strap so as to provide a desired tension thereto. The strap configuration is such that a pair of stirrups are presented which are limited in elasticity by stretch locks. Once applied to the ankle, the longitudinal inflexibility of the reinforcing elements and the stirrup-lock system and the uplifting support of the stirrups provide medial and lateral rigidity to restrain the ankle from rolling to the outside or inside.
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申请公布号 |
US5676641(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1997.10.14 |
申请号 |
US19940223453 |
申请日期 |
1994.04.05 |
申请人 |
ARENSDORF, STEPHEN C.;STROMGREN, LAWRENCE THOMPSON |
发明人 |
ARENSDORF, STEPHEN C.;STROMGREN, LAWRENCE THOMPSON |
分类号 |
A61F5/01;(IPC1-7):A61F5/00 |
主分类号 |
A61F5/01 |
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