Orthopedic device providing access to wound site

US9039645B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9039645-B2
Application numberUS-201113196323-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 2, 2011
Priority dateApr 26, 2007
Publication dateMay 26, 2015
Grant dateMay 26, 2015

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Orthopedic device for treating neuropathic ulcers and other injuries while allowing easy access to the wound site on the plantar surface of a patient's foot includes a base portion and a sole that is either movably connected or removably connected to either the base or to a strut member. The base or strut is maintained in position on the lower leg while the sole may be rotated, slid, or completely removed for allowing inspection and access to the plantar surface of the patient's foot.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A leg mounted walker, comprising: a sole member adapted to receive a foot of wearer; a base member adapted to surround at least part of a foot and secure against an ankle of a wearer, the sole member is located at a bottom portion of the base member, the base member having at least one side support extending upwardly toward a top portion of the base member and defining an aperture extending therethrough and a niche defined at an uppermost portion of…

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What does patent US9039645B2 cover?
Orthopedic device for treating neuropathic ulcers and other injuries while allowing easy access to the wound site on the plantar surface of a patient's foot includes a base portion and a sole that is either movably connected or removably connected to either the base or to a strut member. The base or strut is maintained in position on the lower leg while the sole may be rotated, slid, or complet…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Arnold William, Campos Michael, Leeder Chad, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A43B7/00. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).