Melissa E Hill

US Patent:

20110082403, Apr 7, 2011

Filed:

Oct 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/573962

Inventors:

Melissa Hill - Charlotte NC, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/00

US Classification:

602 28

Abstract:

A foot and ankle recover brace consisting of an elastic sock body having graduated compression, a strap that is attached at its center to the lower portion of the sock body proximate to the metatarsal heads and having a right side and a left side that continue upward along the medial and lateral sides of the foot. A Velcro loop patch is also attached to the lower portion of the elastic sock and each end of the strap contains a Velcro hook patch. The straps are inserted into attachment loops located on the calf portion of the sock, one attachment loop located on the left side of the calf and another attachment loop located on the right side of the calf. Once the straps are inserted into the attachment loops they are pulled downward and attached to the Velcro loop patch attached to the lower portion of the sock and adjusted according to the desired amount of flexation. The sock also contains at least one pocket located on the bottom portion, the top portion, the heel portion or the calf portion of the sock to house a hot or cold gel pack, if desired.

Address:

3403 York Crst Dr APT 304, Riverview, FL 33578

VIN:

1G1YY26U175139948

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

CORVETTE

Year:

2007