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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2016
Applicant:
Djo, Llc, Vista, CA (US);
Inventors:
Carl Hoffmeier, Solana Beach, CA (US);
Tracy Ng, Denver, CO (US);
Eileen Zirpolo-Kisco, San Marcos, CA (US);
Assignee:
DJO LLC, Vista, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 5/01 (2006.01); A61H 1/02 (2006.01); A61F 5/30 (2006.01); A61F 5/058 (2006.01); A61F 5/58 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 5/0113 (2013.01); A61F 5/0585 (2013.01); A61F 5/30 (2013.01); A61F 5/58 (2013.01); A61H 1/0266 (2013.01);
Abstract
A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs.