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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2000
Applicant:
Inventor:
Stephen J. Klein, Cordova, TN (US);
Assignee:
Tharos LLC, Cordova, TN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 5/00 ; A61F 5/37 ; A47C 2/002 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 5/00 ; A61F 5/37 ; A47C 2/002 ;
Abstract
A heel elevating device is adapted for being applied to the lower leg of a reclined patient to elevate the heel of the patient above a supporting surface. The heel elevating device includes a generally U-shaped lower leg support having a base and first and second opposed extensions. The extensions define an opening therebetween for receiving and supporting the lower leg of the patient. A comfort liner is secured to an interior of the lower leg support for cushioning the lower leg and providing a soft, protective surface against the skin of the patient. Adjustable fitting straps are provided for adjustably fitting the lower leg support to the lower leg of the patient.