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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 13, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 07, 2006
Theodore J. Mosler, Raleigh, NC (US);
Todd M. Korogi, Raleigh, NC (US);
Andrew J. Dimeo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Scott P. Jarnagin, Seattle, WA (US);
Theodore J. Mosler, Raleigh, NC (US);
Todd M. Korogi, Raleigh, NC (US);
Andrew J. DiMeo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Scott P. Jarnagin, Seattle, WA (US);
Dotted Intellectual Property, LLC, Research Triangle Park, NC (US);
Abstract
A shoe releasing assembly for use with an orthotic bar or splint is disclosed. The shoe releasing assembly comprises a bar attachment member securable to a bar or splint, a shoe attachment member securable to the sole of a shoe, and latching means to secure the bar and shoe members. The bar attachment member comprises a base, a wall section at least partially surrounding the base. The shoe attachment member comprises a shoe attachment base, a shoe attachment wall section at least partially surrounding the shoe attachment base. When one of the attachment members comprises a wall section defining a recess, the corresponding member comprises a wall section having a shape conforming to the recess for vertically inclined insertion. Latching means are provided for receiving, securing, and disengaging the shoe attachment member to the bar attachment member. Methods of treating foot disorders using the assembly are also disclosed.