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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2011
William D. Bue, Jr., Austin, TX (US);
Michael L. Martin, Bainbridge Island, WA (US);
Elizabeth Danflous Russell, Austin, TX (US);
William D. Bue, Jr., Austin, TX (US);
Michael L. Martin, Bainbridge Island, WA (US);
Elizabeth Danflous Russell, Austin, TX (US);
Topical Gear, LLC, Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to topical ankle gear for enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injury. The topical ankle gear and kits preferably comprise a flexible sleeve and a lateral foot-ankle buttress, Achilles buttresses, and/or an extendable strap. The topical ankle gear of the present invention is designed to be worn during periods of physical activity to reduce injury and to train and strengthen the athletes muscles against injury, advantageously increasing proprioception by stimulating critical sensory and tactile receptors in the foot and ankle.