WO2025080802A1 - Ensemble orthèse cheville-pied - Google Patents

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WO2025080802A1
WO2025080802A1 PCT/US2024/050726 US2024050726W WO2025080802A1 WO 2025080802 A1 WO2025080802 A1 WO 2025080802A1 US 2024050726 W US2024050726 W US 2024050726W WO 2025080802 A1 WO2025080802 A1 WO 2025080802A1
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Brittany Urbanowicz
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/28—Adapting the inner sole or the side of the upper of the shoe to the sole of the foot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
    • A61F5/0111—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation for the feet or ankles

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  • the orthotic device has an open front side to facilitate easy the orthotic device to be easily worn.
  • the prior art relates to orthotic devices including a variety of boots that have an ankle foot orthotic integrated therein for treating foot drop syndrome.
  • the prior art also discloses a variety of athletic shoes that has various means of rigid ankle supports integrated therein for enhanced ankle support of a user.
  • the prior art additionally discloses a boot shaped cover for an ankle foot orthotic. In no instance does the prior art disclose a boot, having a flap to open the boot, in combination with an ankle foot orthotic being integrated into the boot.
  • an ankle foot orthotic assembly may have an ankle foot brace configured to be inserted into an interior cavity of a protective foot covering, the ankle foot brace having a rear heel portion, an internal foot side portion, an external foot side portion and a bottom portion, the ankle foot brace configured to receive a removable insole and a user’s ankle and foot, the bottom portion inwardly extending along a perimeter of the rear heel portion, the internal foot side portion, the external foot side portion, the removable insole having a bottom surface configured to be inserted adjacent to a top portion of the inwardly extending bottom portion, the ankle foot brace having a plurality of releasable straps to secure the insole and the user’s ankle and foot inside a cavity formed by the rear heel portion, the internal foot side portion, the external foot side portion, and bottom portion, and wherein the insole is configured with an angular incline from a ball of the foot regain to distal toe
  • the ankle foot orthotic may provide a protective foot covering, such as a boot having an integral fastenable flap to allow, when opened, insertion of the ankle foot brace and to hold the ankle foot brace in place when closed and retained on the user's foot and lower leg.
  • a protective foot covering such as a boot having an integral fastenable flap to allow, when opened, insertion of the ankle foot brace and to hold the ankle foot brace in place when closed and retained on the user's foot and lower leg.
  • Decorative laces may also be applied to a tongue portion of the boot.
  • the present ankle foot orthotic ankle foot brace and/or insole may be composed of at least one of a plastics, rubber, composites, graphite, fiberglass, plastics and resins in extruded form such as those sold under the tradename PORON, metal, and the like and combinations thereof.
  • the releasable straps are threaded though openings in the ankle foot brace at predetermined positions.
  • the insole may have a compressible resilient top portion and a rigid lower portion.
  • the plurality of releasable straps may have three releasable straps with hook and loop fasteners, and configured so that one releasable strap is on the ankle portion of the ankle foot brace and two releasable straps are on the foot portion of the ankle foot brace.
  • an angular incline from a ball of the foot regain to distal toe region can be at an angle of 21 degrees.
  • the present embodiments may also present as a kit for an ankle foot orthotic having an ankle foot brace according to the present embodiments, an insole, and a plurality of toe inserts and/or heel inserts of varying inclines from 10 to 30 degrees.
  • the present embodiments may also present as a method to assemble an ankle foot orthotic having the steps of providing a kit for an ankle foot orthotic according to the present embodiments, providing a gait analysis of a user without an ankle foot orthotic, providing a gait analysis of a user with the ankle foot orthotic over a plurality of heel and/or toe insert combinations installed within a boot, selecting the heel and/or toe insert combination corresponding to the most improved gate analysis when compared against the gate analysis of a user without an ankle foot orthotic, and installing the heel and toe insert combination under the insole but within the cavity of the ankle foot brace.
  • the ankle foot brace and insole are in mirror image pairs configured for a user’s left and right ankle and foot.
  • FIG.1 is a perspective phantom view of an ankle foot orthotic assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG.2 is a back phantom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG.3 is a front phantom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG.4 is a perspective in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG.1 is a perspective phantom view of an ankle foot orthotic assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG.2 is a back phantom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG.3 is a front phantom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG.4 is a perspective in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG.24 is a perspective in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • the boot 12 has a foot portion 20 that surrounds the user's foot 14 and the boot 12 has a leg portion 22 extending upwardly from the foot portion 20 to surround the user's lower leg 16.
  • the leg portion 22 has a top end 24 that is open to define an opening 26 into the leg portion 22 to facilitate the user's lower leg 16 to extend therethrough.
  • the leg portion 22 has an outward side 28 that is positioned on a lateral aspect 29 of the user's lower leg 16 when the boot 12 is worn.
  • the leg portion 22 has a back quarter 30 and the back quarter 30 is comprised of a rigid material to assist with supporting the user's lower leg 16 and the user's foot 14 when the boot 12 is worn.
  • the boot 12 may be comprised of leather or any other type of material that meets the user's preference for the overall style and appearance of the boot 12.
  • the foot portion 20 has a sole 32 and a toe 34, and the foot portion 20 has an inward side 36 that is positioned on a medial side 37 of the user's foot 14 when the boot 12 is worn.
  • the boot 12 has a cut 38 extending therethrough, and the cut 38 has a first portion 40 extending downwardly from the top end 24 of the leg portion 22 along the outward side 28 of the leg portion 22.
  • An ankle foot orthotic 54 is integrated into the boot 12 and the ankle foot orthotic 54 engages the user's lower leg 16 and the user's foot 14 when the user wears the boot 12. In this way the ankle foot orthotic 54 can aid with foot drop syndrome in the user.
  • the ankle foot orthotic 54 is positioned inside the boot 12 such that the ankle foot orthotic 54 is concealed from observers thereby enhancing the user's self-confidence.
  • the ankle foot orthotic 54 comprises a first strap 56 that has a first end 58, a second end 60 and a first surface 62 extending therebetween, and the first strap 56 is elongated between the first end 58 and the second end 60.
  • the perimeter edge 88 has a front side 90 and a back side 92, the back side 92 extends along a straight line and the front side 92 is rounded. Additionally, the instep pad 84 is comprised of a resiliently compressible material. [0063]
  • the flap 18 is positioned in the open position to facilitate the user to wear the boot 12.
  • the first strap 56 is extended across the user's lower leg 16 to facilitate the first mating member 66 to be mated to the second mating member 68.
  • the second strap 70 is extended over the user's foot 14 to facilitate the primary mating member 80 to be mated to the secondary mating member Attorney Docket No. 21681-157827-US Customer No. 42798 82.
  • the flap 18 is positioned in the closed position and the first fastener 48 and second fastener 50 are mated to close the flap 18.
  • the boot 12 facilitates the ankle foot orthotic 54 to be employed by the user in a stylish manner that is visually appealing and that additionally conceals the ankle foot orthotic 54 from observers.
  • the present embodiments represent an improvement in orthotic technology, particularly ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and/or supramalleolar orthoses (SMOs) in key areas of a user’s gait.
  • AFOs ankle foot orthoses
  • SMOs supramalleolar orthoses
  • Carbon Fiber is known for its strength and lightweight properties, while Plastic embodiments may be more affordable but may not offer the same level of durability and performance. Metal embodiments may also be considered.
  • the present embodiments, particularly its insole and ankle brace portions can be constructed from various materials such as plastics, rubber, composites, graphite, fiberglass, plastics and resins in extruded form such as those sold under the tradename PORON, metal, and the like and combinations thereof. Each material has unique properties, and the aim is to balance durability, flexibility, and user comfort.
  • a combination of a rigid thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) shell with soft ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) liners may be used.
  • Other embodiments may include graphite and other 3D printed composites.
  • Alternate internal orthotic brace 100iii may be found in FIG. 17 and has two buckled hook and loop straps 102i. Alternate internal orthotic brace 100iv may be found in FIG.21, and has four buckled hook and loop straps 102i. Alternate internal orthotic brace 100v may be found in FIG.22 and has four hook and loop straps102.
  • the hook and loop fasteners 104 used may be those such as sold under the tradename VELCRO.
  • the internal orthotic brace 100 may have predetermined brace openings 106 sized to receive straps 102.
  • Top layer 224 may be a gel or foam to provide comfort to a user, while the bottom layer 224 may provide support and rigidity to provide the desired toe inclination and be formed of a rigid plastic or composite and the like.
  • the present insole embodiments may be configured with an angular incline from a ball of the foot regain to distal toe region at an angle of between 18 and 30 degrees.
  • the incline starts at about 60 mm back from tip 220 of the insole and is raised about 25mm above the bottom surface 212 of insole 200 rearward from the incline.
  • the degree and pitch of the toe insert angle may need to be adjusted depending on the individual for optimal improved gait.
  • a kit 400 may be provided having an ankle foot orthotic with straps, an insole and a plurality of various sizes and shapes of toe inserts 230 and heel inserts 232 (See, FIG. 30). A user may perform a gait analysis to determine the best configuration for optimized gait.
  • Optional footwear may also be provided.
  • FIG.12 shows exemplary boot 300 configured to receive the internal orthotic device/insole assembly of the present embodiments. As shown, boot 300 has a boot flap 302 and an interior cavity 304 to receive the internal orthotic device/insole assembly.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un ensemble orthèse cheville-pied pouvant comprendre une attelle cheville-pied configurée pour être insérée dans une cavité interne d'une protection de pied. L'attelle cheville-pied est configurée pour recevoir une première de propreté amovible ainsi que la cheville et le pied d'un utilisateur, la partie inférieure s'étendant vers l'intérieur le long d'un périmètre de la partie arrière du talon, de la partie interne latérale du pied, de la partie externe latérale du pied, la première de propreté amovible présentant une surface inférieure configurée pour être insérée à côté d'une partie supérieure de la partie inférieure s'étendant vers l'intérieur. L'attelle comprend des sangles détachables pour fixer la première de propreté ainsi que la cheville et le pied de l'utilisateur à l'intérieur d'une cavité formée par l'attelle. La première de propreté est configurée avec une inclinaison angulaire allant de l'avant du pied à la région distale des orteils à un angle compris entre 18 et 30 degrés.
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US20220061455A1 (en) * 2020-08-26 2022-03-03 Robert Obier Interlocking Modular Footwear System
US20220226138A1 (en) * 2021-01-21 2022-07-21 Michael Urbanowicz Ankle Foot Orthotic Assembly
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US5887591A (en) * 1998-01-16 1999-03-30 Powell; Mark W. Restraint and method for the improved treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis
US20090043234A1 (en) * 2000-12-21 2009-02-12 Medical Technology, Inc. Walking boot for diabetic and other patients
US20040236259A1 (en) * 2003-05-23 2004-11-25 Pressman Martin M. Modular ankle-foot orthosis
US20120255160A1 (en) * 2010-09-28 2012-10-11 Orthocare Innovations Llc Computerized orthotic prescription system
US20220248799A1 (en) * 2015-06-11 2022-08-11 Apos Medical Assets Ltd. Modular footwear protuberance assembly
US20170319368A1 (en) * 2016-05-04 2017-11-09 Allen Joseph Selner Instrumented orthotic
US20220061455A1 (en) * 2020-08-26 2022-03-03 Robert Obier Interlocking Modular Footwear System
US20220226138A1 (en) * 2021-01-21 2022-07-21 Michael Urbanowicz Ankle Foot Orthotic Assembly

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