Ankle brace

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D779077
  • Patent Number
    D779,077
  • Date Filed
    Monday, September 22, 2014
    10 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 14, 2017
    7 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 190
    • D24 192
    • D02 970
    • D02 980
    • D02 984-986
    • D02 989
    • D29 1201
    • D29 1212
    • CPC
    • A61F5/0111
    • A61F5/0127
    • A61F13/066
    • A61F5/012
    • A61F13/085
    • A63C17/18
    • A63C17/06
    • A43B7/20
    • A43B5/00
  • International Classifications
    • 2401
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ankle brace,



FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a right view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 5 is rear view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.


It is noted that the ankle brace illustrated in the drawings is for use on a right foot and it is understood that, for an ankle brace for use on a left foot, but still in accordance with the ornamental design illustrated in the drawings, each of the respective views shown in the Figures would be a mirror image thereof.


The broken lines illustrate portions of the ankle brace which form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for an ankle brace, as shown and described.
US Referenced Citations (60)
Number Name Date Kind
1037441 Collis Sep 1912 A
2994322 Cullen et al. Aug 1961 A
3333353 Garcia Aug 1967 A
3970083 Carrigan Jul 1976 A
4187844 Caprio, Jr. Feb 1980 A
D255384 Finnieston Jun 1980 S
4280488 Polsky et al. Jul 1981 A
4863779 Daponte Sep 1989 A
4878505 Thanner Nov 1989 A
4998537 Rau Mar 1991 A
D339671 Manning Sep 1993 S
5370604 Bernardoni Dec 1994 A
5456976 LaMarca et al. Oct 1995 A
5472414 Detty Dec 1995 A
5501659 Morris et al. Mar 1996 A
5657767 Nelson et al. Aug 1997 A
5713837 Grim et al. Feb 1998 A
D394112 Duback et al. May 1998 S
5814002 Nelson Sep 1998 A
5853380 Miller Dec 1998 A
6024712 Iglesias et al. Feb 2000 A
6083184 Kenosh Jul 2000 A
6155997 Castro Dec 2000 A
D440661 Cionitti Apr 2001 S
6212743 Cohen Apr 2001 B1
6394917 Chiappini et al. May 2002 B1
6517505 Veldman Feb 2003 B1
6540705 Norstrem et al. Apr 2003 B2
6652474 Quinn et al. Nov 2003 B1
6663584 Griesbach, III et al. Dec 2003 B2
6767332 Pardue et al. Jul 2004 B1
D509586 Lee Sep 2005 S
7014621 Nelson Mar 2006 B2
7018351 Iglesias et al. Mar 2006 B1
D548846 Buethorn Aug 2007 S
D552744 Verkade et al. Oct 2007 S
D559988 Buethorn Jan 2008 S
7513881 Grim et al. Apr 2009 B1
7651472 Gaylord et al. Jan 2010 B2
7691076 Castro Apr 2010 B2
7918811 Lussier et al. Apr 2011 B2
7950676 Goldsmith et al. May 2011 B2
D639965 Wehsely-Swiczinsky Jun 2011 S
7993295 Nelson Aug 2011 B2
D649650 Wehsely-Swiczinsky Nov 2011 S
D682434 Heyd et al. May 2013 S
8512269 Stano et al. Aug 2013 B1
D696409 Best et al. Dec 2013 S
D708344 Best et al. Jul 2014 S
D722382 Lee et al. Feb 2015 S
20030083603 Nelson May 2003 A1
20040034316 Castro Feb 2004 A1
20050096576 Castro May 2005 A1
20090076428 Kay Mar 2009 A1
20100094392 Nguyen et al. Apr 2010 A1
20110196276 Kuhn Aug 2011 A1
20140188026 Gaylord Jul 2014 A1
20140213953 Heyd et al. Jul 2014 A1
20140243724 Dodin Aug 2014 A1
20140276314 Heyd et al. Sep 2014 A1
Foreign Referenced Citations (1)
Number Date Country
2011113473 Sep 2011 WO
Non-Patent Literature Citations (31)
Entry
The Richie Brace; Precision Orthotic Lab International; www.precisionorthotic.com/precision/products/richiebrace.htm; Copyright © 2004; 3 pages.
Richie Brace—Custom Articulated Ankle Foot Orthosis; www.footcareexpress.com/services/richie—brace—php; Copyright © 2011; 5 pages.
PCT Notification of Transmittal of the International Search Report and the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority, or the Declaration; PCT International Search Report; PCT Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority relating to International Application No. PCT/US11/58317, date of mailing Feb. 13, 2012 (7 pgs.).
DRAFO DRG; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; Apr. 2010; 2 pages.
Need value? quality? results? Think DRAFO; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; Sep. 2010; 3 pages.
AS1 Ankle Brace—Active Ankle; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
EZ Lacer Ankle Brace—Active Ankle; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
CF Pro Ankle Brace—Active Innovations; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
Pro Med Ankle Brace—Active Innovations; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
Multi-Phase Ankle Brace—Active Innovations; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
T1 Ankle Brace—Active Ankle; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
T2 Ankle Brace—Active Ankle; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
Volt Ankle Brace—Active Ankle; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
Johnson, R. et al.; Comparative Study of Ankle Support Devices; Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association; vol. 84, No. 3; Mar. 1994; available at www.activeankle.com; 1 page.
Parekh, S. et al.; Prophylactic Bracing Decreases Ankle Injuires in Collegiate Female Volleyball Players; University of North Carolina; University of Pennsylvania; at least as early as Dec. 2012; available at www.activeankle.com; 2 pages.
Gehlsen, G. et al.; Ankle Joint Strength, Total Work, and ROM: Comparison Between Prophylactic Devices; Athletic Training JNATA; vol. 26, Spring 1991; available at www.activeankle.com; 4 pages.
Gehlsen, G. et al.; Subtalar Joint Movement During Running on Camber: Comparison Between Prophylactic Devices; Ball State University; at least as early as Dec. 2012; available at www.activeankle.com; 1 page.
Siegler, S. et al.; Heel Pain Control Characteristics of the Active Ankle Brace; Drexel University; at least as early as Dec. 2012; available at www.activeankle.com; 1 page.
Siegler, S. et al.; The Three Dimensional Passive Support Characteristics of Ankle Braces; presented at the 1996 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Meeting and Scientific Seminar; available at www.activeankle.com; 2 pages.
Power Lacer Ankle Brace—Active Ankle; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
The DRAFO DRG—Dynamic Response Gauntlet—Practitioner's Guide; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; published after Oct. 28, 2011; 2 pages.
Ossur Form Fit® Ankle Brace; http://www.ossur.com/?PageID=13539; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.
DRAFO Caregiver Guide; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; Apr. 2011; 2 pages.
DRAFO Selection Guide; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; Apr. 2011; 2 pages.
DRAFO Clinical Education Workshop; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; Apr. 2011; 2 pages.
DRAFO Introduction; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; Apr. 2011; 2 pages.
DRAFO Practitioner Toolbox; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; Apr. 2011; 2 pages.
DRAFO Sport—The Ultimate Solution for Athletic Ankle Bracing; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; May 2011; 2 pages.
DRAFO Sport advertisement; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; May 2011; 1 page.
The DRAFO Difference; Bracemasters International, LLC; www.bracemasters.com; Sep. 2011; 2 pages.
EXCEL Ankle Brace—Active Ankle; www.activeankle.com; at least as early as Dec. 2012; 2 pages.