External Ankle Brace with Upright Extensions for Restricting Movement Direction
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260090903A1 for an external ankle brace featuring rigid heel enclosure with lateral and medial upright extensions that selectively restrict or permit ankle movement in different directions. The invention by inventors Michael W. Bean and Frederick John Ferlic includes pivot prevention features for the upright extensions. The application was filed August 29, 2025.
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The USPTO published patent application US20260090903A1 disclosing an external ankle brace designed to restrict ankle movement in a first direction while permitting movement in a second direction. The device comprises a rigid heel enclosure with rear and forward portions, lateral and medial upright extensions perpendicular to the heel enclosure, and selective pivot prevention features. The upright extensions may be pivotally attached to corresponding sidewalls with configurable pivot control.
This publication notifies the public of a pending patent application for an orthopedic ankle support device. No compliance actions are required. Competitors in the medical device or orthopedic support industry should review the claims to assess potential freedom-to-operate implications. The patent application does not create regulatory obligations but establishes prior art date of August 29, 2025.
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EXTERNAL ANKLE BRACE
Application US20260090903A1 Kind: A1 Apr 02, 2026
Inventors
Michael W. Bean, Frederick John Ferlic
Abstract
An external ankle brace for restricting movement of an ankle in a first direction and permitting movement of the ankle in a second direction includes a rigid heel enclosure having a rear portion and a forward portion. A lateral upright extension is perpendicular to the rigid heel enclosure and is attached to the lateral sidewall. A medial upright extension is perpendicular to the rigid heel enclosure and is attached to the medial sidewall. At least a chosen one of the lateral and medial upright extensions is selectively pivotally attached to a corresponding lateral or medial sidewall and includes a pivot prevention feature configured to selectively prevent pivoting of the chosen one of the lateral and medial upright extensions with respect to the corresponding lateral or medial sidewall.
CPC Classifications
A61F 5/0127 A43B 7/20 A61F 5/0195
Filing Date
2025-08-29
Application No.
19314434
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