Molding blank for a posterior stop and methods
OwnerPatrick Scott Hinshoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention is directed, to an improved orthosis and posterior plantar flexion stop for the orthosis, as well as to methods of making and using the orthosis and posterior stop, plus components used to make the orthosis and stop. The ankle-foot orthosis and plantar flexion stop of the present invention improve on the function and performance of the orthosis, while also making the orthosis attractive and easier to use than prior devices.
Claims15
An elongate molding blank for forming a cavity in the wall of an orthosis during thermoforming of the orthosis, the molding blank comprising:
- a body having a first end and a second end;
- a cut indicator in the body of the molding blank, the cut indicator visible after forming of the wall of the orthosis, the cut indicator providing an indication of where the partially formed orthosis should be cut to form a two-part orthosis;
- a grind indicator in the body of the molding blank, the grind indicator visible after forming of the wall of the orthosis, the grind indicator providing an indication of how much of an edge of the orthosis should be removed during processing of the orthosis.
An elongate molding blank for forming a cavity in the wall of an orthosis during thermoforming of the orthosis on a mold, the molding blank tapering from a wider cross section distal from the mold to narrower cross section proximate the mold.
An elongate molding blank for forming a cavity in the wall of an orthosis during thermoforming of the orthosis, the molding blank comprising:
- a body having a first end and a second end;
- a cut indicator in the body of the molding blank, the cut indicator visible after forming of the wall of the orthosis, the cut indicator providing an indication of where the partially formed orthosis should be cut to form a two-part orthosis, wherein the cut indicator comprises a hole though the body of the molding blank;
- a grind indicator in the body of the molding blank, the grind indicator visible after forming of the wall of the orthosis, the grind indicator providing an indication of how much of an edge of the orthosis should be removed during processing;
- a recess configured to elongate a tool for removing at least a portion of the molding blank from the orthosis;
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- the molding blank comprising a first side configured for contact with the mold during thermal forming, wherein the first side has a smaller surface area than an interior cross sectional area of a cross section of the molding blank taken parallel to the first side.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.