Orthopedic support system
OwnerTamer Ibrahim, David Christian Muellerinventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to devices for relieving soreness, pain and/or discomfort of the foot arising from a variety of painful conditions and/or injuries. The devices of the invention provide support for the foot, are affordable, minimally visible, do not interfere with the fit of normal footwear, and are easily and accurately applied. In some embodiments, the invention relate to kits comprising the devices and an application guide for directing placement of the devices.
Claims34
A kit comprising an orthopedic support system, said kit comprising:
- a plurality of identical or non-identical flexible support members disposed on a releasable backing, wherein each of said flexible support members:
- a) has a first side and a second side;
- b) has independently a substantially rectangular, oval or butterfly shape;
- c) is comprised of an elastomeric material;
- and
- d) has disposed upon the first side thereof an adhesive which attaches said member to said releasable backing;
- wherein said adhesive is substantially retained on said first side of said flexible support members upon release of said flexible support member from said backing;
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- an application guide, which directs the placement of said flexible support members on the foot of a subject.
An orthopedic support system, comprising a foot support device attached to a releasable backing;
- wherein the foot support device:
- a) is comprised of an elastomeric material;
- b) has a first side and a second side;
- c) has a shape that comprises a body portion and a plurality of flexible support members protruding from said body portion, wherein each of said flexible support members independently has a substantially rectangular, oval or butterfly shape;
- and
- wherein said first side of said foot support device has disposed thereon an adhesive which attaches said foot support device to said releasable backing;
- and
- wherein said adhesive is substantially retained on said first surface of said foot support device upon release of said foot support device from said releasable backing, and
- d) optionally comprises an application guide, which directs the placement of said foot support device on the foot of a subject.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.