US 4,399,815 AGranted

Pneumatic therapeutic heel and ankle guard

OwnerJoan E. Bachorikinventor

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Abstract

A pneumatic therapeutic heel and ankle guard is provided. The heel and ankle guard is comprised of an elongated inflatable base member. An inflatable elongated "U"-shaped tube comprised of two elongated leg members and a "U"-shaped member connects one end of each member. The leg members are mounted in spaced apart relationship to the top surface of the base member. The "U"-shaped member extends beyond the front of the base member. A patient's leg is rested on the base member surrounded by the "U"-shaped tube. The sole of the foot may rest upon the "U"-shaped member connecting each of the leg members. The leg protector prevents heel and ankle contact pressure allowing for the quick healing of heel sores, known more specifically as decubitus ulcers.

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A pneumatic therapeutic heel and ankle guard for bed ridden patients comprising:

(a) an elongated inflatable base member having a top and bottom surface and front and rear ends;
(b) an inflatable elongated "U"-shaped tube comprised of two elongated leg members and a "U"-shaped member connecting one end of each leg;
wherein each leg member is mounted along the length of the top surface of the base member with sufficient space between the leg members to surround the patients leg so that the leg rests securely on the top surface of base member and between the leg members, and
wherein the "U"-shaped member extends beyond the front of the base member a sufficient distance to provide free air circulation around the ankle while the sole of the patients foot rests upon "U"-shaped member and permits the free range of motion of the foot.

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