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US 6,643,956 B2Granted
Orthopedic slipper
OwnerEarnest P. S. Mawusi, Calvin S. Kibweinventors
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Abstract
A slipper for use by people with normal foot anatomy or with mild malady i.e., bunions, hammertoes and other bony prominences. The slipper is fabricated to have a mild rocker bottom sole with mild flexibility, allowing the wearer to roll through the gait cycle. A long firm medial counter, is in place, giving greater support and decreasing pronatory forces.
Claims14
An orthopedic slipper, said slipper comprising:
- an upper portion formed of a breathable material and adapted for covering an upper portion of the foot of a wearer of said slipper;
- an inner lining formed under said upper portion, said inner lining being made of a double density material;
- a lower portion attached to said upper portion, said lower portion serving as an interface between the foot of a wearer of said slipper and the surface on which said slipper rest, said lower portion including a sole;
- a heel counter attached to the rear of said upper portion and said lower portion, said heel counter being made of a firm material adapted to reduce heel drift;
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- fastening means attached to said upper portion for securing said slipper on the foot of a wearer.
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