Patent ID: 11969373
Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 7:
8. An orthopedic device comprising:
a base shell having ankle and foot receiving portions, the base shell forming an opening over a dorsal aspect thereof;
at least one tightening member connected to the base shell to secure the base shell about a user's lower leg and foot;
at least one inflatable bladder provided in the ankle receiving portion of the base shell; and
a pump assembly connected to and arranged to inflate the bladder;
a pressure relief valve assembly fluidly connected to the bladder, the pressure relief valve assembly arranged to automatically release air from the bladder to atmosphere when pressure within the bladder exceeds a cracking pressure;
wherein the pump assembly is situated on the at least one tightening member such that a position of the pump assembly is substantially fixed relative to the base shell as a user walks in the orthopedic device.