Patent ID: 9259343
Filing Date: 2016-02-16
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. A device that reduces tension in a plantar fascia during ambulation comprising: a truss structure comprising a posterior portion, a lateral portion, a medial portion, a lateral end, and a medial end; an upper anchor proximally located from the truss structure; and an actuator coupling the posterior portion of the truss structure to a posterior portion of the upper anchor; wherein the truss structure further comprises at least one securing mechanism that extends from the lateral portion of the truss structure to the medial portion of the truss structure, wherein the securing mechanism secures the truss structure to a user's shoe; and wherein the securing mechanism comprises at least one dorsal strap that extends dorsally from the lateral portion of the truss structure to the medial portion of the truss structure, and at least one ventral strap that extends ventrally from the lateral portion of the truss structure to the medial portion of the truss structure.