Patent ID: 8506510
Filing Date: 2013-08-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A leg walker, comprising: a posterior shell having ankle and foot receiving portions, the foot receiving portion having an open-ended toe portion, the posterior shell forming an opening over a dorsal aspect thereof; a dorsal shell contoured to generally correspond to the opening of the posterior shell, the dorsal shell having a distal portion pivotally connecting to the toe portion of the posterior shell so as to be movable to and from the opening of the posterior shell, wherein the distal portion being confined within the foot receiving portion of the posterior shell when connected therewith; wherein the distal portion of the dorsal shell is selectively secured in height relative to the posterior shell along a segment of the toe portion; a hinge mechanism formed by at least one extension portion formed on one of the posterior or dorsal shells and extending inwardly within the foot receiving portion of the posterior shell for selective engagement with at least one receiving portion formed on another one of the posterior or dorsal shells.