Patent ID: 8162868
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic support device, comprising: a base member having a modified, substantially rectangular geometry with opposite ends and a first lateral edge substantially symmetrical to a second lateral edge, wherein the first lateral edge of said base member is of a length less than that of said second lateral edge, and said opposite ends are substantially symmetrically curved to extend past the length of said first lateral edge to create a maximum base member length located at a point located at less than substantially a half of the length between said first and second lateral edges and taper to substantially meet the ends of said second lateral edge; a raised region substantially in the center of said base member; a support member positioned within said raised region; at least one flexible, elongated member having a first end and a second end, the first end attaching to and extending substantially perpendicularly from one lateral edge of said base member and the second end attaching to and extending substantially perpendicularly from the opposite lateral edge of said base member wherein said base member further comprises a bottom layer having an upper surface and a lower surface; a top layer having an upper surface and a lower surface; wherein said bottom layer is mated to said top layer such that said support member is positioned between said layers within said raised region; and the ends of said flexible, elongated member are inserted between said layers and wherein said elongated member removably secures the device to a user's foot such that said device can be worn independently of shoes and with more than one pair of shoes.