Patent ID: 8721578
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for stabilizing movement of an ankle, said apparatus comprising: a flexible body member having an upper portion, a lower portion, a front portion, a rear portion, a first side, a second side, an interior surface, and an exterior surface; at least one stabilizing strap for applying at least one force against said flexible body member, said at least one stabilizing strap having at least one portion positioned against said flexible body member; and a cuff member for directing the at least one force applied by said at least one stabilizing strap against said flexible body member, said cuff member positioned against said rear portion of said flexible body member, said cuff member defining at least one opening for receiving a portion of said at least one stabilizing strap and redirecting the direction of travel of said at least one stabilizing strap; wherein said cuff member varies the amount of force acting on said flexible body member during application and use.