DR. ALLAN LOWELL GREEN, D.P.M.
Podiatry at Nob Hill Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL

2005017, Aug 11, 2005

Feb 6, 2004

10/772865

Allan Green - Tamarac FL, US
Michael Anthony - Coral Springs FL, US

A61F005/00

602030000

A toe protector for protecting the toe and sores or bunions on the foot of a patient from irritation, abrasion, and impact, so as to promote healing is disclosed. The toe protector comprises a generally tubular body sized to substantially cover a toe of the user. The device is preferably fabricated from a soft, FDA approved silicon material, in a double-walled tubular configuration wherein inner and outer layers form an interstitial space. The interstitial space is filled with substance, such as a liquid or gel. A flap extends along the inside portion of the foot and includes a recessed portion sized and positioned for covering relation with bunions on the metatarsophalangeal joint or other sores. According to another aspect, the present invention provides a foot protector to be worn on the foot of a patient. The foot protector preferably incorporates one or more water-filled toe protectors as generally described above. Each of the embodiments may define a plurality of ventilation holes formed by welding of inner and outer portions.

2005017, Aug 11, 2005

Feb 6, 2004

10/773881

Allan Green - Tamarac FL, US
Michael Anthony - Coral Springs FL, US

A61F005/00

602030000

Toe separators for use by a diabetic patient to maintain the toes separated, even when wearing shoes, to prevent the development of sores on the toes resulting from abrasion, and to promote healing are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a generally flat sole insert for protecting the user's heel, wherein the insert is further provided with a plurality of upwardly projecting toe dividers for keeping the toes separated. The dividers effectively separate the user's toes to prevent rubbing while allowing the user to walk wearing shoes. In various alternate embodiments, there are disclosed individual soft toe caps that may be individually placed over one or more individual toes to protect and separate the toes. In still another alternate embodiment, the individual toe separators may be fabricated as double-wall caps formed by inner and outer layers of a soft, FDA approved silicon material, and adapted to be filled with water or other suitable liquid or a gel. According to another aspect, the present invention provides a foot protector to be worn on the foot of a patient. The foot protector preferably incorporates one or more water-filled toe protectors for separating the toes as generally described above. Each of the embodiments may define a plurality of ventilation holes formed by welding of inner and outer portions. Any of the embodiments disclosed herein may further include medicated powders to reduce friction and aid in healing ulcerations. The filled embodiments may further be cooled or heated to provide therapeutic cooling or warmth to the foot and toes.