MedlinePatent grantJul 28, 2026

Medline Industries was granted a patent for a heel protector.

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patents.google.comJul 28, 2026

US patent USD1137697

Heel protector

Detail

In July 2026 Medline Industries patented a protective heel-support product for use in patient care settings.

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Grant date: Jul 28, 2026
Inventors: 4
Patent number: USD1137697
Assignee: Medline Industries LP

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Zachary AlbanInventor
Paul PaczochaInventor
Staci WoodInventor
Drew PhalenInventor
Reesha TalatiInventor

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USPTO assignee: Medline Industries LP
What the invention does: A protective device designed to cushion and shield a person’s heel from pressure or contact.

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signal_type: patents-company
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