Flexible orthotic device

a flexible, orthotic technology, applied in the field of orthotics, can solve the problems of inability to function or aesthetically acceptable types of insoles, the slipper to bulge out, and the handicap of athletes, and achieve the effect of improving the arch profile and performance of the foo

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-08-07
5TH FLOOR
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0008] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an orthotic device which will enhanc

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When it comes to providing functional assistance and comfort to the foot, dancers have always been at a disadvantage.
This is due mainly to the restrictive accommodation of dancing footwear as exemplified by ballet slippers.
Any insole with support or support padding limits the range of foot function (flat foot position to en pointe) and also causes the slipper to bulge out, especially at the inner side of the foot.
These types of insoles are not functionally or aesthetically acceptable.
Dancers and other athletes who perform high impact and repetitive activities with their feet often develo

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[0046] A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in all of which like reference numerals refer to like parts.

[0047] FIGS. 1 and 2 show a multi-layered flexible orthotic device in a form in which it would be purchased or in a form it would assume under a flat foot in performance footwear.

[0048] The orthotic device comprises a shock absorbent layer 10, a mouldable sheet of plastics material 11 and a covering layer 12.

[0049] The shock absorbent layer 10 consists of a 1 mm layer of Poron.RTM., as referred to hereinbefore; the mouldable sheet of plastics material 11 consists of a 1 mm thick insert fabricated from Quickform.TM. positioned in the arch region only of the orthotic device; and the covering layer 12 consists of a 1 mm thick layer of leather. All layers are adhered together with the adhesive Duall 88.RTM., also previously referred to.

[0050] As noted, FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate the form the orthotic device takes when...

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Abstract

An orthotic device which provides functional support for the foot. It comprises a substantially rigid moulded sheet of resiliently deformable plastics material which provides continuous contact with the arch of the foot whether the foot is flat or pointed. The plastics material is preferably embedded between a shock absorbent layer and a covering layer.

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[0001] This invention relates to orthotic devices and is particularly concerned with resiliently flexible orthotic devices which are designed to provide functional support for the foot without inhibiting the functional motion of the foot.[0002] The invention will primarily be described in relation to inserts for footwear, particularly performance footwear such as dancing, ballet and athletic shoes, however it also extends to orthotic devices which are fitted directly to the foot or indirectly with the use of some form of containment such as hosiery, bandages, strapping or layered materials. These broader aspects of the invention should therefore be borne in mind and the following description of preferred embodiments should not be deemed to be any way limiting on the scope of the invention.[0003] When it comes to providing functional assistance and comfort to the foot, dancers have always been at a disadvantage. This is due mainly to the restrictive accommodation of dancing footwear ...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B5/12A43B7/28A43B13/12A43B17/00A43B17/02A61F5/14
CPCA43B7/142A43B7/28A61F5/14A43B13/12A43B17/00A43B13/10
Inventor GREEN, SHAY
Owner 5TH FLOOR
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