Adaptable orthopedic insoles
a technology of orthopaedic insoles and orthopaedic shoes, applied in domestic footwear, domestic applications, applications, etc., can solve the problems of physical discomfort, irregular or abnormal foot pattern of a large percentage of the population, and prone to change the characteristics of healthy and normal
Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-21
BITTON ARMAND
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"The present invention provides an adaptable orthopedic insole that can be accommodated to a variety of footwear and is comfortable for users. The insole has a flexible hollow foothold with flexible walls and containing granular filling, which can adapt to the user's foot by changing the curvature angles of the top surface of the foothold. The insole can be made in standard sizes and shapes and is typically attached to the user's footwear using a rigid plate embedded in the bottom face of the insole. The insole can be used in a variety of footwear and is comfortable for users. The invention provides an improved solution for people who suffer from irregular or abnormal foot patterns."
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A significant portion of the population suffers from irregular or abnormal foot pattern, which are typically associated with physical discomfort induced by prolonged standing, walking and or running.
The characteristics of healthy and normal feet are prone to change by aging, which in turn might cause such physical discomfort as well.
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[0009]In accordance with the present invention an adaptable orthopedic insole is provided. The orthopedic insole of the invention consists of a hollow foothold having flexible walls and containing granular filling. The upper surface of an orthopedic insole of the invention is typically molded to conform the anatomical features of a regular human foot. The granular filling contained in the lumen of the foothold and a rigid segment of its bottom wall provide for adapting the curvature angles of the top surface of the foothold to a specific pattern of the foot of a user. A user can typically make a selection from a variety of ready-made insoles having standard sizes which suit his needs. The adaptable orthopedic insoles of the invention are accommodated to common shoes and sandals, boots that are suitable for heavy work, walking, running, and or fashionable or mode shoes.
[0010]Reference is now made to FIGS. 1-3 in which two isometric views of an adaptable orthopedic insole and a sectio...
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Abstract
An orthopedic insole consists of a hollow foothold having flexible walls and containing granular filling. The upper surface of the orthopedic insole is typically molded to conform the anatomical features of a regular human foot. The granular filling contained in the lumen of the foothold and a rigid segment of its bottom wall provide for adapting the curvature angles of the top surface of the foothold to a specific pattern of the foot of a user. A user can typically make a selection from a variety of ready-made insoles having standard sizes which suit his needs. The adaptable orthopedic insoles of the invention are accommodated to common shoes and sandals, boots that are suitable for heavy work, walking, running, and or fashionable or mode shoes.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates in general to orthopedic and in particular to orthopedic insoles accommodated to a variety of footwear and adaptable to the foot of a user.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A significant portion of the population suffers from irregular or abnormal foot pattern, which are typically associated with physical discomfort induced by prolonged standing, walking and or running. Orthopedic shoes may in such cases be offered as a relief from the physical discomfort. Orthopedic insoles tailored to a user foot and specific footwear normally provide for converting common footwear into orthopedic. However an expert is typically involved with the manufacturing of orthopedic insoles. Furthermore the adaptation of orthopedic insoles to the user's feet is often associated with revisiting the expert for the accommodation and fine-tuning.[0003]The characteristics of healthy and normal feet are prone to change by aging, which in turn might cause s...
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IPC IPC(8): A43B13/38A43B7/14
CPCB29D35/122A43B17/14
Inventor BITTON, ARMAND
Owner BITTON ARMAND