Hemispherical Dome Foot Therapy Device for Alignment Correction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing foot therapy methods fail to effectively address common foot and body alignment issues, leading to injuries such as fallen arches, poor posture, and foot problems caused by constrictive footwear like high heels, which hinder proper muscle function and flexibility.

Innovation Solution

A foot therapy device comprising a hemispherical dome element detachably connected to a support element with optional intermediate portions, allowing for adjustable height and pressure distribution to stretch and strengthen foot muscles, tendons, and ligaments, promoting improved alignment and flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional foot therapy methods are used, then foot therapy is provided, but they fail to effectively address alignment issues and prevent injuries

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeffectiveness in addressing alignment issuesVSAvoidability to address various foot conditions

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The foot therapy device is segmented into multiple detachable support elements of varying heights that can be independently selected and combined. This segmentation allows the device to be customized for different foot conditions and therapy needs, making it versatile enough to address various alignment issues while maintaining effectiveness through targeted support.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable support elements that can be detached, rearranged, and reattached in different configurations. This dynamic adaptability allows the therapy device to evolve with the user's needs, providing effective treatment for different foot conditions and stages of recovery while maintaining reliability through consistent structural support.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If constrictive footwear like high heels is worn, then fashion requirements are met, but foot muscles and tendons are hindered from proper function

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewearer comfort and mobilityVSAvoidfoot muscle function

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The foot therapy device is used before wearing constrictive footwear to perform preliminary stretching and strengthening of foot muscles and tendons. By preparing the foot structures in advance through therapy sessions with the adjustable support elements, users can then wear high heels or other constrictive footwear with reduced risk of injury and maintained muscle function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The device converts the harmful effects of constrictive footwear into beneficial therapy by creating targeted stretching scenarios. Users wear high heels to create controlled tension in foot muscles and tendons, then use the therapy device with appropriately configured support elements to stretch and strengthen these same structures, turning the potential harm into a therapeutic opportunity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Data Source

PatentUS10568802B2Foot therapy device

Publication Date: 2020.02.25 YZ STUDIO INC

AI summary

A foot therapy device includes a generally hemispherical dome element detachably connected to a support element having substantially planar top and bottom faces. In some embodiments, the support element is optionally detachably connected to one or more additional stacked support elements.