Orthotic and a method of making an orthotic
US11109638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of making an orthotic is disclosed. The method includes the steps of taking measurements relating to a foot and then creating a digital representation of an orthotic on a display device based on said measurements. This digital representation of the orthotic having a heel portion for supporting a heel of a person and a distal portion located in front of the heel portion which can be divided into first and second distal portions. The thickness of the digital representation of the first and second distal portions is then varied such that one of the distal portions is thicker than the other. Finally, an additive manufacturing technique, using a substantially uniform material or materials, is used to create a physical version of the digital representation of the orthotic.
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