Apparatus and process for making a mold of the foot, ankle, and lower leg
US5578260A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2033/3871
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for making an impression of a foot, an ankle, and a lower leg to be used in the fabrication of custom-made shoes. The system has a molding component made of a compressible foam or a combination of compressible foams made into prefabricated pieces, and a protective component made of plastic, cardboard, or other disposable material enclosing the molding component. The protective component may be securely affixed to the molding component and is designed to be used for mailing or storing the foot-ankle-lower leg impression.
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