Method for preparing an orthotic appliance
US6006412A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49995
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for preparing an orthotic appliance to correct defects in a foot providing the steps of scanning a foot, creating a three-dimensional model of the corrected foot, milling a positive mold of the corrected foot, forming a uniformly thick orthotic material over the positive mold and milling out the bottom of the orthotic appliance. Also provided is a heel bisector for use in preparing an orthotic appliance.
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