Method and apparatus for measuring foot geometry
US6430831B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/1078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for measuring a person's plantar contour having a foam impression block with a toe thickness and a heel thickness wherein the toe thickness is less than the heel thickness. A method for measuring a person's plantar contour using such a foam impression block by placing the plantar contour of the person's foot over the foam impression block such that the toes are over the toe thickness and the heel is over the heel thickness; and then pressing the plantar contour into the block to deform the block.
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