Foot airthotic
US6763613B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/186
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to the present invention, there is provided a foot orthotic including an orthotic base mechanism for underlying a sole of a foot, a first cushioning mechanism, and a second cushioning mechanism. The orthotic base mechanism has a proximal end for underlying a heel of the foot and a distal end for underlying the forefront of the foot. The first cushioning mechanism is operatively connected to the orthotic base mechanism at the proximal end, while the second cushioning mechanism is operatively connected to the distal end of the orthotic base mechanism. Additionally, there is provided a foot orthotic including a first cushioning mechanism and a second cushioning mechanism that are independent of each other. The present invention additionally provides for a method of making the foot orthotic and method of using the foot orthotic disclosed herein.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.