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GB2447644B - Foot orthosis apparatus - Google Patents

Foot orthosis apparatus

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Publication number
GB2447644B
GB2447644B GB0705092A GB0705092A GB2447644B GB 2447644 B GB2447644 B GB 2447644B GB 0705092 A GB0705092 A GB 0705092A GB 0705092 A GB0705092 A GB 0705092A GB 2447644 B GB2447644 B GB 2447644B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
foot orthosis
orthosis apparatus
foot
orthosis
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB0705092A
Other versions
GB0705092D0 (en
GB2447644A (en
Inventor
Emma Cowley
Anthony Achilles
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Plymouth University
Original Assignee
Plymouth University
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Plymouth University filed Critical Plymouth University
Priority to GB0705092A priority Critical patent/GB2447644B/en
Publication of GB0705092D0 publication Critical patent/GB0705092D0/en
Priority to EP08718760A priority patent/EP2136761A1/en
Priority to PCT/GB2008/000920 priority patent/WO2008113988A1/en
Publication of GB2447644A publication Critical patent/GB2447644A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2447644B publication Critical patent/GB2447644B/en
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B17/00—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
    • A43B17/02—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/24—Insertions or other supports preventing the foot canting to one side , preventing supination or pronation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/18—Resilient soles
    • A43B13/181—Resiliency achieved by the structure of the sole
    • A43B13/186—Differential cushioning region, e.g. cushioning located under the ball of the foot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/18—Resilient soles
    • A43B13/187—Resiliency achieved by the features of the material, e.g. foam, non liquid materials
    • A43B13/188—Differential cushioning regions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/18—Resilient soles
    • A43B13/189—Resilient soles filled with a non-compressible fluid, e.g. gel, water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/1455—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form with special properties
    • A43B7/146—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form with special properties provided with acupressure points or means for foot massage
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/14—Special medical insertions for shoes for flat-feet, club-feet or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
    • A61H7/001—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for without substantial movement between the skin and the device
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1683—Surface of interface
    • A61H2201/169—Physical characteristics of the surface, e.g. material, relief, texture or indicia
    • A61H2201/1695—Enhanced pressure effect, e.g. substantially sharp projections, needles or pyramids

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Dermatology (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Materials Engineering (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)
GB0705092A 2007-03-16 2007-03-16 Foot orthosis apparatus Expired - Fee Related GB2447644B (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0705092A GB2447644B (en) 2007-03-16 2007-03-16 Foot orthosis apparatus
EP08718760A EP2136761A1 (en) 2007-03-16 2008-03-14 Foot orthosis apparatus
PCT/GB2008/000920 WO2008113988A1 (en) 2007-03-16 2008-03-14 Foot orthosis apparatus

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0705092A GB2447644B (en) 2007-03-16 2007-03-16 Foot orthosis apparatus

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB0705092D0 GB0705092D0 (en) 2007-04-25
GB2447644A GB2447644A (en) 2008-09-24
GB2447644B true GB2447644B (en) 2010-04-28

Family

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Family Applications (1)

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GB0705092A Expired - Fee Related GB2447644B (en) 2007-03-16 2007-03-16 Foot orthosis apparatus

Country Status (3)

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EP (1) EP2136761A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2447644B (en)
WO (1) WO2008113988A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB2496186A (en) * 2011-11-07 2013-05-08 Terra Plana Internat Ltd An item of footwear to remind a wearer to walk with a correct loading pattern
GB2497340B (en) * 2011-12-08 2014-12-31 Footjacks Ltd Footwear/insole for footwear
US20180243166A1 (en) 2017-02-24 2018-08-30 Naboso Technology, LLC Proprioceptor Stimulation Material
DE102018009107A1 (en) * 2018-11-21 2020-05-28 Jörg Hefft Device for stimulating fascia

Citations (7)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4694831A (en) * 1984-01-04 1987-09-22 Seltzer Charles J Massage footwear
US4897937A (en) * 1987-09-23 1990-02-06 Colgate-Palmolive Company Non-slip insole base
US5704137A (en) * 1995-12-22 1998-01-06 Brooks Sports, Inc. Shoe having hydrodynamic pad
US6237256B1 (en) * 1998-08-12 2001-05-29 Sunnybrook And Women's College Health Sciences Centre Balance-enhanced insert for footwear
US20050049533A1 (en) * 2003-09-03 2005-03-03 Beiruti Ahmad M. Flexing multiple function interactive massage and reflexology unit
WO2006056931A1 (en) * 2004-11-23 2006-06-01 Ks Italia S.A.S. Di Ambrosone Mario & C. Plantar for vertical proprioceptive, exteroceptive, pressoceptive and/or reflexogen stimulation
US20060265904A1 (en) * 2005-01-26 2006-11-30 Minoru Fujita Footgear and insole

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US5551173A (en) * 1995-03-16 1996-09-03 Chambers; Mark D. Comfort insole
ES2211756T3 (en) * 2001-03-26 2004-07-16 Vitaflex Mauch Gmbh INTERNAL SOLE FOR SHOES.
DE202006002484U1 (en) * 2006-02-15 2006-06-29 Ofa Bamberg Gmbh Insole and orthopedic shoe for this

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4694831A (en) * 1984-01-04 1987-09-22 Seltzer Charles J Massage footwear
US4897937A (en) * 1987-09-23 1990-02-06 Colgate-Palmolive Company Non-slip insole base
US5704137A (en) * 1995-12-22 1998-01-06 Brooks Sports, Inc. Shoe having hydrodynamic pad
US6237256B1 (en) * 1998-08-12 2001-05-29 Sunnybrook And Women's College Health Sciences Centre Balance-enhanced insert for footwear
US20050049533A1 (en) * 2003-09-03 2005-03-03 Beiruti Ahmad M. Flexing multiple function interactive massage and reflexology unit
WO2006056931A1 (en) * 2004-11-23 2006-06-01 Ks Italia S.A.S. Di Ambrosone Mario & C. Plantar for vertical proprioceptive, exteroceptive, pressoceptive and/or reflexogen stimulation
US20060265904A1 (en) * 2005-01-26 2006-11-30 Minoru Fujita Footgear and insole

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2008113988A1 (en) 2008-09-25
GB0705092D0 (en) 2007-04-25
GB2447644A (en) 2008-09-24
EP2136761A1 (en) 2009-12-30

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Effective date: 20160316