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
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Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB0705092A
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GB2447644A (en
GB0705092D0 (en
Inventor
Emma Cowley
Anthony Achilles
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Plymouth University
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Plymouth University
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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. 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)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Dermatology (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Materials Engineering (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)

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

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Country Status (3)

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

Families Citing this family (4)

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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
EP1245167B1 (en) * 2001-03-26 2003-12-03 Vitaflex Dr. Walter Mauch GmbH Insole 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

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

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Effective date: 20160316