Patent ID: 7206718
Filing Date: 2007-04-17
Classification: A43B,A43D,A61B,G16H,G16Z

Abstract:
1. A method for the production of pressure reducing insoles for a person, comprising the steps of: a. measuring the three dimensional shape of a foot of a person being measured for a pressure reducing insole, b. selecting a predetermined insole having an outline which best corresponds to the measured shape of a foot of a person being measured, c. aligning the measured shape of a foot outline with the selected predetermined insole outline, d. measuring the distribution of plantar pressures applied by a person being measured for a pressure reducing insole, e. generating a foot display which combines, orients and aligns the measured shape of a foot and the distribution of plantar pressures applied by a person being measured, f. identifying a region within the distribution of plantar pressures on the foot display where necessary changes are to be located in the pressure reducing insole to reduce elevated plantar pressure, g. generating a three dimensional insole display which combines and aligns the foot display having the insole outline, the identified region within the distribution of plantar pressure and the three dimensional shape of a foot of a person being measured, and h. modifying the pressure reducing insole by creating an intervention relative to a shape of the pre-measured plantar pressure distribution.