Patent ID: 6846379
Filing Date: 2005-01-25
Classification: A43B,A61N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for preparing a flexible magnetic insole for providing magnetotherapy to a foot, the steps comprising: providing a laminated sheet, said laminated sheet having a leather upper, a flexible magnetic core coupled to said leather upper, and a cushioning base coupled to said flexible magnetic core; said flexible magnetic core including permanent magnetic particles embedded therein with said magnetic particles forming at least one magnetic zone of a first polarity and a plurality of magnetic zones of a second polarity; said at least one magnetic zone of first polarity and said plurality of magnetic zones of second polarity being positioned contiguous with one another; said at least one magnetic zone of first polarity being contiguous with three of said zones of second polarity, said at least one magnetic zone of first polarity being triangular in shape; cutting an insole section from said laminated sheet; and perforating said insole section to provide ventilation holes through said insole section.