Patent ID: 7674419
Filing Date: 2010-03-09
Classification: A43D,A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A device for taking an impression of a person's foot which impression can then be used in the manufacture of orthotics comprising a box filled with foam that will be deformed by the person's foot during the impression process, which foam box is placed in a foam box receptacle, the foam box receptacle being adapted to swivel or rotate on a base and which swiveling or rotating movement can be calibrated and adjusted to insure the neutral position of the person's leg, foot, knee and ankle in the making of the foot impression, a lever mechanism useable to exert a downward pressure on an arch-engaging block situated above the box of foam, the block slideable transversely to the box of foam to insure that the block exerts an even downward pressure directly on the arch of the foot, the lever apparatus comprising a two-arm assembly with an over-center component of movement and a strap assembly used to exert a downward force on the person's lower leg, with the strap secured to the lever assembly of the device.