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Patent granted for dual density prefabricated orthotic

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by NewsBot, Dec 2, 2008.

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    This was first filed in 2004, but has only just been granted:

    Orthotic insert and method of manufacture thereof
    Inventors: Kielt; Rodney (Sylvania Waters, AU), Najjarine; Abdul (Alfords Point, AU)
    Assignee: Foot Steps Orthotics Pty Limited (Miranda New South Wales, AU)
    Link to patent
     
  2. Griff

    Griff Moderator

    Dont often hear the sesamoids get a mention!

    I'd love to see a pic of this? I can't help but imagine a 'cut and shut' orthoses...

    I'm sure we've done the whole heat moulded poo-pooing already, and would love to know the 'correct biomechanical position whilst standing in a weight bearing position'??
     
  3. wdd

    wdd Well-Known Member

    I am still not sure what the patentable aspect of this claim is?

    For decades podiatrists have made adhesive pads and insoles with cut outs, eg plantar cover pads with either winged or u'd cut outs and the cut out sections have frequently been filled with a less dense material.

    You can buy bicycle seats that are dual density. You can buy running soles where the dual density principle is used in the insole design.

    What is the new, novel and nonobvious feature of these orthotic devices?

    Bill Donaldson
     
  4. Boots n all

    Boots n all Well-Known Member

    From what l have read, it looks like the same "foot bed's" that are already on the market
     
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