ORTHOTIC INSERT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
Application 1000/KOLNP/2004 published 2006-04-28, filed 2004-07-16
An orthotic insert (1) having a first (2) and second portion (3), the second portion being formed of a material of higher resistance to deformation than the first portion (2), wherein the insert (1) is heat mouldable to conform to a patient’s foot. The first portion (2), which forms the main body of the insert (1) provides support for the fore foot, while the second portion (3) is substantially U or J-shaped and extends around the heel region and into the arch region of the patient's foot. Preferably both portions are formed from heat mouldable ethyl vinyl acetate (FIG.1).
Applicant
FOOT STEPS ORTHOTICS PTY LIMITED.,
C/-SHEDDEN & GREEN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, LEVEL 3, 19/21 CENTRAL ROAD, MIRANDA, NSW 2228, AUSTRALIA.
Inventor
1. KIELT RODNEY 2. NAJJARINE ABDUL
International Info
Classification: A43B 7/24, A61F 5/14
Publication Number: WO 03/061418
Application Date: 2003-01-15
Priority Information
PR 9997 AUSTRALIA 2002-01-16