Foot prosthetic
OwnerNina B Oberfeldinventor
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Abstract
A foot prosthetic having a pressure relieving, weight distribution pad having a convex surface and a concave surface. The pad includes a central portion having a maximum thickness, the pad gradually tapering from the central portion to an outer peripheral edge thereof, the pad providing a cushioning for the foot. An adhesive layer is formed on the concave surface. During use, the concave surface is affixed to a selected portion of the user's foot thus conforming to the unique shape of the selected portion of the user's foot. The gradual tapering provides a smooth transition being formed between the pad and the user's foot at the outer peripheral edge.
Claims20
A foot prosthetic, comprising:
- a) a pressure relieving, weight distribution pad comprising a single layer having a convex surface and a concave surface, wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad includes a central portion having a maximum thickness, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad tapering from said central portion to an outer peripheral edge thereof, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad is adapted to provide cushioning for a user's foot;
- b) an adhesive layer formed on said concave surface, said adhesive layer having a concave surface comprising material configured to attach said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad directly to the user's foot;
- wherein during use the concave surface of the adhesive layer is directly affixed to a selected portion of the user's foot thus conforming to a unique shape of the selected portion of the user's foot, wherein said tapering provides a smooth transition being formed between the pressure relieving, weight distribution pad and the user's foot at said outer peripheral edge, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad enabling use with or without shoes,
- wherein said selected portion of the user's foot includes the ball of the foot, wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad has a generally oblong shape with a main portion and a truncated side portion;
- wherein said adhesive layer comprises a high tack or pressure sensitive adhesive;
- and, wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad is configured to cover five metatarsal phalangeal joints and configured not to wrap around the edge or side portion of the user's foot.
A method for relieving foot pain comprising:
- a) providing a first foot prosthetic and a second foot prosthetic each prosthetic, comprising:
- a pressure relieving, weight distribution pad having a convex surface and a concave surface, wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad includes a central portion having a maximum thickness, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad tapering from said central portion to an outer peripheral edge thereof, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad is adapted to provide cushioning for a user's foot;
- an adhesive layer formed on said concave surface, said adhesive layer having a concave surface comprising material configured to attach said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad directly to the user's foot;
- b) affixing said first foot prosthetic to a first selected portion of the user's foot including the ball of the foot, wherein during use the concave surface of the adhesive layer is adapted to directly affix to the first selected portion thus conforming to a unique shape of the first selected portion, wherein said tapering provides a smooth transition between the pressure relieving, weight distribution pad and the foot at said outer peripheral edge, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad enabling use with or without shoes, and wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad of said first foot prosthetic is configured to cover the five metatarsal phalangeal joints and configured not to wrap around the edge or side portion of the user's foot;
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- c) affixing said second foot prosthetic to a second selected portion of the user's foot wherein during use the concave surface of the adhesive layer is adapted to directly affix to the second selected portion thus conforming to a unique shape of the second selected portion, wherein said tapering provides a smooth transition between the pressure relieving, weight distribution pad and the foot at said outer peripheral edge, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad enabling use with or without shoes, and wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad of said second foot prosthetic is configured to cover the heel of the user's foot,
- wherein one of said foot prosthetics being positioned at a selected portion of the user's foot including the ball of the foot;
- and the other of the foot prosthetics being positioned at a selected portion of the user's foot including the heel of the foot, thus providing comfort when using shoes or walking barefoot.
A foot prosthetic kit for relieving foot pain, comprising:
- a) packaging including instructions for use having a schematic with an identification of foot prosthetic locations;
- b) at least one foot prosthetic, comprising:
- a pressure relieving, weight distribution pad comprising a single layer having a convex surface and a concave surface, wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad includes a central portion having a maximum thickness, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad tapering from said central portion to an outer peripheral edge thereof, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad is adapted to provide cushioning for a user's foot;
- an adhesive layer formed on said concave surface, said adhesive layer having a concave surface comprising material configured to attach said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad directly to the user's foot;
- wherein during use the concave surface of the adhesive layer is adapted to directly affix to the selected portion thus conforming to a unique shape of the selected portion, wherein said tapering provides a smooth transition between the pressure relieving, weight distribution pad and the foot at said outer peripheral edge, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad enabling use with or without shoes,
- wherein said at least one foot prosthetic includes:
- a foot prosthetic for a selected portion of the user's foot including the ball of the foot, wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad has a generally oblong shape with a main portion and a truncated side portion;
- wherein said adhesive layer comprises a high tack or pressure sensitive adhesive;
- and, wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad is configured to cover five metatarsal phalangeal joints and configured not to wrap around the edge or side portion of the user's foot.
A method for relieving foot pain, comprising:
- a) providing a foot prosthetic, comprising:
- a pressure relieving, weight distribution pad comprising a single layer having a convex surface and a concave surface, wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad includes a central portion having a maximum thickness, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad tapering from said central portion to an outer peripheral edge thereof, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad is adapted to provide cushioning for a user's foot;
- an adhesive layer formed on said concave surface, said adhesive layer having a concave surface comprising material configured to attach said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad directly to the user's foot;
- b) affixing said foot prosthetic to a selected portion of the user's foot including the ball of the foot, wherein during use the concave surface of the adhesive layer is adapted to directly affix to the selected portion thus conforming to a unique shape of the selected portion, wherein said tapering provides a smooth transition between the pressure relieving, weight distribution pad and the foot at said outer peripheral edge, said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad enabling use with or without shoes, and wherein said pressure relieving, weight distribution pad of said foot prosthetic is configured to cover five metatarsal phalangeal joints and configured not to wrap around the edge or side portion of the user's foot;
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- wherein said foot prosthetic is positioned at the ball of the foot, thus providing comfort when using shoes or walking barefoot.
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