Apparatus for the manufacture of orthopedic insoles
OwnerLoic David, Peter Handlbauerinventors
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Abstract
An apparatus for producing molded insoles from thermoplastic material comprises a box-shaped housing enclosing heating means for heating an insole. The housing has a window on an upper surface in which three faces of a prismatic body can be selectively positioned. One face forms a podoscope, another a measuring surface and the third a molding surface. A post on the housing has arms to support the user and adjustable knee rests.
Claims6
An apparatus for the manufacture of orthopedic insoles of thermoplastic material, comprising in combination a podoscope for the examination of the bottom face of the foot, first locating means for marking the position of the foot on the podoscope, means for the molding of a sole of thermoplastic material on one bearing surface replacing the podoscope and second locating means on said bearing surface corresponding to said first locating means for the positioning of the foot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.