Adjustable foot support system
OwnerHenri E. Roseninventor
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Abstract
An orthotic element for use in shoes is adjustable by the wearer in contour and/or support, and optionally includes structure for determining the degree and effectiveness of the adjustment. The adjustment mechanism also provides for variation of the axial canting of the bottom surface of the foot relative to the horizontal walking surface.
Claims21
An assembly within in a shoe comprising a foot supporting member having a cant and a ball portion, an arch portion, and a heel portion for supporting a foot having ball, arch and heel portions and adjustment means connected to the foot supporting member for adjusting the cant of at least one of the ball portion and the heel portion of the foot supporting member, thereby adjusting the cant of at least a portion of the foot supported by the foot supporting member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.