Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Anatomical
Patent
1995-05-25
1997-06-24
Fulton, Christopher W.
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Anatomical
33552, 33512, 12142N, 12146M, 12 1R, 128779, G01B 728, A41H 102, A61B 5103
Patent
active
056407793
ABSTRACT:
A foot impression unit is provided with an array of gauging elements, a control mechanism for urging the gauging elements into contact with the undersurface of a person's foot to form an impression of the undersurface of the foot, a locking mechanism for releasably locking the gauging elements in place to retain that impression, and a sensing mechanism for scanning the gauging elements to produce digital signals indicative of the positions of the gauging elements. These digital signals are stored and processed by a computer to provide a stored data record serving as a digital representation of the impression of the undersurface of the foot. The computer may also be employed to provide stored additional information for modifying that data record to compensate for a perceived defect of the foot. In response to the stored data record and any stored additional information for modifying that data record, a shaping unit shapes an insert blank to form a custom-made shoe insert conforming to the undersurface of the foot and compensating for any perceived defect of the foot.
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Lamb Reginald T.
Rolloff Paul D.
Amfit Inc.
Fulton Christopher W.
Griffin Roland I.
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