초록 ▼

An insert for use in ice skates and the like which includes a blank pad having a top layer with an upper surface provided with a contour substantially complemental to the plantar surface of a person\s foot, the top layer formed from suitable material to resist abrasion and absorb perspiration. The t

An insert for use in ice skates and the like which includes a blank pad having a top layer with an upper surface provided with a contour substantially complemental to the plantar surface of a person\s foot, the top layer formed from suitable material to resist abrasion and absorb perspiration. The top layer is bonded to an intermediate layer formed of resilient material, a bottom of the intermediate surface affixed to a lower surface having a bottom layer provided with an alignment device for registry with the center line of a skate whereby deformation of the blank occurs along its longitudinal axis directly above the skate blade, the deformation of the blank causing a cradling and supporting effect upon the foot disposed within the skate so as to provide not only better centering over the skate blade, but also an improved load transmission from the foot through the leg resulting in overall better balance and skate edge control.

대표청구항 ▼

An orthotic appliance comprising in combination: a multi-layered insert including at least a top layer and a bottom layer and configured to generally conform to a plantar surface of a person\s foot, the insert further including an upwardly-curved peripheral lip circumscribing a heel area of the foot

An orthotic appliance comprising in combination: a multi-layered insert including at least a top layer and a bottom layer and configured to generally conform to a plantar surface of a person\s foot, the insert further including an upwardly-curved peripheral lip circumscribing a heel area of the foot, and the bottom layer having a substantially longitudinal keyway-shaped downwardly opening indentation formed therein substantially from the metatarsal head area into the calcaneal region, whereby the insert will deform due to the person\s weight substantially over the indentation, thereby causing the peripheral lip to cup inwardly for improved gripping of the person\s heel.