Abstract: A system of progressively-sized orthotic inserts is provided to allow increasing measured support that corresponds with the changes that occur in a child's arch as the foot develops. The orthotic insert system is designed to address the specific needs found in the foot for children of ages of about 2-8 years. Each of the plurality of inserts is designed to encompass two shoe sizes and vary in arch height relative to the insert length so that motion control and stabilization for the child's foot is provided. In addition, a contoured heel cup and rear foot post is provided to position the foot in a neutral position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 13, 2009
Date of Patent:
July 7, 2015
Assignee:
Ashton Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard James Manolian, Anthony John Howlett, Heather Ashton Manolian
Abstract: A system of progressively-sized orthotic inserts is provided to allow increasing measured support that corresponds with the changes that occur in a child's arch as the foot develops. The orthotic insert system is designed to address the specific needs found in the foot for children of ages of about 2-8 years. Each of the plurality of inserts is designed to encompass two shoe sizes and vary in arch height relative to the insert length so that motion control and stabilization for the child's foot is provided. In addition, a contoured heel cup and rear foot post is provided to position the foot in a neutral position.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 13, 2009
Publication date:
December 17, 2009
Applicant:
ASHTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Inventors:
Richard James MANOLIAN, Anthony John HOWLETT, Heather Ashton MANOLIAN