Patents Assigned to Footbalance System Oy
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Publication number: 20210315323Abstract: A method for obtaining foot analysis data for a manufacture of an insole, comprising: subjecting at least one foot of a person to a three-dimensional (3D) scanning apparatus (200); performing a first 3D scanning of a shape of the foot, wherein the person is standing in a straight position (202); performing a second 3D scanning of the shape of said foot, wherein the person provides excess pressure on the foot by squatting (204); and performing a third 3D scanning of the shape of said foot, wherein toes of the foot are lifted up (206).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Footbalance System OyInventor: Erkki HAKKALA
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Patent number: 10182610Abstract: A feet position guidance aid for formulating individually formed thermoplastic insoles, shoes or shoe sole structures. The feet position guidance aid is made of flexible material and its upper surface includes guiding places for feet for guiding the position of the feet. The feet position guidance aid includes a lifter, wherein the lifter is a rising structure arranged to lift up and support the toes of the feet so that feet are guided to a position suitable for formulating the individually formed thermoplastic insole. An insole customizing arrangement for formulating individually formed thermoplastic insoles is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OYInventor: Erkki Hakkala
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Patent number: 9615628Abstract: A method, apparatuses and a system for manufacturing an insole, a shoe or a sole for a shoe. Foot information is determined on the shape and dimensions of a foot, and a pin matrix is formed at least partially based on the foot information. An insole or sole preform is placed on the pin matrix for shaping the insole preform, and an insole or sole is formed from the preform based on the foot information using the pin matrix. A positive and a negative pin matrix at least partially based on the foot information can be formed wherein the negative pin matrix essentially corresponds to the positive pin matrix.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OYInventor: Erkki Hakkala
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Patent number: 9386819Abstract: An insole for a shoe includes at least a plate of thermoplastic material and a heating element. The thermoplastic plate is fully customizable. Fully customizable soles for shoes with heating elements, and a method for obtaining insoles or soles, especially for winter shoes are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OYInventor: Erkki Hakkala
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Publication number: 20140182162Abstract: An insole for a shoe includes at least a plate of thermoplastic material and a heating element. The thermoplastic plate is fully customizable. Fully customizable soles for shoes with heating elements, and a method for obtaining insoles or soles, especially for winter shoes are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Footbalance System OyInventor: Erkki Hakkala
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Publication number: 20130174445Abstract: A method, apparatuses and a system for manufacturing an insole, a shoe or a sole for a shoe. Foot information is determined on the shape and dimensions of a foot, and a pin matrix is formed at least partially based on the foot information. An insole or sole preform is placed on the pin matrix for shaping the insole preform, and an insole or sole is formed from the preform based on the foot information using the pin matrix. A positive and a negative pin matrix at least partially based on the foot information can be formed wherein the negative pin matrix essentially corresponds to the positive pin matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OYInventor: Erkki Hakkala
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Patent number: 8171589Abstract: Individually formed footwear such as shoes and insoles for correcting the feet position and alleviate related problems. The shoe or insole includes at least one layer made of thermoplastic material, which material is advantageously chosen from a group of ABS, PVC, A-PET and PETG. A method for providing such footwear to a client at a retail store is likewise presented.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Footbalance System OyInventor: Erkki Hakkala
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Publication number: 20100293727Abstract: Individually formed footwear such as shoes and insoles for correcting the feet position and alleviate related problems. The shoe or insole includes at least one layer made of thermoplastic material, which material is advantageously chosen from a group of ABS, PVC, A-PET and PETG. A method for providing such footwear to a client at a retail store is likewise presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OYInventor: Erkki HAKKALA
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Patent number: 7793433Abstract: Individually formed footwear such as shoes and insoles for correcting the feet position and alleviate related problems. The shoe or insole comprises at least one layer made of thermoplastic material, which material is advantageously chosen from a group of ABS, PVC, A-PET and PETG. A method for providing such footwear to a client at a retail store is likewise presented.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Footbalance System OyInventor: Erkki Hakkala
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Patent number: D763562Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OYInventor: Erkki Hakkala