Patents by Inventor Erkki Hakkala

Erkki Hakkala has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20210315323
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Footbalance System Oy
    Inventor: Erkki HAKKALA
  • Patent number: 10182610
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OY
    Inventor: Erkki Hakkala
  • Publication number: 20170150775
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventor: Erkki HAKKALA
  • Patent number: 9615628
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OY
    Inventor: Erkki Hakkala
  • Patent number: 9386819
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OY
    Inventor: Erkki Hakkala
  • Publication number: 20140182162
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Footbalance System Oy
    Inventor: Erkki Hakkala
  • Publication number: 20130174445
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OY
    Inventor: Erkki Hakkala
  • Patent number: 8171589
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Footbalance System Oy
    Inventor: Erkki Hakkala
  • Publication number: 20100293727
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OY
    Inventor: Erkki HAKKALA
  • Patent number: 7793433
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Footbalance System Oy
    Inventor: Erkki Hakkala
  • Publication number: 20080010856
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Erkki Hakkala
  • Patent number: D763562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: FOOTBALANCE SYSTEM OY
    Inventor: Erkki Hakkala