DynaFlange™

Abstract

The DynaFlange™ controls foot function during stance and ambulation by absorbing shock in the gaps that form between an orthotic, shoe or heel cup and the DynaFlange™ 3 dimensional plate. Its flanges dynamically deform at impact causing the gaps between the concave heel cup and the convex DynaFlange™ to interact providing foot and ankle protection, repositioning and motion control while dynamically absorbing shock. It then returns to its original state which stabilizes and propels the foot actively, superior to other orthoses. DynaFlange™ is active at stance phase and earlier in gait cycle allowing improved biomechanicals when compared to other orthotics.

Description

DynaFlange™ is a semi-rigid plate attached to the plantar aspect of an orthotic, shoe or heel cup to assist the musculoskeletal system. Its flanges dynamically deform at impact causing the gaps between the concave heel cup and the convex DynaFlange™ to interact providing foot a ankle protection, repositioning and motion control while dynamically absorbing shock. It then returns to its original state which stabilizes and propels the foot actively, superior to other orthoses. DynaFlange™ is active at stance phase and earlier in gait cycle allowing improved biomechanicals when compared to other orthotics.

Instructions: The previous submission contained no specification. This “Substitute Specification” is now submitted in response to the “Notice of Incomplete Reply” and contains no new matter.

Instruction: Please delete Figures “D”, “E” and “F”. They are being replaced by Figures “J”, “K” and “L”. Herein I am submitting both clean and marked copies of Figures “A”, “B”, “C”, “G”, “H”, “I”, “J”, “K” and “L”.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Figure “A” DynaFlange™ view from the top showing even flanges

Figure “B” Alternate DynaFlange™, view from the top showing unaccentuated flanges

Figure “C” DynaFlange™ coronal cross-section showing attachment, gaps and 3D shapes

Figure “D” Deleted by instruction, replaced by Figure “J”

Figure “E” Deleted by instruction, replaced by Figure “K”

Figure “F” Deleted by instruction, replaced by Figure “L”

Figure “G” DynaFlange™ plantar view showing rivet attachment to orthotic and flange angle

Figure “H” DynaFlange™ medial side view showing plantarflexed medial flange and lip, and back

Figure “I” DynaFlange™ lateral side view showing plantarflexed lateral flange and lip, and back

Figure “J” DynaFlange™ stand alone heel cup, top oblique view, lateral to medial

Figure “K” DynaFlange™ heel cup, superior-medial oblique view showing extended medial flange

Figure “L” DynaFlange™ heel cup, superior-lateral oblique view showing uneven flanges

Claims

1. DynaFlange™ is a dynamic motion control devise, stand alone, inshoe or orthotic mod.

DynaFlange™ actively decelerates pronation or supination more efficiently & earlier than orthotics alone

DynaFlange™ actively absorbs shock, stores the energy and returns it for resupination

DynaFlange™ absorbs shock earlier in the gait cycle than standard orthotics/heel cups

DynaFlange™ manages ground force reaction in a measured fashion

DynaFlange™ lends heel lift without the same forefoot burden posed by typical heel lifts

DynaFlange™ provides for a more stable foot by actively assisting the musculoskeletal system and providing additional cuboid and medial longitudinal arch support

DynaFlange™ provides increased propulsion over orthotics without the DynaFlange™

DynaFlange™ actively works to prevent ankle trauma by controlling & rebalancing the foot

DynaFlange™ works during stance phase and side to side motion far superior to standard orthoses because it primarily controls frontal plane motion.

DynaFlange™ modified orthotic has superior slip resistance due to the flange shoe interaction

The Dynaflange™ invention pertains to foot function, mechanics, kinectic chain, gait cycle and the musculoskeletal system. It was invented solely by; Dr. Jerome (Jay) Segel, DPM.