Improvements in and relating to foot supporting devices

Abstract

Abstract 447,799. Boots &c. MAY, J., 41, Hermannstrasse, Frankfort-on-Main, Germany. April 17, 1935, No. 11912. Convention date, April 17, 1934. [Class 17 (ii)] Foot-arch supports.-A pad-like foot arch support 1 is shaped substantially as shown and fills the entire space of the longitudinal and transverse arch of the foot situated between the 1st and 5th metatarsal bones and extending up to the metatarsal-tarsal articulation. The highest part of the pad is in the foremost third of its length and on the line D, D. the height decreasing to all sides from this part and this line. The pad may be hollow, closed or open at the bottom ; or may be made of spongy rubber; and is, preferably, perforated for ventilation. The pad may be inserted in a pocket secured to an insole, or may have a perforated cover. The pad may be secured to a removable sock.

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