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Orthopedic support pad and method for providing semi-permanent relief zones

  • US 5,378,223 A
  • Filed: 10/23/1992
  • Issued: 01/03/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A conformable foot pad comprising:

  • an airtight compliant bladder having a configuration to underlie the sole of the foot of a user;

    said airtight bladder containing means for retaining a predetermined configuration following partial evacuation;

    one-way valve means coupled to said bladder to facilitate withdrawing air from said bladder so that the bladder will retain its shape, including the upper surface configuration thereof for facing the sole of the foot of the user; and

    means for selectively permitting the inflow of air into said bladder to facilitate reconfiguration thereof;

    wherein;

    said bladder contains resilient particulate material; and

    said bladder includes an apertured separating layer of sheet plastic with fine particulate material on one side of said sheet and coarser particulate material on the other side thereof.

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