BR-202024017376-U2 - CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN A SET OF ADJUSTABLE ELEMENTS FOR PROPRIOCEPTIVE INSOLES

Abstract

This utility model patent application refers to a set of adjustable elements (1) for proprioceptive insoles (2), used in the orthopedic devices sector. The present model includes elements such as long flexor bars (3), standard flexor bar (4) and short flexor bar (5), a flexor button (8), an accessory plantar flexor square (9) and a heel counter (14), all manufactured using 3D printing technology. The elements are designed for personalized biomechanical adjustment and correction to the user's foot, facilitating the correction of postural deviations and the proper distribution of weight along the foot. The personalized adjustment improves the user's stability, gait and posture, reducing the risk of injury and promoting better joint mobility, which represents a substantial evolution compared to previous technologies in the field of functional orthopedics.

Inventors

• NAURA CARINE BRISSOW

Assignees

• NAURA CARINE BRISSOW

Dates

Publication Date

20260310

Application Date

20240823

Claims (1)

1. 1) CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN A SET OF ADJUSTABLE ELEMENTS FOR PROPRIOCEPTIVE INSOLES, consists of a set of adjustable elements (1) to compose proprioceptive insoles (2), characterized by being manufactured using 3D printing technology, configured by a long flexor bar (3) for the transverse and sagittal planes; a standard flexor bar (4) for the Abductor Hallux; a short flexor bar (5) for the Abductor of the Fifth Metatarsal, located below the head of the fifth metatarsal; by having a short infrastyloid flexor bar (6) applied to the fibular muscle; by comprising an infracuboid element (7) for the lateral-lateral axis; an infrastylocuboid element (7A), which is the result of joining the short infrastylocoid flexor bar (6) with two more infrastylocuboid elements (7A), used for correction of the lateral-lateral axis; a flexor button (8) for the flexors and plantar arch; a plantar square (accessory flexor) (9) for plantar flexion and treatment of the posterior chain; a medial arch (10) indicated for flat feet, where collapse of the physiological plantar arch occurs, to provide stability for knees and hips, also to stimulate the abductor hallucis muscle; an infracapital bar (11) for antepulsion; a retrocapital bar (12) for elevation of the metatarsal heads; a calcaneal element (13) used unilaterally or bilaterally for correction of calcaneal valgus or varus; and a heel counter (14) for asymmetries of the lower and/or upper limbs of 5 millimeters.

Description

BRIEF PRESENTATION [001] This utility model patent application consists of a set of adjustable elements for the composition of proprioceptive insoles, using 3D printing technology. The set includes elements such as flexor bars and flexor buttons, among others, specifically designed to adapt to the individual anatomy of the foot, providing precise and personalized biomechanical corrections. The use of 3D printing allows the manufacture of components with detail, optimizing therapeutic efficacy and user comfort. This model aims not only to correct postural and biomechanical deviations, but also to improve the user's stability, gait and overall posture, reducing the risk of injury, as well as increasing the functionality of proprioceptive insoles in daily use. FIELD OF APPLICATION [002] The present model described in this patent application is aimed at the orthopedic health sector, more specifically, in the subcategory of functional orthopedic devices, for posture correction and alignment of the lower skeleton. The present model applies to the manufacture of customized proprioceptive insoles, intended to provide specific support and correct biomechanical deviations in patients with varied orthopedic needs, including, but not limited to, conditions such as excessive pronation, supination, and compensation for lower limb asymmetries. [003] Proprioceptive insoles are carefully crafted to correct each imbalance in the patient's body, causing meticulously tested stimuli to relieve specific pains for each individual (the main difference from conventional orthopedic insoles). BACKGROUND OF THE MODEL [004] Namely, proprioceptive insoles are orthopedic devices designed to be inserted into shoes with the aim of improving proprioception, that is, the body's ability to perceive the position, movement, and location of its parts without the need for vision. This perception is crucial for performing precise movements and maintaining balance. Unlike conventional orthopedic insoles, which generally aim to correct specific misalignments of the foot or ankle, proprioceptive insoles focus on improving sensory communication between the foot and the brain, achieved through tactile stimuli provided by the insoles, which can help with stability, posture, and movement functionality. They can be used by a wide range of people, including athletes who want to improve their athletic performance and individuals with certain medical conditions that affect balance and mobility. By stimulating foot sensitivity, proprioceptive insoles can help prevent injuries, improve coordination and balance, and optimize overall muscle function. It is important to emphasize that, although insoles are orthopedic and proprioceptive devices designed to offer benefits to many, their effectiveness and suitability may vary from person to person. Therefore, it is advisable to seek guidance from a healthcare professional, such as a physiotherapist, osteopath, and/or orthopedist, to assess the need for and suitability of these devices in the specific context of each individual. PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED [005] Currently, proprioceptive insoles available on the market are made from EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate), a material known for its flexibility and comfort, but which suffers from substantial limitations regarding durability and precision in customization to the individual needs of users. The predominant production process, until now, is artisanal, compromising the precision of the dimensions necessary for the ideal fit for each patient. STATE OF THE ART [006] In the context of proprioceptive insoles, the current state of the art document BR 202014011571-0, published on 12/15/2015, entitled "MULTIFUNCTIONAL ORTHOPEDIC INSOLES WITH ADJUSTABLE ACCESSORIES", is known, which deals with a pair of insoles (fig. 1a and 1b); Oblong Support and Accelerator of the Hallux (fig. 2); Piton Regulator of the Transverse Arch (fig. 3); Cushioning and Plantar Supplementation (fig. 4); Thicker 5mm Wedge - Tarsal Inverter for Pronated Foot - Type B (fig. 5); Thinner 3mm Wedge - Tarsal Inverter for Pronated Foot - Type B (fig. 6); Thicker 5mm wedge - Metatarsal Inverter for Pronated Foot - Type C (fig. 7); Thinner 3mm wedge - Metatarsal Inverter for Pronated Foot - Type C (fig. 8); Thicker 5mm wedge - Metatarsal Evertor for Supinated Foot - Type D (fig. 9); Thinner 3mm wedge - Metatarsal Evertor for Supinated Foot - Type D (fig. 10); Thicker 5mm wedge - Tarsal Evertor for Supinated Foot - Type E (fig. 11); Thinner 3mm wedge - Tarsal Evertor for Supinated Foot - Type E (fig. 12). The insole and its eleven accessories are manufactured by injecting polyurethane compounds into the cavities of the molds, using a specific machine. [007] Document WO2006035469, published on 06/04/2006, entitled "DECOMPOSABLE INSOLE", which deals with an insole designed to offer a personalized fit, with a modular layered structure. The insole is composed of three main layers: the bottom layer, preferably made of an i