EP0285989A1
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Apparatus for printing a foot shape
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-29
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A method and an apparatus for printing a foot shape are disclosed in which a thermoplastic film (14) is disposed on a plurality of bar-like measuring elements (8) which are supported, adjacent to each other, in an individually vertically movable condition. Said thermoplastic film is plasticized by applying heat thereto. By stepping on said film and said measuring elements therebeneath a print of the shape of the stepping foot is formed in said film which is subsequently cooled so as to harden same.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazutoyo Suzuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103; A61B5/107; A61B5/1074; A43; A43D; A43D1/00; A43D1/02; A43D1/022; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/30; Y10S264/66; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/039; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A method of printing a foot shape, comprising: supporting a plurality of bar-like adjacent measuring elements in an individually vertically movable condition, disposing a thermoplastic film on the upper end surfaces of said measuring elements so as to cover them, plasticizing said film by applying heat thereto, stepping on said film and said measuring elements thereunder so as to create a print of the shape of the stepping foot on said film, and subsequently cooling said film so as to harden same.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
A method of printing a foot shape, comprising: supporting a plurality of bar-like adjacent measuring elements in an individually vertically movable condition, disposing a thermoplastic film on the upper end surfaces of said measuring elements so as to cover them, plasticizing said film by applying heat thereto, stepping on said film and said measuring elements thereunder so as to create a print of the shape of the stepping foot on said film, and subsequently cooling said film so as to harden same.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said film is plasticized before disposing it on said measuring elements.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
88 words
An apparatus for printing a foot shape, comprising a printing box (1) with a top plate (3) having therein an opening (4) of a predetermined area, a plurality of bar-like measuring elements (8) adjeacent to each other and supporting in an individually vertically movable condition within said opening (4), a thermoplastic film (14) to be disposed on the upper end surfaces of said measuring elements (8) embedded in said opening (4) so as to cover same, and heating means (5) for plasticizing said film (14) by heating same.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
88 words
An apparatus for printing a foot shape, comprising a printing box (1) with a top plate (3) having therein an opening (4) of a predetermined area, a plurality of bar-like measuring elements (8) adjeacent to each other and supporting in an individually vertically movable condition within said opening (4), a thermoplastic film (14) to be disposed on the upper end surfaces of said measuring elements (8) embedded in said opening (4) so as to cover same, and heating means (5) for plasticizing said film (14) by heating same.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said heating means comprises a heating chamber (5) facing said opening (4), for heating said film (14) in said heating chamber (5) to impart plasticity thereto before disposing said film (14) on the upper end surfaces of said measuring elements (8).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said heating chamber (5) comprises a heating drum (10) for temporarily supporting said film (14).
Claim 8
Independent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of any one of claims 3 to 5 wherein said bar-like measuring elements (8) are guided in aligned holes (7) provided in two holding plates (6) extending parallely to each other and defining a space therebetween, means (9) for frictionally individually engaging said measuring elements (8) being provided in said space.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said frictionally engaging means comprise velvetine tapes (9) secured in said space.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method of making an insole for shoes, wherein a film made in accordance with a method of claim 1 or 2 is cut along the outline of the printed foot after curing said film.
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