Articulated Orthotic Shoe Insert

Abstract

An articulated orthotic insert including a first curved member with a tapered edge configured to fit the heel of a foot. An elongated flexible rod is attached to the first curved member at a first end of the elongated flexible rod. A second member is attached to a second end of the elongated flexible rod. The second member has an indented section that accepts the ball of a foot. There are numerous support members attached to the elongated flexible rod in a perpendicular manner. The support members are curved upwards as to support the arch of a foot. The support members are in various lengths and heights to better conform to a foot. The support members are made from a rigid material such that they support the arch of a foot when a foot is placed on the support members.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) An articulated orthotic shoe insert, comprising:
 a first section, wherein the first section is configured to accept a heel of a foot;   an elongated member attached to the first section at one end of the elongated member;   a second section attached to the elongated member at a second end, wherein the second member is configured to accept the ball of a foot;   a plurality of support members is attached to the elongated member, wherein the plurality of support members is configured to support the underside of a foot.   
     
     
         2 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support members are varying lengths. 
     
     
         3 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support members are made from rubber. 
     
     
         4 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support members are made from spring steel. 
     
     
         5 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 1 , wherein the second member is made from foam. 
     
     
         6 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first member is made from foam. 
     
     
         7 ) A articulated orthotic shoe insert, comprising:
 a first section, wherein the first section is configured to accept a heel of a foot;   an elongated member attached to the first section at one end of the elongated member;   a second section attached to the elongated member at a second end, wherein the second member is configured to accept the ball of a foot;   a plurality of support members are pivotably attached to the elongated member, wherein the plurality of support members are configured to support the underside of a foot;   wherein the plurality of support members are curved such that they push up against the bottom of a foot.   
     
     
         8 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of support members are over varying lengths. 
     
     
         9 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of support members are made from rubber. 
     
     
         10 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of support members are made from spring steel. 
     
     
         11 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 7 , wherein the second member is made from foam. 
     
     
         12 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 7 , wherein the first member is made from foam. 
     
     
         13 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 7 , wherein the first member is a C-shaped member, wherein each edge thereof tapers downwards. 
     
     
         14 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 7 , wherein the second member further comprises indents placed therein that correspond with a foot. 
     
     
         15 ) The articulated orthotic shoe insert of  claim 7 , wherein the elongated member is a flexible rod.