Margaret J Kolb

US Patent:

51231697, Jun 23, 1992

Filed:

Oct 3, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/416624

Inventors:

J. P. White - Bend OR
Margaret J. Kolb - Bend OR

Assignee:

Foot Image Technology, Inc. - Bend OR

International Classification:

A43D 100

US Classification:

33 6

Abstract:

A method for accurately sizing a foot 10 comprising the steps of deriving a length measurement from a foot centerline, calculating a width line between medial 40 and lateral 42 portions of foot 10 at the foot flexion points, determining an arch-line type, and comparing the angle of curvature of the medial edge and the lateral edge of foot 10 measured from a heel point 34 of foot 10. Calculations for heel width and foot volume are also provided.

US Patent:

52317234, Aug 3, 1993

Filed:

Feb 24, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/840010

Inventors:

Jay P. White - Bend OR
Margaret J. Kolb - Bend OR

Assignee:

Foot Image Technology, Inc. - Bend OR

International Classification:

A43D 300

US Classification:

12133R

Abstract:

A last having an outer footwear shaping surface is provided wherein the outer footwear shaping surface is constructed and arranged to have a foot length component corresponding to the length measurement of the foot, a width component corresponding to the width line, and curvature angles corresponding to the curvature angles of the foot. An arch-line component, a heel width component, and a foot volume component may also be provided to correspond with the foot.