DEVICE FOR PROVIDING SELF-ADJUSTABLE ARCH-SUPPORT AND METHOD MAKING THE SAME

摘要

Device (1) for providing self-adjustable support for a user's foot. The device (1) includes an insole member (2). An inflatable bladder (3) is arranged on the insole member (2) and is configured to generally conform to a portion of the user's foot. An open cellular foam material (5) is arranged in an interior of the inflatable bladder (3). A valve (4) for controlling passage of air into and from the open cellular foam material (5) is contained in the interior of the inflatable bladder (3). A stiffener member (7) is arranged beneath the insole member (2) in an area of the inflatable bladder (3). A method of making a device (1) for providing self-adjustable support for a user is also provided. The method includes forming an inflatable bladder (3) on a support member (2), the inflatable bladder (3) being defined by a material layer of the support member (2) and a stiffener member (7) and comprising an open cellular foam material (5) arranged in an interior of the inflatable bladder (3) and mounting a valve (4) to a wall of the inflatable bladder (3).