Modular last

Abstract

A modular last system comprising: a frame and plurality of last segments removably attached to the frame, wherein the plurality of last segments each have an outer surface that defines an anatomical shape.

1 . A modular last system comprising:
 a frame; and   a plurality of last segments removably attached to the frame, wherein each last segment the plurality of last segments has an outer surface that defines an anatomical shape.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one last segment of the plurality of the last segments defines a channel, wherein at least a portion of the frame is received in the channel. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein at least one last segment of the plurality of the last segments has an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the channel is defined in the lower surface. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the upper surface defines the anatomical shape. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the anatomical shape is a foot. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of last segments comprises a first heel segment defining a first heel profile, and a first toe segment defining a first toe profile. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , further comprising a second heel segment having a second heel profile, wherein the first heel segment and second heel segment are interchangeable on the frame to alter the anatomical shape. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 6 , further comprising a second toe segment having a second toe profile, wherein the first toe segment and second toe segment are interchangeable on the frame to alter the anatomical shape. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of last segments further comprise an ankle segment. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of last segments further comprise a first waist segment having a first girth and a second waist segment having a second girth, wherein the first waist segment and second waist segment are interchangeable to alter the anatomical shape. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a material disposed adjacent at least a portion of the plurality of last segments to define an article. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises an elongate member having a frame cross-section and a frame profile; and
 the plurality of last segments defining a channel that conforms to the frame cross-section, wherein the plurality of last segments are removably attached to the frame by an interference fit between the frame and the channel.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the channel is defined in a lower surface of the plurality of last segments, wherein upon attaching the plurality of segments to the frame, a lower surface of the frame is contiguous with the lower surface of the plurality of segments. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the cross section of the frame is rectangular. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a heel portion and a toe portion spaced longitudinally from each other by a waist portion, wherein a lower surface of the waist portion defines a base plane, and wherein the toe portion of the frame extends upward relative to the base plane. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the frame is constructed of a unitary member. 
     
     
         17 . A modular last system comprising:
 a frame including an elongate member having a cross section; and   a plurality of segments arranged on the frame to define an anatomical shape, the plurality of segments defining a channel configured to receive the elongate member therein.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the anatomical shape is a foot. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the cross section of the elongate member is rectangular having a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposing sidewalls, and wherein the channel comprises side surfaces that are spaced from each to form an interference fit with the opposing sidewalls of the elongate member. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 17  wherein the plurality of segments comprise a first segment forming a portion of the anatomical shape having a first profile, wherein the system further comprises a second segment interchangeable with the first segment to form the portion of the anatomical shape with a second profile.