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FLAREGUARDGOUT CENTER
FlareGuard — in development

A new approach to pressure during a gout flare.

FlareGuard is being developed as a wearable intended to protect the sensitive big-toe joint while redistributing pressure toward more tolerant areas of the foot.

5 provisional patent applications filedPrototype in development
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Still in development.

We are intentionally not publishing detailed engineering views of the current design. The final appearance may change after physical prototyping and testing.

How it is intended to work

Protect. Redirect. Support.

1

Protect

Designed to create protected space around the sensitive joint.

2

Redirect

Designed to redistribute pressure toward more tolerant surrounding areas.

3

Support

Adjustable support intended to help maintain stability and mobility.

Why this matters

Gout creates a different mechanical problem.

During a severe flare, direct contact over the inflamed joint can become a major source of discomfort.

Medication treats the disease. FlareGuard is being developed to address the separate mechanical challenge of pressure and mobility.

Open-toe compatible

Designed with open-toe footwear in mind.

Swelling accommodation

Adjustability is being developed with flare-related swelling in mind.

Soft contact materials

Patient-contact areas are intended to prioritize comfort.

Low-profile direction

The design is being refined to avoid unnecessary bulk.

Development status

Building FlareGuard.

Concept & ResearchProblem definition and early engineering directionComplete
Engineering & CADCore architecture and detailed designComplete
Physical PrototypeManufacturer sourcing and first functional buildIn progress
Fit & Pressure TestingComfort, stability and offloading evaluationUp next
Design RefinementChanges based on physical testingUpcoming

Development status may change as testing progresses.