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Dutch producer of patented knee protector technology (Foditec) is looking for licensing partners to manufacture their own products using this technology.

Summary

Profile Type
  • Technology offer
POD Reference
TONL20250602003
Term of Validity
2 June 2025 - 2 June 2026
Company's Country
  • Netherlands
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
The Foditec patented technology delivers up to 60% less peak pressure on the knees versus standard foam protectors, delivering significant health benefits to craftsmen who frequently work in kneeling position. The technology is also applicable to other products where pressure distribution releaves pressure on body parts.
Full Description
The Foditec patented technology delivers up to 60% less peak pressure on the knees versus standard foam protectors, delivering significant health benefits to craftsmen who frequently work in kneeling position. The technology is currently used in professional knee protection under various brands. The technology is also applicable to other products where pressure distribution releaves pressure on body parts, such as shoulders straps for bags/backpacks.
Advantages and Innovations
60% less peak pressure reduces muscoskeletal injuries.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Private label/Licensed production
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
IPR status
  • IPR granted
IPR notes
EU & US

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Private label/Licensed production
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME 11-49
  • Big company
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 02007018 - Advanced Textile Materials
Market keywords
  • 07001004 - Sporting goods, hobby equipment and athletics clothes
  • 05007007 - Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified)
  • 08003007 - Other industrial equipment and machinery
  • 07001007 - Other leisure and recreational products and services
  • 07006 - Other Consumer Related (not elsewhere classified)
Sector Groups Involved
  • Textiles
  • Construction
Targeted countries
  • All countries

Files

Brochure ENS Ultraknee.pdf