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Document | Title | Date |
20080216350 | SHOE SYSTEM WITH A RESILIENT SHOE INSERT - A first load (L | 09-11-2008 |
20080222918 | INSOLE CUSHION AND COMPOSITE FOOT-BED - An insole cushion for a shoe and a composite food-bed for a shoe and shoe including a gel pad having a mesh segment cast or formed integrally with the gel pad, that extending beyond at least one peripheral edge of the gel pad. The composite food-bed includes upper and lower foot-bed members with an insole cushion including a gel pad having a mesh segment integral to the gel pad. The get pad is disposed and affixed between the upper and lower foot-bed members and the mesh segment that extends beyond the peripheral edge of the gel pad is affixed between the upper and lower foot-bed members beyond the peripheral edge of the get pad. | 09-18-2008 |
20080271340 | Gel Insole - An insole for insertion into footwear, comprising a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a heel portion; the midfoot portion connecting together the forefoot portion and the heel portion; said insole comprising a cushioning layer of a viscoelastic gel material which provides a cushioning function; and wherein the midfoot portion and the heel portion comprise a peripheral edge that curves upwards. | 11-06-2008 |
20080289216 | Silicon gel used as permanent mid-soles and/or insoles in all types and sizes of shoes - The present invention is directed to a silicone gel midsole for footwear with a durometer of approximately 50, layered and bonded between the outsole and insole for making a conformable shoe part using silicone gel material for use in functional relation with an article of footwear in order to enhance fit, support, comfort, and cushioning. The present invention can serve to accommodate the unique anatomical features of an individual wearer and finds application within numerous types of articles of footwear. | 11-27-2008 |
20080295358 | INSOLE WITH VENTILATION - The insole has a number of flexible bulges on a first major surface, and a number of protruding ribs on a second major surface. The projections of the bulges fall within the regions bounded by the ribs. The bulges and their underlying bounding ribs therefore form a number of chambers. The insole further contains a number of through holes positioned between the ends of at least two ribs. The insole further contains a larger heel bulge provided on the first major surface in the heel section, and a concave on the second major surface, which is conducted to the other chambers via at least a duct. | 12-04-2008 |
20080301975 | Plantar For Reflexological Stimulation - An insole ( | 12-11-2008 |
20090056164 | Supporting pad for high heels - A supporting pad for high heels has a heel part, an arc part, and a concave portion on the top surface of its body. Each part is designed according to the curve of the human foot, so as to in close contact with the heel, the foot arc, and the metatarsus between the foot arc and the toes. The bottom surface of the body is also tightly attached to the sole of the high heel. Such a support provides a stable and balanced surface at the bottom of user's feet. This complete support can effectively distribute pressure imposed on the foot and relieve discomfort due to the impacts. | 03-05-2009 |
20090107007 | Insole with included aloe extract - An insole includes a layer of foam material which is infused with an aloe extract to provide relief to dry, cracked or itchy feet, facilitate cell renewal and reduce odor. The aloe extract is typically in the form of aloe barbadensis leaf juice. The foam material typically includes ethylene vinyl acetate foam although other foams may be used, such as rubber foam, latex foam, polyethylene foam and polyurethane foam. | 04-30-2009 |
20090126226 | Inner Sole for a Footwear - An inner sole for an insole has a body made of flexible material and adapted to be laid on an insole of a shoe. Liquid containing spaces are formed in the body of the inner sole for sealingly and flowably containing liquid. Dam portions divide the liquid containing spaces into a toe region, a heel region and a middle region between the two. Orifices communicate the liquid between mutually adjacent regions. The orifice formed by the dam portions that divides the liquid containing spaces into the heel region and the middle region opens toward one side edge portion to cause an eddy of liquid, flowing from the heel region into the middle region, that substantially fills the whole middle region. | 05-21-2009 |
20090183388 | Methods for Designing a Foot Orthotic - Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject. | 07-23-2009 |
20090183389 | Systems for Designing a Foot Orthotic - Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject. | 07-23-2009 |
20090193680 | REMOTE CONTROL PULSE MASSAGE SHOE - A remote control pulse current massage shoe having a shoe sole, a shoe insole, and vamp connected with the shoe sole. The shoe insole is equipped with insulated positive pole and negative pole. The shoe sole is equipped with a pulse generator to generate pulse current. A remote control signal receiver is used to receive control signal from the outside remote controller for controlling the switch of the pulse generator, voltage stiffness and frequency. The remote control signal receiver is connected with the pulse signal generator. The device permits easy adjustment and simple operation on the pulse current massage shoe by users or other people. | 08-06-2009 |
20090307927 | Children's Progressive Development Orthotic System - A system of progressively-sized orthotic inserts is provided to allow increasing measured support that corresponds with the changes that occur in a child's arch as the foot develops. The orthotic insert system is designed to address the specific needs found in the foot for children of ages of about 2-8 years. Each of the plurality of inserts is designed to encompass two shoe sizes and vary in arch height relative to the insert length so that motion control and stabilization for the child's foot is provided. In addition, a contoured heel cup and rear foot post is provided to position the foot in a neutral position. | 12-17-2009 |
20100000122 | Foot Orthotic - A foot orthotic for use as an insole in footwear is made solely from a copper-containing material. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000123 | HYGIENIC FOOTWEAR CUSHION AND THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A hygienic footwear cushion having a composition comprising bamboo charcoal soot and a footwear material and a method of manufacturing such footwear cushion are disclosed. The footwear cushion material is SEBE, other SEBE equivalent material, or other suitable material for manufacturing footwear cushion. The hygienic footwear cushion according to the current invention provides an improved ability to maintain dryness and obtains the property to be bacteria and odor free. | 01-07-2010 |
20100011618 | ADAPTABLE ORTHOPEDIC INSOLES - An orthopedic insole consists of a hollow foothold having flexible walls and containing granular filling. The upper surface of the orthopedic insole is typically molded to conform the anatomical features of a regular human foot. The granular filling contained in the lumen of the foothold and a rigid segment of its bottom wall provide for adapting the curvature angles of the top surface of the foothold to a specific pattern of the foot of a user. A user can typically make a selection from a variety of ready-made insoles having standard sizes which suit his needs. The adaptable orthopedic insoles of the invention are accommodated to common shoes and sandals, boots that are suitable for heavy work, walking, running, and or fashionable or mode shoes. | 01-21-2010 |
20100018074 | INSOLE - Disclosed is a partial insole for a fore portion of a foot and a partial insole for a rear portion of a foot. The rear insole supports a calcaneum of a foot and the fore insole supports a foot pad. The partial insole includes a body, pre-fashioned size indication marking, and an adhesive. | 01-28-2010 |
20100083533 | CUSTOMIZABLE FOOTWEAR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of assembling customized footwear on-site and a customized on-site footwear system. The method of assembling customized footwear on-site includes the steps of displaying a plurality of shoe bases; displaying a plurality of heels; displaying a plurality of lower fore-foot straps; receiving from an on-site customer a selection of one of a plurality of shoe bases; and assembling the selected heel, shoe base, and lower fore-foot strap into the customized footwear on-site. The customized on-site footwear system includes a chosen-on-site shoe base, a chosen-on-site heel, and a chosen-on-site lower fore-foot strap. | 04-08-2010 |
20100101112 | ORTHOTIC HEEL SUPPORT DEVICE - The invention provides an orthotic heel support device comprising a heel lift, at least one securing strap connected to the back of the heel lift, at least one fastening strap, connected to the securing strap, and at least one foot strap, separated from the fastening strap. | 04-29-2010 |
20100146815 | Insole that functionally adjusts its supporting curvature according to the heel height - An insole that functionally adjusts its supporting curvature according to the heel height is disclosed. A first supporting portion is disposed at the metatarsus. A second supporting portion is disposed between the front edge of the calcaneus and the back edge of the metatarsus. The bottom of the second supporting portion is formed with several grooves in the horizontal direction. The width of the grooves is inversely proportional to the heel height, thereby functionally adjusting the supporting curvature. | 06-17-2010 |
20100229422 | CUSTOMISED SHOE AND INSOLE, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING SHAPE OF A FOOT AND FOR MAKING A SHOE OR INSOLE - A method and kit of parts for measuring the comfortable shape of a foot for a person. The kit comprises front and rear platforms of adjustable height and a supporting surface for accommodating the plantar surface of a foot extending between said platforms. The aforementioned components can be adjusted to various settings with a view to determining a comfortable plantar foot shape. The foot shape can then be captured by scanning with an optical or mechanical probe or scanner. A method of making a customized shoe and shoe last on basis of the captured foot shape is also disclosed. | 09-16-2010 |
20100251568 | FOOTWEAR INSERT - In accordance with various embodiments, a footwear insert is disclosed. The footwear insert may include one or more portions configured to generally prevent a foot of a user from sliding or moving toward a forward portion of the footwear. The one or more portions may be endowed with one or more characteristics that benefit the foot of a user. | 10-07-2010 |
20100263230 | INSERT FOR ROCKERED FOOT BED OF FOOTWEAR - A molded insert, and methods for forming same, for a rockered foot bed of a boot, such as, but not limited to ice skating boots, or a rockered foot bed of a shoe, such as, but not limited to exercise, therapeutic, or physiological footwear, is described. The molded insert can be formed of any moldable material that is substantially firm when cured or dried. The moldable material can be used to fill in the concave portion of the rockered foot bed to form a substantially flat or level surface for the bottom of the wearer's foot, especially in the area corresponding from the beginning of the heel portion of the foot to the beginning of the ball of the foot (e.g., the mid-foot), thus providing adequate support for the foot's arch during typical ice skating maneuvers. | 10-21-2010 |
20100263231 | FOREFOOT WEDGE INSERT FOR FOOTWEAR - A forefoot wedge insert, and methods for forming same, are described for a piece of footwear, such as but not limited to ice skating boots, or a shoe, such as but not limited to exercise, therapeutic, or physiological footwear, for correcting a pronation and/or supination condition wherein the insert permits the subtalar joint of the affected foot to be placed and/or maintained in a neutral position. In this manner, the insert can provide the corrected foot with adequate balance relative to the skate blade during typical ice skating maneuvers. Also described is a skating boot, or shoe, having an adjustable toe cap portion that is selectively operable to be raised up to accommodate the uplifted forefoot portion of the wearer when the forefoot wedge insert is being used. | 10-21-2010 |
20100263232 | MOLDABLE ARCH SUPPORT FOR FOOTWEAR - A molded insert, and methods for forming same, for an arch cavity of a boot, such as, but not limited to ice skating boots, or an arch cavity of a shoe, such as, but not limited to exercise, therapeutic, or physiological footwear, is described. The molded insert can be formed of any moldable material that is substantially firm, yet comfortable, when cured or dried. The moldable material can be used to fill in the arch cavity to form a substantially firm, yet comfortable, surface to support the arch of the wearer's foot, especially in the area corresponding from the beginning of the heel portion of the foot to the beginning of the ball of the foot (e.g., the mid-foot) and includes a vertically extending side portion along the side of the foot's arch, thus providing adequate support for the foot's arch during typical ice skating maneuvers. | 10-21-2010 |
20100269371 | ORTHOTIC SHOE INSERT FOR HIGH-HEELED SHOES - An orthotic insert for a high-heeled shoe may have an asymmetrical heel cup including a depressed central region configured for a heel of a wearer. Features including an elevated medial-side surface along a medial side upper surface declining toward the central region, and a generally longitudinal lateral-side elevation along an upper lateral edge of the heel cup may be configured to provide a predetermined supported calcaneal angle for a wearer, wherein the angle is offset from vertical. An anterior retention structure configured as a rounded hump extending across an anterior region of the heel cup, generally transverse to the elevated medial-side surface, with a middle portion of the rounded hump curved laterally away from a center of the heel cup may be included to prevent anterior calcaneal movement relative to the heel cup. | 10-28-2010 |
20100325915 | ORTHOPEDIC INSOLES FOR PROTECTING SKIN FROM STRETCHING AND CRACKING IN THE AREA OF THE FIVE METATARSAL HEADS OF THE FOREFOOT - A specially designed insert for orthopedic insoles and a process for manufacturing said insole, the use of which prevents the foot from bending excessively at the metatarsal joints, thereby protecting the skin in the area of the metatarsal heads of the forefoot on the bottom of the foot and preventing that skin from stretching, cracking or being otherwise damaged. | 12-30-2010 |
20110010963 | FORM-FITTED GEL INSERT - A form-fitted gel insert with a cushioned thickness that extends around and between the toes, below and on top of the front of the foot, wherein the device is generally yielding and resilient in response to impact, wherein toe movement necessary for effective sports play is not hampered, wherein pedicures remain protected from impact damage, wherein anti-bacterial features serve to reduce and/or prevent contamination, and wherein therapeutic ingredients beneficially impact nails and/or skin. | 01-20-2011 |
20110030241 | Antifungal Shoe Insole with Built-In Ultraviolet LED - A shoe insole with one or more ultraviolet LEDs that is used to prevent or eliminate foot fungus. In the preferred embodiment the built-in LED and battery combination will have a designed lifetime that coincides with the designated shelf life of the insole. In the preferred embodiment the insole would be a replaceable insole and would be disposed of after its designated lifetime or sent in for recycling. | 02-10-2011 |
20110047818 | Orthotic insert system - An orthotic insert system which is configured to be inserted into footwear utilizes an orthotic member consisting of a posted orthotic element with a rear heel section and a forwardly extending arch support section tapered downwardly away from the rear heel section. The rear heel section of the posted orthotic element has first and second lateral walls of different heights and substantially flat upper and lower surfaces extending between the lateral walls. One end of the upper surface is the height of the first lateral wall and the other end of the upper surface is the height of the second lateral wall. The upper surface has a gradual slope as it extends from the first lateral wall to the second lateral wall. The orthotic member also has a rim which overlays the upper surface of the rear heel section. An insole member is positioned within the orthotic member. The orthotic member is not attached to the footwear nor is the insole member attached to the orthotic member. Proper fitting of the insole member within the orthotic member, which itself is fitted into the footwear, sets and maintains the angle of the heel, arch, and foot of a wearer correctly within the footwear. | 03-03-2011 |
20110047819 | SOFT, SHOCK-DAMPING THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - A system of two different styrenic thermoplastic elastomers is disclosed. One styrenic thermoplastic elastomer is vinyl-isoprene styrene-isoprene-styrene which is known for its shock-damping properties. The other styrenic thermoplastic elastomer is oil absorbing and known for softness on the Shore A hardness scale. The system includes plasticizer oil. The system can be molded into articles that can provide dissipation of impact energy, for shock absorbing elastomeric uses, such as seals, closures, shoe insoles, and other goods. | 03-03-2011 |
20110094123 | FABRIC-COVERED FLUID-FILLED THERAPEUTIC FOOT ORTHOTIC WITH THONG-CUT DEVICE SYSTEMS - A fabric-covered fluid-filled therapeutic foot orthotic with thong-cut device system comprising: a top substrate having fabric covering; a bottom substrate having fabric covering; a high viscosity fluid-filled arch supporting, massaging and comforting-medium; a series of dot welds placed distally of the metatarsal arch; a series of dot welds on a longitudinal arc through the medial arch; a longitudinal swatch weld towards the lateral mid-foot for directional flow and restriction of fluid towards the lateral mid foot; a rearwardly-placed half-moon shaped indentation; a front bladder seal seam; a heel dot weld; and a single forwardly-orientated indented trim line. The design permits the orthotic to be positioned into closed in shoes for transferring further towards the front of the a thong cut sandal to provide a ‘correct fit’ without losing any effectiveness of the arch support or therapeutic value while eliminating all unnecessary trim lines. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094124 | Support Liners and Arrangements Including the Same - Support liners and cushions which include including a plurality of compressible protrusions. An arrangement is provided for interconnecting the compressible protrusions, the interconnecting arrangement being adapted to ensure strict compression of the compressible protrusions upon acceptance of a compressive force. | 04-28-2011 |
20110126424 | Removable protective insole for safety footwear - A removable protective innersole for safety footwear includes a body made of a plastic material, a puncture-resistant sheet made of metal or plastic, a protective toe-cap made of metal or plastic, and a lining. The lower part of the body is provided with protrusions and/or grooves, suitable for creating a series of recesses between said protective insole and the midsole of the shoe. | 06-02-2011 |
20110146104 | Article Of Footwear With A Removable Foot-Supporting Insert - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper that defines an interior void, a sole structure secured to the upper, and a foot-supporting insert that is positionable within a lower area of the void and removable from the void. A system having a protrusion and an indentation may be utilized to, for example, secure the insert within the void. As an example, a protrusion may extend outward from a surface of the void, and the insert may define an indentation in a corresponding location and with a corresponding shape. When the insert is positioned within the void, the protrusion will extend into the indentation. The locations, shapes, numbers and overall configuration of the protrusion and indentation may vary significantly. | 06-23-2011 |
20110162234 | SHOE INSOLE WITH FLEXIBLE INSERTS - Footwear includes an insole provided with inserts of resilient material at the heel-strike and ball areas of the insole. The resilient material may be formed integrally with the insole. The resilient material of the inserts is made up of a smooth upper surface | 07-07-2011 |
20110185591 | MULTI-PLUG DESIGN SHOE INSOLE - An insole is provided for reducing peak plantar pressure on a foot. The insole includes a compressible pad having a plurality of holes extending from a bottom surface of the compressible pad and partially through the compressible pad. A plurality of compressible plugs is disposed in the plurality of holes, wherein the plurality of compressible plugs has a stiffness that is different than a stiffness of the compressible pad. The plurality of compressible plugs is concentrated in a reduced stiffness portion of the compressible pad that substantially corresponds to an area of peak plantar pressure on the foot. | 08-04-2011 |
20110209359 | THORN-PROOF INSOLE - The present invention relates to a thorn-proof insole comprising an insole assembly and a plurality of joint assemblies and featuring in matching the shape change of the sole of a foot when the insole assembly is extended. The insole assembly includes four plates which are consecutively joined together. The joint of the first plate and the second plate is located between a user's toes and thenar, the joint of the second plate and the third plate is corresponding to the middle portion of the arch of foot, and the joint of the third plate and the fourth plate is located between the arch of foot and the heel portion. The four plates could be designed with the same thickness or with different thickness according to the requirement of its location. Each plate must be at least 0.5 mm thick, and each joint assembly includes at least two first sleeves, one second sleeve and one pin. The first sleeves and the second sleeve are respectively applied to make two adjacent plates join together. | 09-01-2011 |
20110265346 | Golf Orthotic and Method of Use - A foot orthotic for golf that provides solid stability and encourages proper foot bracing and release during the golf swing. The orthotic having a semi-rigid shell, compliant top cover, anti-skid forefoot pad and a heel post. The heel post having a short medial edge to encourage proper bracing and release and an extended lateral edge to resist foot rolling or supination during the golf swing. | 11-03-2011 |
20110271554 | Insole Having A Vibrating Device | 11-10-2011 |
20110277348 | RESPONSIVE INSOLES - Disclosed here are insoles with one or more regions responsive to maintain a user's foot in a corrected position in the insole. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283561 | Half-Insert Used in Setting Middle-Sole of Shoes - The present invention discloses a half fork for shoe molded insole, comprising a rigid plastic injection-molded main body, and a waist core integrated in the main body as a whole by plastic injection molding, wherein the main body has at least one locating hole on the upper and/or lower surfaces thereof in the waist core region, and bevels on the edges thereof. The half fork further comprises a surface material layer on upper and/or lower surfaces of the main body; the material of the surface material layer is fabric, paper or plastic. The half fork disclosed by the present invention will not deform easily under the pressure caused by the weight of the wearer, even in the humid environment or under the condition of being soaked, it is more comfortable, durable and artistic. | 11-24-2011 |
20110296710 | Insole Comprising an Electronic Chip - The present invention relates to an insole comprising an electronic chip. To impart improved wearing comfort to the wearer of a shoe equipped with the generic insole, it is provided according to the invention that a module encompassing the chip is removably embedded in the insole. | 12-08-2011 |
20120073162 | FOOTWEAR SOLE - Shoe insert ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120124862 | BI-COMPONENT/BINDER FIBER INSOLE - A flexible shoe insole ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120131816 | FLEXIBLE PRESSURE SHEET - The invention relates to a flexible sheet which includes cavities that are intercommunicated by a captive fluid of a known viscosity and which is positioned as an insole beneath the sole of the foot. The upper surface of the aforementioned cavities receives plantar pressures, thereby acquiring a corresponding dimpled appearance indicating those areas receiving greater or less plantar pressure. The gradual movement of the fluid through the hollow closed circuit is caused mainly by the resistance to the fluid provided by two-way an one-way valves and alternatively by the resistance provided by the cross-section and length of the conduits to the viscosity of the fluid. In this way, as the foot oscillates the cavities remain the same. The invention is mainly intended for obtaining approximate plantar pressure measurements by observing the upper surface of the adjoining cavities after a sufficient number of steps, producing the mould or negative and saving a record of same, and producing the final insole. | 05-31-2012 |
20120151794 | INSOLE FOR SHOES - An insole is proposed for a shoe. The insole has a flat back side in direction of the shoe outsole and a dome-shaped structure on the front side. The dome-shaped structure has a base surface of a maximum of 25% of the insole surface; the dome-shaped structure is positioned under the cuboid bone of the shoe wearer. A longitudinal axis can be associated with the dome-shaped structure at its apex, wherein the longitudinal axis of the dome-shaped structure encloses an angle (φ) in a range from 5° to 75° with the longitudinal axis of the insole. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159811 | HEATED INSOLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS - A remote control wireless heated insole system in which address data identifying specific insoles to be heated is provided. Once the heating process is initiated, periodic repeated control signals are generated to cause heating of the insoles. | 06-28-2012 |
20120174436 | INSOLE - The insole ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120204443 | Frequency Balance Footwear - A footwear technology called Frequency Balance Footwear, is an footwear or insole that utilizes Mylar Holographic Disk Technology (small holograms). Each hologram disc is exposed to a Quantum Field Programming Generator which overlays or infuses specific blueprint frequencies for the human body which helps to promote physical posture, increased ability to achieve better balance, increased strength, and greater flexibility during any physical activity while wearing the Shoe and/or insoles. | 08-16-2012 |
20120210602 | MASSAGING FOOTWEAR - A footwear article that has an insert pad filled with loose particulate material which is configured within the pad to provide the feeling of walking on a sandy beach and with the same massage affect to the foot as walking on a sandy beach. The pad is particularly configured to prevent the loose particulate material inside of it from flowing to the sides of the pad and destroying the massaging affect. | 08-23-2012 |
20120246971 | ORTHOTIC FOOT DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE SUPPORT COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An embodiment of footwear having the orthotic foot device and method of making it is disclosed herein. The device provides support for the foot when used in footwear, in certain regions of the foot such as in the arch and metatarsal regions, in a manner that is very comfortable and yet supportive to the wearer. The embodiment of the orthotic foot device may provide at least one secure, but easily adjusted support component for a region of the foot such as the arch and metatarsal regions. The support component may be removably attached to a cushioned supportive footbed or chassis to provide an increased walking/running comfort and performance. It will become apparent to those skilled in the art that at least one of the support components may be fixedly or integrally attached to the footbed or chassis. | 10-04-2012 |
20120255199 | BODY BALANCE DEVICE - The present invention relates to a body balance device, which includes a main body made of a cushioning material. The main body includes a first metatarsal bone section, a fourth metatarsal bone section, and a foot heel section. The main body forms a primary adjustment structure located between the first metatarsal bone section and the fourth metatarsal bone section and a secondary adjustment structure located between the fourth metatarsal bone section and the foot heel section and corresponding to outside of the main body. Both adjustment structures are formed with a structure of through hole or cavity in which a soft material is selectively embedded to allow the human body to reach a balanced condition when standing or walking so as to improve the discomfort of bones and muscles caused by long standing or walking. | 10-11-2012 |
20120260525 | CUSHION MEMBER AND A SHOE INSOLE COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a cushion member and a shoe insole comprising the same. In particular, it relates to a cushion member which is inserted to an outside of heel of shoe insole wherein an end of the cushion member is shaped to be concave in order to wrap the convex portion between the rear sole of foot and ankle, and to a shoe insole comprising the same. | 10-18-2012 |
20120272545 | ORTHOPEDIC SOLE INCLUDING CORRECTIVE MEANS FOR TREATING METATARSALGIA AND PLANTAR SKIN DISORDERS - An orthopedic insole capable of being inserted into a shoe or the like for relieving and/or treating skin disorders and/or calluses and/or metatarsal pain comprises at least one semi-rigid corrective element capable of producing an inner metatarsal support, over the rear portion of the head of the first metatarsal, and/or a median metatarsal support, over the rear portion of the second and/or third and/or fourth metatarsal head, and/or an external metatarsal support, over the rear portion of the fifth metatarsal head. | 11-01-2012 |
20120297641 | Shoe Sole Element - A midsole element to be mounted to the lower surface of an insole of a shoe as a heel, wherein the midsole element has a upper surface adapted to be mounted on the lower surface of the insole and a lower surface, wherein the midsole element comprises a core and a resilient compression element being softer than the core. The midsole element allows a pivoting movement of the upper surface of the midsole element against the lower surface of the midsole element in, at least, an essentially transverse direction to the longitudinal axis of the midsole element in a mounted state, wherein the core has a form of a rounded cone or sphere within the resilient compression element. The midsole element can also be mounted to the lower surface of a shoe under the forefoot portion, wherein the core has the form of a round ridge. | 11-29-2012 |
20130025156 | Contoured Support Insole - A contoured insole especially advantageous for users with medium to high arches is disclosed. It comprises a generally foot-shaped base extending from a heel end to a toe end, which comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the base preferably further comprises two indentations formed integrally therein in a forefoot area and a heel area. A forefoot pad and a heel pad are secured to each of said indentations. Preferably, the base is made from a polyurethane foam. The pads are made from rubber or synthetic rubber. A top sheet is coextensive with and secured to the top surface of the base. The top sheet is generally a fabric which preferably has antimicrobial characteristics. In use, the foot of the wearer, with or without a sock or stocking thereon, rests upon the top sheet in the foot-receiving compartment of a user's shoe. | 01-31-2013 |
20130042502 | GEL INSOLE - An insole for insertion into footwear, comprising a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a heel portion; the midfoot portion connecting together the forefoot portion and the heel portion; said insole comprising a cushioning layer of a viscoelastic gel material which provides a cushioning function; and wherein the midfoot portion and the heel portion comprise a peripheral edge that curves upwards. | 02-21-2013 |
20130047461 | FOOT BALANCE DEVICE - A foot balance device includes at least one adjustment element arranged at a position between a front sole and a rear heel. The adjustment element forms a support point having a bottom surface that is provided with a coupling section. The coupling section functions to couple to a corresponding position in a shoe or on a shoe pad. As such, the distribution of force between the heel and the sole is changed to realize proper distribution of body weight on the foot and make force uniformly acting along a circumference of the adjustment element to thereby protect the foot from being hurt and improve the sense of comfortableness. | 02-28-2013 |
20130047462 | INSOLE WITH AN ADJUSTABLE ARCH SUPPORT STRUCTURE - An insole with an adjustable arch support structure comprises a middle sole and a support sole. The middle sole includes a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface is formed with an arch portion, the middle sole is provided at the arch portion with a support portion formed in the shape of the arch of a user's foot and a lateral support portion located adjacent to the support portion. The bottom surface of the middle sole is formed with a buffer chamber which is concaved toward the support portion, and the lower edge of the lateral support portion is formed with a lateral support edge which is located around a periphery of the buffer chamber. The support sole is received in the buffer chamber of the middle sole and includes a top surface and a bottom surface. | 02-28-2013 |
20130067766 | VENTILATED SHOE PAD - A ventilated insole including a pad ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130081306 | INSOLE FOR A SHOE - The present invention relates to an insole installed inside a shoe to contact each foot sole portion of the human forefoot (A), midfoot (C) and rearfoot (B), which is made of a plurality of materials having varying degrees of hardness depending on the insole region, wherein the respective materials are combined to form a single layer. Preferably, the insole for a shoe comprises: a base plate with any one of a forefoot hole, a midfoot hole and a rearfoot hole formed therein corresponding to one of respective foot regions (A), (B) and (C); and an inner plate including one or more of a forefoot support, midfoot support and rearfoot support to be inserted into one of the holes, and, respectively, wherein the base plate and the inner plate are manufactured with materials having varying degrees of hardness relative to one another. | 04-04-2013 |
20130104419 | Dual-Density Insole with a Molded Geometry | 05-02-2013 |
20130111781 | SUPPORTING BRACE FOR FOOTWEAR INSERTS - The invention relates to orthopedic shoe inserts to support and guide the foot and provides an insert core for shoe inserts with the insert core comprising a support clasp with mutually linked, diagonally extending support arms. | 05-09-2013 |
20130133224 | Shoe Insole - A shoe insole includes an elastic main body including a front metatarsal, a mid foot and a rear heel sections, the front metatarsal section having an enclosed forefoot buffer zone, the first recesses being formed in the forefoot buffer zone, the rear heel section having an enclosed heel buffer zone, the second recesses being formed in the heel buffer zone; an elastic pad member combined with the mid foot section and the rear heel section at the bottom surface of the elastic main body, a mid foot section of the elastic pad member having a protruding foot arch portion, the mid foot section of the elastic pad member having the elongated arc-shaped grooves and the through holes, a rear heel section of the elastic pad member having a through hole corresponding to the heel buffer zone; and an upper layer combined with the elastic main body. | 05-30-2013 |
20130145651 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIDE SNAP FOOTBEDS - A snap-in footbed system according to embodiments of the present invention includes a shoe, wherein the shoe includes an inner surface and an outer surface, an aperture formed in a molded portion of the shoe from the inner surface to the outer surface, a footbed, wherein a top surface of the footbed is configured to receive a user's foot, wherein the footbed comprises a snap-in element, wherein the snap-in element comprises a head portion having at least one dimension that is sized to be larger than the aperture, such that when the head portion is passed through the aperture from the inner surface to the outer surface, one or both of the head portion and the aperture undergo elastic deformation, and such that when the head portion has been passed through the aperture, the snap-in element secures the footbed to the shoe. | 06-13-2013 |
20130167403 | SHOE INSOLE - A shoe insole, which supports three points on a sole to stabilize a center of gravity, is provided by considering a skeletal structure of a foot and a sequential movement from foot joints to a body. The three points, which are a first metatarsal sesamoid bone, tuberosity of fifth metatarsal bone, and a calcaneal tuberosity, are supported from a sole side, and the three point balance can stabilize a center of gravity, and thereby a stimulus that adjusts body movements derived from a sole to help a body to be back to a right position can be given. | 07-04-2013 |
20130174445 | INSOLE AND A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR INSOLE MANUFACTURE - A method, apparatuses and a system for manufacturing an insole, a shoe or a sole for a shoe. Foot information is determined on the shape and dimensions of a foot, and a pin matrix is formed at least partially based on the foot information. An insole or sole preform is placed on the pin matrix for shaping the insole preform, and an insole or sole is formed from the preform based on the foot information using the pin matrix. A positive and a negative pin matrix at least partially based on the foot information can be formed wherein the negative pin matrix essentially corresponds to the positive pin matrix. | 07-11-2013 |
20130199055 | DEVICE FOR FOOT COMFORT - Devices for the comfort of a foot. The devices comprise a heel strap, a foot comfort piece, coupling means and anchoring means. The foot comfort piece, which supports and underlies the foot, is operatively coupled to the heel strap directly or indirectly, for example by sleeves, straps, strap and hook features or any other coupling or fastening means known in the art. The coupling and fastening means may include a base plate which underlies the piece. The anchoring means is operatively coupled to the foot comfort piece. The foot comfort piece is secured to the foot by the anchoring means, the coupling means and the heel strap. The location of the foot comfort piece is also adjustable. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199056 | INSOLE INCLUDING AN ACUPRESSURE MEMBER - The present invention relates to an insole including an acupressure member for supporting the arch of the foot. The insole includes: a connector which protrudes from a top or bottom surface of the insole corresponding to the arch, and which includes a continuous uneven part on the outer surface thereof and a female screw in a central portion thereof; and said acupressure member which includes a male screw protruding from the bottom surface thereof so as to engage with the female screw, and an uneven recess which is shaped so as to correspond to the continuous uneven part and which is recessed in the to bottom surface thereof around the male screw. | 08-08-2013 |
20130219744 | FOOTWEAR INSOLE WITH ADJUSTABLE ARCH SUPPORT - A footwear insole includes an insole body extending along a longitudinal direction between opposite end regions. An elongated recessed arch cavity is formed in the insole body at an arch region between the end regions. The recessed arch cavity has a bottom opening at a lower surface of the insole body. One of a plurality of arch inserts of different hardnesses is selected, and is inserted through the bottom opening and mounted in the recessed arch cavity for supporting a wearer's arch during wear. The selected arch insert is adjustably positioned at a selected one of a plurality of positions spaced apart along the longitudinal direction for adjustably supporting the wearer's arch. | 08-29-2013 |
20130232814 | SPORT ORTHOTICS - A pair of sport shoe inserts may be shaped differently to provide support to different areas of the feet during movement while participating in a sporting event. The right, back corner of the right foot may be supported by a lateral flange having an inclined slope that declines inwardly and forwardly. The left, back corner of the left heel may be supported with a lateral flange having an inclined slope that declines inwardly and forwardly, but at a smaller degree than with the right heel. The right heel may have a medial area that is uncovered or unsupported, such as to allow the right ankle to roll during a swing or other movement. The left heel may have a medial area that is supported with an arch or other support that may provide for push off during a swing or other player movement. | 09-12-2013 |
20130263470 | PREFORM AND DEVICE FOR COOPERATION WITH A LOWER LIMB MEMBER, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE DEVICE - The invention concerns a preform and a device for cooperating with a lower limb member so as to provide a correction to the limb member. The invention also concerns a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the device. The preform comprises a base, a surface linked to the top face of the base, for cooperation with the lower limb; and at least one inflatable chamber formed by a flexible and liquid-impervious membrane sealed to the concave top face of the base. Injection of a fluid composition of curable material, while the lower limb member is in contact with the surface so as to inflate the at least one inflatable chamber is performed until the correction is obtained, the composition being then cured in-situ into a cured material. | 10-10-2013 |
20130291398 | FOOTWEAR INSOLE FOR HIGH HEEL SHOES - Disclosed is a footwear insole for increasing comfort in high heel shoes by providing a base layer extending from a heel to a forefoot of a foot, and a raised portion prominent from the top of the base layer and situated substantially under an arch of the foot, in which the raised portion is configured to increase support of the plantar fascia of the foot. | 11-07-2013 |
20130312279 | Foot Orthotic - A foot orthotic for use as an insole in footwear is made solely from a copper-containing material. | 11-28-2013 |
20130312280 | DYNAMIC ARCH STABILIZATION AND REHABILITATIVE SHOE INSOLE DEVICE - An insole device configured to fit the profile of a human foot to promote dynamic proprioceptive stimulation of the mechanoreceptors and nocioreceptors in the skin of the sole of the foot at the anatomical apex of the foot's arch system. The midfoot section of the insole device has a receptacle located central to the foot's anatomical arch apex that receives interchangeable resilient ellipsoidal and spherically shaped biofeedback catalysts of many shapes and forms. The resilient ellipsoidal and spherically shaped biofeedback catalysts present to the plantar aspect of the foot at a location found to be the anatomical apex of the foot's arch system. | 11-28-2013 |
20130318818 | DYNAMIC ARCH STABILIZATION AND REHABILITATIVE SHOE MIDSOLE/INSOLE DEVICE - An insole device as provided which has a sole shaped body defining an upwardly extending dome in a midfoot section thereof. A biofeedback catalyst is mountable in the dome so as to be moveable at least longitudinally relative to the sole shaped body. The catalyst is positionable to cause the dome to engage an anatomical apex of the sole face of the arch of a wearer's foot. The catalyst has an ellipsoidal or spherical shape, being dimensioned and having a resiliency sufficient to promote dynamic proprioceptive stimulation of mechanical receptors and nocioreceptors in the skin of the wearer's sole at said apex. Cooperating engagement means extend between the body and the catalyst for connecting the catalyst to the body to locate the catalyst in the dome while allowing the movement of the catalyst relative to the body. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326905 | ENERGY WAVE SOCKLINER - A sockliner for integration into a shoe assembly including a top face and a bottom face, each having a generally planar surface, extending along a base plane. On the top face, a plurality of grooves extend across the base plane in a generally undulating pattern for engagement with the sole of the foot. On the bottom face, a plurality of alternating ridges and/or valleys extend from the inside of the foot to the outside of the foot in a generally sinusoidal pattern for engagement with the outsole. The bottom face having a plurality of ridges positioned parallel and above the base plane, extend downwardly and a plurality of valleys positioned parallel and below at the base plane, extend upwardly. The combination of the generally undulating geometry of the top face and the generally sinusoidal geometry of the bottom face built into the structure of the sockliner for providing support and cushioning integrated into a shoe assembly. | 12-12-2013 |
20130340280 | FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR MIDSOLE AND THE LIKE - Embodiments herein provide high performance foam formulations and processing methods that address issues with traditional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foams. In various embodiments, when used in midsoles, the high performance foam formulations may provide superior impact energy absorption per given load during compression, improved energy recovery during expansion, and reduced compression set over repeated impact cycles. In various embodiments, the high performance foam formulations may include a mixture of no more than about 75 PHR EVA foam and at least 15 PHR polyolefin foam. | 12-26-2013 |
20130340281 | FLEXIBLE MIDFOOT ORTHOTIC SHOE INSERT - A preformed orthotic is provided. The orthotic may include a lateral contour zone disposed on the lateral side of the orthotic which slopes upwardly in a medial direction at an angle of about one to fifteen degrees, a medial contour zone adjacent the lateral contour zone which slopes upwardly in a medial direction at an angle of about fifteen to forty degrees, and a medial wing disposed adjacent the medial contour zone which extends upwardly from the medial contour zone at an angle of about twenty-five to seventy-five degrees. An orthotic contoured support area may primarily cover the midfoot and may only extend slightly into the heel and forefoot. The orthotic may be constructed from a flexible material which allows the orthotic to form to the shape of the shoe it is placed in. The medial wing may utilize the medial wall of the shoe to increase arch support. | 12-26-2013 |
20140000125 | BI-LAYER ORTHOTIC AND TRI-LAYER ENERGY RETURN SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20140007456 | DYNAMIC SUPPORT FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOT WEAR - A support for an article of foot wear including a dynamic support that is capable of molding to a portion of a plantar surface of a foot. The dynamic support includes a plurality of independently movable particles. | 01-09-2014 |
20140033565 | AID, METHODS OF USING THE SAME, AND KITS THEREOF - Disclosed herein is an aid for inducing a physiologically desirable movement. The aid comprises upper and lower surfaces, defining therebetween a thickness of the aid. The aid also comprises a plurality of protrusions extending from the upper surface of the aid and capable of engaging a body portion of a user for inducing discomfort in the body portion. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the aid to induce the physiologically desirable movement in a subject in need thereof and kits including one or more aids. | 02-06-2014 |
20140068967 | Footwear insert with foot stop - A shoe or footwear insert pad is configured to fit over at least part of the forward portion of the sole, extending under the toes and ball of a wearer's foot. The pad has an upper face, a lower face, a forward edge, a rear edge, and inner and outer edges, with the inner and outer edges conforming to the shape of corresponding inner and outer edges of the sole of the footwear. A foot stop bar or rib on the inner face of the pad extends in a selected, at least partially curved path from the inner edge to the outer edge configured to match the curve of the space at the base of a wearer's toes where the toes meet the remainder of the foot. In one example, the position of the foot stop bar on the pad is adjustable for wearers' having different foot sole topographies. | 03-13-2014 |
20140090272 | HEEL STABILIZATION DEVICE - A heel stabilization device includes a plurality of bumps formed on a shoe midsole or a shoe pad at predetermined locations corresponding to a foot heel in order to alter the contact forces at the locations when the foot heel is put into contact with the shoe pad or the shoe midsole. Thus, when a human body is standing or walking, a balance condition can be achieved to improve the discomfort of human body caused by long standing or walking. | 04-03-2014 |
20140109438 | INSOLE PAD FOR FOOTWEAR - A insole pad ( | 04-24-2014 |
20140109439 | Rigid Shoe Insert with Raised Heel - The present invention relates generally to a shoe insert having a raised heel creating a rigid inner sole extending from the heel to the end of the arch of the foot such that any athletic shoe can be modified for use as a weight lifting shoe by inserting the shoe insert. The insert is capable of being secured into any footwear, thus eliminating the cost of specific shoes for weight lifting activities. | 04-24-2014 |
20140137431 | MULTIPLEX SOCKLINER SYSTEM - A sockliner for use in a shoe assembly designed to strategically distribute underfoot pressure and to facilitate air circulation within a shoe. The sockliner includes a base having a top face, a bottom face and a plurality of perforation holes positioned across the length of the base and extending therethrough. The sockliner further includes a plurality of ventilation grooves located along a peripheral edge of the sockliner designed to cooperate with the perforation holes to encourage air flow. The bottom face of the sockliner further includes a plurality of zones, each zone including a plurality of lugs which are strategically designed and located to support the weight of the wearer and provide cushioning to the wearer's foot. | 05-22-2014 |
20140230273 | Fluid orthodic massaging shoe insoles - IonSole fluid orthotic massaging insoles are a unique insole appliance made 1/16 | 08-21-2014 |
20140259751 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VARYING INSOLE CAMBER - A foot support system includes two or more pairs of insoles where each pair of insoles has physical properties different from the next pair of insoles, such as camber (side-to-side tilt). The user wears one pair of insoles for a set period of time before replacing it with the next consecutive insole in a serial order. Each pair of insoles has medial arches that are the same in height, that height varying from one pair of insoles to the next. Each insole comprises a base, a medial arch support, and a cover. Additional embodiments may include a heel cup for more secure fit. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259752 | Footwear, Insoles, Inserts, Kits and Methods - Footwear, insoles, inserts, kits and methods effective for acclimating a user's foot to a different heel-toe ramp and/or foot strike pattern are provided. Footwear, insoles, inserts and kits of the present disclosure have a region of adjustable thickness which allows the user to gradually change the heel-toe ramp of the user's foot, and/or gradually adapt to a new foot-strike pattern. Regions of adjustable thickness may include a layered pad, inserts of varying thicknesses which may be used with the footwear or insert, or a material having a thickness which changes with the rate of applied force. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259753 | MODIFIED THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS FOR INCREASED COMPATIBILITY WITH SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS - A foamed article is made by infusing the article of thermoplastic elastomer including a nonpolar component with a supercritical fluid, then removing the article from the supercritical fluid and either (i) immersing the article in a heated fluid or (ii) irradiating the article with infrared or microwave radiation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259754 | Removable Shoe Insert for Corrective Sizing - A ball-of-foot type shoe insert has two regions with different compressibility characteristics, illustratively created by using polyurethane foam of difference densities, in a front region which, when the insert is positioned in a shoe, will underlie the toes of a wearer, and a rear region which, when positioned in a shoe, will underlie the ball of the foot. The front region is less compressible so that the toes in combination with the insert fill-up the toe box, thereby preventing the foot from sliding forward so that the anatomical heel of the wearer fits naturally in the heel of a shoe that is too big for the wearer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259755 | Arch Support Insole for Shoes - An arch support insole includes a basic body made from soft flexible material having a top surface, a palm support portion and an arch support portion, wherein the palm support portion has a rear part, a front part with a width gradually increased from said rear part, an arched lateral side conforming to an arch of human foot, a topmost planar surface and a curved side surface gradually descending from the topmost planar surface. The topmost planar area is spaced apart from the top surface of the basic body at 7 mm˜9 mm. The arch support portion surrounds the rear part and the curved side surface of the palm support portion, has an upwardly curved top surface with a topmost point which is spaced from the top surface of the basic body at 1 mm˜4 mm. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259756 | Multi-function ventilated insole - A multi-function ventilated insole is provided with an elastic airbag disposed within a heel and including upper and bottom layer sections; a check valve on the rear of the elastic airbag; two spaced channels each extending from the elastic airbag to a plantar arch portion, each channel including vent holes disposed from a front end to an intermediate portion, and a rear concealed tunnel extending to communicate with one outlet; a flexible main support in the top layer section; two spaced flexible auxiliary supports in the top layer section and contacting both sides of the main support; recesses on top of a front portion of the insole, each recess having a knob; a curve protrusion on the insole; a protuberance on the insole between the front ends of the channels; and a cavity on the insole between the protrusion and the protuberance. | 09-18-2014 |
20140298681 | ORTHOTIC SHELL - An orthotic shoe insert having a contoured body adapted to support a location of a wearer's foot between a heel and a medial arch, the body being constructed of a semi-rigid material and including a rear concave end and a forward extending and medial arch supporting edge. The body exhibits a three dimensional shape and perimeter defining outer profile adapted for being inserted into the wearer's shoe. Corresponding methods for forming an orthotic shoe insert can include either providing a thermoplastic material in an unformed lay-flat sheet of varying thickness and rigidity, then applying a heat source to the material to assisting in forming the material into a three dimensional shape including a concave rear and heel supporting end and a forward extending and medial arch supporting end. Other methods include pre-placing scrim layers within opposing surfaces of mating die halves and post-injecting a plasticized material in fluidic state in order to form the insert. | 10-09-2014 |
20140325872 | INSOLE HAVING LIQUID THEREIN - An insole having liquid therein may include a main body that has an enclosing layer covering an outer surface of the main body, and liquid is enclosed by the enclosing layer. In one embodiment, the liquid can be water or oil. The insole may also have at least one hole located at a predetermined position of enclosing layer to evenly distribute the pressure from the user's feet. A sealing edge is formed at an outer portion of the main body and a pressing portion is formed at a periphery of the holes. | 11-06-2014 |
20140338220 | FOOTWEAR/INSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR - A footbed for supporting a person's foot is formed with one or more voids which removes support beneath either at least part of the heel which is lateral to the midline of the heel and which does not extend medially of the midline, or beneath the medial process of the tuber calcanei, or a combination of the two. Such voids stabilise those parts of the heel which functionally form an abutment to support the medial and lateral longitudinal arches of the foot, in order to prevent pronation. | 11-20-2014 |
20140352172 | COMBINATION SHOE INSERT AND FLAT FOR A HEELED SHOE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A combination insert-flat will allow a flat to be compressed to a thin insert which women will wear between their feet and heeled footwear discreetly and Comfortably, wherein the flat will adjust to fit in the high heel. When a wearer of the high heeled footwear desires a change out of the high heels, the person will take off their high heels and conveniently remove the insert-flat at which point they will unfold the insert into a flat. The wearer may place the flat on the user's feet and have a comfortable flat that will protect their feet from being bare foot. | 12-04-2014 |
20150033578 | EDUCATIONAL METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING RIGHT AND LEFT FOOTWEAR UTILIZING A SPLIT GRAPHIC AND CORRESPONDING SPLIT WORD FOOTWEAR INSERT - The present embodiment is a footwear insert. In further detail the present embodiment offers an educational split graphic and split text system to assist a wearer in identification of left and right footwear. In addition, the present embodiment offers personal identification information related to the wearer of the inserts. | 02-05-2015 |
20150121721 | INSOLE IMPROVEMENT - An insole improvement ( | 05-07-2015 |
20150143713 | MULTI-FUNCTION SHOE PAD - A multi-function shoe pad is composed of a main body for a user's human sole to tread. The main body includes a hollow bulge integrally protruding toward a top side thereof and from a bottom side in such way that a chamber is formed below the hollow bulge. The chamber is deformable between a compressed state and an uncompressed state, so the hot air inside the chamber can exhaust and the cold air can be sucked into the chamber to enhance the air convection inside the user's shoe. Besides, the hollow bulge can allow the user's foot to tightly cling to the shoe to enable the shoe pad to be skidproof. | 05-28-2015 |
20150143714 | FOOT BALANCING DEVICE - A foot balancing device includes a shoe insert, a main balancing element, three auxiliary force-transferring elements, and three auxiliary balancing elements. The main balancing element is provided in an arch region of the shoe insert and serves as a fulcrum on the shoe insert for the front part of the sole of one of the user's feet and the heel of the foot. The auxiliary force-transferring elements are provided in the arch region of the shoe insert so that the pressure center of the sole will displace along an ideal line. The auxiliary balancing elements are located forward of and on two lateral sides of the main balancing element respectively to support a transverse arch, inner arch, and outer arch of the foot respectively. Thus, the user's body weight can distribute evenly over the sole while the user is standing or walking, thereby preventing injury resulting from improper posture. | 05-28-2015 |
20150305436 | PNEUMATICALLY INFLATABLE AIR BLADDER DEVICES CONTAINED ENTIRELY WITHIN SHOE SOLE OR CONFIGURED AS SHOE INSERTS - A pneumatically cushioned shoe or shoe insert device including a plastic layer forming air bladders; a cloth layer covering a top surface of the plastic layer; a rubber layer covering a toe portion of a bottom surface of the plastic layer; a C shaped indentation on the plastic layer forming an arch region air bladder; and circle or oval shaped indentations forming interconnected air bladder regions having respective air bladders and including an inner heel, outer heel, and metatarsal air bladder regions. The rubber layer including cutting lines for sizing for regular or wide foot sizes and a lower thicker line defining a do not cut below region. The cloth layer including cutting lines for sizing for the other of regular or wide foot sizes. The air bladders pre-filled with air during manufacturing or filled with air by a user. | 10-29-2015 |
20150342295 | SHOE INSERTS FOR CORRECTION - Disclosed is a shoe insert for correction which not only corrects unevenly deformed joints of a human body evenly by wearing shoes with shoe inserts inside but also provides enough massage effects. The shoe insert for correction according to the present invention is characterized by comprising; a body | 12-03-2015 |
20150351484 | METHOD FOR MONITORING AN INDIVIDUAL'S MOTOR LOAD AND INSOLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF - A method for measurements of parameters characterizing human motor activity provides registration of signals generated by load sensors mounted in shoe insoles, with each insole having at least two load sensors, one mounted near the heel, and the other near the toe of the foot. The specific type of motor activity is determined based on temporal correlation of load sensor signals from both insoles and values thereof. Person's weight, including additionally carried weight, is determined by summing up signal values from said load sensors, with the specific type of motor activity considered; thereafter, person's motor stress is determined based on specified type of motor activity and person's weight, including additionally carried weight. The method enables a real-time monitoring of motor stress of a person at different types of motor activity, e.g. running, walking at different pace, standing, with person's weight, including additionally carried weight, taken into consideration. | 12-10-2015 |
20160015128 | Disposable Insert for Footwear - A disposable insert for footwear comprised of a top surface and a bottom surface. The top and bottom surfaces are substantially thin and made of PP spunbonded nonwoven materials to keep a wearer's foot clean by absorbing sweat, odor and dirt. The top surface has a high coefficient of friction to provide good traction to the bottom of the wearer's foot during wear, especially for those individuals whose feet tend to sweat often while wearing shoes. The bottom surface has an anti-slip adhesive coating for allowing the insert to adequately grip the insole of a shoe without leaving a residue that could damage the wearer's shoe when removed, yet easily moveable in shoes as necessary. The present invention also provides a disposable insert composed of different colors and patterns to satisfy the fashionable preferences of the wearers. | 01-21-2016 |
20160037861 | Insole With Inferiorly Extending Projections - An insole for an article of footwear includes a base that extends generally in the transverse direction, and the base includes a base superior surface and a base inferior surface. Furthermore, the insole includes a dampener that is resiliently flexible to cushion the foot of the wearer. The dampener extends inferiorly from the inferior surface of the base and terminates at a dampener inferior surface. The dampener also is rounded in a cross section taken in the inferior-superior direction. The dampener also includes an opening that extends through the dampener inferior surface and that extends superiorly therefrom. | 02-11-2016 |
20160044990 | HIGH HEEL SHOE INSERTS - An insert for high-heeled footwear comprises a forefoot insert having a raised portion, and an arch insert having a generally concave base adapted to fit against the heel of the foot to prevent the foot from sliding forward. The forefoot insert and arch insert are placed in high-heeled footwear. The raised portion is adapted to fit under the three middle toes to prevent forward movement of the foot. | 02-18-2016 |
20160128427 | Antimicrobial Adhesive Footwear Insert - A footwear insert configured to detachably adhere to the insole of any of various types of footwear. The footwear insert includes a planar member composed of a robust, flexible, antimicrobial material. The planar member includes a front toe portion having an appendage and an adhesive material for protecting a user's foot from slipping, sliding and other movements and preventing the development of calluses, corns and other such skin conditions on the user's foot. In one embodiment, the appendage includes opposing first and second flaps adapted to adhere to the sides of the front inside cavity of footwear, such as sandal straps and toe-boxes, for added protection from slippage and the like. In an alternate embodiment, the appendage includes a pocket-like structure adapted to unnoticeably adhere to the front inside cavity for added protection from slippage and the like. | 05-12-2016 |
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20160192732 | FOREFOOT CUSHION, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING THE FOREFOOT CUSHION AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE FOREFOOT CUSHION | 07-07-2016 |
20160192741 | FOOTWEAR FABRICATION BY COMPOSITE FILAMENT 3D PRINTING | 07-07-2016 |
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20220132989 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A FOOTWEAR AND FOOTWEAR PARTS - The invention is directed to a process for producing a outsole or inner sole of a footwear comprising the following steps (a) providing a first form negative mould of the outsole or inner sole comprising of at least one formed plastic sheet as obtained by thermoforming using a first master mould corresponding with the shape of a first side of the outsole or inner sole, (b) adding a liquid curable composition to the first form negative mould, and (c) solidifying the curable composition wherein a solidified outsole or inner sole is obtained and wherein the first form negative mould is removed from the solidified outsole or inner sole. | 05-05-2022 |