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Document | Title | Date |
20080222919 | Accident Prevention Insole - An accident prevention insole includes a base surface ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080229612 | Human wearable laminar structure, insole made therefrom and methods for their manufacture - A composite laminar structure treated to inhibit micro-organisms from thriving thereupon, comprising a suitable thickness of two or more expanses of woven or non-woven materials. A plurality of nano-particles, including materials such as silver, are distributed relatively uniformly across and sufficiently durably coupled with the two or more material expanses to resist removal during normal use and mild laundering. The nano-particles possess anti-microbial properties suitable to substantially inhibit population growth of one or more micro-organisms. The laminar structure may be configured as an insole for a shoe, or as other articles for wear or use in other applications where growth of micro-organisms is undesirable. | 09-25-2008 |
20090019727 | Anti-perforation insole for footwear - An anti-perforation insole ( | 01-22-2009 |
20090025254 | ORTHOTIC INSOLE ASSEMBLY - An orthotic insole assembly including a semi-rigid cradle extending forward from the metatarsal region of the foot to the heel, wherein medial and lateral sidewalls extend upward from the cradle. The cradle includes an aperture in the area of heel impact wherein a heel plug is disposed within the aperture. A resilient, foam, cushioning layer overlies the cradle and the heel plug. A riser is connected to the cushioning layer to provide an elevated region in the area of the first metatarsal. | 01-29-2009 |
20090025255 | PLANTAR WEARABLE WITH OPEN SHOES - An insole ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090038180 | Dynamic Cushioning Assembly - A dynamic cushioning assembly to be used on beds, seats, backrests, shoes or any other surfaces where a portion of a body is subjected to prolonged contact and pressure with a support surface. The arrangement is comprised of a pattern of spherical elastic lugs cooperating with an upper, elastomeric layer. When a force is applied to the upper layer, the cooperation of the lugs with the upper layer create an uneven but soft surface having undulating zone of higher and lower resistance which serve to enhance blood circulation. | 02-12-2009 |
20090044424 | ORTHOPEDIC INSOLE - The invention relates generally to an orthopedic insole arrangement comprising a bottom insole ( | 02-19-2009 |
20090077829 | SHOE INSOLE - The invention relates to an absorbent shoe insole intended to internally line the outsole or sole thereof in order to improve its comfort. The insole is formed from a first profusely perforated water-repellent layer ( | 03-26-2009 |
20090119947 | Orthopedic Foot Appliance - An orthopedic foot appliance providing optimal and adaptable comfort and shock absorption while at the same time varying degrees of heel support, arch support and motion control depending on the foot type and footwear. The foot appliance consists of a cushioning insole and a re-attachable support piece for attaching and re-attaching to the insole. | 05-14-2009 |
20090145003 | SINGLE-LAYERED ARCH SUPPORT INSOLE TO BE INSERTED INTO SHOE - Provided is an arch support insole to be inserted into a shoe. The insole should satisfy tasks for a wearer as follows: (1) improvement of wearing feeling by maximally reducing the thickness of the insole, (2) reduction of fatigue on walking by maximally preventing transmission of shocks, and (3) sufficient support of the arch of the wearer by maintaining an original shape of the arch support part. In addition, these tasks should be solved by a minimum number of manufacturing processes and minimum cost. The arch support insole includes an insole main body having a portion or the entire of an arch support part curvedly projecting upward to support the arch of a wearer's foot, and a heel support part coupled to a rear part of the insole main body, wherein the insole main body and the heel support part are formed of a single layer by dual injection, the insole main body is formed of a material having hardness higher than that of the heel support part, and a plurality of honeycomb-shaped projections are formed downward at a bottom surface of the curved arch support part. | 06-11-2009 |
20090188129 | Plantar For Vertical Proprioceptive, Exteroceptive, Pressoceptive And/Or Reflexogen Stimulation | 07-30-2009 |
20090211112 | INSOLE FOR SHOES - An insole for shoes comprising, associated one another,
| 08-27-2009 |
20090241373 | Inner sole structure for a sports shoe - An inner sole structure | 10-01-2009 |
20090255147 | Foot-stabilizing shoe inserts - An article useful as an insert in a shoe for preventing undesirable motion of the foot of a human subject within the shoe. In one embodiment the article comprises a substantially-planar base portion having a length dimension, a width dimension, a thickness dimension, a toe end, a heel end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a circumferential edge. A first elevated portion is provided comprising at least one edge and having a top surface, an overall length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, with the first elevated portion being disposed on the top surface of the base portion sufficiently to have a closest edge that is closest to the toe end of the base portion. A second elevated portion is present having a top surface, an overall length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, with the second elevated portion being disposed on the top surface of the first elevated portion. | 10-15-2009 |
20090255148 | DEVICE FOR HIGH-HEELED SHOES AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A HIGH-HEELED SHOE - A device for insertion in a high-heeled shoe has a first crescent shaped raised area in a region underlying the forward edge of a wearer's heel bone and a second raised area underlying the metatarsals of the wearer is described. Also described is a method for constructing a shoe using the device and the resulting shoe. | 10-15-2009 |
20090260257 | Inlay Sole for Shoes - The invention relates to an inlay sole for shoes, consisting of sole parts of different Shore hardness, wherein, at abutting edges, the width of which abutting edges corresponds to the thickness of the sole parts, said sole parts are interlocked with each other in sinuously conjoining manner by means of projections and matching recesses, such that the projections form extensions that engage undercuts in the recesses, the inlay sole consisting of a plurality of layers of thus assembled sole parts. The respective abutting edges are offset with respect to each other from layer to layer. | 10-22-2009 |
20090260258 | NANO-SILVER FOOTWEAR ORTHOTIC WITH INSERT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A nano-silver footwear orthotic includes at least two removable inserts. The footwear orthotic and/or the at least two removable inserts are composed of a nano-silver copolymer being copolymer with silver nano-particles therein. In one aspect, the copolymer is a thermoplastic elastomer. The nano-silver copolymer has anti-microbial effects and ensures biocompatibility with known undesirable microorganisms. Corresponding manufacturing processes prepare the silver nano-particles with a silver nitrate solution and a sodium borohydride solution and add the silver nano-particles to a master batch and a base material to form the nano-silver copolymer in a mold cavity. The mold cavity may be constructed to form the nano-silver footwear orthotic and/or a removable insert therein. Alternatively, the nano-silver copolymer may be formed within the nano-silver footwear orthotic itself to form a removable insert. Tests showing the content of silver nano-particles in a silver—copolymer mixture and corresponding antimicrobial effect tests show antimicrobial effects against bacteria known to cause foot odor and itchiness. | 10-22-2009 |
20090282699 | Total body insoles .about. shoe inserts - A foot pad for shoes comprised of an insert that has a toe section and a heel portion connected. A pad is disposed inside the shoe and is angled to lift the toe portion therein. The lift extends angularly from the heel area of the shoe sole forwardly towards the toe portion of the shoe at a 35 degree angle. The foot pad has an angle designed to lift the toe portion higher than the heel portion to allow better posture and health. | 11-19-2009 |
20090313852 | Disposable shoe insole strips for footwear - The present invention is directed to a disposable shoe insole strip which includes top and bottom layers, each layer having outer edge portions and may include a deodorizing and/or antiperspirant agent impregnated within. The shoe insole strip may be clear, transparent, colored transparent or may include designs and patterns to add interest to a shoe's insoles. The top layer is preferably formed into a thin, transparent strip in the shape of at least a portion of a foot sole with a non-slippery, sweat absorbent surface for providing protection from sweat, dust, dirt and/or other stains e.g. spilt liquids, colored juices, etc., which discolor a shoe's insoles. The bottom layer includes a transparent layer of adhesive for removably attaching the shoe insole strip to a shoe's interior and/or the easy removal of the shoe insole strip from the footwear once the shoe insole strip is worn and/or ready to be discarded after use. | 12-24-2009 |
20090320324 | CUSHIONING DEVICE - A cushioning device comprising a sticky surface, the device comprising a gel material bound to a thermoplastic film material having a polarity compatible with the gel material, wherein the thermoplastic film material further comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive located on a surface of the film material opposite to the surface that is bonded to the gel material. | 12-31-2009 |
20100024246 | INSOLE WITH SHOCK-ABSORBING FUNCTION AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a shock-absorbing insole for a footwear and a method of manufacturing the same wherein the shock-absorbing insole is disposed on the bottom surface in a footwear for absorbing and reducing the shocks applied from the ground to a wearer's sole during running, jogging, walking, etc. The shock-absorbing insole includes: a bottom plate made of a synthetic resin and having fabric attached on the top surface thereof; and a shock-absorbing member made of an elastic synthetic resin for absorbing shocks applied to the footwear in such a manner as to be contracted and restored from/to its original state in accordance with the load applied during walking, the shock-absorbing member being formed integrally with a bottom surface of a heel portion of the bottom plate. | 02-04-2010 |
20100031531 | Customization of Inner Sole Board - An inner sole board having varying regions of flexibility is provided for use in an article of footwear. The inner sole board may include different materials along its length at different locations that vary its flexibility. An inner sole board is manufactured in an injection molding process requiring only one mold. The process includes a first step of providing a mold, a second step of providing an injection molding assembly, a third step of preparing an injection molding assembly and mold, a fourth step of injecting material into the mold, and a fifth step of establishing the dimensions of a first portion. During the injection molding process, the flow rate of at least one material may be controlled by a nozzle gate to control the shape and size of the flex zone it creates. In this manner, the inner sole board may be customized for a specific sport or individual. | 02-11-2010 |
20100031532 | Disposable, biodegradable, insole sock - The Disposable Insole Sock functions as a flat, soft, absorbent sock. Used for daily wear, it is disposable and biodegradable. It goes between the bottom of the bare foot and the insole of the shoe. It lightly and temporarily adheres to the insole of the shoe. The purpose is to provide flat socks that cover or partially cover only the insole of the shoe. The objective is to aesthetically and ornamentally provide the comfort and cleanliness of a sock worn on shoes with exposed insoles and to provide the comfort and cleanliness of a sock worn on shoes with unexposed insoles. The main components are 1) the soft, durable, absorbent paper; 2) the adhesive; and 3) the protecting peel away paper used only with packaging. | 02-11-2010 |
20100043252 | COMPOSITE FOOTWEAR INSOLE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A composite footwear insole has a front portion ( | 02-25-2010 |
20100071229 | SHOE INSOLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A method for making an insole includes a step (1) for preparing a base, attaching at least two reinforcement layers on a top of the base and a top layer attached on the base and covering the at least two reinforcement layers, the respective peripheries of the reinforcement layers being attached to the base so as to form a combination unit, and a step (2) for pressing and cutting the combination unit to obtain insoles, the reinforcement layer being enclosed between the base and the top layer. The method is suitable for mass production of the insoles. The insole includes a reinforcement layer which is enclosed between the base layer and the top layer. | 03-25-2010 |
20100083534 | MULTILAYER LAMINATE FOOTWEAR INSOLE - Disclosed is a multilayer laminate footwear insole with a top layer and a bottom layer with at least one cushioning layer, in which a channel transects the top layer of the insole and one or more punctuations in the channel transect the bottom layer of the insole. | 04-08-2010 |
20100095552 | Shoe Insole - An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion. The insole includes a stability cradle and pods secured to the underside of the insole core or base. A lateral heel pod and a medial heel pod have differing material properties selected to help control foot pronation. | 04-22-2010 |
20100170111 | INSOLE - An insole includes an upper foot contacting substrate and a lower substrate, wherein openings are provided in both the upper foot contacting substrate and the lower substrate. These openings are at least partially kept in alignment with each other to receive a flexible, shock absorbing unit therein. The insole according to the invention provides a good absorbance and at the same time improves the air flow inside the insole. Therefore, the moisture around the wearer's foot can easily escape, thus keeping foot dry. | 07-08-2010 |
20100175275 | FLEXING MULTIPLE FUNCTION INTERACTIVE MASSAGE AND REFLEXOLOGY UNIT - Disclosed is a massaging and reflexology system for an article of footwear comprising a core body generally configured in the shape of a shoe insole, a plurality of cups disposed on a top surface of the shoe insole, and a respective bump or pressure nub disposed within each of the cups. The cups may be disposed on a bottom surface of the core body. The shoe insole may define toe, intermediate, heel and arch portions, or any combination thereof. Each cup may define a substantially concave surface projecting outwardly from the top surface with the cup perimeters being generally circular. The pressure nubs may be centrally disposed on the concave surface of each one of the cups on the top surface. The core body, the cups, the cup spacers and the pressure nubs may be formed as a unitary structure of resilient, elastomeric material such as silicone gel. | 07-15-2010 |
20100186257 | Insole for a ballet slipper - A point shoe insole for a ballet slipper with a two layered co-molded plastic sheet having a top layer made of semi-rigid plastic and a bottom layer made of four of rigid plastic members. The top sheet has a plurality of horizontally and downwardly facing ribs. The first and second downwardly facing ribs fit tightly between the first, second and third rigid plastic members of the bottom sheet. A third set downwardly facing ribs are located between the third rigid portion and the forth rigid portion. The area above the first and second downwardly facing ribs form hinges that allow the first, second and third rigid members to flex in an upward direction during the progression of movement of a user's foot between a flat plane and on pointe, but does not allow the first, second and third rigid members to flex in the opposite direction when the user's foot is on pointe. | 07-29-2010 |
20100205831 | Triple Density Gel Insole - A triple density replacement insole which has at least two coextensive layers of different densities which are adjacent one another and extending the length of the insole comprising a first top cloth layer and a second gel layer and a third density layer comprising a stability cradle adjacent said gel layer is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the stability cradle, which extends from the arch area to the heel area and secures to the gel layer, defines a first metatarsal region gap which exposes the gel layer and a second heel region gap which exposes the gel layer, In the preferred embodiment, a heel cushion is positioned in the second heel region gap adjacent to said gel layer and is secured to said gel layer exposed in that region and a metatarsal arch support is integrally formed in the first metatarsal region gap area from the first top cloth and second gel layer. | 08-19-2010 |
20100212187 | Shoe insole element - A shoe insole element includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion having a plurality of upper projections and a plurality of voids located alongside the upper projections. The lower portion includes a plurality of lower projections which extend into the voids to resist flexing of the upper projections toward one another under the action of a wearer's foot. The lower portion can be made selectively separable from the upper portion by the wearer to release the resistance to such flexing, or the lower portion can be permanently bonded to the upper portion. The stiffness of the upper and lower projections can be mutually different. The insole element can be configured for use in different regions of a shoe, such as the heel and/or arch regions, or it can constitute the entire insole. | 08-26-2010 |
20100212188 | Triple Density Gel Heel Cups - A triple density heel cup is disclosed which comprises a generally heel-shaped substrate having a length extending from a heel portion of an integral wall to a front border, which front border in use is adapted to underlie a portion of the arch area of a human foot. The heel-shaped substrate comprises a structural gel layer having a foot receiving surface and a shoe side surface. A generally flat portion of the foot receiving surface will lie adjacent the bottom of a wearer's foot in use and the integral wall which is adapted to lie adjacent the back of wearer's heel and portion of the side of a wearer's heel in use, said integral wall having an apex of maximum height, said wall tapering down in height from said apex toward said front border; The shoe side surface defines a channel formed in said structural gel adapted to receive a reinforcing component which is secured to said structural gel in said channel and is made of a denser material than said structural gel. This provides support to the heel cup and the foot A heel cushion is secured to said structural gel in a heel cushion area defined by the structural gel on the bottom surface of the heel cup. In a preferred embodiment, the heel cushion utilizes honeycomb technology to provide increased cushioning and energy return. | 08-26-2010 |
20100218398 | Insole Comprising a Curve Support - The invention relates to a plastic insole comprising a curve support for the metatarsus. Provided in the region of the greatest height of the curve support on the underside of the insole are a plurality of longitudinally extending stiffening ribs as well as grooves, said grooves extending from the toe region in the direction of the heel as far as the metatarsal region and so curving round in the metatarsal region to the lateral side of the insole and terminating in said region that extending between the grooves are spring strips issuing from each of the toes, wherein material can be removed from the spring strips and stiffening ribs in order individually to adapt the thickness thereof. | 09-02-2010 |
20100218399 | STRUCTURE OF MULTI-ELASTIC INSOLE FOR SHOES - The present invention relates to a structure of a multi-elastic insole for shoes wherein a plurality of polyurethane foams having different elasticity from one another are sequentially laminated on the concaved portion of the bottom surface of an insole abutting against a wearer's heel portion, thereby excellently absorbing the impacts generated from a foot sole to make the wearer feel comfortable while in use, which reduces the work load of the leg and foot and the muscle fatigue in the workers standing up for long hours on a hard floor and prevents the muscular skeletal diseases to make the workers healthy. | 09-02-2010 |
20100229423 | SHOE INSOLE - A shoe insole is injection molded from composite materials, the composite materials includes 62%-80% by weight of nylon and 20%-38% by weight of short fiber material. | 09-16-2010 |
20110030242 | Methods of Making Polymeric Articles and Polymeric Articles Formed Thereby - Methods of making molded articles and the articles formed by the method, particularly viscoelastic gel articles. | 02-10-2011 |
20110041358 | METHODS OF MAKING POLYMERIC ARTICLES AND POLYMERIC ARTICLES FORMED THEREBY - Methods of making molded articles and the articles formed by the method, particularly viscoelastic gel articles. | 02-24-2011 |
20110061263 | FLEXIBLE INSOLE FOR CLOSED SHOES - An insole or insertable sole ( | 03-17-2011 |
20110072685 | INTEGRAL INSOLE WITH MULTIPLE AREAS OF DIFFERENT RESILIENCY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE INSOLE - An insole for a shoe includes a body that is configured to fit within the shoe. A heel recess in a heel area of the insole extends partially through the body. A metatarsal opening in a metatarsal area of the insole extends completely through the body. A heel insert is secured in the heel recess, and a metatarsal insert is secured in the metatarsal opening. A method is disclosed for making an insole by mixing a reactive resin with a quantity of cork particles to form a body mixture. The mixture is injected into an injection mold to form a body portion of the insole that includes a heel recess and metatarsal opening. A heel insert and metatarsal insert are molded and provided in the heel recess and metatarsal opening, respectively. | 03-31-2011 |
20110072686 | Non-peelabel insole and manufacturing method - An insole of the present invention includes a first layer, and a second layer integrally and continuously formed with the first layer. The second layer is mold-injected on the first layer to bond the second layer with the first layer, so as to form the stable bonding therebetween for securely and integrally bonding the first and second layers in a glue-less manner. | 03-31-2011 |
20110078920 | SWEAT-ABSORBING SHOE SOLE INSERTS HAVING IMPROVED SWEAT ABSORPTION - A method of improving perspiration absorbency in a shoe or boot using particulate amorphous silica as an absorbent in insoles for shoes and/or boots, as well as a shoe insole containing an absorbent which contains particulate amorphous silica, and footware containing the insole. | 04-07-2011 |
20110099842 | MOTION CONTROL INSOLE WITH MUSCLE STRENGTHENING COMPONENT - The present invention relates to an insole, midsole or unified outsole-midsole-insole device for use with an article of footwear, displaying significant improvement over conventional similar insole type products through its ability to offer to the wearer an adjustable biofeedback component for the rehabilitation and strengthening of the foot's muscles, as well as an adjustable motion control component for the purpose of controlling the pronation and arch deflection of the human foot during gait. Through this means wearers of the device gradually strengthen their foot while simultaneously decreasing their dependence on secondary motion control structures. | 05-05-2011 |
20110113647 | Shoe With Custom Molded Foot Plate and Method of Making - The present invention is a shoe that incorporates a custom insole and method of making the shoe with insole, where a press molded foot plate, the insole, is formed from a positive mold of a foot with the foot at an elevated height corresponding to a height of a high heel shoe, the press molded foot plate extends the length of the shoe to receive the shoe uppers, the shoe outer sole and the desired heel. Alternatively, the shoe, with the incorporated insole, can be a non-customized product that would allow for mass production of the shoe with insole. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119955 | ARTICLE WITH REFRESHING OR WARMING EFFECT FOR USER - An article with refreshing/warming effect for user is disclosed. Said article comprises a support that contains a composition comprising mineral salts and an active substance with refreshing/warming effect. | 05-26-2011 |
20110119956 | FOOTWEAR WITH IMPROVED SOLE ASSEMBLY - An article of footwear, including a sole assembly and an upper, the article of footwear extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and heightwise from the outer sole assembly to an upper end, the article of footwear including a first fitting element as well as a second fitting element. The first fitting element includes a first envelope and a first sole of the strobel type, the first envelope being fixed to the first strobel sole at least with stitching. The second fitting element includes a second envelope and a second sole of the strobel type, the second envelope being fixed to the second strobel sole at least with stitching. | 05-26-2011 |
20110126425 | REMOVABLE PUNCTURE PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR INSERT - The present invention is a removable puncture protective footwear insert with an insole with an orthotic shape that includes an arch support and a heel cup made of a cellular foam product, a multiple layer protective material where the layers are bonded together and held within the insole and a cushioning and shock absorption material that helps maintain the insole orthotic shape. The cellular foam product is Poron or ethylene vinyl acetate, Poron and ethylene acetate and the insole can be with or without the heel cup. The multiple layer protective material is a SWEN FLEX material or Lenz Egisto puncture proof material. There are also two or more separate methods for manufacturing a removable puncture protective footwear insert. | 06-02-2011 |
20110131834 | SHOE MIDSOLE AND FOOTWEAR - A shoe midsole has a sole plate, a plurality of blades integrally standing on the sole plate, a cover bonded to the circumference of the sole plate, and a fluid sealed between the sole plate and the cover. A first concave part in a shape equivalent to a sole of a foot is formed on the surface of the sole plate, on which the plurality of blades stand, wherein the plurality of blades are accommodated within the first concave part. The plurality of blades are aligned at a predetermined interval in a direction nearly orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the sole plate, and some of the plurality of blades are tilted toward the toe. | 06-09-2011 |
20110131835 | Shoe Insole - An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion. The insole includes a stability cradle and pods secured to the underside of the insole core or base. A lateral heel pod and a medial heel pod have differing material properties selected to help control foot pronation. | 06-09-2011 |
20110138655 | ADVANCED TORQUE STABILITY FOOTBED - The present invention provides a footbed made of cotton fabric, polyurethane, ethyl vinyl acetate, polyester and thermoplastic gel rubber. The invention also provides footwear which includes a footbed as described herein. | 06-16-2011 |
20110167673 | DEVICE FOR RELIEVING PRESSURE FROM A SELECTED AREA OF AN ANIMAL'S SKIN AND METHODS OF FABRICATING AND APPLYING THE SAME - A sheet adapted for juxtaposition adjacent to a region of an animal, such as a human foot, for relieving pressure at a selected sub-region such as a particular part of a foot sole or a foot heel. The sheet possesses an upper surface and a lower surface substantially coplanar with the upper surface. An array of sealed cells are filled with a flowable substance. Selected cells may be punctured such that they collapse in the region to be disposed next to a sore area. The healthy region around the sore area absorbs any pressure, and pressure is relieved from the sore area. Methods of creating the sheet and methods of utilizing the sheet are also disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
20110192049 | Footwear Component for an Article of Footwear - A footwear component and a method of making the footwear component are disclosed. The footwear component includes a first portion and a second portion that are joined at a transition zone. The first portion and the second portion have different flexibility characteristics. The footwear component can bend at the transition zone to accommodate the natural bending of a foot. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192050 | Insole for Shoe - An insole is configured to underlie the rear portion (i.e. the area behind the toes) of the foot of a wearer and includes a para-aramid insert in the arch. The insole improves cushioning and support. The insole includes a shock absorber layer, a heel insert, a woven para-aramid polymer fiber insert, and a fabric cover. The shock absorber layer has a cutout formed in a section configured to underlie an arch of a foot of a wearer. The heel insert is disposed beneath the shock absorber layer. The woven para-aramid polymer fiber insert is inserted in the cutout. The fabric cover overlies the airfoam layer. | 08-11-2011 |
20110209360 | Footwear Insole - Embodiments provide an insole having a multilayered construction with openings and ribs sized, shaped, and positioned to provide desired areas of stiffness and flexibility. The multi-layered construction may include a chassis defining a support member opening and a support member covering the opening and positioned between the chassis and a cushioning layer. The chassis may define a plurality of apertures in the forefoot portion, which, in a direction from the forefoot end to the heel end, progressively increase in size to a point at which maximum flexibility is desired in the forefoot portion. The bottom of the support member may include protruding ribs that extend generally in a longitudinal direction from the midfoot to the heel, and include a straight middle rib, a medial side rib convex with respect to the middle rib, and a lateral side rib convex with respect to the middle rib. | 09-01-2011 |
20110219642 | Arthritis & Diabetes Insole - An insole especially advantageous for arthritic or diabetic patients comprises three layers and is shaped in a form which provides and arch support and an integral heel receiving area. It is made from a generally foot-shaped bottom layer having a length extending from a heel area to a toe area, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the bottom layer preferably further comprises one to three indentations formed integrally therein. Insert layers are secured to each of said indentations. Preferably, the bottom layer is made from an EVA foam. A middle layer having a first and second side is secured to the top surface of the bottom layer adjacent the middle layer's second side. The middle layer is preferably made of a synthetic rubber layer. The middle layer takes the shape of the bottom layer. A top layer is coextensive with and secured to the first side of the synthetic rubber layer. The top layer composition is selected according to the intended use. In use, the foot of the wearer, with or without a sock or stocking thereon, rests upon the top layer in the foot-receiving compartment of the shoe. | 09-15-2011 |
20110247235 | INSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR - An insole for footwear includes at least one flexible base member for forming a foot supporting surface. The at least one flexible base member has a circumferential outline that corresponds to a predefined footprint. The insole further includes a stabilizing member that coextends along the at least one flexible base member for substantially a full length of the predefined footprint. According to a further aspect of the invention the at least one flexible base member defines a forefoot region and a heel region and preferably the stabilizing member extends between the forefoot region and the heel region. Thereby the stabilizer member preferably extends from an area for the big toe of the forefoot region. Stabilizer members with such features enhance pressure distribution and stability during walking for the users of footwear. In particular support along the longitudinal axis of a foot is important for running and walking. | 10-13-2011 |
20110252665 | SOFT AND ELASTIC SHOE PAD - A shoe pad includes a soft and elastic layer and an air permeable layer connected onto the soft and elastic layer. The soft and elastic layer includes a front metatarsal section, a mid foot section and a rear heel section. Central portions of the front metatarsal section and the rear heel section have a plurality of cavities. The cavities are discrete from each other for enhancing the structural strength of the shoe pad. The mid foot section has a thickened arch portion, and the arch portion has a plurality of reinforcement structures for enhancing the supporting strength. The periphery portion of the rear heel section is thicker than the central portion of the rear heel section, so when a foot heel steps on the rear heel section, a feeling of stable descending is provided. | 10-20-2011 |
20110283562 | INSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR - The present disclosures concerns embodiments of a footwear insole that can be used with various types of footwear, including, without limitation, shoes (including open and closed toe shoes), boots, sandals, etc. The insole includes an upper fabric layer that comes in contact with the foot and a cushioning base layer that contacts the footbed of the footwear. The base layer desirably is formed from a self-adhering material that can be applied to in liquid form to the fabric and bonds directly to the fibers of the fabric when cured, so as to eliminate the need for a separate intermediate adhesive layer for securing the fabric to the base layer. The base layer is also configured to substantially prevent shrinkage of the insole when subjected to multiple wash and dry cycles. | 11-24-2011 |
20110302805 | Adjustable and interchangebale insole and arch support system - An insole and arch support system which may be secured to the interior of a shoe and includes a set of arch support members. Each arch support member of the system is provided with a different density to provide varying levels of hardness and stability to the arch of the foot of the individual user, and may be secured to the insole at adjustable locations. An appropriate arch support member and insole member are secured together and inserted into the shoe, with the arch support member positioned at the desired location relative to the arch of the foot. The shoe is then worn in the normal manner. | 12-15-2011 |
20110302806 | Footwear Component For An Article Of Footwear - A footwear component and a method of making the footwear component are disclosed. The footwear component includes a first portion and a second portion that are joined at a transition zone. The first portion and the second portion have different flexibility characteristics. The footwear component can bend at the transition zone to accommodate the natural bending of a foot. The footwear component can also include a cushioning member that provides support and cushioning for the heel. | 12-15-2011 |
20110314696 | SHOE INSERT FOR HEELED SHOES AND METHOD THEREFOR - A shoe insert for heeled shoe has a rigid plate member. A cut is formed across at least a portion of a width of the rigid plate member to allow the rigid plate member to bend to conform to a shoe having a heel. | 12-29-2011 |
20110314697 | ANTI-SLIP FABRIC AND INSOLE USING THE SAME - An anti-slip fabric includes a fabric substratum on which a plurality of anti-slip posts are arranged. Each anti-slip post has a body fixedly connected with the fabric substratum, and a head coaxially connected with the body and having a diameter equal to or greater than that of the body. The anti-slip fabric can be mounted on an insole substratum to form an anti-slip insole. As a result, the anti-slip fabric or insole can provide a sufficient anti-slip effect, which will not easily fail even though the surface of the anti-slip fabric is water wetted to cause friction deterioration. | 12-29-2011 |
20120023776 | SHOE SOLE INSERTS FOR PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a shoe insert that can provide overall improved foot comfort to a user and can specifically provide beneficial localized pressure relief improving foot health and mitigating painful and/or damaging conditions. The shoe insert can comprise a pressure moderator sheet and one or more pressure pads removably and replaceably attached to the moderator sheet. The insert may further comprise a cushioning material or layer. | 02-02-2012 |
20120060392 | Footwear having a double-density insole - A footwear includes an insole having a first layer for the contact of the sole of a user's foot and a second layer bonded to the first layer at a bottom side. The first layer comprises a base and a plurality of ribs raised from a top side of said base and has a hardness greater than the second layer. An outsole bonds to the bottom side of the insole for contacting the ground. When a user wearing the footwear is paddling, the insole is elastically deformed and the ribs are elastically curved to buffer the pressure applied by the user, enhancing wearing comfort. | 03-15-2012 |
20120090197 | VIBRATION DAMPENING AND PRESSURE RELIEVING INNERSOLE FOR CYCLING SHOE - Disclosed herein are innersoles for cycling shoes and to cycling shoes including such innersoles. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090198 | WEIGHTED SHOE INSOLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A weighted insole assembly, comprising a top thermoformable material layer, a bottom thermoformable material layer, and a weighted unit encapsulated between the top and bottom thermoformable material layers, the weighted unit including a heavy filler material and having a specific gravity between about 2.0 and about 4.0 | 04-19-2012 |
20120117818 | ORTHOTIC INSERT FOR DECREASED FOREFOOT LOADING - The present teachings provide orthotic inserts, methods of employing the same, and footwear comprising the same, for decreased forefoot loading. The insert can be configured to-fit in a footware such as a surgical boot or other footwear. The inserts are useful in any application in which decreased forefoot loading is desirable. The insert can be used as an adjunct in the healing of and pain relief from various medical conditions relating to the forefoot. | 05-17-2012 |
20120131817 | CUSTOM-FIT INSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An insole suitable for use with footwear. A body has at least one material layer and includes at least one heat-sensitive support element including thermoplastic material. The heat-sensitive support element is embedded in or joined with body to enable shaping at least part of the insole when heated and hardening by cooling. The heat-sensitive support element includes a plurality of hollows facing a direction substantially opposite a predetermined top side of the insole intended to receive a foot of a user. A corresponding method. | 05-31-2012 |
20120144697 | SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCT FOR PRODUCING AN INNDER SOLE OR INSOLE AND INNER SOLE OR INSOLE PRODUCED THEREFROM - In order to increase the efficiency of insoles or shoe inserts, it is proposed to start from a semi-finished product ( | 06-14-2012 |
20120180337 | ABSORBENT FOOTWEAR LINER - An absorbent footwear liner comprising an upper absorbent layer and a lower layer comprising an adhesive equal in size to the upper layer for adhering the liner to substantially the entire surface of a footbed for absorbing and dissipating moisture thereon and preventing foot slippage on a shoe footbed due to perspiration. | 07-19-2012 |
20120186101 | Vibrating insole with Bluetooth wireless, rechargeable battery, and vibrate motors integrated - A vibrating insoles with Bluetooth wireless components, vibrate motors, and built in rechargeable battery all integrated in the insole. Slip on insoles that vibrate the feet and are remotely activated via Bluetooth wireless cell phone application. The vibrate motors oscillate and uses vibration to massage the feet. A remote control application from a cell phone uses Bluetooth wireless technology to power on the vibrating motors of the insoles. Vibrate motors get electricity from rechargeable battery that is inside the insoles. Bluetooth wireless activates the vibrate motors and insoles continues vibrating to massage and relax the feet while wearing shoes. Vibrating insole can be used with any shoe allowing user with Bluetooth wireless cell phone to remote control the massaging motion of the vibrating insoles to massage the feet anywhere on the go. Vibrating insole can be slipped into any shoe allow users to remote activate via Bluetooth wireless or wireless radio frequency that powers on the vibrating motors to massages the feet while walking. Portable cordless shoe insole that vibrates and massage the feet inside the shoe. | 07-26-2012 |
20120192451 | FITNESS INSOLE - A fitness insole is applicable to various sandals, beach shoes, slippers and general-purpose shoes. The fitness insole has a soft substrate deposited on an upper pad or between the upper pad and a lower pad, so that the fitness insole forces a wearer to make an effort to balance his/her body, thereby increasing the wearer's calorie consumption and facilitating the wearer's weight loss. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192452 | FLOW INSOLE - An insole which generates an air flow during use, which assists in cooling or warming the foot of a user is disclosed. In a first embodiment, air flow facilitated by said insole provides for convective heat transfer away from the plantar surface of the foot. The insole is intended for insertion into a shoe which is ventilated, preferably an athletic shoe with a ventilated upper. The bottom layer defines a plurality of ridges and a channel lining portion which together define a plurality of air channels. The bottom layer also defines a heel recess in which a heel pad is situated. In a second embodiment, an insole which collects, retains, and provides heat from and to a user's foot is disclosed. Said insole further comprises a middle layer of thermal reflective material secured to and coextensive with a top layer and a bottom layer secured to said middle layer. | 08-02-2012 |
20120204444 | ANTISTATIC INSOLE - An antistatic insole is disclosed, which consists of one cover layer, one first layer body, one second layer body, one arch pad, and one heel pad. The insole is assembled with a cover layer on the surface of the first layer body and the second layer body below the first layer body and the heel pad and the arch pad are below the second layer body. The elasticity of the heel pad is more elastic and the arch pad less elastic than the first layer body. The contour of the surface of the first layer body follows that of the foot arch of a human body and acts coherently with that of the second layer body. The cover layer, the first layer body, and the second layer body are antistatic. The arch pad is equipped with antistatic and anti-fatigue functions according to various arch shapes of a human foot. | 08-16-2012 |
20120233881 | FOOT-BED FOR A SHOE - Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a shoe assembly having at least an outsole and an upper, and a foot-bed removeably provided with the shoe assembly, the foot-bed includes a plurality of layers or regions with the densities of the material forming the plurality of layers or regions differing from each other, and a layer of the foot-bed being formed by spaced-apart regions extending upwardly from one or more of the other layers. | 09-20-2012 |
20120272546 | HEALTHY INSOLE - A healthy insole is disclosed, which includes a first soft elastic member including a front metatarsal section, a mid foot section, and a rear heel section, and formed in a shape corresponding to a shape of an inner bottom surface of a shoe; a hard elastic member disposed at a bottom of the mid foot section and the rear heel section of the first soft elastic member, wherein a first through hole and a second through hole are respectively disposed in an arch portion of the mid foot section and the rear heel section, and a plurality of first recesses are disposed on the surface of the hard elastic member, and an arch elastic part is disposed in the first through hole; and a second soft elastic member disposed in the second through hole of the hard elastic member, wherein a plurality of second recesses are disposed on the surface of the second soft elastic member. | 11-01-2012 |
20120304490 | ORTHOTIC INSERT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides orthotic inserts which are designed to accommodate a wide range of individuals in ready-made shoes. The orthotic inserts are compatible with a variety of shoe sizes and styles and provide a cost efficient alternative to custom made orthotics. The invention further provides methods for manufacturing the orthotic inserts in an efficient continuously automated manner. | 12-06-2012 |
20130008050 | Shoe Insole - An insole comprising a cushioning member and a bladder housing a flowable material. The bladder has a proximal forefoot portion, a hindfoot portion, and a lateral midfoot portion. The bladder does not substantially extend over the medial midfoot portion of said cushioning member. The bladder may house hollow microspheres. | 01-10-2013 |
20130019499 | Two-part shoe insert - A shoe insert includes an upper member formed of a cushioning material and comprising a plurality of cylindrical first posts on a bottom, a plurality of first spaces among the first posts, and a plurality of apertures formed on a portion of either side of the upper member; and a lower member formed of a cushioning material and comprising a plurality of bossed holes on a top, a plurality of cylindrical second posts on the top, and a plurality of second spaces among the bossed holes and the second posts; wherein the first posts are inserted into the second spaces with the second posts and the bossed holes engaging with the bottom of the upper member. | 01-24-2013 |
20130074365 | Footwear having a sole formed with a cavity receiving a highly viscous gel - A shoe has an insole having a heel in a customary supportive hard rubber-like material about 3 inches thick. The same rubber-like material surrounds the entire sole with a change in thickness beginning at the arch, where it slopes down, leveling out at a thickness of about 1¼ inches. This change in thickness creates a frontal recess, leaving a bead of rubber at the outer edge. This cavity holds a thick cushion of about 1¾ inches of highly viscous gel material held in place by the rubber lip and adhered to the elastic material. This creates a cushion when the foot applies weight. The front of the sole and the back of the heel are equal in height, giving the entire surface equal height planes for balance. The two materials are one rubber like, one gel like and slope toward each other at the arch in identical angles. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074366 | COMPOUND STRUCTURE OF MID-SOLE AND INSOLE - A compound structure of mid-sole and insole is disclosed. A PU outer sole is made into a trough shape in order to reduce the use of PU and thus the weight thereof. The mid-sole and insole are made as a compound of a lightweight material, such as EVA, and disposed inside the trough. The invention thus provides best comfort to the user while the total weight of shoe is effectively reduced. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074367 | INSOLE WITH CONCEPT OF HARMONIC TAI CHI - An insole with the concept of harmonic tai chi consists of an upper pad, a lower pas, and a supporter. The upper pad has an S-shaped vibration absorption block protruding downward on the outer side of the front sole. Corresponding to the vibration absorption block of the upper pad, the lower pad has an S-shaped elastic block on the inner side of the sole. With the harmonic combination of the vibration absorption and elastic blocks, the insole is more suitable to dynamical needs as the user walks. The U-shaped supporter is made of a harder material, fixed on the lower pad and extending from the inner foot arch to the heel, thereby protecting the heel and supporting the inner foot arch. | 03-28-2013 |
20130118030 | Chain-Linked Insoles - A protective insole, designed with a chain-linked layer or similarly virtually impenetrable layer, which is preferably placed within a shoe as an additional sole, meant to augment the original sole of a shoe, thereby preventing nails or other sharp objects from penetrating the entirety of the shoe and causing harm to the individual. The central portion of the insole is designed to be flexible, providing for the easy installation and removal of the insole within the shoe. The chain-links are preferably rubberized to provide comfort to the user, and are sized to fit the shoe they are designed to fit within. | 05-16-2013 |
20130139407 | SHOE INSOLE INCLUDING A KNITTED SPACER FABRIC - A shoe insole includes a knitted spacer fabric. The knitted fabric comprises a top layer, a bottom layer, and a plurality of spacing threads extending between the top layer and the bottom layer. The spacing threads includes a monofilament yarn having a diameter of between 0.09 mm and 0.12 mm. Optionally the top layer on one of its sides, exposed to the exterior and adapted to contact a shoe wearer's foot, has been given a softer feel by a sanding treatment. | 06-06-2013 |
20130185957 | Shoe Insole - A shoe insole includes a soft elastomer formed in a shape of an inner bottom surface of a shoe, wherein the soft elastomer includes a front metatarsal section, a mid foot section and a rear heel section, and wherein the rear heel section has a recessed area, and an inner arch concave surface and an outer arch concave surface are respectively defined in two opposite sides of the recessed area; and a hard elastomer combined with the mid foot section and the rear heel section of the soft elastomer, wherein a rear heel section of the hard elastomer has a through-hole, and a portion of material of the soft elastomer is filled in the through-hole, and an inner arch concave surface and an outer arch concave surface are respectively defined in two opposite outer sides of the rear heel section of the hard elastomer. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192088 | ORTHOTIC INSERT ASSEMBLY - An orthotic insert assembly for an article of footwear. The orthotic insert assembly includes base, a plurality of flexible layers positioned over the base, and a plurality of adjustors configured to be positionable between a lowered position and a raised position. The orthotic insert assembly may be incorporated into an article of footwear and disposed between an outer sole and an inner sole. | 08-01-2013 |
20130219745 | Walking Device - An orthotic device that includes an active mechanism to modify the curvature of the arch support and a mechanism to tilt the heel while performing varied activities is provided. The system functions by using both a plantar pressure sensor to measure the reaction forces felt on the device by the foot and determine the position in the walking cycle. A fluid sensor is typically used to determine the pressure in each hydraulic chamber to determine if the pressure in each chamber corresponds with the distribution pattern in the plantar pressure sensor. This device hardens the insole at the point before push-off to create a rigid lever that increases the user's transfer of energy to the ground. | 08-29-2013 |
20130219746 | INSOLE WITH INDIVIDUAL ELASTIC COMPONENTS - An insole with individual elastic components has an elastic pad with a ventilative layer adhered to the top surface and a supporting block disposed at the heel region on the bottom surface. The elastic pad has first hollow elastic pillars in the foot-thenar region and second hollow elastic pillars in the foot-arch region, with both pillars extending from the bottom surface and having openings toward the top surface. The elastic pad is formed as a single body. The height of the first hollow elastic pillars and the second hollow elastic pillars is greater than the height of the supporting block so that ventilation and cushioning effects are provided to improve air circulation inside the shoe when the insole is pressed. | 08-29-2013 |
20130263471 | RESILIENT PAD FOR FOOTWEAR - A resilient pad for an article of footwear comprises a plurality of pocketed coil springs each of which is located in a discrete pocket formed between two layers of material bonded or otherwise attached together at least at locations between the springs. The springs are preferably coil springs which may be of wire and are preferably of stainless steel or titanium. The springs are preferably wider than they are tall, i.e. they have a diameter which is greater than the height of the spring when the spring is in the pocket. The pad or panel may be substantially co-extensive in plan with a foot of a wearer of the article of footwear. | 10-10-2013 |
20130283638 | 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. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291399 | INSOLE AND FOOT ORTHOTICS MADE OF SHAPE MEMORY MATERIAL (SMM) THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACER FABRICS - A shoe insole comprising:
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20130298423 | High-Heel Shoe Insert - Provided are, among other things, shoe inserts and methods for using them to soften the abrupt change in slope exhibited in the insole of certain shoes. One such shoe insert includes: a bottom surface having a front portion, a rear portion that is angled upwardly relative to the front portion of the bottom surface at a first angle, and a central portion having a maximum mean rate of angular increase where the first angle increases at least 30° over a shortest distance measured from the front portion of the bottom surface to the rear portion of the bottom surface; and a top surface having a front edge and a rear edge, where each position from the front edge of the top surface to the rear edge of the top surface has a second rate of angular increase that is less than ½ the maximum mean rate of angular increase exhibited in the central portion of the bottom surface. | 11-14-2013 |
20130305564 | INTERNAL SHANK FOR FOOTWEAR HAVING INDEPENDENT TOE PLATFORMS - An article of footwear for increased athleticism utilizing independently articulating toe platforms. The footwear includes a first toe platform and a second toe platform disposed in a toe portion of the footwear that are either physically separated from one another via a cut in the toe portion or a flexible segment extending through the toe portion. A toe post is configured to engage between a first toe of a user's foot and a second toe of the user's foot. The first toe is configured to contact the first toe platform and the second toe is configured to contact the second toe platform. Additional toe platforms and/or toe posts may be utilized. The footwear may include a topsole, a midsole and an outsole. A stiffening agent may be disposed between the midsole and the outsole for resisting bending of the footwear and/or for helping protect the user's foot from external objects. | 11-21-2013 |
20130318819 | 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. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326906 | CUSHIONED ORTHOTIC - An orthotic is disclosed. The orthotic may include a cushioning layer configured to extend from at least the metatarsal region to the proximal heel region, the cushioning layer having a heel region with a protruding heel piece integrally molded as part of the cushioning layer. The orthotic may also include an outer shell layer fixedly coupled to the cushioning layer, the outer shell layer extending longitudinally from at least the medial cuneiform-first metatarsal joint region to the calcaneus bone region of the user, the outer shell layer configured to receive the protruding heel piece. | 12-12-2013 |
20130333241 | Footwear Component for an Article of Footwear - A footwear component and a method of making the footwear component are disclosed. The footwear component includes a first portion and a second portion that are joined at a transition zone. The first portion and the second portion have different flexibility characteristics. The footwear component can bend at the transition zone to accommodate the natural bending of a foot. | 12-19-2013 |
20130340282 | Insole topper pad for wearing shoes sockless - The present invention is an insole topper pad adapted to provide an absorbent perspiration barrier between the bottom surface of the bare human foot and the top surface of a shoe's insole or footbed. The insole topper pad enables a user to easily transition from going barefoot to wearing shoes in a sockless manner, while further retaining a relatively hygienic environment within the shoe. The insole topper pad may be easily inserted in, or removed from, articles of footwear, and conveniently laundered on a daily basis. Further, the worry of unhealthy and embarrassing odors produced from prolonged bacteria build-up within a shoe may be substantially reduced. While eliminating the need for traditional socks, the insole topper pad allows the user to comfortably and sanitarily adapt to fashion and lifestyle trends which have significantly shifted, exposing the bare lower leg and ankle portion of the foot while wearing low rise shoes. | 12-26-2013 |
20140013618 | INSOLE WITH ARCH STRAP - An insole combined with a band/strap that wraps around the midfoot. The insole provides arch, midfoot and metatarsal support, cushioning and a heel cup. The band/strap supports the arch, talus and midfoot and keeps the plantar fascia stretched. The arch, metatarsal and midfoot support of the insole press up against said areas of foot, opposing their collapse, and work in conjunction with the heel cup to limit over pronation. The band/strap keeps the plantar fascia tissue stretched, which can hinder tearing. The insole can provide soft cushioning which can increase comfort by spreading out the force of foot impact over a more evenly dispersed and greater area. | 01-16-2014 |
20140053428 | HIGH HEEL FOOT WEAR PAD AND METHODS OF MAKING AND ATTACHING SAME - Methods and high heel foot wear pads help provide arch support and may include a soft pliable foot engageable sheet for fitting into a high heel foot wear to engage the downwardly sloping arch engageable portion of its inner sole. A fastener on the underside of the sheet is adapted to secure the pad in place on the sloping arch engaging inner sole of the high heel foot wear. An arch support component may be mounted to the underside of the sheet spaced from the edges of the sheet to help support the foot of the wearer. | 02-27-2014 |
20140059885 | Air Right Insoles - An insole structure is disclosed. The insole is comprised of a cushioned flexible closed cell plastic film (bubbled rubber material) layered on top of and adhesively bonded to a rubber semi-rigid base formed with wings along the side for extra support and stability along the sides of the foot and in the arch area. The combination distributes the pressure created by the foot evenly between the bubbles, so each component absorbs a portion of the pressure, and the combination remains soft and comfortable under the wearer's foot even when the footwear is worn for extended periods of time. This new type of cushion insole provides substantial enhanced comfort, side to side stability, and massages the foot as the wearer moves or walks. | 03-06-2014 |
20140090273 | FOOT MEMBRANE - The present invention is a non-woven, transparent, foot membrane that helps provide comfort and support for the foot during high-heel shoe wear. The device comprises a self-supporting membrane that flexes, stretches and conforms to the shape of the foot, or the portion of the foot in contact with the membrane, when worn. The device has different thicknesses throughout its structure. Preferably, the parts of the invention at and around the major points of contact on a foot when in a high-heeled shoe, e.g., the mid-foot plantar surface, the toes (except the big toe) and the upper foot/ankle, are thicker than the other portions of the device. The device around the forefoot, the big toe, and the heel, is comprised of a plurality of layers of membrane material and gel-like material. | 04-03-2014 |
20140150290 | WALKING DEVICE FOR IMPROVING PATIENT WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS - A device for improving walks of a patient with knee osteoarthritis includes an insole, an inside-forefoot wedge cushion joining the insole at an inner side of a forefoot, wherein the inside-forefoot wedge cushion can support the inner side of the forefoot and thus reduce knee varus torques, an outside-hindfoot wedge cushion joining the insole at an outer side of a hindfoot, wherein the outside-hindfoot wedge cushion can support the outer side of the hindfoot and thus reduce knee varus torques, and a medial-foot-arch cushion joining the insole, wherein the medial-foot-arch cushion can have a foot to be turned out and increase walking stability and fluency. Thereby, a patient with knee osteoarthritis, when being walking, can have reduced knee varus torques. The purpose of improving walks of a patient with knee osteoarthritis can be achieved. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150291 | Impact Resistant Running Shoe Insert - An impact resistant running shoe insert provides impact resistance for minimalist and non-minimalist running or hiking shoes. Three flat layers are superimposed on each other. A hard layer provides impact resistance, a soft layer atop of the hard layer provides comfort and friction between the insert and a user's foot, and a third layer below the hard layer minimizes slippage between the insert and the user's shoe. A full length insert may be used in a single toe box shoe, and a partial length insert is provided for use with multiple toe box shoes. The partial length insert has a tapered edge between the forefoot area and the toe area in order to minimize discomfort. | 06-05-2014 |
20140190038 | WEIGHTED SHOE INSOLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A weighted insole assembly, comprising a top thermoformable material layer, a bottom thermoformable material layer, and a weighted unit encapsulated between the top and bottom thermoformable material layers, the weighted unit including a heavy filler material and having a specific gravity between about 2.0 and about 4.0 | 07-10-2014 |
20140196309 | VIBRATION DAMPENING AND PRESSURE RELIEVING INNERSOLE FOR CYCLING SHOE - Disclosed herein are innersoles for cycling shoes and to cycling shoes including such innersoles. | 07-17-2014 |
20140208613 | Rigid Shoe Insert with Raised Heel - A shoe insert, with a raised heel area, that creates a rigid inner sole that extends to a point just prior to the ball of the foot. | 07-31-2014 |
20140230274 | Triple Density Gel Insole - A triple density replacement insole which has at least two coextensive layers of different densities which are adjacent one another and extending the length of the insole comprising a first top cloth layer and a second gel layer and a third density layer comprising a stability cradle adjacent the gel layer. In a preferred embodiment, the stability cradle, which extends from the arch area to the heel area and secures to the gel layer, defines a first metatarsal region gap which exposes the gel layer and a second heel region gap which exposes the gel layer. A heel cushion is positioned in the second heel region gap adjacent to the gel layer and is secured to the gel layer exposed in that region. A metatarsal arch support is integrally formed in the first metatarsal region gap area. | 08-21-2014 |
20140245631 | SHOE INSERT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A shoe that includes a base layer, middle layer and top layer all having a top and a bottom surface. A first portion of the bottom surface of the middle layer is adhered to the top surface of the base layer, and the bottom surface of the top layer is adhered to the top surface of the middle layer. The base layer, middle layer and top layer cooperate to define a main body portion that includes a heel cup, an arch portion and a forefoot portion. The forefoot portion includes a part of the middle layer and a part of the top layer, but not a part of the base layer. | 09-04-2014 |
20140250721 | Reversible, Moisture Absorbent Shoe Insert - A reversible, moisture absorbent shoe insert comprising a firm, breathable middle layer bonded to a moisture absorbent top layer and a moisture absorbent bottom layer to form a multilayer laminate. As excessive precipitation from the user's foot is drawn to the absorbent top layer, the absorbent bottom layer naturally begins to wick the moisture through the breathable middle layer, which allows the moisture from the top layer to evaporate, keeping the user's feet drier and less odorous. The insert is reversible because the material of the bottom layer has equal moisture absorbency as the material of the top layer, which allows the invention to function in the same manner when inserted into either the left or right shoe. The insert is also machine washable, which promotes the reduction of bacterial build-up in the shoe over time, which in turn reduces shoe odor and helps prolong the life of the shoe. | 09-11-2014 |
20140250722 | INSOLE - An insole includes a supporting layer, a buffer unit, a cloth layer, a foam layer and a leather layer orderly superposed together. The supporting layer is formed with an intermediate portion, an arch portion and a heel portion for corresponding with the sole of a person's foot. The buffer unit consists of a first buffer material to be combined with the arch portion and a second buffer material to be engaged with the heel portion. By so designing, the intermediate portion, the arch portion and the heel portion of the supporting layer of the insole can correct and support a user's foot, and the buffer unit can produce effects of shock absorption and buffering. In short, the insole of this invention is not only able to correct a user's foot shape but also comfortable in wearing. | 09-11-2014 |
20140259757 | Arch Support Insole for Shoes - An arch support insole includes a basic body made from soft flexible material having a top surface, a heel support portion in form of crescent moon shape and projecting upward from the top surface and a palm support portion in front of the heel support portion. The heel support portion has two distal ends that gradually increase in thickness toward a center area thereof thereby forming a curved surface with an apex at the center area which is spaced from the top surface of the basic body at 5 mm˜9 mm and wherein 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˜6 mm. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259758 | INSOLE WITH SEAHORSE REINFORCING ELEMENT - A insole with a seahorse reinforcing element is a combination of a soft insole and harder reinforcing element. The reinforcing element is integrally formed with a transverse arch support having the shape similar to the seahorse mouth and crown, an medial longitudinal arch support having the shape of the seahorse vertical body, and a heel support having the shape of the seahorse hooked tail. By strengthening the support of the insole, the invention can prevent discomfort in the transverse arch and the medial longitudinal arch due to sinking. At the same time, the invention reinforces the support for the starting position of walking, thereby saving user's efforts. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259759 | Arthritis & Diabetes Insole - An insole advantageous for arthritic or diabetic patients comprises three layers and provides an arch support and an integral heel receiving area. The insole has a generally foot-shaped bottom layer having a length extending from a heel area to a toe area, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom layer's bottom surface preferably comprises one to three indentations formed integrally therein and is preferably made of an EVA foam. Insert layers are secured to each of said indentations. A middle layer having a first and second side is secured to the bottom layer's top surface adjacent the middle layer's second side and is preferably made of a synthetic rubber layer. The middle layer takes the shape of the bottom layer. A top layer is coextensive with and secured to the middle layer's first side. The top layer composition is selected according to the intended use. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283409 | Flow Insole - An insole which generates an air flow during use, which assists in cooling or warming the foot of a user is disclosed. In a first embodiment, air flow facilitated by said insole provides for convective heat transfer away from the plantar surface of the foot. The insole is intended for insertion into a shoe which is ventilated, preferably an athletic shoe with a ventilated upper. The bottom layer defines a plurality of ridges and channel lining portions which together define a plurality of air channels. The bottom layer defines a heel recess in which a heel pad is situated. In a second embodiment, an insole which collects, retains, and heats a user's foot is disclosed. Said insole further comprises a middle layer of thermal reflective material secured to and coextensive with a top layer and a bottom layer secured to said middle layer. | 09-25-2014 |
20140298682 | Footwear System with Composite Orthosis - The improved footwear system of the present application uses composite materials in the design of an advanced modular in-shoe foot orthosis and a new container assembly which includes a high performance energy storage and return element orthosis. The footwear system uses a method of manufacture incorporating a new last model. The advantages of the footwear system over standard issue combat boots include lower weight, improved treatment of lower extremity overuse injuries and reduction of the occurrence of such overuse injuries by protecting at-risk feet with advanced footwear which can be customized to meet the biomechanical needs as well as the specific activities of the wearer. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305004 | REMOVABLE FOOTWEAR INSERT - A removable puncture protective footwear insert with an insole with an orthotic shape that includes an arch support and a heel cup made of a cellular foam product, a multiple layer protective material where the layers are coupled together and held within the insole and a cushioning and shock absorption material that helps maintain the insole orthotic shape. The cellular foam product is PORON™ or ethylene vinyl acetate, PORON™ and ethylene acetate and the insole may be with or without a tile heel cup. The multiple layer protective material is a SWEN-FLEX® material LENZI EGISTO PS5 ES L-PROTECTION® material, or other puncture proof material. There are also two or more separate methods for manufacturing a removable footwear insert. | 10-16-2014 |
20140338221 | CUSHIONING SHOE INSERT - This application discloses shoe inserts which are configured such that a user may expose one or more adhesive layers while the cushioning shoe insert is maintained at an optimal location within a shoe, thereby securing the cushioning shoe inserts precisely at the optimal location. Moreover, this application discloses shoe inserts which are designed to distribute necessary support forces, e.g. through a foot chock, thereby mitigating or eliminating uncomfortable levels of localized pressure. | 11-20-2014 |
20140366399 | CONTOURED INSOLES FOR FOOTWEAR - An insole assembly for use in footwear is provided. The insole assembly generally includes a full-length insole base made of a flexible and resilient material (e.g., resiliently compressible foam), and a heel cap made of a generally rigid material (e.g., a carbon fiber reinforced polymer) which is attached to the insole base and mimics the contours thereof to provide proper biomechanical support of the heel and arch areas of a foot in a particularly lightweight and sleek form factor. | 12-18-2014 |
20150013183 | SHOE SOLES AND ORTHOTICS WITH PROGRESSIVE CORRECTIONS USING CAD/CAM - A footwear sole or an orthotic or combinations of both including a set of incrementally different inserts forming a progressive sequence. The progressive sequence includes inserts having corrective structures that are incrementally closer to a final corrective structure than a corrective structure of a previous insert in the sequence. The corrective structure of the inserts may change in one or more of shape, thickness and firmness of at least one portion of the at least one insert as compared to the previous insert in the sequence. Each of the inserts of the set is worn for a period of time in order of the progressive sequence as part of the footwear sole and/or orthotic. | 01-15-2015 |
20150026998 | INSOLE STRUCTURE - An insole structure includes a supporting layer, a buffer layer and a surface layer orderly superposed together. The supporting layer is provided thereon with an intermediate bulgy block, an arch bulgy block and a heel bulgy block. The buffer layer is disposed with an intermediate buffer portion, an arch buffer portion and a heel buffer portion at locations respectively corresponding with the intermediate bulgy block, the arch bulgy block and the heel bulgy block of the supporting layer. By so designing, the insole structure of this invention is able to rectify a user's foot shape and comfortable in wearing and to produce the insole structure, only need to have the buffer layer directly stuck to the supporting layer, able to greatly simplify manufacturing procedures, shortening labor hours and lower producing cost. | 01-29-2015 |
20150026999 | Customizable Shoe Insole - A customizable shoe insole is provided. A base layer having a substantially flat surface shaped to a sole of a foot extends from a heel of the foot to beyond a ball of the foot. One or more support pads each having a different contoured shape of varying height is removably affixed on a top surface of the base layer. An upper layer having a substantially flat surface shaped to the sole of the foot is affixed on top of the support pads and base layer. | 01-29-2015 |
20150040427 | SOCK COVERING - A shoe insole covering embedded with bamboo and charcoal, designed to cover a shoe insole is presented. The shoe insole covering comprises a main body, an opening and a plurality of raised dots. The main body includes a top portion, a bottom portion and an inner portion. The opening is located at the bottom portion. The opening includes an elastic edge that is extendable. The extendable elastic edge allows the shoe insole covering to fit with shoe insoles of different sizes. The shoe insole covering receives the shoe insole through the opening and secures the shoe insole at the inner portion. The shoe insole covering provides grip and prevents shifting of the shoe insole in footwear. The plurality of raised dots provide additional grip to the footwear. The shoe insole covering completely wraps the shoe insole. The shoe insole covering is washable and reduces bad odor coming out from the shoe insole. | 02-12-2015 |
20150047221 | Orthotic Insert Device - An orthotic insert device has a first portion generally underlying the plantar surface of the heel fat pad of the calcaneus of a wearer's foot when the insert is placed in a corresponding shoe. The device has a second portion which is located and sized to generally underlie the mid-foot of the wearer. The first portion under the heel is less rigid, that is, more compressible, than the second portion underlying the mid-foot. As a result, the device not only decreases the force felt on the heel, but also acts to offload the force from the heel toward the mid-foot, especially during the impact phase of a person's gait. By off-loading the heel and transferring weight to the mid-foot, force otherwise felt in the region of the calcaneus is dissipated over a much larger surface area, including the mid-foot. | 02-19-2015 |
20150059203 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SHOE INSOLES AND SHOE INSOLE - A method of manufacturing shoe insoles, comprises steps of: step 1, making a resin mixture by mixing a resin and a hardening agent in a container; step 2, impregnating a glass fiber cloth with the resin mixture in step 1; step 3, cutting the glass fiber cloth impregnated in step 2 according to a pre-determined shape of a half insole or of an insole; step 4, hot-press forming a product by adding the glass fiber cloth cut in step 3 to a pre-heated mold, and heat pressing the glass fiber cloth to obtain the product of a shoe insole. A shoe insole manufactured according to the above method and a shoe comprising the same are also disclosed, involving high strengths, small thicknesses, light weights, resistances to moisture as well as hydrolysis, longtime molding effects, a strong weatherability and a good balance, and facilitating the standardization of shoe manufacturing. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059204 | Segmented Insole for Support of Embedded Systems - A two part insole having one part for housing smart systems embedded within an insole, and a second part for maintaining comfort of a cut-to-fit insole to increase the functionality of the overall product for the user. | 03-05-2015 |
20150075030 | INSOLE FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An insole for an orthopedic device includes a top portion including at least one top layer. The top layer defines a top surface arranged to be substantially adjacent a plantar surface of a user's foot. A bottom portion is connected to and arranged opposite the top portion. The bottom portion includes at least one bottom layer. At least one removable element is arranged for removal from at least the bottom portion for defining at least one opening below the top surface. The top surface continuously spans over the at least one opening arranged for off-loading one or more affected areas of the plantar surface of the foot. | 03-19-2015 |
20150096192 | PLANTAR FASCIITIS ORTHOTIC INSOLE - A therapeutic insole, comprising: at least a plantar channel running onto the upper surface of the therapeutic insole for providing support to a user's foot structure; a section of outside ribbing adapted to secure the therapeutic insole into a user's shoe; a plurality of support ribs running underneath the therapeutic insole to aid providing support to a user's foot structure while maintaining the therapeutic insole's shape; and a heel cup working with the at least a plantar channel to prevent undesired changes in a user's plantar fascia and heel tissue. | 04-09-2015 |
20150121722 | INSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR - The present invention aims at controlling the balance of a skeletal structure of a foot of a user, and reducing the stress applied on the feet or body of the user wearing the footwear. In order to realize the above objects, the present invention provides an insole | 05-07-2015 |
20150143715 | FOOTWEAR COMPONENT FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A lasting board for an article of footwear. The lasting board has a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion, and a heel portion and includes a first material and a second material that is different from the first material. The forefoot portion is monolithic and is constructed of the first material that is a non-woven fabric. The midfoot portion and the heel portion have an upper layer, a lower layer, and an intermediate layer between the upper layer and the lower layer. The intermediate layer is constructed of the second material, and the upper layer and the lower layer are constructed of the first material. A cushioning member made of a third material different from the first material and the second material is disposed within the heel portion of the lasting board. | 05-28-2015 |
20150351494 | SHOE MIDSOLE ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED AIRBAG SYSTEM - Provided is an in-sole assembly for shoes. The in-sole assembly includes an in-sole, a shank board which is arranged on a lower part of the in-sole, an air bag cushion sole which is arranged on an upper part of the in-sole, wherein the air bag cushion sole includes a plurality of air bags in which air is filled and which are projected upwards, wherein the air bag includes a plurality of main air bags which are arranged from one side of an arched area of a foot to an area of a big toe so as to form a line, and a plurality of auxiliary air bags which are formed around the main air bags. | 12-10-2015 |
20150366292 | Puncture Resistant Insole - A puncture resistant insole includes: a rigid plate shaped to contour a human foot and adapted to be inserted into a foot wear; a non-woven fabric layer enclosing adhesively the rigid plate from an exterior thereof; an antiseptic-deodorant fabric layer enclosing adhesively the non-woven fabric layer from an exterior thereof; and a polymer layer enclosing the antiseptic-deodorant fabric layer from an exterior thereof. | 12-24-2015 |
20160000184 | Insole and Method of Fabricating - A method and apparatus comprises activating a recurable resin by applying a heat source. A foam material is impregnated with the activated recurable resin. The impregnated foam material is dried to substantially harden the recurable resin. The dried impregnated foam material is inserted into a chamber. The chamber comprises a heat resistant material and a shape configured for application to a user's body part, wherein a subsequent application of a subsequent heat source to at least the chamber and an application of the chamber to the user's body part molds the impregnated foam material to the user's body part. | 01-07-2016 |
20160007685 | VENTILATING INSOLE STRUCTURE | 01-14-2016 |
20160021978 | SELF-TAILORED INSOLE - Disclosed is a self-tailored insole. The self-tailored insole comprises: an inner sole; and a hard member, attached to a lower side of the inner sole, transformable depending on a morphology of a user's sole, said hard member comprising: a heel portion which has a curved portion configured to allow the inner sole to closely contact with and support left, right and rear sides of a heel of the user, and an arch portion configured to allow the inner sole to closely contact with and support arches of a sole of the user, said heel portion and said arch portion being formed as one body, thus preventing the heel and the arches from being abnormally distorted upon locomotion. | 01-28-2016 |
20160051006 | THERMAL FOOTWEAR - An article and system for regulating temperature in footwear. Thermal footwear may include a power generation layer, a thermocell layer, and an accessory layer. The power generation layer may be constructed of an actuator material—for example, a dielectric elastomer—which may generate an electric current when compressed or decompressed. The thermocell layer may be configured to either warm or cool a user's foot, and may be reversible by being removably coupled to the power generation layer. The accessory layer may include other components; for example, an integrated circuit chip for power transmission to an external device may be included. | 02-25-2016 |
20160066647 | FOOTWEAR INSOLES INCORPORATING GEL-INFUSED MEMORY FOAM - A footwear insole includes gel-infused memory foam positioned on at least a portion of the insole such that the gel-infused memory foam supports a user's foot. The insole can include a heel pad, a half-length support, and a full-length support such that any one or more of the heel pad, the half-length support, and the full-length support includes the gel-infused memory foam. | 03-10-2016 |
20160073730 | 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. | 03-17-2016 |
20160073734 | INSOLE - An insole ( | 03-17-2016 |
20160073735 | Absorbent Shoe Insert - An absorbent shoe insert for absorbing sweat from the user's feet. The absorbent shoe insert is shaped similarly to the bottom of a human foot and can be worn with conventional footwear such as shoes, sneakers, flip flops, or the like. The absorbent shoe insert has a body that includes at least one absorbent layer for absorbing sweat from the user's foot. An adhesive layer is disposed on the underside of the body, wherein the adhesive serves to secure the absorbent shoe insert to the user's footwear. In some embodiments, the shoe insert further includes a porous upper layer that helps to channel sweat to the absorbent layer so as to help to keep the user's foot dry. | 03-17-2016 |
20160095382 | INSOLE FOR SHOE - Provided is an insole capable of supporting afoot in a well-balanced manner. | 04-07-2016 |
20160128422 | Therapeutic Shoe Insert - An insole constructed of paper provides a periodic somatosensory stimulation to the sole of the foot thought to provide therapeutic benefit with respect to medical conditions related to the functioning of the nervous system. A corrugated upper paper layer may contact the skin directly and absorb and disperse perspiration. Low cost allows a kit to be provided of insoles each providing a different stimulation pattern for rotation over the week. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128426 | SOLES FOR SPORTS SHOES - Improved soles and insoles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. In an aspect, a sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with at least a first and a second surface region is provided. The first surface region comprises expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (“TPU”). The second surface region is free from expanded TPU. | 05-12-2016 |
20160143393 | ORTHOTIC INSOLE FOR A WOMAN'S SHOE - A women's high-heel shoe and a non-removable insole to be incorporated therein, the insole having an arch fill, a 3-degree rearfoot post and a layer of a closed-cell foam material, such as ethylene vinyl acetate. The arch support extends below the arch and may be positioned along an inside edge of the insole. The 3-degree rearfoot post is configured to extend below an outside edge of a user's foot. The rearfoot post may be integral to the bottom layer of the insole and have a durometer of approximately 55. The rearfoot post may extend the full length of the insole but may have a width that is substantially smaller than the width of the insole. The insole may extend varying lengths, including the full length of the sole of the shoe or to a location adjacent a user's digital sulcus. | 05-26-2016 |
20160183629 | INSOLE WITH HEAT GENERATED BY PRESSING SYSTEM - An objective of the present invention lies in providing an insole with heat generated by pressing system, which can keep warm for wear's feet easily and safely even in the low temperature. The technical solution is that an insole with heat generated by pressing system comprising an insole, a power pressing module disposed inside the insole and electrically connected with each other to form an electrical circuit, two flexible conductive strips, and at least one resistance heating chip; said power pressing module providing power generated ay pressure, which is arranged in a heel cup of the insole, sequentially comprising a first conductive layer, a first composite sintered body, a second conductive layer, and a second composite sintered body, and an insulated strip arranged between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer and surrounded the first composite sintered body. | 06-30-2016 |
20160198794 | INSOLES FOR FOOTWEAR | 07-14-2016 |