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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Open-soled article of footwear

Номер: US20120023780A1
Автор: Kevin R. Rosin
Принадлежит: Individual

An article of footwear having a sole structure with openings formed therethrough is disclosed. The article of footwear includes an upper for receiving a foot of a wearer and a sole structure attached to the upper and positioned generally below the foot. The sole structure has at least one opening formed therein that extends through the sole structure. The at least one opening formed through the sole structure exposes the plantar surface of the foot of the wearer to a ground surface when the article of footwear is worn by the wearer, and is constructed so as to allow contact between the plantar surface of the foot and the ground surface.

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Номер записи: 1
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Sole assembly for article of footwear exhibiting posture-dependent characteristics

Номер: US20120036739A1
Автор: Erez Morag, Martine I.V. Mientjes, Michael S. Amos, Petre Gheorghian
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly. The sole assembly includes a first member that is coupled to the upper and a second member that is moveably coupled to the first member. The first member moves relative to the second member in response to a first input load directed along a first vector, and the first member engages the second member in response to a second input load directed along a second vector.

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Номер записи: 2
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Footwear Pressure Elimination & Dipersibility Systematic

Номер: US20120324758A1
Автор: Hung V. Tang
Принадлежит: Individual

Pain caused by plantar fasciitis is usually accompanied by heel pain and arch pain or forefoot regions are possibly most painful when you first attempt to stand or walk. There are also many other painful conditions of the feet that could be cause from the foot discomfort in footwear composition or technical designed. The present invention is footwear consisting composition method to disperse an exertion of force such as pressures recess of the foot relating above painful conditions. Said it mean of relieving foot strain in the advantage of composition interior cushiony sole that it insert to inside of an outer element composed in corresponding cushiony sole of others in advantage of pain reliever or shocks absorption. FIG. 2 preferred an embodiment to accomplish of present invention. Top layer A preferred to top fine adhered above Pref. C layer cast wherein cauterized in midsection pref. B inside sole series attachment construct outer layer pref. D consisting resistance outer impact.

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Номер записи: 3
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Dual-Density Insole with a Molded Geometry

Номер: US20130104419A1
Автор: Eugene LeSieur, Haim HORESH, Risha Kelley
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

The present disclosure relates to a dual-density insole (or sock liner) for a shoe. According to aspects set forth herein, the insole includes a carrier with two cavities. Two inserts with a density or hardness level that is different from that of the carrier are positioned in the cavities for increased performance. The disclosed insole further exhibits a molded geometry marked with shaped protrusions.

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Номер записи: 4
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Shoe with comfort features

Номер: US20130326914A1
Автор: Julie Lopez
Принадлежит: JULIE LOPEZ LLC

A woman's shoe is disclosed. The shoe includes a vamp, portions of which include a three layer structure of an outer layer, an interior layer and an intermediate layer. The interior layer and the outer layer are formed of leather, and each leather layer includes opening structures selected from the group consisting of holes, slits and goring. The intermediate layer is formed of a stretch fabric between the outer leather layer and the interior leather layer.

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Номер записи: 5
04-01-2018 дата публикации

COMFORT SYSTEM FOR BOOTS

Номер: US20180000196A1
Автор: FULLER Michael, LOVELL Billy, McCarron Michael
Принадлежит: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.

A comfort system for Cowboy and work boots, including an insole chassis, an insole chassis backing board, and cushioning pads for absorbing and attenuating shocks encountered by a wearer of the boots. Cushioning pads are secured to a surface of the insole chassis backing board, and apertures in the insole chassis allow the cushions to pass through. Additional cushioning pads are retained in recesses in the midsole. Pads on insole chassis backing board and midsole are vertically aligned. A steel toe inset is utilized in conjunction with the comfort system for work boots. A rim may depend below the midsole to receive a foamed plastic pad. 1. A boot comprising:a) an upper,b) a comfort system located within said upper, 1) a cover layer,', '2) an insole chassis,', '3) a first aperture extending through said insole chassis in the vicinity of the foot of a wearer of the boot,', '4) a second aperture extending through said insole chassis in the vicinity of the foot of a wearer of the boot.', '5) an insole chassis backing board,', '6) first and second cushioning pads secured to said insole chassis backing board and passing through said first and second apertures in said insole chassis,', '7) third and fourth cushioning pads located on said midsole,', '8) said third and fourth cushioning pads being in vertical alignment with said first and second cushioning pads beneath the ball of the foot and the heel of foot of a wearer to cushion impact while walking in said boot., 'c) said comfort system comprisingd) said upper being secured to said comfort system along a welt line as part of the welting system.2. A boot as defined in wherein an insole filler layer formed of foamed plastic is located between said insole chassis lining backing board and said midsole to press downwardly upon said third and fourth cushioning pads when the boot is worn.3. A boot as defined in wherein score lines are formed in said insole chassis backing board to impart flexibility to said board.4. A boot as ...

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Номер записи: 6
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SHOCK-ABSORBING DANCE SHOE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210000213A1
Автор: Orza Seth
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Low-profile dance shoes and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a dance shoe that includes an integrated heel member that provides increased support, stability, and shock-absorption for the dancer. The dance shoe can further include a support member configured to provide lateral support to the foot and/or ankle, and a shock-absorption member. 1. A dance shoe assembly , comprising:an flexible shoe body including a forefoot portion, a heel portion opposite the forefoot portion, and a midfoot portion between the heel portion and the forefoot portion; and the heel member including—', a bottom region;', a rear wall defining a rear portion of the support member; and', 'lateral sidewalls extending forwardly the rear wall; and, 'a top region extending upwardly from the bottom region, wherein the top region has—'}], 'a support member having—'}, 'a shock-absorbing member positioned on the bottom region of the support member, wherein a top portion of the shock-absorbing member is softer than a bottom portion of the shock-absorbing member., 'an integrated heel member positioned at the heel portion of the flexible shoe body,'}2. The dance shoe assembly of wherein the shock-absorbing member includes—a first shock-absorbing layer; anda second shock-absorbing layer on the first shock-absorbing layer, wherein the second shock absorbing layer is softer than the first shock-absorbing layer.3. The dance shoe assembly of claim 2 , wherein the shock-absorbing member further includes a third shock-absorbing layer on the second shock-absorbing layer claim 2 , wherein the third shock absorbing layer is softer than the second shock-absorbing layer.4. The dance shoe assembly of wherein the shock-absorbing member includes—a first shock-absorbing layer having a first thickness; anda second shock-absorbing layer having a second thickness different than the first thickness, wherein the second shock-absorbing layer is positioned on ...

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Номер записи: 7
14-01-2021 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR PLATE

Номер: US20210007439A1
Автор: Bartel Aaron, Guest Stefan E., Haight Derek, Kiss Adam, Lacey Sam, Luo Geng, Savage Rachel M., Steinbeck Christian Alexander, Thuss Adam
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer. The adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a forefoot region of the plate than at a midfoot region of the plate and at a heel region of the plate. The method also includes applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape. 1. A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear , the method comprising:applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer, the adjacent segments of the first strand portion extending toward one another at a midfoot region of the plate;attaching the first strand portion to the base layer using stitching; andapplying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising extending the adjacent segments away from one another in a forefoot region of the plate.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising extending the adjacent segments away from one another in a heel region of the plate.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising extending the adjacent segments away from one another in a heel region of the plate.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising causing the adjacent segments to cross one another at the midfoot region of the plate.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising positioning a second strand portion on the first layer to form a second layer on the first layer.7. The method of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 8
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Footwear Fluid-Filled Chamber Having Central Tensile Feature

Номер: US20210007440A1
Автор: DeVoe DeVonne, Monfils Benjamin J., Peyton Lee D., Taylor Danielle L.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear includes a sole structure including a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, the chamber having a top portion, a bottom portion, and side portions around a periphery of the chamber. The sole structure also includes a central structure located in a central portion of the chamber between opposing side portions of the chamber, such that the chamber is devoid of additional structures in a surrounding region around the central structure and extending from the central structure to the side portions of the chamber. On all sides of the central structure, a dimension of the surrounding region between the central structure and the nearest side portion is one third or more of a span across the chamber between opposing side portions. 120-. (canceled)21. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the sole structure comprising:a chamber defining an interior void for receiving a pressurized fluid, the chamber having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a side portion extending between the top portion and the bottom portion around a periphery of the chamber;a central structure including a bonded area where the top portion of the chamber is joined to the bottom portion of the chamber to form a recess in the top portion of the chamber; anda reinforcing member including an upper portion having a lower surface bonded to the top portion of the chamber and a support structure extending downward from the lower surface into the recess in the top portion of the chamber, the support structure including a central member having a plurality of peripheral members arranged around the central member.22. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the reinforcing member comprises a material selected from a composite material claim 21 , polyurethane claim 21 , and/or vinyl.23. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein upper portion of the reinforcing member comprises a rigid plate and the support structure is formed from a compressible ...

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Номер записи: 9
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Customizable Pressure Relieving Device

Номер: US20220031013A1
Автор: Amitkumar Dharia
Принадлежит: Individual

The pressure relieving device is intended to provide users with a stress relieving support surface that is customizable. To that end, the device includes a sleeve with one or more compartments that may be individually filled and refilled with a deformable media. The deformable media further includes a mixture of both non-rigid deformable and rigid non-deformable particles that enable the device to conform to any shape when acted upon by a pressure and recover back when pressure is removed. The device may act as a footwear component for use as a shoe insole insert which may be customized by the user to relieve pain in the areas of foot where most required. Accordingly, the footwear component adapts to the user's foot pattern while standing or moving. Furthermore, the device is durable, washable and reusable, and may be used with open shoes, closed shoes or even without any shoes.

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Номер записи: 10
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Sole Structure for a Baseball Spiked Shoe

Номер: US20170013913A1
Автор: HIRAI Shin, IETA Tsuyoshi, Ito Koji
Принадлежит:

A simplified sole structure for a baseball spiked shoe that can improve cushioning properties of a heel region of the sole structure and that can enhance comfortableness in wearing the shoe. The baseball spiked shoe includes a first midsole of a soft elastic member disposed at a heel central portion of the shoe, a second midsole of a soft elastic member that is disposed around and away from the first midsole via a circumferential groove and that is integrated with or unitary as one unit with the first midsole, and an outsole plate of a hard elastic member that is disposed on lower surfaces of the first and second midsoles, that has a plurality of spikes fitted thereon, and that has a hardness greater than a hardness of each of the first and second midsoles. 1. A sole structure for a baseball spiked shoe comprising:a first midsole disposed at a heel central portion of the shoe;a second midsole that is disposed around and away from said first midsole via a circumferential groove and that is integrally formed with or unitary as one unit with said first midsole; andan outsole that is disposed under said first and second midsoles, that has a plurality of spikes fitted thereon, and that has a hardness greater than a hardness of each of said first and second midsoles.2. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said first midsole is integrated with and received by said second midsole in a cavity formed in a lower surface of said secondmidsole claim 1 , said circumferential groove is formed by an outer circumferential surface of said first midsole and an inner circumferential surface of said cavity of said second midsole claim 1 , and a lower surface of said first midsole does not protrude from said lower surface of said second midsole.3. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said first midsole is located at a position corresponding to a bottom protruding portion of a calcaneus of a shoe wearer's foot.4. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 11
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Footwear and last

Номер: US20200015547A1
Автор: Lisa Kay
Принадлежит: Sole Bliss Ltd

A footwear last ( 1 ) comprising a hind foot section and a forefoot section joined by a midfoot section. The forefoot section is defined by a three reference points which define a reference point circumference ( 9, FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The hind foot section is equivalent to a predetermined shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) while the forefoot section is equivalent to a shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) between 2 and 3 sizes larger than said predetermined shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) using the Paris point system. An article of footwear made using said last ( 1 ) comprises an upper ( 22 ), a midsole ( 30, FIG. 6 ) and an outer sole ( 40 ). The upper ( 22 ) has an outer layer ( 21 ) and an inner layer, which inner layer comprises an elastic panel ( 25 ) arranged to cover the first and/or fifth metatarsophalangeal joint of a user. The midsole ( 30 ) has a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is arranged to line the footbed of the shoe ( 20 ) and the second layer is arranged to provide a shock absorbing layer. The outer sole ( 40 ) is secured to the upper ( 22 ) on assembly to complete the article of footwear. FIG. 3 A footwear last ( 1 ) comprising a hind foot section and a forefoot section joined by a midfoot section. The forefoot section is defined by a three reference points which define a reference point circumference ( 9, FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The hind foot section is equivalent to a predetermined shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) while the forefoot section is equivalent to a shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) between 2 and 3 sizes larger than said predetermined shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) using the Paris point system. An article of footwear made using said last ( 1 ) comprises an upper ( 22 ), a midsole ( 30, FIG. 6 ) and an outer sole ( 40 ). The upper ( 22 ) has an outer layer ( 21 ) and an inner layer, which inner layer comprises an elastic panel ( 25 ) arranged to cover the first and/or fifth metatarsophalangeal joint of a user. The midsole ( 30 ) has a first layer and a second layer, wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 12
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Article of footwear

Номер: US20210022443A1
Автор: Brian Linkfield, Cassidy R. Levy, Kevin W. Hoffer
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a cushioning element having a top surface, a bottom surface formed on an opposite side of the cushioning element from the top surface, a ramp surface spaced apart from the bottom surface in a heel region of the cushioning element, a heel pocket extending through the cushioning element from the top surface to the ramp surface, and a plurality of pillars extending from the ramp surface and surrounding the pocket. The sole structure additionally includes a plurality of cushioning particles disposed within the pocket, an outsole attached to the cushioning element and enclosing a first end of the pocket, and an upper barrier layer attached to the top surface of the cushioning element and covering a second end of the pocket.

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Номер записи: 13
01-02-2018 дата публикации

HIGH HEEL SHOE

Номер: US20180027925A1
Автор: Parkes Dr. Amanda, Singh Navjeet K., Thomas Matt
Принадлежит:

There are disclosed high heel shoes where separate components combine to create load balancing internal footwear technology. A two-piece system includes interlocking toe bed and shank constructed of complex three dimensional curved surfaces which create an intricately sculpted volume to provide structural support down the length of the entire foot. The toe bed provides a wide base and keeps the big toe pointed straight (at an approximately 10° angle). A heel maximizes the surface area of the bottom of the heel at the point of strike with the ground while retaining a minimal and aesthetically appealing silhouette from the side view. The toe bed and shank feature a composition of layered materials which when combined work to provide both stability and shock absorption to the ball of the foot during the foot strike of walking. An internal support structure provides a padded barrier and intermediary between the rigidity of the shank and the softness of the shoe upper. 1. A high heel shoe assembly comprising:an upper platform subassembly including a rigid shank and a soft upper layer joined with the shank, the rigid shank being molded of a rigid polymer and angling upward from a wearer's toe area across an arch portion to a heel area and laterally across the wearer's foot, the rigid shank having a varying thickness with an upper raised area spaced from an outer edge thereof, wherein the rigid shank is contoured to match a wearer's foot and the heel area is elevated above the toe area by at least two inches;a toe bed comprising rigid cells filled with a plurality of soft cushions, the toe bed being secured to an underside of the toe area of the upper platform subassembly using fasteners installed through aligned holes in the soft upper layer, the shank and the toe bed;a high heel secured to an underside of the heel area of the upper platform subassembly, the high heel tapering downward from a relatively large upper end to a narrow lower end having a greater lateral ...

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Номер записи: 14
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Sole Structure for a Shoe

Номер: US20170035143A1
Автор: MATSUI Shogo, ODA Takao, Sato Natsuki, TAKESHITA Takeshi
Принадлежит:

A sole structure for a shoe that can reduce the burden of MP joints and a knee joint of a shoe wearer's foot during running and that can improve cushioning properties. The sole structure of the shoe includes an upper plate of a hard elastic member disposed at a forefoot region of the shoe, a lower plate of a hard elastic member disposed under and spaced away from the upper plate, and a midsole of a soft elastic member interposed between the upper plate and the lower plate. The midsole has a longitudinally extending hollow portion that is upwardly concavely curved at a lateral mid-portion of the midsole. The lower plate has a concave portion corresponding to the hollow portion of the midsole. 1. A sole structure for a shoe comprising:an upper plate disposed at least at a forefoot region of the shoe;a lower plate disposed under and spaced away from said upper plate; anda midsole that is interposed between said upper plate and said lower plate and that is softer than said upper plate and said lower plate,wherein said midsole has a hollow portion that is upwardly concavely curved at a lateral mid-portion thereof and that extends longitudinally.2. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said lower plate has a concave portion that corresponds to said hollow portion of said midsole.3. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein each of said lower plate and said midsole has a pair of flat surfaces at laterally opposite ends thereof.4. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said upper plate extends laterally in a flat shape at a lateral mid-portion.5. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein a front end of said hollow portion of said midsole extends to a position corresponding to distal ends of metatarsi of a third toe and a fourth toe of a shoe wearer's foot.6. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein a front end of said hollow portion of said midsole extends to a tip end of a toe of a shoe wearer's foot.7. The sole structure ...

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Номер записи: 15
06-02-2020 дата публикации

PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20200037699A1
Автор: "OReilly Brian", Lidtke Roy Herman
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods are described for a shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads. In one aspect, a shoe sole comprises a shoe outer sole comprising a shaft region, a ball region, and a toe region. The shaft region underlies metatarsal shafts of the wearer and comprises a first lower surface, the ball region underlies metatarsal heads of the wearer and comprises a second lower surface, and the toe region underlies phalanges of the wearer and comprises a third lower surface. The second lower surface is raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface. 136-. (canceled)37. A shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads , comprising:a shaft region disposed adapted to underlie metatarsal shafts of the wearer, the shaft region comprising a first lower surface;a ball region disposed adapted to underlie the metatarsal heads of the wearer, the ball region being anterior to the shaft region and comprising a second lower surface;a toe region disposed adapted to underlie the phalanges of the wearer, the toe region being anterior to the ball region and comprising a third lower surface, wherein the second lower surface is raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface to form a cavity below the ball region between the shaft region and toe region; and a first portion disposed above the shaft region, the upper surface first portion comprising a raised portion of the upper surface adapted to underlie the metatarsal shafts of the wearer and adapted to support the metatarsal shafts of the wearer to relieve pressure from the metatarsal heads,', 'a second portion disposed above the ball region, the second portion comprising a depressed portion; and', 'a third portion disposed above the toe region., 'an upper surface including'}38. The shoe sole of claim 37 , wherein the depressed portion of the second portion of the upper surface is configured to relieve pressure from the wearer's metatarsal heads ...

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Номер записи: 16
15-02-2018 дата публикации

CUSHION PAD

Номер: US20180042336A1
Автор: Lan Yu Ching
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The present application relates to a cushion pad, which has flexibility. The cushion pad comprises an outer foot arch portion, an inner foot arch portion and a foot arch groove. The outer foot arch portion is formed by extending from one end of the cushion pad to the other end of the cushion pad, and the outer foot arch portion comprises a middle foot portion and a heel portion; the middle foot portion is disposed in the end of the outer foot arch portion; the heel portion is disposed in the other end of the outer foot arch portion that is opposing the middle foot portion and the heel portion is connected to the middle foot portion. 1. A cushion pad , which has flexibility , the cushion pad comprising:an outer foot arch portion, which is formed by extending from one end of the cushion pad to the other end of the cushion pad, and the outer foot arch portion comprises:a middle foot portion, which is disposed in end of the outer foot arch portion; anda heel portion, which is disposed in the other end of the outer foot arch portion that is opposing the middle foot portion, and the heel portion is connected to the middle foot portion;an inner foot arch portion, which is disposed on the cushion pad and is adjacent to the middle foot portion of the outer foot arch portion; anda foot arch groove, which is disposed between the middle foot portion of the outer foot arch portion and the inner foot arch portion.2. The cushion pad as set forth in claim 1 , wherein each of the outer foot arch portion and the inner foot arch portion is provided with an air pad claim 1 , and the air pads are disposed within the outer foot arch portion and the inner foot arch portion claim 1 , respectively.3. The cushion pad as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the cushion pad further comprises a connection path claim 2 , which is disposed in the foot arch groove; and the connection path communicates with the air pad within the outer foot arch portion and the air pad within the inner foot arch portion. ...

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Номер записи: 17
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus and related methods of increasing foot propulsion

Номер: US20220061453A1
Автор: Baskerville Richard Frank
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Biomechanically, a human foot operates as a lever of the second class during the motions involved with walking, running or jumping. Extending the toes during such motion increases the distance between the fulcrum and effort of the foot-lever and results in increased foot propulsion. Disclosed are apparatus and related methods of accomplishing extended toes during the motions involved with walking, running or jumping 1placing a portion of the foot over an abrupt drop-off and a ridge on the inside of footwear; and,raising the heel of the foot so that a portion of the ball of the foot is positioned over the abrupt drop-off and at least a portion of the pads of the toes are positioned on the ridge.. A method for improving bipedal motion where the heel of a foot is raised while the toes of the foot are in mechanical contact with the ground, said method comprising the steps of: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/507,508 (field Jul. 5, 2012), which claims the benefit of Prov. Pat. App. Ser. No. 61/574,072 (filed Jul. 28, 2011), entitled “Fulcrum Athletic Shoe.” Both of these earlier filed applications are incorporated by reference in their entirety,Not applicable.Not applicable.The subject disclosure relates to athletic footwear, soles, insoles, inserts and slip-ons.During the motions involved with walking, running or jumping, the human foot operates as a second class lever to cause propulsion. This operation of a foot is illustrated by . As shown in those figures, the weight of the body (or load) resting on the arch of the foot is propelled by effort from the calf to raise the heel and leverage the weight against the toes , which act as a fulcrum . The propulsion caused by the foot is equal to the amount of effort times the distance between the effort and the fulcrum. When the toes of the foot are curled, as illustrated in , the fulcrum is closer to the effort than when the toes are extended. The result is that that increased foot ...

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Номер записи: 18
25-02-2021 дата публикации

PLATE FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20210052036A1
Автор: Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Luo Geng, Suffield Rachel M., Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. 1. A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure , the plate comprising:an anterior-most point configured to be disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure;a posterior-most point configured to be disposed within a heel region of the sole structure;an aft point disposed between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point;a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point disposed between the anterior-most point and the aft point and configured to oppose an MTP joint of a foot during use;a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the aft point and including a constant first radius of curvature from the anterior-most point past the MTP point; anda lateral edge portion extending from the anterior-most point past the MTP point along a lateral side of the plate, the lateral edge portion being continuously convex along an entire length of the concave portion.2. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the plate is formed of a material including fibers consolidated by a resin.3. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the aft point is disposed at a location ranging from 50% to 70% of a distance from the anterior-most point to the posterior-most point.4. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the aft point claim 1 , the anterior-most point claim 1 , and the posterior-most point are co-planar with each other in a relaxed configuration.5. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion configured to ...

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Номер записи: 19
28-02-2019 дата публикации

SHOES, DEVICES FOR SHOES, AND METHODS OF USING SHOES

Номер: US20190059512A1
Автор: Goldston Adam, Goldston Mark, Goldston Ryan
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A shoe includes a first plate and a second plate that are located in a portion of the shoe between an upper and an outsole of the shoe, and a nest formed as a bag filled with one or more gasses located between the first plate and the second plate. The shoe may further include one or more springs located in cavities in the gas filled nest for biasing the first plate and the second plate apart from each other. Pods may be located within the openings in the center of the springs, and the pods may be filled with one or more gasses. The pods may protrude from a bottom or a top surface of the nest. Spring sandwiches including one or more springs positioned between plates may be constructed and placed in various portions of a shoe. The shoe may also include piping with lights. 1. A shoe , comprising:a plate that is entirely located in a forefoot portion of the shoe, the plate having a curvature to match a curvature of a front of the shoe such that the plate extends across approximately an entire length of the forefoot portion of the shoe; andat least one spring supported on the plate.2. The shoe of claim 1 ,wherein the at least one spring comprises a first plurality of springs supported on the plate and a second plurality of springs positioned in a pattern around the first plurality of springs.3. The shoe of claim 2 ,wherein the first plurality of springs includes four springs positioned in a rectangular pattern on the plate.4. The shoe of claim 3 ,wherein the second plurality of springs includes eight springs positioned around said four springs.5. The shoe of claim 2 ,wherein the second plurality of springs are positioned in a circular pattern around an outer perimeter of a top surface of the plate.6. The shoe of claim 1 ,wherein the plate starts from a flex point of the shoe where the forefoot portion of the shoe begins at an end of a ball portion of the shoe, and the plate extends all the way to a front of the shoe.7. The shoe of claim 1 , further comprising:at least ...

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Номер записи: 20
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Contoured Support Insole

Номер: US20160073730A1
Автор: Granger David B., Lewis Paul, Martinez Jacob
Принадлежит: SPENCO MEDICAL CORPORATION

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. 1. A contoured insole , comprising:a generally foot-shaped base having a base top surface and a base bottom surface and a length extending from a heel end to a toe end, said base contoured to define a heel receiving cupped area, a midfoot area, a medial arch area, and a forefoot area;a forefoot pad indentation extending into said toe end and a heel pad indentation, said indentations on said base bottom surface;a forefoot pad disposed in said forefoot pad indentation in said forefoot area adjacent to said medial arch area and said midfoot area;a heel pad disposed in said heel pad indentation;a plurality of collapsible longitudinal curvilinear indentations integrally formed on said medial arch area, said curvilinear indentations extending lengthwise in a substantially longitudinal toe-to-heel direction along the bottom surface of the base; anda resilient metatarsal support indentation integrated into said bottom surface of said base and located in said midfoot area adjacent to said medial arch area.2. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said forefoot and heel pads are made of rubber or synthetic rubber.3. The insole of claim 2 , wherein said forefoot and heel pads are made of a neoprene synthetic rubber layer which is a polymer of polychloroprene.4. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said base comprises a lightweight resilient material.5. The insole of claim 4 , wherein said material is a lightweight resilient material which is capable of being molded into the desired shape and which provides the desired support and cushioning.6. The insole of ...

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Номер записи: 21
07-03-2019 дата публикации

IMPACTING ABSORBING STRUCTURES IN FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20190069631A1
Автор: Alferness Anton, CARRICABURU Valerie, CZERSKI Mike, Fischer Kurt, FRANK Adam, GLOVER Travis, MITCHELL Nathalie, Neubauer Jason, Reinhall Per, STONE Andre
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Disclosed are systems, methods, procedures and devices incorporating a variety of impact absorbing structures (IAS) and/or buckling structure arrays into shoes, sneakers and/or other footwear, which can greatly enhance wearer comfort, improve shoe durability, improve athletic performance, reduce cost of manufacture and/or minimize impact forces to the foot, legs and/or lower body. Included herein are various types of footwear, foot coverings, lower extremity garments and related orthopedic sleeves and/or orthotics. 1. A shoe sole comprising at least an outsole and a cushioning midsole , the midsole comprising:an upper layera lower layer spaced apart from the upper layer to define a space, the lower layer being proximate to the outsole; andan interface layer disposed in the space between the upper layer and the lower layer, the interface layer comprising a plurality of filaments, each of the plurality of filaments comprising a first end proximal to the upper layer and a second end proximal to the lower layer, each of the plurality of filaments having a longitudinally extending filament axis;wherein at least a portion of the plurality of filaments are configured to buckle in response to an external incident force on the shoe sole.2. The shoe sole of claim 1 , wherein the buckling comprises a localized lateral deflection of a central region of each of the plurality of filaments.3. The shoe sole of claim 1 , further comprising a polyurethane foam disposed in the space claim 1 , the polyurethane foam surrounding at least a portion of the plurality of filaments.4. The shoe sole of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of filaments is enclosed within an airtight enclosure within the space.5. The shoe sole of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of filaments comprise a material selected from the group consisting of a foam claim 1 , an elastomer claim 1 , a polymer claim 1 , a metal claim 1 , a natural rubber and an artificial rubber.6. The shoe sole of claim 1 , wherein at least a ...

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Номер записи: 22
23-03-2017 дата публикации

Modular shoe systems and methods of using same

Номер: US20170079370A1
Автор: Rami Hashish, Sachithra D. Samarawickrame, Yuta Hyakusoku
Принадлежит: JAVANSCIENCE LLC

Modular shoe systems include an upper, an outsole attached to the upper, and several midsole inserts. Each midsole insert is positionable in overlying relationship with the outsole and can operatively engage the outsole to form an assembled shoe. The outsole can include a receptacle, such as a depression or opening, configured to receive a protrusion in the midsole insert. Multiple midsole pieces can be cooperatively engaged to form the midsole insert. The midsole pieces are selected based on their properties and the needs of the user. Methods for customizing a shoe include selecting a midsole insert based on a property and positioning the midsole insert in overlying relationship with the outsole to operatively engage the midsole insert and outsole. The midsole insert can be removed and a different midsole insert can be selected and positioned based on another property. The midsole insert(s) can be assembled using several midsole pieces.

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Номер записи: 23
23-03-2017 дата публикации

HIGH HEEL SHOE

Номер: US20170079379A1
Автор: Parkes Amanda, Singh Navjeet K., Thomas Matt
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There are disclosed high heel shoes where separate components combine to create load balancing internal footwear technology. A two-piece system includes interlocking toe bed and shank constructed of complex three dimensional curved surfaces which create an intricately sculpted volume to provide structural support down the length of the entire foot. The toe bed provides a wide base and keeps the big toe pointed straight (at an approximately 10° angle). A heel maximizes the surface area of the bottom of the heel at the point of strike with the ground while retaining a minimal and aesthetically appealing silhouette from the side view. The toe bed and shank feature a composition of layered materials which when combined work to provide both stability and shock absorption to the ball of the foot during the foot strike of walking. An internal support structure provides a padded barrier and intermediary between the rigidity of the shank and the softness of the shoe upper. 1. A high heel shoe assembly comprising:a rigid shank extending from a toe end to a heel end, wherein the heel end is elevated above the toe end by at least two inches, the shank having a central plate-like body defining an outer edge with an upper raised area spaced from the outer edge and extending from a location near the toe end rearward to a location near the heel end;a soft upper insole cushion co-molded together with the shank into a unitary member, the upper insole cushion having a lower cavity that closely receives the upper raised area of the shank;a toe bed comprising a rigid middle portion defining cells filled with a plurality of soft cushions, the middle portion being secured to an underside of the toe end of the shank using fasteners;a high heel secured to an underside of the heel end of the shank; andflexible uppers, an outsole secured underneath the toe bed and a portion of the shank, and an insole secured above the shank and soft upper insole cushion for holding the shoe onto a foot of a ...

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Номер записи: 24
25-03-2021 дата публикации

Foot support components for articles of footwear

Номер: US20210085019A1
Автор: Alexander Stephens, Gabriel T. Maselino
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Foot support components include plural foot support members (e.g., arched slats or other support members) forming at least a portion of a footbed for a sole structure/article of footwear. Spacings between individual foot support members enable selective activation of one or more individual members, thereby providing support where needed and enhancing overall comfort without overly stiffening the footbed. When made from sufficiently rigid/resilient materials, the foot support components may apply return energy to the wearer's foot. This may occur, for example, by vertically deflecting (e.g., flattening out) one or more foot support members under applied force, and then the deflected foot support member(s) will spring back to and/or toward its/their original shape when the force sufficiently abates/relaxes.

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Номер записи: 25
21-03-2019 дата публикации

CONTOURED SUPPORT INSOLE

Номер: US20190082780A1
Автор: Granger David B., Lewis Paul, Martinez Jacob
Принадлежит: IMPLUS FOOTCARE, LLC

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. 121-. (canceled)22. A contoured arch support comprising:a base having a medial arch area formed from a moldable resilient material; anda plurality of collapsible curvilinear indentations, each of said curvilinear indentations having a longitudinal axis extending substantially lengthwise in a longitudinal heel-to-toe direction in said medial arch area of said base, said indentations integrally formed into the bottom surface of said base.23. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said medial arch area collapses along said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations that extend lengthwise in said medial arch area.24. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations in said medial arch area collapse along said lengthwise indentations to fit a user's shoe providing an accommodating fit to said user.25. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations in said medial arch area collapse along said lengthwise indentations in said medial arch area of said medial midfoot to minimize voids caused by air entrapment.26. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations in said medial arch area are positioned on said medial midfoot side of said insole from adjacent a lateral midfoot area to said medial side of said insole.27. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations extend lengthwise in said medial arch area positioned lengthwise from a border of said ...

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Номер записи: 26
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Device for high-heeled shoes and method of constructing a high-heeled shoe

Номер: US20200085138A1
Автор: Brian G. R. Hughes, Howard Dananberg
Принадлежит: HBN Shoe LLC

Provided is a device for insertion into a heeled shoe, having a rear region positioned to underlying a wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, the rear region being shaped to accommodate a planer surface of the wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, an upper surface of said rear region having a raised portion underlying an area of the wearer's calcaneus immediately forward of the wearer's calcaneus tuberosity; and a forward region positioned to underlie at least a portion of the shafts of the wearer's metatarsals, the second upper surface of said forward region having a raised portion which gradually rises to an apex position to underlie the shafts of the wearer's second and third metatarsals.

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Номер записи: 27
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Device for high-heeled shoes and method of constructing a high-heeled shoe

Номер: US20180092429A1
Автор: Brian G. R. Hughes, Howard Dananberg
Принадлежит: HBN Shoe LLC

Provided is a device for insertion into a heeled shoe, having a rear region positioned to underlying a wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, the rear region being shaped to accommodate a planer surface of the wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, an upper surface of said rear region having a raised portion underlying an area of the wearer's calcaneus immediately forward of the wearer's calcaneus tuberosity; and a forward region positioned to underlie at least a portion of the shafts of the wearer's metatarsals, the second upper surface of said forward region having a raised portion which gradually rises to an apex position to underlie the shafts of the wearer's second and third metatarsals.

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Номер записи: 28
06-04-2017 дата публикации

PLATE FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20170095033A1
Автор: Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Luo Geng, Suffield Rachel M., Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. 1. A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure , the plate comprising:an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure;a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point; anda concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point and including a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure, the MTP point opposing the MTP joint of a foot during use.2. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point are co-planar.3. The plate of claim 2 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion disposed within the heel region of the sole structure claim 2 , the posterior-most point being located within the substantially flat portion.4. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion disposed within the heel region of the sole structure claim 1 , the posterior-most point being located within the substantially flat portion.5. The plate of claim 4 , further comprising a blend portion disposed between and connecting the concave portion and the substantially flat portion claim 4 , the blend portion including a substantially constant radius of curvature.6. The plate of claim 5 , wherein the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point are co-planar at a junction of ...

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Номер записи: 29
06-04-2017 дата публикации

PLATE WITH FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20170095034A1
Автор: Dupre Risha, Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Guest Stefan E., Hutchingson Helene, Luo Geng, Suffield Rachel M., Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper , the sole structure comprising:an outsole; an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure;', 'a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point; and', 'a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point and including a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure, the MTP point opposing the MTP joint of a foot during use; and, 'a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, the plate comprisinga first cushioning layer disposed between the concave portion and the upper.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point are co-planar.3. The sole structure of claim 2 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion disposed within the heel region of the sole structure claim 2 , the posterior-most point being located within the substantially flat portion.4. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion disposed within the heel region of the sole structure claim 1 , the posterior-most ...

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Номер записи: 30
20-04-2017 дата публикации

SOLE

Номер: US20170105479A1
Автор: Usherwood James Richard
Принадлежит: THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE

A sole for an item of footwear comprising: •a front portion; •a heel portion; and •a energy absorbing member positioned within the front portion, and having a first position in which the energy absorbing member protrudes from the sole, and a second position in which the energy absorbing member is substantially level with a surface of the sole. 1. A sole for an item of footwear comprising:a front portion;a heel portion; anda energy absorbing member positioned within the front portion, and having a first position in which the energy absorbing member protrudes from the sole, and a second position in which the energy absorbing member is substantially level with a surface of the sole.2. A sole according to wherein the surface of the sole defines a substantially flat surface.3. A sole according to wherein the energy absorbing member protrudes between 10 and 40 mm from the sole in the first position.4. A sole according to wherein the force required for full deflection of the absorbing member is within the range 50% to 150% of the body weight of a person wearing the footwear.5. A sole according to wherein the energy absorbing member is provided at least partially in a recess in the sole.6. A sole according to wherein the recess comprises padding.7. A sole according to further comprising an outer layer extending over the energy absorbing member.8. A sole according to wherein the outer layer extends at least partially over the sole.9. A sole according to wherein the cover is elastic or resilient.10. A sole according to wherein the energy absorbing member is elastic or resilient.11. A sole according to wherein the energy absorbing member comprises a ball.12. A sole according to comprising a plurality of energy absorbing members.13. An item of footwear comprising a sole according to .1415-. (canceled) This invention relates to a sole for an item of footwear such as a boot or a shoe, and particularly, but not exclusively, to a sole for a running shoe. The invention also relates ...

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Номер записи: 31
02-04-2020 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR FORCE MITIGATION ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200100559A1
Автор: Bowen Josephine, Brown Christopher A., Carlton Tristin J., Chen Jessica K.Y., Doyle Michael, Dube Lorenzo M., Duquette Sarah, McAdams Abigale, Motler Eric, Muller James J., Oporto Pedro D., Parker Winton, Shelsky Jessica, Steen Olivia G., Vickery Andrew R., Workman Nicholas
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A force absorbing device for a footwear appliance includes a shoe upper and a shoe sole having a planar sole surface, such that forces between the shoe upper and planar sole surface in ground contact are absorbed by force mitigation assemblies disposed in the shoe sole. A force mitigation assembly adapted for an athletic shoe includes a linkage to a wearer interface responsive to movement based on activity of the wearer. An attachment to a sole surface receives ground forces transmitted from frictional contact between the sole surface and a surface against which the sole is disposed, such as for running, turning, etc. A force mitigation assembly absorbs these forces received from the sole surface for directing the received force in a controlled manner. An elastic field in the force mitigation assembly is defined by a resilient material adapted to deform in response to the received force. 1. A force dissipating device adapted for a footwear appliance , comprising:a linkage to a wearer interface responsive to movement based on activity of the wearer;an attachment to a sole surface for receiving ground forces transmitted from frictional contact between the sole surface and a surface against which the sole is disposed;a force mitigation assembly in communication with the linkage and the attachment for absorbing force received from the sole surface and directing the received force to the linkage in a controlled manner; andan elastic field in the force mitigation assembly, the elastic field defined by a resilient material adapted to deform in response to the received force.2. The device of wherein the attachment is responsive to lateral forces received from the sole surface claim 1 , the lateral forces substantially parallel to the ground surface during contact with the sole surface.3. The device of wherein the elastic field is defined by an elongated member of the resilient material claim 1 , the resilient material disposed against a rigid member extending from the ...

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Номер записи: 32
02-04-2020 дата публикации

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A FLEXIBLE FLUID-FILLED CHAMBER

Номер: US20200100566A1
Автор: Holt Scott C.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear may include an upper forming a void within the footwear, a sole structure secured to the upper, and a chamber that encloses a pressurized fluid. The sole structure includes a depression. The chamber is located within the void of the upper and located on the depression of the sole structure. The chamber may include a plurality of fluid-filled subchambers, a manifold, and a connection fluidically-connected at least one of the subchambers to the manifold. The subchambers may enclose the pressurized fluid at different pressures. The subchambers may be separated from one another by a bonded area in the direction extending between the heel and toe of the chamber. 120-. (canceled)21. A mold comprising:a first recess defining a shape of a first fluid-filled chamber, the first fluid-filled chamber including a first plurality of subchambers and a first manifold in fluid communication with at least one subchamber of the first plurality of subchambers;a second recess defining a shape of a second fluid-filled chamber, the second fluid-filled chamber including a second plurality of subchambers and a second manifold in fluid communication with at least one subchamber of the second plurality of subchambers; anda third recess extending between and in fluid communication with the first recess and the second recess, the third recess operable to form a main conduit (i) connected to the first fluid-filled chamber and the second fluid-filled chamber and (ii) in fluid communication with the first manifold and the second manifold.22. The mold of claim 21 , further comprising a fourth recess extending between and fluidly connecting the first recess and the third recess claim 21 , the fourth recess operable to form a first secondary conduit (i) connected to the first fluid-filled chamber and the main conduit and (ii) in fluid communication with the first manifold and the main conduit.23. The mold of claim 22 , further comprising a fifth recess extending between and ...

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Номер записи: 33
02-04-2020 дата публикации

Safety Women's High Heel Shoe

Номер: US20200100568A1
Автор: Flowers Claire M.
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A method of manufacturing a women's high heel shoe having improved safety and usability features including an improved heal providing improved safety with a widened heel tip with improved traction and reduced surface penetration susceptibility while not detracting from the stylish narrowed high heel design of the shoe and a leather sole with a non-slip insert. 1. A method of making a women's high heel shoe comprising:providing a shoe sole base defining a lower sole positioned at a front for supporting a ball and toes of a wearer of the high heel shoe, the base having an outer perimeter defining the shape of the upper sole and an exposed sidewall thereof, the sole being composed of a sole base material;creating a cavity in the lower sole base having a shape that conforms to a shape of the lower sole, the cavity having a cavity perimeter that is set back from the outer perimeter defining the lower sole and defining an outsole there between, the cavity defining a raised cavity wall about a perimeter of the cavity;creating an insert having an insert shape defined by a periphery that is substantially the same as the shape of the cavity, the insert having an outer edge, a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface including one or more anti-skid features, the insert being composed of an insert material selected from a material having anti-skid characteristics and being different than the sole material;inserting the insert into the cavity; andcoupling the insert to the base material after insertion in the cavity.2. The method of wherein the sole base material is a leather and the insert material is a polymer or a rubber.3. The method of wherein the coupling includes applying an adhesive.4. The method of wherein creating an insert is a molding.5. The method of wherein creating a shoe sole and creating a cavity are each performed in a single molding process.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the plurality of anti-skid features on the bottom of ...

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Номер записи: 34
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Contoured Support Shoe Insole

Номер: US20180110284A1
Автор: Granger David Bradley, Martinez Jacob
Принадлежит: IMPLUS FOOTCARE, LLC

An insole having a top sheet and a base layer with three pieces that include a base layer, a forefoot pad and a midfoot-to-heel support cushion. The mid-foot/heel surface has a raised medial arch and longitudinal curvilinear indentations, a flattened mid-foot area with a metatarsal mid-foot tear-drop raised area, and a surrounding the heel pod that cups the exterior back by a heel cup. A heel pad opening goes through the entirety of the thickness of base layer of the insole body and a heel pad is affixed to the bottom surface of the base layer. There is also a supersoft heel dome and a metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the heel pod and the metatarsal midfoot area, respectively. 1. A contoured insole used inside a shoe and having a top side that contacts the users foot , a bottom side that contacts the interior of a shoe after insertion therein , a lateral side that lies adjacent to the outer side of a user's foot in use and a medial side that lies adjacent the inner side , or arch , of a user's foot , said insole comprising:a base layer having a contoured shape which receives and supports the foot of the user, a heel end, a toe end, a top surface, a bottom surface, a lateral side and a medial side, said lateral and medial sides extending approximately from said heel end to said toe end, said base layer having:(a) a heel dome raised above the top surface of the base layer and located over the heel area of the insole;(b) a metatarsal dome raised above the top surface of base layer and located over the metatarsal midfoot area of the insole;(c) a forefoot pad indentation area on the bottom surface of the insole extending from the midfoot to the toe area of the base layer and supporting the insertion of a forefoot pad therein,(d) a midfoot-to-heel stability cushion indentation area on the bottom surface of the insole extending from the midfoot to the heel area of the insole and supporting the insertion of ...

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Номер записи: 35
27-04-2017 дата публикации

Dual-Density Insole with a Molded Geometry

Номер: US20170112229A1
Автор: Horesh Haim, Kelley Risha, LeSieur Eugene
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a dual-density insole (or sock liner) for a shoe. According to aspects set forth herein, the insole includes a carrier with two cavities. Two inserts with a density or hardness level that is different from that of the carrier are positioned in the cavities for increased performance. The disclosed insole further exhibits a molded geometry marked with shaped protrusions. 1. An insole for an article of footwear comprising:a carrier having a top surface and a bottom surface wherein the top surface includes a first cavity;a first insert having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the first insert is configured to fit within the first cavity, and wherein the bottom surface of the first insert is configured to mate with a surface of the first cavity; andwherein the top surface of the carrier and the top surface of the first insert include a plurality of protrusions.2. The insole according to claim 1 , wherein the first cavity is associated with a forefoot end of the insole.3. The insole according to claim 2 , further comprising;a second cavity at a heel end of the insole;a second insert having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the second insert is configured to fit within the second cavity, and wherein the bottom surface of the second insert is configured to mate with a surface of the second cavity; andwherein the top surface of the second insert includes a plurality of protrusions.4. The insole according to claim 3 , wherein the protrusions on the carrier claim 3 , the protrusions on the top surface of the first insert and the protrusions on the top surface of the second insert comprise rounded protrusions.5. The insole according to claim 3 , wherein the protrusions of the carrier claim 3 , the protrusions on the top surface of the first insert and the protrusions on the top surface of the second insert comprise oval-shaped protrusions.6. The insole according to claim 3 , wherein the bottom surface of the first insert and ...

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Номер записи: 36
27-04-2017 дата публикации

Adjustable sole support system

Номер: US20170112231A1
Автор: Philip Majure, Robert K. Scofield, Tony L. Torrance
Принадлежит: DashAmerica Inc

A removable and adjustable insert for footwear has slots placed in the insole and/or midsole of the shoe to allow access to the arch and/or metatarsal and/or heel regions of the insole and/or midsole. In an embodiment, an insert placed into the arch insert slot that establishes how much the arch protrudes above the remainder of the top surface of the insole. One or more inserts are provided having different thicknesses so that the height of the arch can be varied by the user or at the direction of a third party, such as a doctor or a trainer.

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Номер записи: 37
27-04-2017 дата публикации

SOLE ASSEMBLY FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH PLURAL CUSHIONING MEMBERS

Номер: US20170112233A1
Автор: Mackey Daniel T., Mientjes Martine I.V., Morag Erez, Ransom Ty A., Rhulen Blake
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A sole assembly for an article of footwear defines a base support plane. The sole assembly also includes a cushioning assembly with a first end and a second end. The cushioning assembly includes a first cushioning member and a second cushioning member. The first cushioning member includes a first overlapping surface, and the second cushioning member includes a second overlapping surface. The first and second overlapping surfaces overlap each other over the base support plane and each slope at a positive acute angle relative to the base support plane. The first cushioning member is thicker than the second cushioning member adjacent the first end of the cushioning assembly, and the second cushioning member is thicker than the first cushioning member adjacent the second end of the cushioning assembly. The first cushioning member has a resistance to resilient deformation less than that of the second cushioning member. 1. A sole assembly for an article of footwear , the sole assembly comprising:an outsole;a midsole coupled to the outsole;a main body comprising a layer of the midsole and having an opening extending fully through the main body from an upper surface of the main body to a lower surface of the main body, the main body being resilient and compressible; wherein the sole assembly has a toe region, a heel region, and a longitudinal axis extending between the toe region and the heel region; wherein the main body extends from the toe region to the heel region and extends entirely over the outsole in the heel region;a first cushioning member that is received within the opening, the first cushioning member being resilient and compressible; anda second cushioning member that is also received within the opening, the second cushioning member being resilient and compressible;wherein the first cushioning member overlaps the second cushioning member within the opening such that the second cushioning member is disposed between the outsole and the first cushioning member; ...

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Номер записи: 38
09-04-2020 дата публикации

Article of Footwear Comprising a Sole Member with Aperture Patterns

Номер: US20200107610A1
Автор: Cook Christopher S., Kohatsu Shane S., Schoolmeester Bret
Принадлежит:

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a customized cushioning sole system. A user's foot morphology and/or preferences may be used to design the sole member. The sole member can include a column of apertures that are formed along the outer surface of the sole member. 1. A method for customizing a cushioning sole system for an article of footwear , the method comprising:obtaining information related to a pressure distribution of a wearer's foot;producing a first pattern comprising a first set of apertures arranged to form at least a first column of apertures;generating instructions to form the first pattern in a sole member; andexecuting the instructions to form the first set of apertures in the sole member, wherein each aperture of the first column of apertures increases in cross-sectional diameter in a direction approaching a center of the sole member.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising obtaining information about preferences of the wearer related to cushioning of the article of footwear claim 1 , and wherein the first set of apertures is customized according to the information obtained about the preferences related to the cushioning of the article of footwear.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the first pattern including the first set of apertures in the sole member using a laser.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a resiliency profile claim 1 , the resiliency profile comprising data representing personalized pressure distribution for the wearer.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:producing a second pattern comprising a second set of apertures arranged to form at least a second column of apertures; andexecuting instructions to form the second set of apertures in the sole member, wherein each of the second set of apertures increases in cross-sectional diameter in a direction approaching the center of the sole member.6. A ...

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Номер записи: 39
25-04-2019 дата публикации

Article of Footwear Comprising a Sole Member with Geometric Patterns

Номер: US20190116930A1
Автор: Cook Christopher S., Kohatsu Shane S., Schoolmeester Bret
Принадлежит:

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can include a set of apertures that is formed along various surfaces of the sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a customized cushioning sole system, forming generally circular patterns throughout the sole member. A user's foot morphology and/or preferences may be used to design the sole member. 1. A method for customizing a cushioning sole system for an article of footwear , comprising:obtaining information about a pressure distribution of a wearer's foot;producing a first pattern comprising a first set of apertures disposed around a center of the first pattern;generating instructions to form the first pattern in a sole member; andexecuting the instructions to form the first set of apertures in the sole member, wherein each aperture of the first set of apertures is disposed at a first radial distance from the center.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising obtaining information about the wearer's preferences related to the cushioning of the article of footwear claim 1 , and wherein the first pattern of apertures is customized according to the information received about the wearer's preferences related to the cushioning of the article of footwear.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming apertures in the sole member using a laser.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a resiliency profile claim 1 , the resiliency profile comprising data representing the pressure distribution for the wearer.5. The method of :wherein the first pattern further comprises a second set of apertures disposed around the center of the first pattern;wherein the generating step further comprises generating instructions to form the second pattern in the sole member; andwherein the executing step further includes executing the instructions to form the second set of apertures in the sole member, wherein each aperture of the second set of apertures ...

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Номер записи: 40
09-05-2019 дата публикации

ELASTIC STRUCTURE FOR SAFETY SHOES HAVING BODY CORRECTION FUNCTION AND SAFETY SHOES INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20190133252A1
Автор: JEONG Hae Keung, YANG Hee Woon
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure suggests an elastic structure body for safety shoes and safety shoes including the same. The elastic structure body according to some embodiments is formed in a midsole arranged between a lower portion of an insole and an upper portion of a penetration-resistant insert , and includes a plurality of upper recesses recessed from an upper surface toward a lower surface by a predetermined depth. The plurality of upper recesses are individually deformable. In this case, shapes of the upper recesses positioned at pressing points to which pressure is applied by a wearer's foot are deformed as the elastic structure body is compressed from an initial state in a vertical direction by the pressure of the foot and the penetration-resistant insert , and are restored to the initial state when the pressure by the foot is released. 1. An elastic structure body mounted in shoes , wherein the elastic structure body is formed in an insole arranged between a wearer' foot and an upper portion of an outsole , and comprises a plurality of upper recesses recessed from an upper surface toward a lower surface by a predetermined depth ,wherein the plurality of upper recesses are individually deformable,wherein shapes of the upper recesses positioned at pressing points to which pressure is applied by the foot are deformed as the elastic structure body is compressed from an initial state in a vertical direction by direct vertical pressure of the wearer's foot, and are restored to the initial state when the pressure by the wearer's foot is released, andwherein, when the shapes of the upper recesses positioned at the pressing points are deformed and restored, air induced in the upper recesses positioned at the pressing points passes through a member which is attached to the upper portion of the insole and is in direct contact with the wearer's foot, and is diffused toward intended points of the sole corresponding to the pressing points, such that a force generated by the ...

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Номер записи: 41
02-06-2016 дата публикации

HIGH HEEL SHOES WITH INTEGRATED CUSHIONING

Номер: US20160150852A1
Автор: Cai Bing
Принадлежит:

Various embodiments described herein relate to a shoe that utilizes cushioning. The cushioning can be a variety of materials, including polymers such as SEBS. The cushioning can be positioned in various locations of the shoe, including the counter, the insole, and the outsole. Additionally or alternatively, the cushioning can also be located in recesses to enhance the functionality of the cushioning. 1. A shoe comprising:a shoe heel configured to elevate the heel of a user's foot;an exterior surface;an interior lining opposite the exterior surface that is in contact with the user's foot;a counter within which the user's heel rests;a platform upon which the user's toes rest;a toe box within which the user's toes rest;an outsole opposite the insole configured to contact the ground; and [ "wherein the recess is located substantially between the user's arch and toes; and", 'a recess defining an open space,'}, 'wherein the cushioning pad is located within the recess.', 'a cushioning pad configured to be soft, resilient, and having a nonslip surface,'}], "an insole configured to support a sole of the user's foot, the insole including"}2. The shoe of claim 1 , further comprising:a second cushioning pad that is fixedly attached to the counter and is located substantially between the user's Achilles tendon and the counter.3. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface is composed of a weather-resistant material.4. The shoe of claim 3 , wherein said weather-resistant material is leather.5. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the cushioning pad is composed of a polymer.6. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the cushioning pad is thermally bound to the insole.8. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the cushioning pad is sewn to the insole.9. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the cushioning pad is bonded to the insole using an adhesive.10. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the insole includes a cover that is positioned ...

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Номер записи: 42
17-06-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ORTHOTIC DEVICE MODELS USING SIMULATED PATIENT ANATOMY

Номер: US20210177089A1
Автор: "DAgostino John", Bulaon Jacy Krystal, Faletti Stephen van Beek, Ranky Richard G., Schouwenburg Kegan L., Smith Jeff E., Yee Peter
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for generating orthotic device models using simulated patient anatomy. In one implementation, a method comprises receiving images of a body part of a patient; deriving physical measurements from the images; generating anatomy model data of the body part using the physical measurements; and generating orthotic model data based on the anatomy model data, the orthotic model data being representative of an orthotic device. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:receiving, by a processing device, a plurality of images of a foot of a patient;detecting, by the processing device, the foot and a fiducial marker within one or more of the plurality of images;computing, by the processing device, one or more physical measurements of the foot based on a known dimension of the fiducial marker; andgenerating, by the processing device, anatomy model data representative of the foot based on the one or more physical measurements of the foot, wherein orthotic model data is derivable from the anatomy model data.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:generating, by the processing device, the orthotic model data from the anatomy model data; andtransmitting, by the processing device, the orthotic model data to a fabrication device to fabricate at least a portion of an orthotic device based on the orthotic model data.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein computing the one or more physical measurements of the foot comprises:computing, by the processing device, a width of the foot based on the known dimension of the fiducial marker; andcomputing, by the processing device, a length of the foot as a function of the width of the foot.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein generating the anatomy model data comprises:performing, by the processing device, a biomechanical simulation of the foot based at least partially on the one or more physical measurements of the foot.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of images ...

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Номер записи: 43
07-06-2018 дата публикации

SHOE SOLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20180153253A1
Автор: HABERMAN Cory, WARD Shane Henry
Принадлежит: G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

A shoe including a shoe sole and a method of manufacturing a shoe sole are disclosed. The sole includes a sole body possessing a rear section, a midsection, and a front section. The sole further includes a rear cavity at the rear section, an arched portion at the midsection, and a front cavity at the front section. A first cushion is located at or inside the rear cavity and possesses a first hardness. A rigid member is located at the arched portion of the midsection. A second cushion is located at or inside the front cavity and possesses a second hardness greater than the first hardness. The sole optionally includes flex grooves along a bottom portion of the front section. 1. A shoe comprising a shoe sole comprising:a sole body possessing a rear section, a midsection, and a front section;a rear cavity at the rear section;an arched portion at the midsection.a front cavity at the front section;a first cushion located at or inside the rear cavity and possessing a first hardness;a rigid member located at the arched portion of the midsection; anda second cushion located at or inside the front cavity and possessing a second hardness, the second hardness being greater than the first hardness.2. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the rear cavity and the front cavity are open to a top surface of the sole body.3. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the rigid member comprises an elongated portion possessing a longer extent along a rear section-to-front section direction of the sole body.4. The sole of claim 3 , wherein the elongated portion is located against a bottom surface of the sole body at the midsection.5. The sole of claim 3 , wherein the sole includes a middle cavity located at the midsection and closed to a bottom surface of the sole body claim 3 , and the rigid member is located at or inside the middle cavity.6. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the rear section includes a suspended middle portion between two lateral portions claim 1 , the lateral portions extending further than ...

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Номер записи: 44
22-09-2022 дата публикации

Comfort System for Boots

Номер: US20220295941A1
Автор: FULLER Michael, LOVELL Billy, McCarron Michael
Принадлежит: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.

A comfort system for Cowboy and work boots, including an insole chassis, an insole chassis backing board, and cushioning pads for absorbing and attenuating shocks encountered by a wearer of the boots. Cushioning pads are secured to a surface of the insole chassis backing board, and apertures in the insole chassis allow the cushions to pass through. Additional cushioning pads are retained in recesses in the midsole. Pads on insole chassis backing board and midsole are vertically aligned. A steel toe inset is utilized in conjunction with the comfort system for work boots. A rim may depend below the midsole to receive a foamed plastic pad. 1. A boot comprising:an upper;a midsole;an outsole;a comfort system located within said upper; an insert;', 'an insole cover layer;', 'an insole chassis with at least one insole chassis aperture;', 'an insole chassis backing board;', 'at least one insole cushioning pad secured to said insole chassis backing board and passing through said at least one insole chassis aperture;', 'an insole filler layer;', 'at least one midsole cushioning pad secured to said midsole., 'said comfort system comprising2. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein said outsole further comprises cavity and wherein said cavity is filled by a support layer.3. A boot according to claim 2 , wherein said support layer further comprises a shank.4. A boot according to claim 1 , further comprising a first and second insole chassis aperture and a first and second insole cushioning pad secured to said insole chassis backing and passing through said first and second insole chassis aperture.5. A boot according to claim 4 , wherein said first insole chassis aperture is located near the ball of the foot and wherein said second insole chassis aperture is located near the heel of the foot.6. A boot according to claim 5 , further comprising a first and second midsole cushioning pad.7. A boot according to claim 6 , wherein said first midsole cushioning pad is generally vertically ...

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Номер записи: 45
23-05-2019 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR PLATE

Номер: US20190150562A1
Автор: Bartel Aaron, Dupre Risha, Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Guest Stefan E., Hutchinson Helene, Lacey Sam, Luo Geng, Savage Rachel M., Steinbeck Christian Alexander, Thuss Adam, Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A plate for an article of footwear includes a substrate, a first strand portion attached to the substrate via first stitching, and a second strand portion disposed on the first layer. The first strand portion includes first segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a first layer on the substrate. The second strand portion includes second segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a second layer on the first layer. 1. A plate for an article of footwear , the plate comprising:a substrate;a first strand portion attached to the substrate via first stitching and including first segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a first layer on the substrate;a second strand portion disposed on the first layer and including second segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a second layer on the first layer;an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the article of footwear;a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the article of footwear than the anterior-most point; anda concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point and including a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the article of footwear, the MTP point opposing the MTP joint of a foot during use; anda polymeric resin consolidating the first strand portion, the second strand portion, and the substrate to form a composite when heat and pressure are applied.2. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the first stitching crosses over the first strand portion and penetrates the substrate at first attachment locations that are spaced apart from the first strand portion.3. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the second strand portion is attached to the substrate via second stitching that crosses over the second strand portion claim 1 , extends ...

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Номер записи: 46
08-06-2017 дата публикации

Cushioning sole for footwear

Номер: US20170156438A1
Автор: Hyman Kramer
Принадлежит: Individual

A cushioning sole for footwear includes a heel portion, an opening, and a cushioning slide. The heel portion includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The opening extends vertically through the heel portion from the bottom surface to the top surface. The cushioning slide is disposed in the opening and extends out from the top surface and out from the bottom surface.

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Номер записи: 47
24-06-2021 дата публикации

Modular insert system for shoe soles

Номер: US20210186143A1
Автор: Harald Beck, Tobias Schumacher
Принадлежит: Individual

A support customising system is described for a sole of a shoe. The sole includes a relatively soft, resilient midsole and an a harder outsole. Hard insert elements are provided for inserting into vertical cavities in the midsole. By varying the hardnesses of different inserts in different vertical cavities, a precisely-tunable pronation control effect on the wearer's gait can be effected. First-order, second-order and third-order pronation control effects are described. Measures are provided for improving the accuracy of the proprioceptive (sensory motoric) effect on the wearer's foot, for example by limiting the ingress of dirt or water.

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Номер записи: 48
15-06-2017 дата публикации

Sole Structure Configured to Allow Relative Heel/Forefoot Motion

Номер: US20170164686A1
Автор: Bishop Jennifer L., Hurd John, Kilgore Bruce J., Leedy Gregory R., Nurse Matthew A.
Принадлежит:

Shoes and/or shoe elements facilitate natural foot motion and/or reduce forces tending to fight natural foot motion. In at least some such structures, a wearer's heel is secured to the hindfoot region of a shoe (e.g., by a strap system) in a manner that permits heel/forefoot rotation and that allows the lower leg to remain straight. In other structures, a shoe can include a heel supporting component that is separate from a midsole component, and this heel supporting component can move toward the lateral side and/or medial side of the shoe along an interface between the heel supporting component and the midsole component. Other suitable shoe and shoe component structures also are described. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:a midsole component including a major upper surface that defines a support for a forefoot plantar surface of a wearer's foot, wherein a heel area of the major upper surface includes a recessed portion having a curved upper surface;a heel supporting component separate from the midsole component, wherein the heel supporting component includes a curved lower surface that is movably received in the recessed portion of the major upper surface of the midsole component; andan upper, wherein the upper is engaged with the midsole component in a forefoot region and is engaged with the hell supporting component, and wherein the article of footwear is configured to permit movement of the hell supporting component relative to the midsole component and toward at least one of a medial side or a lateral side of the article of footwear, the permitted movement comprising sliding of the heel supporting component along an interface between the curved upper surface of the recessed portion and the curved lower surface of the hell supporting component, the permitted movement further comprising rotation of the hell supporting component about an axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the article of footwear.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 49
01-07-2021 дата публикации

Article of Footwear Comprising a Sole Member with Geometric Patterns

Номер: US20210195997A1
Автор: Cook Christopher S., Kohatsu Shane S., Schoolmeester Bret
Принадлежит:

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can include a set of apertures that is formed along various surfaces of the sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a customized cushioning sole system, forming generally circular patterns throughout the sole member. A user's foot morphology and/or preferences may be used to design the sole member. 1. A customized cushioning sole system for an article of footwear , comprising:a sole member including: (a) an outer surface, the outer surface comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, and (b) an interior portion disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface,wherein a first set of apertures is formed in the sole member, the first set of apertures forming a first pattern based on information obtained about a pressure distribution of a wearer's foot;wherein the first set of apertures is disposed along a portion of the outer surface of the sole member,wherein the first set of apertures includes more than 100 apertures formed as a plurality of rings of apertures, with each ring of apertures in the first set of apertures being arranged along the outer surface of the sole member in a generally round and circular first pattern around a first center,wherein the plurality of rings of apertures includes: (a) a first ring of apertures located a first radial distance from the first center and (b) a second ring of apertures located a second radial distance from the first center, andwherein the first radial distance differs from the second radial distance.2. The customized cushioning sole system of claim 1 , wherein the sole member includes a foam material claim 1 , and wherein the first set of apertures is cut or drilled into the foam material.3. The customized cushioning sole system of claim 1 , wherein a second set of apertures is formed in the sole member claim 1 , the second set of apertures forming a second pattern based on the pressure distribution ...

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Номер записи: 50
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Pressure relief system for footwear

Номер: US20140259800A1
Автор: Brian O'Reilly, Roy Herman Lidtke
Принадлежит: Rikco International LLC

Systems and methods are described for a shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads. In one aspect, a shoe sole comprises a shoe outer sole comprising a shaft region, a ball region, and a toe region. The shaft region underlies metatarsal shafts of the wearer and comprises a first lower surface, the ball region underlies metatarsal heads of the wearer and comprises a second lower surface, and the toe region underlies phalanges of the wearer and comprises a third lower surface. The second lower surface is raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface.

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Номер записи: 51
05-07-2018 дата публикации

Footwear plate

Номер: US20180184756A1
Автор: Aaron Bartel, Adam Thuss, Christian Alexander Steinbeck, Sam Lacey, Stefan E. Guest
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer. The adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a midfoot region of the plate than at a forefoot region of the plate and at a heel region of the plate. The method also includes applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape.

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Номер записи: 52
05-07-2018 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR PLATE

Номер: US20180184757A1
Автор: Bartel Aaron, Dupre Risha, Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Guest Stefan E., Hutchinson Helene, Lacey Sam, Luo Geng, Savage Rachel M., Steinbeck Christian Alexander, Thuss Adam, Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A plate for an article of footwear includes a substrate, a first strand portion attached to the substrate via first stitching, and a second strand portion disposed on the first layer. The first strand portion includes first segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a first layer on the substrate. The second strand portion includes second segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a second layer on the first layer. 1. A method of forming a sole structure for an article of footwear , the method comprising:positioning a first tow of fibers on a substrate at a first angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the substrate to form a first layer on the substrate;positioning a second tow of fibers on the first layer at a second angle different than the first angle to form a second layer on the first layer;positioning a third tow of fibers on the second layer at a third angle different than the second angle to form a third layer on the second layer;forming the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, and the substrate into plate having an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point and including a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure that opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use; andproviding the plate with a first cushioning layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the plate with a first cushioning layer includes providing a cushioning layer at the concave portion of the plate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein providing the first cushioning layer at the concave portion of the plate includes providing the first cushioning layer between the concave portion and an ...

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Номер записи: 53
11-06-2020 дата публикации

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS

Номер: US20200178645A1
Автор: Hazenberg Klaas P., Schindler Eric S.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of manufacturing a sole structure for an article of footwear , the method comprising:forming a shell including a first support element defining a first void and a second support element defining a second void;dispensing a first volume of a particulate foam material in the first void; anddispensing a second volume of the particulate foam material in the second void, the second volume greater than the first volume.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising forming a first cavity in the first volume of the particulate foam material and forming a second cavity in the second volume of the particulate foam material.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein forming the first cavity and the second cavity includes forming the first cavity with a greater volume than the second cavity.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the first cavity and the second cavity are filled with air.25. The method of claim 21 , further comprising forming a flexion indentation between the first support element and the second support element.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein forming the shell further includes fluidly isolating the first void from the second void.27. The method of claim 21 , wherein forming the shell includes forming the first support element in a heel region of the sole structure and forming the second support element in one of a midfoot region of the sole structure and a forefoot region of the sole structure ...

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Номер записи: 54
12-07-2018 дата публикации

Contoured Support Shoe Insole

Номер: US20180192739A1
Автор: David Bradley Granger, Jacob Martinez
Принадлежит: Implus Footcare LLC

An insole having a top sheet, a base layer, a forefoot pad, a heel cushion, and stability cradle. The forefoot pad can be made a blown EVA or other material, and the heel cushion can be made of a clear TPR, soft polyurethane or blown EVA. A heel cup surrounds the exterior back by a heel cup, and a heel pod opening and midfoot pod opening is located in the stability cradle for allowing placement of heel pads and midfoot pads in a replacement manner. There is also a soft metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the metatarsal midfoot area.

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Номер записи: 55
29-07-2021 дата публикации

PLATE WITH FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20210227930A1
Автор: Dupre Risha, Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Guest Stefan E., Hutchinson Helene, Luo Geng, Suffield Rachel M., Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper , the sole structure comprising:a plate including a first surface defining a concave portion and a second surface disposed on an opposite side of the plate than the first surface and defining a convex portion; anda midsole including a first portion disposed between the first surface of the plate and the upper and a second portion disposed between the second surface of the plate and a ground-contacting surface of the sole structure, the first portion including a first thickness above the concave portion and the second portion including a second thickness less than the first thickness below the convex portion.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the concave portion and the convex portion are disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the midsole includes a first segment disposed between the concave portion and the upper in a forefoot region of the sole structure and a second segment disposed between the plate and the upper in one of a midfoot region of the sole structure and a heel region of the sole structure.4. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the first segment includes a greater ...

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Номер записи: 56
29-07-2021 дата публикации

PLATE WITH FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20210227931A1
Автор: Dupre Risha, Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Guest Stefan E., Hutchinson Helene, Luo Geng, Suffield Rachel M., Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper , the sole structure comprising:a plate including a first surface facing the upper and a second surface disposed on an opposite side of the plate than the first surface and facing a ground-contacting surface of the sole structure; anda midsole including a first portion disposed between the first surface of the plate and the upper in a forefoot region of the sole structure and having a first thickness and a second portion disposed between the second surface of the plate and the ground-contacting surface of the sole structure in the forefoot region and having a second thickness, the first thickness being greater than the second thickness.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first surface defines a concave portion of the plate and the second surface defines a convex portion of the plate claim 1 , the concave portion and the convex portion being disposed in the forefoot region of the sole structure.3. The sole structure of claim 2 , wherein the first portion of the midsole includes a first segment disposed between the concave portion and the upper in the forefoot region and a second segment disposed between the plate and the upper in one of a midfoot region of the ...

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Номер записи: 57
29-07-2021 дата публикации

PLATE WITH FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20210227932A1
Автор: Dupre Risha, Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Guest Stefan E., Hutchinson Helene, Luo Geng, Suffield Rachel M., Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper , the sole structure comprising:a plate including a concave portion disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a flat portion disposed in a heel region of the sole structure and disposed further from a ground-contacting surface than the concave portion, and a transition portion extending between and connecting the concave portion and the flat portion; anda midsole including a first portion disposed between the plate and the upper and a second portion disposed between the plate and the ground-contacting surface of the sole structure, the first portion including a first thickness above the concave portion and a second thickness different than the first thickness below the concave portion.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the midsole includes a first segment disposed between the concave portion and the upper in the forefoot region of the sole structure and a second segment disposed between the plate and the upper in one of a midfoot region of the sole structure and the heel region of the sole structure.4. The sole structure of claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 58
29-07-2021 дата публикации

PLATE FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20210227933A1
Автор: Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Luo Geng, Suffield Rachel M., Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper , the sole structure comprising:a plate including a first surface defining a concave portion and a second surface disposed on an opposite side of the plate than the first surface and defining a convex portion; anda midsole including a first portion disposed between the first surface of the plate and the upper and having a first thickness and a second portion disposed between the second surface of the plate and a ground-contacting surface of the sole structure and having a second thickness, the first thickness being at least twice the second thickness.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the concave portion and the convex portion are disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the midsole includes a first segment disposed between the concave portion and the upper in a forefoot region of the sole structure and a second segment disposed between the plate and the upper in one of a midfoot region of the sole structure and a heel region of the sole structure.4. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the first segment includes a greater thickness than the second segment.5. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the second portion includes a third segment disposed between the convex portion and the ground-contacting surface in the forefoot region and a fourth segment disposed between the plate ...

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Номер записи: 59
04-08-2016 дата публикации

Triathlon Insole

Номер: US20160219970A1
Автор: David B. Granger, Martinez Jacob, Paul Lewis, William Sterling Wynn
Принадлежит: Spenco Medical Corp

An insole which provides cushioning and support to a user's foot subjected to ground forces and/or differing weather conditions encountered during active sports, for example triathlons, is herein disclosed. The insole comprises a base having a bottom side which defines recesses adapted to receive pads and pods having particular properties. The location and materials of the various pads and pods work together to provide ankle and foot stabilization, enhanced cushioning features, and resistance to insole movement during shoe operation.

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Номер записи: 60
23-10-2014 дата публикации

Shoe sole and a shoe fitted with such a sole

Номер: US20140310982A1
Автор: Nicolas Delattre, Quoc Hung Ly, Sandra Romboli
Принадлежит: Decathlon SE

The present invention provides a shoe sole including a main shock-absorber part that extends in the hindfoot region and from the medial side towards the lateral side of said sole, said main shock-absorber part comprising top and bottom elements and a partition element having at least one portion with a longitudinal axis (P), said partition element extending between said top and bottom elements so as to form at least two cavities, namely a medial cavity and a lateral cavity that open out respectively to the medial side and to the lateral side of said sole. Advantageously, the hind edges of the top and bottom elements include respective medial and lateral top regions and medial and lateral bottom regions arranged on either side of said axis (P), and the medial and lateral top regions extend in rectilinear manner respectively towards the lateral and medial bottom regions, so as to form an X-shaped structure with a longitudinal axis (l) that coincides with said axis (P).

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Номер записи: 61
20-08-2015 дата публикации

Footwear article

Номер: US20150230547A1
Автор: David Fu
Принадлежит: Individual

The footwear article comprises a generally elongate sole having a first portion for interaction with a ground surface during ambulation, a second portion for interaction with the ground surface during ambulation, and a third portion between the upper surface and the lower surface. The first portion includes a first material with a first material property, the second portion includes a second material with a material property, and the third portion includes a material with a third material property. The first and portions extend to the upper surface of the sole. The first material property provides dampening of impact load imparted to the foot of the person upon contact of the footwear article with the ground surface. The third material property is a visco-elastic property for providing controlled deformation upon contact of the footwear article with the ground surface and returns to an initial state upon removal of the impact.

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Номер записи: 62
11-08-2016 дата публикации

Foot stabilizing device

Номер: US20160227874A1
Автор: Tzann-Yuh Tzeng
Принадлежит: VARITHOTICS Co Ltd

The present invention provides a foot stabilizing device, which can be an insole body or a sole body having a foot contacting surface. The insole body or the foot contacting surface of the sole body has a toe region, a foot sole region, a foot arch region, and a foot heel region for corresponding to the toes, the foot sole, the foot arch and the foot heel of a user's foot, respectively. The present invention is characterized in that a reducing stress structure is formed between a center position of a rear end of the toe region and a middle portion of the foot sole region in longitudinal direction. Thus, the contacting force between the use's foot and the reducing stress structure can be minimized and the user's foot can be stabilized on the insole body or the sole body thereby to prevent the foot from sliding forwardly or around.

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Номер записи: 63
16-08-2018 дата публикации

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS

Номер: US20180228248A1
Автор: Hazenberg Klaas P., Schindler Eric S.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities. 120-. (canceled)21. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a shell including a first support element defining a first cavity and a second support element defining a second cavity;a first foam material disposed in the first cavity and including a first volume; anda second foam material disposed in the second cavity and including a second volume greater than the first volume.22. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first cavity is spaced apart from the second cavity.23. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first cavity is fluidly isolated from the second cavity.24. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first foam material and the second foam material are formed from a polymer foam material.25. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first foam material is located in a heel region of the sole structure and the second foam material is located in one of a midfoot region of the sole structure and a forefoot region of the sole structure.26. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first foam material is located at a medial side of the sole structure and the second foam material is located at a lateral side of the sole structure.27. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein at least one of the first foam material and the second foam material is in particulate form when deposited into the first cavity and the second cavity claim 21 , respectively.28. The sole ...

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Номер записи: 64
17-08-2017 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE FORMED WITH A CAVITY RECEIVING A HIGHLY VISCOUS GEL

Номер: US20170231323A1
Автор: Baltierra Julie
Принадлежит:

A shoe support structure comprising a hard rubber-like material and a gel material. The rubber-like material is constructed so that it has 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. 1. A shoe sole comprised of:a rubber material formed in a first layer;a gel material formed in a second layer positioned adjacent to said first layer; andan adhesive;wherein said sole includes four portions: a heel portion, an arch portion, a front portion and a lip portion;wherein said rubber material is positioned substantially along the entire length of said heel portion, said arch portion, and said front portion;wherein said lip portion is constructed of said rubber material;wherein said heel portion is constructed of said rubber material;wherein a thickness of said rubber material layer of said arch portion gradually decreases from a distal end of said arch portion to a proximal end of said arch portion, such that said thickness of said rubber material layer decreases from said heel portion to said front portion of said sole, creating a recess from said distal end of said arch portion of said sole portion to said proximate end of said front portion;wherein said recess is substantially ringed by said lip portion; andwherein said recess comprises said gel material.wherein said sole is about 3 inches thick along an entire length of said sole;wherein a thickness of said rubber material ...

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Номер записи: 65
09-09-2021 дата публикации

SHOES, DEVICES FOR SHOES, AND METHODS OF USING SHOES

Номер: US20210274882A1
Автор: Goldston Adam, Goldston Mark, Goldston Ryan
Принадлежит:

A shoe includes a first plate and a second plate that are located in a portion of the shoe between an upper and an outsole of the shoe, and a nest formed as a bag filled with one or more gasses located between the first plate and the second plate. The shoe may further include one or more springs located in cavities in the gas filled nest for biasing the first plate and the second plate apart from each other. Pods may be located within the openings in the center of the springs, and the pods may be filled with one or more gasses. The pods may protrude from a bottom or a top surface of the nest. Spring sandwiches including one or more springs positioned between plates may be constructed and placed in various portions of a shoe. The shoe may also include piping with lights. 1. A device for use in a shoe , comprising:a top plate, a hinge portion, and a bottom plate that are all part of a single continuous member; andone or more dome shaped protrusions on the bottom plate;wherein the top plate is hinged together with the bottom plate by the hinge portion; andwherein the one or more dome shaped protrusions are configured to exert force on the top plate when the top plate is depressed toward the bottom plate.2. The device of claim 1 ,wherein the top plate, the hinge portion, the bottom plate, and the one or more dome shaped protrusions are all made of rubber.3. The device of claim 1 ,wherein the one or more dome shaped protrusions are made of rubber.4. The device of claim 1 ,wherein the top plate, the hinge portion, and the bottom plate are in a clamshell shape.5. The device of claim 1 ,wherein the top plate, the hinge portion, and the bottom plate are molded from a single material.6. The device of claim 1 ,wherein the hinge portion is shaped such that the top plate is parallel to the bottom plate when the device is at rest.7. The device of claim 1 ,wherein each of the one or more dome shaped protrusions comprises a half ball of rubber.8. The device of claim 1 ,wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 66
30-08-2018 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR HAVING SENSORY FEEDBACK OUTSOLE

Номер: US20180242683A1
Автор: Van Atta Dylan S.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear may include a sole structure fixedly attached to an upper defining an internal cavity configured to receive a foot of a wearer. The sole structure may include an exposed outer member configured to contact the ground, the exposed outer member including a first aperture, and a sensory feedback member disposed at least partially within the first aperture in the outer member, the sensory feedback member including a first end and a second end. The first end of the sensory feedback member may include a projection extending through the first aperture and configured to contact the ground. In addition, the second end of the sensory feedback member may include a plurality of flexible bristles extending through a portion of the sole structure and exposed to the internal cavity. 1. A sole structure of an article of footwear , comprising:an exposed outer member configured to contact the ground, the exposed outer member including a first plurality of apertures; anda plurality of sensory feedback members interconnected by a lattice of connecting members, respective ones of the plurality of sensory feedback members being disposed at least partially within respective ones of the plurality of apertures and including a first end and a second end,wherein the first end of respective sensory feedback members includes a projection extending through respective apertures and configured to contact the ground, and the second end of respective sensory feedback members extends through a portion of the sole structure.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the sole structure comprises a midsole disposed between the exposed outer member and an upper of the article of footwear.3. The sole structure of claim 2 , wherein the midsole comprises a second plurality of apertures claim 2 , and the midsole is the portion of the sole structure through which the second end of respective sensory feedback members extend.4. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the second end of ...

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Номер записи: 67
20-11-2014 дата публикации

Footwear/insole for footwear

Номер: US20140338220A1
Автор: Mark Stern
Принадлежит: FootJacks Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 68
07-09-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR HIGH-HEELED SHOES AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A HIGH-HEELED SHOE

Номер: US20170251749A1
Автор: Dananberg Howard, Hughes Brian G. R.
Принадлежит:

Provided is a device for insertion into a high heel shoe, having a rear region positioned to underlying a wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, the rear region being shaped to accommodate a planer surface of the wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, an upper surface of said rear region having a raised portion underlying an area of the wearer's calcaneus immediately forward of the wearer's calcaneus tuberosity; and a forward region positioned to underlie at least a portion of the shafts of the wearer's metatarsals, the second upper surface of said forward region having a raised portion which gradually rises to an apex position to underlie the shafts of the wearer's second and third metatarsals.

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Номер записи: 69
06-09-2018 дата публикации

INSOLE

Номер: US20180249784A1
Автор: LIN WEI-CHENG
Принадлежит:

An insole inclusive of a hooked pad has an upper layer and a lower layer which meet and define a closed space for containing a gas flowing therein. The hooked pad is defined and divided into a bottom portion, long end portion, and short end portion. The bottom portion connects with the long end portion and the short end portion, with the bottom portion corresponding in position to a heel, the long end portion corresponding in position to the medial longitudinal arch, and the short end portion corresponding in position to the lateral longitudinal arch. Due to its special structure, the insole provides sufficient support, renders walking or running smooth, gives comfort to the foot, makes lengthy standing less tiring, has a long service life, and incurs low production costs. 1. An insole , comprising:a hooked pad comprising an upper layer and a lower layer,wherein the upper layer and the lower layer meet and define a closed space for containing a gas which flows therein, and the hooked pad is defined and divided into a bottom portion, a long end portion, and a short end portion, with the bottom portion being connected to the long end portion and the short end portion, the bottom portion corresponding in position to a heel, the long end portion corresponding in position to a medial longitudinal arch, and the short end portion corresponding in position to a lateral longitudinal arch.2. The insole of claim 1 , further comprising a lining disposed in the hooked pad.3. The insole of claim 2 , wherein the lining is made of memory foam.4. The insole of claim 1 , further comprising an anti-skid plate disposed at a pit of the hooked pad and connected to the lower layer to the bottom portion claim 1 , the short end portion claim 1 , and the long end portion.5. The insole of claim 4 , wherein the anti-skid plate extends from a top of the short end portion to a middle of the long end portion.6. The insole of claim 4 , wherein the anti-skid plate and the lower layer are formed ...

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Номер записи: 70
24-09-2015 дата публикации

Sole structure for biomechanical control

Номер: US20150264998A1
Автор: Svante Berggren
Принадлежит: BS Sweedspeed AB

A sole structure having a front section, a back section, and at least a first protruding section located at or in connection to the front section for causing at least a portion of the sole structure to be inclining in one of two transversal directions extending from an outer edge to an inner edge of the sole structure with respect to a surface on which the sole structure is located. The sole structure is further arranged such that inclination in in an outwards transversal direction is prevented when the sole structure is in use.

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Номер записи: 71
06-08-2020 дата публикации

DYNAMIC INSOLES

Номер: US20200245719A1
Автор: Anderson Ryan, Gooch Matthew, Hayes Eric, Wakeland Daniel
Принадлежит:

Embodiments are directed to an insole for footwear. The insole preferably includes a bottom surface, a peripheral sidewall, and a relief. The bottom surface has a perimeter, and the peripheral sidewall preferably extends upward from the perimeter of the bottom surface. The relief is preferably disposed in the peripheral sidewall. 1. An insole for footwear , the insole comprising:a bottom surface having a perimeter;a peripheral sidewall that extends upward from the perimeter of the bottom surface; anda relief in the peripheral sidewall.2. The insole of claim 1 , wherein the insole has a toe-end portion and a heel-end portion claim 1 , the insole has a longitudinal axis that extends from the toe-end portion to the heel-end portion claim 1 , and the relief has a longitudinal axis that is oriented with an offset angle of 0-45° from the longitudinal axis of the insole.3. The insole of claim 1 , wherein the peripheral sidewall has an outer perimeter claim 1 , the relief has a longitudinal axis that extends toward a point in the outer perimeter of the peripheral sidewall claim 1 , the peripheral sidewall has a tangent at the point in the outer perimeter of the peripheral sidewall claim 1 , and the longitudinal axis of the relief is oriented with an offset angle of 80-90° from the tangent at the point in the outer perimeter of the peripheral sidewall.4. The insole of claim 1 , wherein the peripheral sidewall has an outer perimeter claim 1 , and the relief extends to the outer perimeter of the peripheral sidewall.5. The insole of claim 1 , wherein the relief extends from the peripheral sidewall into the bottom surface.6. The insole of claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface has a hole that is positioned claim 1 , sized claim 1 , and dimensioned to receive a heel pad claim 1 , and the relief extends to the hole.7. The insole of claim 1 , further comprising a second relief claim 1 , the bottom surface having a hole that is positioned claim 1 , sized claim 1 , and dimensioned to ...

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Номер записи: 72
20-09-2018 дата публикации

Footwear Sole Structure Incorporating A Plurality Of Chambers

Номер: US20180263336A1
Автор: Dekovic Denis, Long Bradley S., Santa Maria Brian E., Shaffer Benjamin A., Taylor Danielle L.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A plurality of fluid-filled chambers may be incorporated into sole structures of articles of footwear. The chambers may be configured to be substantially diamond-shaped. The chambers may lie within cavities formed by a lower surface of the midsole and may extend into apertures in the outsole. The apertures in the outsole may be aligned with the cavities of the midsole. The chambers may be bounded by bounding regions between and at the perimeter of the chambers. The bounding regions may be formed of a polymer foam material of the midsole. The chambers may additionally be connected. 120-. (canceled)21. A sole structure for an article of footwear including an upper , the sole structure comprising:a midsole having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface positioned adjacent to the upper and the lower surface defining an array of cavities;an outsole secured to the midsole and including a first surface that forms at least part of a ground-contacting surface of the article of footwear; andan array of fluid-filled chambers at least partially located within the cavities, protruding outward from the cavities, including a second surface that is coplanar with the first surface of the outsole and forms at least part of a ground-contacting surface of the article of footwear, and joined to one another by a plurality of connections, a first portion of at least one of the plurality of connections being disposed between the outsole and the lower surface of the midsole.22. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the outsole defines an array of apertures aligned with respective ones of the cavities claim 21 , the chambers extending into respective ones of the apertures.23. The sole structure of claim 22 , wherein the chambers form at least part of an edge surface of the sole structure.24. The sole structure of claim 22 , wherein a portion of the at least one of the plurality of connections is visible at an aperture of the array of apertures.25. The sole structure of ...

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Номер записи: 73
13-08-2020 дата публикации

Comfort System for Boots

Номер: US20200253330A1
Автор: FULLER Michael, LOVELL Billy, McCarron Michael
Принадлежит: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.

A comfort system for Cowboy and work boots, including an insole chassis, an insole chassis backing board, and cushioning pads for absorbing and attenuating shocks encountered by a wearer of the boots. Cushioning pads are secured to a surface of the insole chassis backing board, and apertures in the insole chassis allow the cushions to pass through. Additional cushioning pads are retained in recesses in the midsole. Pads on insole chassis backing board and midsole are vertically aligned. A steel toe inset is utilized in conjunction with the comfort system for work boots. A rim may depend below the midsole to receive a foamed plastic pad. 1. A boot comprising:an upper;a midsole;an outsole;a comfort system located within said upper; an insert;', 'an insole cover layer;', 'an insole chassis with at least one insole chassis aperture;', 'an insole chassis backing board;', 'at least one insole cushioning pad secured to said insole chassis backing board and passing through said at least one insole chassis aperture;', 'an insole filler layer;', 'at least one midsole cushioning pad secured to said midsole., 'said comfort system comprising2. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein said outsole further comprises cavity and wherein said cavity is filled by a support layer.3. A boot according to claim 2 , wherein said support layer further comprises a shank.4. A boot according to claim 1 , further comprising a first and second insole chassis aperture and a first and second insole cushioning pad secured to said insole chassis backing and passing through said first and second insole chassis aperture.5. A boot according to claim 4 , wherein said first insole chassis aperture is located near the ball of the foot and wherein said second insole chassis aperture is located near the heel of the foot.6. A boot according to claim 5 , further comprising a first and second midsole cushioning pad.7. A boot according to claim 6 , wherein said first midsole cushioning pad is generally vertically ...

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Номер записи: 74
29-08-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ORTHOTIC DEVICE MODELS USING SIMULATED PATIENT ANATOMY

Номер: US20190261733A1
Автор: "DAgostino John", Bulaon Jacy Krystal, Faletti Stephen van Beek, Ranky Richard G., Schouwenburg Kegan L., Smith Jeff E., Yee Peter
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for generating orthotic device models using simulated patient anatomy. In one implementation, a method comprises receiving images of a body part of a patient; deriving physical measurements from the images; generating anatomy model data of the body part using the physical measurements; and generating orthotic model data based on the anatomy model data, the orthotic model data being representative of an orthotic device. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of producing an orthotic device , the method comprising:receiving, by a processing device, a plurality of images of a body part of a patient;deriving, by the processing device, a plurality of physical measurements at least partially from the plurality of images;performing, by the processing device, a biomechanical simulation of the body part based at least partially on the plurality of physical measurements to generate anatomy model data; andgenerating, by the processing device, orthotic model data based on a biophysical simulation of patient anatomy, the orthotic model data being representative of the orthotic device.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:transmitting, by the processing device, the orthotic model data to a fabrication device to fabricate at least a portion of the orthotic device based on the orthotic model data.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the body part is a foot claim 21 , and wherein the plurality of images comprises a medial image of the foot and a plantar image of the foot.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein deriving the plurality of physical measurements further comprises:scaling, by the processing device, the medial image and the plantar image based on the computed physical dimension of the foot; andderiving, by the processing device, the plurality of physical measurements at least partially from the scaled medial image and the scaled plantar image.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the body part is a foot claim 21 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 75
27-09-2018 дата публикации

Comfort System for Boots

Номер: US20180271212A1
Автор: FULLER Michael, LOVELL Billy, McCarron Michael
Принадлежит: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.

A comfort system for Cowboy and work boots, including an insole chassis, an insole chassis backing board, and cushioning pads for absorbing and attenuating shocks encountered by a wearer of the boots. Cushioning pads are secured to a surface of the insole chassis backing board, and apertures in the insole chassis allow the cushions to pass through. Additional cushioning pads are retained in recesses in the midsole. Pads on insole chassis backing board and midsole are vertically aligned. A steel toe inset is utilized in conjunction with the comfort system for work boots. A rim may depend below the midsole to receive a foamed plastic pad. 1. A boot comprising:a) an upper,b) a comfort system located within said upper, 1) an insole chassis,', '2) a first aperture extending through said insole chassis in the vicinity of the foot of a wearer of the boot,', '3) an insole chassis backing board,', '4) a first cushioning layer secured to said insole chassis backing board and passing through said aperture in said insole chassis,', '5) a second cushioning layer located on a midsole,, 'c) said comfort system comprisingd) said upper being secured to said comfort system along a welt line as part of a welting system.2. A boot as defined in wherein the first cushioning layer comprises first and second cushioning pads.3. A boot as defined in wherein the second cushioning layer comprises third and fourth cushioning pads.4. A boot as defined in wherein the first cushioning layer has a thickness that does not exceed a thickness of the insole chassis.5. A boot as defined in wherein an insole filler layer formed of foamed plastic is located between said insole chassis backing board and said midsole to press downwardly upon said second cushioning layer when the boot is worn.6. A boot as defined in wherein score lines are formed in said insole chassis backing board to impart flexibility to said board.7. A boot as defined in wherein said score lines are formed in said insole chassis backing ...

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Номер записи: 76
13-10-2016 дата публикации

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS

Номер: US20160295961A1
Автор: Hazenberg Klaas P., Schindler Eric S.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of manufacturing a sole structure for an article of footwear , the method comprising:dispensing a first volume of foam material into a first depression defined in a first polymer layer;dispensing a second volume of foam material into a second depression defined in the first polymer layer;expanding the first volume of foam material within the first depression;expanding the second volume of foam material within the second depression;forming a first cavity in the expanded foam within the first depression; andplacing a permeable block over both the first depression and the second depression to substantially prevent the first volume of foam material from expanding out of the first depression and the second volume of foam material from expanding out of the second depression.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising placing a protrusion in the first depression prior to expanding the first volume of foam claim 21 , the protrusion defining a shape of the first cavity.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising removing the protrusion from the first depression after expanding the first volume of foam material.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising forming a second cavity in the expanded foam within the second depression.25. The method of claim 24 , further comprising placing a protrusion in the second depression prior to expanding the second volume of foam claim 24 , the protrusion ...

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Номер записи: 77
11-10-2018 дата публикации

Footwear Plate

Номер: US20180289106A1
Автор: Aaron Bartel, Adam Thuss, Christian Alexander Steinbeck, Sam Lacey, Stefan E. Guest
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer. The adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a midfoot region of the plate than at a forefoot region of the plate and at a heel region of the plate. The method also includes applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape.

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Номер записи: 78
18-10-2018 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE REGULATING FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20180295930A1
Автор: Brienza David M., Karg Patricia, Smeresky David, Tzen Yi-Ting
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

A footwear product with an integrated active temperature control system comprising: an upper; a sole comprising an insole comprising one or more thermo-conductive inserts or plugs; a midsole disposed between the insole and an outsole; wherein the midsole comprises one or more cooling elements selected from the group consisting of: an air flow cooling element, a liquid cooling element, a thermoelectric cooling element; and one or more heat sinks disposed in the midsole, outsole or between the midsole and outsole. 1. A footwear product with an integrated active temperature control system comprising:an upper;a sole comprising an insole comprising one or more thermo-conductive inserts or plugs;a midsole disposed between the insole and an outsole;wherein the midsole comprises one or more cooling elements selected from the group consisting of: an air flow cooling element, a liquid cooling element, a thermoelectric cooling element; andone or more heat sinks disposed in the midsole, outsole or between the midsole and outsole.2. The footwear product of wherein the thermo-conductive inserts or plugs comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of a gel claim 1 , an open-cell polyurethane foam claim 1 , a closed-cell expanded rubber claim 1 , a low friction interface material claim 1 , and a polyethylene thermoplastic foam.3. The footwear product of wherein a separate one of the one or more cooling elements is disposed adjacent to or underneath each of the one or more the thermo-conductive inserts or plugs.4. The footwear product of wherein each of the one or more cooling elements comprises an active solid-state electrical device.5. The footwear product of wherein each of the one or more cooling elements comprises a thermo-electric cooling element having an active solid-state electrical device that operates on the Peltier effect.6. The footwear product of further comprising a power source for the one or more cooling elements.7. The footwear product of ...

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Номер записи: 79
27-10-2016 дата публикации

Footwear Soles With Computer Controlled Configurable Structures

Номер: US20160309842A1
Автор: Frampton E. Ellis, III
Принадлежит: Anatomic Research Inc

A sole for a shoe or other footwear. The sole includes at least two structures, each structure being configurable, and wherein at least a part of each of said at least two structures is located in a single frontal plane cross-section of the sole when the sole is upright and in an unloaded condition. The sole also includes at least one electronic control system that controls a configuration of each said at least two structures. Optionally, the at least two structures and/or the at least one electronic control system are located in a midsole section of said sole.

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Номер записи: 80
03-10-2019 дата публикации

System and method for customizing footwear

Номер: US20190297995A1
Автор: Christopher J. Loveder, Kelton W. Lovell
Принадлежит: Wolverine Outdoors Inc

A system and method for manufacturing a footwear component that may be customized based on consumer data and fitted with a footwear sole assembly to form part of footwear. The footwear sole assembly of the footwear can be tailored or customized for a particular consumer. The footwear component may be produced with additive manufacturing techniques, optionally allowing the footwear to be customized at or near a point of sale. In one embodiment, the density of the footwear sole assembly, or portions thereof, may be varied to align with the consumer data.

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Номер записи: 81
10-11-2016 дата публикации

SHOE

Номер: US20160324256A1
Автор: Cuini Enrico
Принадлежит:

A shoe (A) provided with an internal side (LI) and an external side (LE) and comprising a sole (I), an intermediate sole (3) and a reinforcement insert (4) joined with the intermediate sole (3) and comprising at least one lateral wing (42,43) which is inclined and disposed on the internal side (LI) or the external side (LE) of the shoe (A). 1. A shoe with an internal side and an external side comprising:a sole comprising a first side facing the ground, and a second side facing the opposite side;an intermediate sole disposed onto the sole; said intermediate sole having a length and a minimum width in a central portion of the intermediate sole between the forefoot and the heel;an upper joined to the intermediate sole; anda reinforcement insert joined with the intermediate sole; ["a central longitudinal portion extending between the heel and the toe of the user's foot, which is interfaced with the plantar surface of the user's foot,", 'an internal lateral wing tilted upwards and disposed on', {'b': '37', 'the internal side of the shoe, said internal lateral wing being provided with a profile that is interfaced and conjugated with the medial longitudinal arch of the foot sole, characterized in that the ratio between the length and the minimum width of the intermediate sole is higher than 8.3, and the minimum width of the intermediate sole is lower than 3 cm for a shoe comprising a size , and'}, 'said reinforcement insert comprises an external lateral wing provided with a profile that is interfaced and conjugated with the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot sole, wherein said internal lateral wing and external lateral wing of the reinforcement insert give a rigid arch support to the person wearing the shoe., 'said reinforcement insert comprising2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein said reinforcement insert comprises a concave front edge with concavity facing the toe of the user's foot claim 1 , so that when the reinforcement insert being pushed by the user's foot during ...

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Номер записи: 82
17-10-2019 дата публикации

Footbeds Having Varying Compression Characteristics

Номер: US20190313736A1
Автор: Brock Canfield, Kirk Bassett
Принадлежит: San Antonio Shoe Inc

Provided are footbeds having multiple points of contact and varying compression rates for use in articles of footwear. In one embodiment, a footbed may include apertures (for example, ovals) arranged in a varying grid density. In another embodiment, a footbed may include a lattice having edges that define polygons arranged in a constant grid density. In another embodiment, a footbed may include a lattice having edges that define polygons arranged in a constant grid density and having protruding structures within each polygon.

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Номер записи: 83
08-10-2020 дата публикации

Golf shoe

Номер: US20200315285A1
Автор: Joseph Napurano, Robert Winskowicz
Принадлежит: Sqairz LLC

A shoe for golf including an upper, a midsole, and an outsole arranged to form an enclosure adapted to receive a foot of a wearer, and a toe area disposed at a front of the shoe and adapted to house toes of the wearer, where the toe area has an oblique shape delimited by an outer radius of the outsole of greater than zero.

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Номер записи: 84
08-10-2020 дата публикации

CUSTOM SOLE INSERT FOR HIGH HEEL SHOES

Номер: US20200315287A1
Автор: Benincasa Maija, Chatzinoff Yonatan
Принадлежит:

A high heel shoe that contains a sole insert that includes a forward region supporting the forefoot and a reduced thickness or cut out area disposed beneath the first metatarsal head. The reduced thickness or cut out area provides less support to the first metatarsal head than is provided to other areas of the forward region that support the forefoot. The rear region supports the midfoot and the rearfoot including the heel, with the rear region extending from the forefoot to the back of the optional heel. An arch support may also be provided. Also disclosed are the sole insert itself, methods of making the sole insert and methods of making shoes that contain the sole insert. 1. A shoe comprising: a forward region supporting the forefoot and extending up to the base of the toes, the forward region comprising a reduced thickness or cut out area disposed beneath the first metatarsal head, the reduced thickness or cut out area providing less support to said first metatarsal head than is provided to the other metatarsal heads, and', 'a rear region supporting the midfoot and the rearfoot including the heel, with the rear region extending from the forefoot to the back of the heel., 'a shoe body, a high heel, a sock liner, and a sole insert installed between the sole and the sock liner, wherein the sole insert comprises2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the forward region comprises a cut out area disposed beneath the first metatarsal head and the sole insert comprises a gel material that includes an adhesive on top and bottom surfaces thereof to secure the sole insert to the sock liner and shoe.3. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the sole insert is a custom sole insert having dimensions determined based on a heel-to-ball measurement of the wearer's foot and a shape based on the insole of the shoe.4. The shoe of claim 1 , with the insole further comprising an arch support.5. The shoe of claim 1 , further comprising a heel cup configured to accommodate the heel claim 1 , with the ...

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Номер записи: 85
23-11-2017 дата публикации

Modular Insert System for Shoe Soles

Номер: US20170332727A1
Автор: Beck Harald, SCHUMACHER Tobias
Принадлежит:

A support customising system is described for a sole of a shoe. The sole comprises a relatively soft, resilient midsole and an a harder outsole . Hard insert elements are provided for inserting into vertical cavities in the midsole . By varying the hardnesses of different inserts in different vertical cavities, a precisely-tunable pronation control effect on the wearer's gait can be effected. First-order, second-order and third-order pronation control effects are described. 1. Pronation control customising system for an article of footwear , the system comprising:a sole comprising a midsole of a first material having a first durometer, the midsole having an upper, foot-facing surface and a lower, ground-facing surface,a plurality of vertical cavities in a first region of the midsole, each vertical cavity extending along a vertical axis substantially orthogonally to the upper surface, between the lower and the upper surfaces of the midsole, anda plurality of support adjustment elements, for each being substantially wholly inserted into one of the vertical cavities so as to adjust a vertical support hardness of the sole at the location of said each vertical cavity;wherein each vertical cavity comprises a insertion opening in the upper surface and/or in the lower surface for receiving one of the support adjustment elements, andwherein the plurality of support adjustment elements comprises a first support adjustment element having a second durometer and a second support adjustment element having a third durometer, different from the second durometer, wherein at least one of the second and third durometers is greater than the first durometer,wherein the cavities and support adjustment elements are each configured such that the net vertical hardness of the sole at the location of each cavity is determined in a great majority by the hardness of the particular insert in the cavity, andwherein the cavities and support adjustment elements are arranged for pronation control ...

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Номер записи: 86
01-12-2016 дата публикации

Article Of Footwear Comprising A Sole Member With Aperture Patterns

Номер: US20160345666A1
Автор: Bret Schoolmeester, Christopher S. Cook, Shane S. Kohatsu
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a customized cushioning sole system. A user's foot morphology and/or preferences may be used to design the sole member. The sole member can include a column of apertures that are formed along the outer surface of the sole member.

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Номер записи: 87
22-10-2020 дата публикации

Sole and Shoe

Номер: US20200329812A1
Автор: ARNESE Carl, GOUSSEV Stanislav, III Charles Griffin, Le Tru Huu Minh, Meythaler Dirk, Reinhardt Stuart David, Wardlaw Angus, WEIDL Juergen, Wilson, Wood Darren Michael
Принадлежит:

Described are soles for a shoe, in particular for a sports shoe, with a midsole. The midsole includes a first sole region, which includes particle foam. The midsole further includes a deformation region within the midsole, wherein the deformation region has a volume greater than that of a single expanded particle and is positioned so that it allows a sideward deformation of the material of the first sole region under a pressure load on the sole. 127.-. (canceled)28. A sole with a midsole , wherein the midsole comprises:a first sole region comprising particle foam having particles positioned within a volume defined at least vertically and sidewardly; anda deformation region positioned proximate and sideward to the first sole region, wherein the deformation region comprises a volume greater than that of a single expanded particle in the particle foam and is configured to allow deformation of the particle foam of the first sole region in a sideward direction under a pressure load on the sole along a vertical direction.29. The sole according to claim 28 , wherein the deformation region is at least partially provided as an empty space.30. The sole according to claim 28 , wherein the midsole further comprises a control element that limits the deformation of the particle foam of the first sole region.31. The sole according to claim 30 , wherein the control element comprises at least a part of the deformation region.32. The sole according to claim 30 , wherein the control element comprises a groove.33. The sole according to claim 30 , wherein the control element at least partially bounds the first sole region on its sides.34. The sole according to claim 30 , wherein the control element is free from particles of the particle foam.35. The sole according to claim 28 , wherein the deformation region comprises a material that yields to the deformation of the material of the first sole region.36. The sole according to claim 35 , wherein the yielding material has a deformation ...

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Номер записи: 88
08-12-2016 дата публикации

SHOE INSOLE

Номер: US20160353839A1
Автор: Yamamoto Shuji
Принадлежит:

A shoe insole is provided which has a balance adjustability and a shock absorbability, can maintain a balance with a standard foot shape without discomfort, and improves fit and comfort by fitting to a user's foot. The insole is used by insertion into an inner bottom part of a shoe and includes a part that supports an arch of the foot, a part that recovers the balance of the foot to standard values, and a part that supports a heel of an underside of the foot, which improves stability and fit feel. A shock absorbing member is attached by pressure at least to a back side of the part that supports the heel of the underside of the foot. The body part is made of a hard material, and the shock absorbing member is made of a soft material. 1. A shoe insole to be used by being inserted into an inner bottom part of a shoe , comprising:a part of a body part of the shoe insole that supports an arch of a foot, the part having a function to maintain an ideal arched shape to recover a balance of the foot to standard values by setting a shape of the part to a foot shape having a standard height of the arch of the foot; anda part of the body part that supports a heel of an underside of the foot, the part having a function to maintain a neutral state and improve stability and fitting feel of the foot by shaping a heel back side into a horizontal surface,wherein a shock absorbing member is attached by pressure at least to a back side of the part of the body part that supports the heel of the underside of the foot, the body part made of a hard material, and the shock absorbing member made of a soft material,wherein the part of the body part that supports the heel of the underside of the foot and the part that supports the arch of the foot are formed thicker at an inside area of a peripheral edge portion thereof to give powerful support to the foot, while the part of the body part that supports the heel of the underside of the foot and the part that supports the arch of the foot are ...

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Номер записи: 89
07-12-2017 дата публикации

NEUTRAL POSTURE ORIENTING FOOTBED SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20170347746A1
Автор: Grelle James Keenan, Van Bakel Willem J.L.
Принадлежит:

A footbed system for footwear comprises an insole mechanism, a midsole mechanism, wherein the insole mechanism is positioned on the midsole mechanism, and the outsole mechanism is positioned under the midsole mechanism. The insole mechanism comprises a footbed insole, a heel pad and a forefoot pad. The footbed insole comprises a pad anatomically shaped to correspond to the sole of a human foot, wherein the heel pad is positioned in the hindfoot portion of the footbed insole, and the forefoot pad is positioned in the forefoot portion of the footbed insole. The outsole mechanism comprises an opening for exposing a natural gait line groove of the midsole mechanism. 110-. (canceled)11. A footbed system for footwear , the footbed system comprising:an insole mechanism including a forefoot pad and a lift support;a midsole mechanism, wherein the insole mechanism is positioned on the midsole mechanism;wherein the forefoot pad is positioned between a toe area and an arch area of the footwear, wherein the forefoot pad comprises a flexible elongated bed, an inner edge extending along a contour of a medial side of the footwear, and an outer edge extending along a contour of a lateral side of the footwear, wherein the forefoot pad narrows from the inner edge to the outer edge, and wherein the forefoot pad provides support for first and second metatarsals of a foot; andwherein the lift support is an arcuate extension of the forefoot pad proximate the toe area of the footwear at the inner edge of the forefoot pad.12. The footbed system of claim 11 , wherein the forefoot pad provides foot stability while standing and walking.13. The footbed system of claim 11 , wherein the forefoot pad provides active core stability in static and dynamic phase.14. The footbed system of claim 11 , wherein a bottom edge of the forefoot pad extends from the inner edge along the contour of the medial side of the footwear toward the heel area claim 11 , back toward the toe area proximate a centerline of ...

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Номер записи: 90
06-12-2018 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR AND THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF

Номер: US20180343965A1
Автор: Mitchell Terence
Принадлежит:

An insole board for a high-heel shoe, said insole board includes a heel supporting area having a concave heel cup adapted to underlie a heel of the wearer, a medial arch support area adapted to underlie the arch of the wearer's foot and extending toeward of but short of the ball of the wearer's foot, and a forefoot area adapted to underlie the ball of the foot and forefoot of the wearer. The medial arch support area has a raised contour for supporting a portion of a sole of the wearer's foot underlying the wearer's arch, and the forefoot support area includes a hollow having a resiliently deformable material therein.

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Номер записи: 91
06-12-2018 дата публикации

MID-SOLE, OR INSOLE, PARTICULARLY FOR SHOES

Номер: US20180343967A1
Автор: MASON Angelo, POLEGATO MORETTI Enrico
Принадлежит:

A mid-sole, or insole, particularly for shoes, is constituted by a body which has an upper surface which has a plantar-like perimetric shape.

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Номер записи: 92
15-12-2016 дата публикации

Sole Structures and Articles of Footwear Having Plate Moderated Fluid-Filled Bladders and/or Foam Type Impact Force Attenuation Members

Номер: US20160360831A1
Автор: Bruce Robert M., Heard Joshua P.
Принадлежит:

Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) an outsole component; (b) a midsole component engaged with the outsole component, wherein the midsole component includes at least one opening or receptacle; (c) at least one fluid-filled bladder system or foam system provided in the opening or receptacle; and/or (d) a rigid plate system including one or more rigid plates overlaying the fluid-filled bladder or foam system(s). The rigid plate(s) may be fixed directly to the midsole component or the rigid plate(s) may rest on the fluid-filled bladder(s) or foam somewhat above the surface of the midsole component when the sole structure is in an uncompressed condition. Articles of footwear and methods of making sole structures and articles of footwear including such sole structures also are described. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , comprising:an outsole component including an exterior major surface and an interior major surface;a midsole component engaged with the interior major surface of the outsole component, wherein the midsole component includes a forefoot receptacle, a forefoot base surface at least partially surrounding the forefoot receptacle, a rearfoot receptacle, and a rearfoot base surface at least partially surrounding the rearfoot receptacle;a forefoot fluid-filled bladder system received in the forefoot receptacle, wherein an upper surface of the forefoot fluid-filled bladder system extends above the forefoot base surface of the midsole component when the sole structure is in an uncompressed condition;a rearfoot fluid-filled bladder system received in the rearfoot receptacle, wherein an upper surface of the rearfoot fluid-filled bladder system extends above the rearfoot base surface of the midsole component when the sole structure is in an uncompressed condition;a forefoot rigid plate component having a major surface overlying the upper surface of the forefoot fluid-filled bladder system, wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 93
21-12-2017 дата публикации

HIGH HEEL SHOE

Номер: US20170360147A1
Автор: Zake Yamuna
Принадлежит: YZ Studio, Inc.

A high heel shoe has an insole, an outsole, and a shank embedded between the insole and outsole, the shank comprising a heel portion with a depression to accommodate a user's heel, and a lateral ridge element in front of the heel portion that exerts pressure against the forward movement of a user's heel when worn. The shank further comprises a front portion sloping downward from the lateral ridge along the arch of the insole, which optionally is padded. 1. A shoe comprising:a sole having an outsole and an insole;a high heel configured below the outsole, and ["a heel portion having a depression configured to accommodate a user's heel;", 'a lateral ridge immediately in front of the heel portion;', 'a front portion sloping downward from the lateral ridge; and, 'a shank embedded between the insole and the outsole, the shank extending along a longitudinal direction of the sole, and comprisingan upper affixed to a top portion of the sole.2. The shoe of claim 1 , further comprising padding disposed along the arch of the insole along at least a portion of the front portion of the shank.3. The shoe of wherein the padding is comprised of memory foam.4. The shoe of wherein the front portion has a terminal edge behind an area of the sole where a user's ball of a foot contacts the insole.5. The shoe of wherein the lateral ridge contacts and exerts pressure against a forward portion of a user's heel when the shoe is worn.6. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the depression has a maximum depth of between 2 mm and 15 mm.7. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the depression is located generally centrally within the heel portion of the shank.8. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the lateral ridge has a maximum height of between 2 mm and 10 mm above the heel portion of the shank.9. The shoe of claim 1 , further comprising a platform configured below the outsole.10. A shank for a high heel shoe comprising:a heel portion,a lateral ridge immediately in front of the heel portion, anda front portion ...

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Номер записи: 94
26-11-2020 дата публикации

COMPOSITE PLATE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR OR EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20200367602A1
Автор: Amis Sam, Bartel Aaron, Guest Stefan E., II William C., Lacey Sam, McFarland, Steinbeck Christian Alexander, Sterman Yoav, Thuss Adam, Waatti Todd A.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A method for forming a plate includes attaching a first strand portion to a flexible substrate to form a first layer on the substrate and positioning a second strand portion on the first layer to form a second layer on the first layer in a plurality of discrete regions on the substrate. The method also includes positioning a plurality of traction elements into corresponding cavities formed into a first mold surface and positioning the substrate on the first mold surface to change a shape of the substrate. At least one of heat and pressure is applied to the first strand portion, the second strand portion, the substrate, and the traction elements to conform the substrate to the shape of the first mold surface and form the traction elements into the substrate at each of the discrete regions. The method also includes incorporating the substrate into an article of footwear. 1. An upper for an article of footwear , the upper comprising:a first component extending along the upper in a forefoot region of the upper and including multiple segments of a first tow of fibers affixed to a first substrate; anda polymeric resin consolidating the first tow of fibers to form the first component.2. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the first component extends from a first end disposed proximate to a footbed of the article of footwear to a distal end disposed proximate to an instep region of the upper.3. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the first component extends along one of a medial side of the upper and a lateral side of the upper.4. The upper of claim 1 , further comprising a second component extending along the upper in the forefoot region and including multiple segments of a second tow of fibers attached to a second substrate.5. The upper of claim 4 , wherein the first component extends along one of a medial side of the upper and a lateral side of the upper and the second component extends along the other of the medial side of the upper and the lateral side of the upper.6. The upper ...

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Номер записи: 95
12-12-2019 дата публикации

PLATE WITH FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20190373982A1
Автор: Dupre Risha, Farina Emily, Follet Lysandre, Guest Stefan E., Hutchinson Helene, Luo Geng, Suffield Rachel M., Yetman Krissy
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper , the sole structure comprising:an outsole; an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure;', 'an aft point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point;', 'a concave portion including a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a transition point disposed between a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure and the aft point, the MTP point being tangent with a reference plane and located twenty-five percent to thirty-five percent of a total length of the plate from the anterior-most point; and', 'a convex portion extending from the transition point to the aft point in a direction away from the reference plane, the aft point located twenty-five percent to thirty-five percent of the total length of the plate from the MTP point;, 'a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, the plate comprisinga first cushioning layer disposed between the concave portion and the upper; anda second cushioning layer disposed between the outsole and the plate.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the anterior-most point and the aft point are co-planar.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 96
08-12-2005 дата публикации

Removable rounded midsole structures and chambers with computer processor-controlled variable pressure

Номер: US20050268487A1
Автор: Frampton Ellis
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention relates generally to footwear such as a shoe, including an athletic shoe, with a shoe sole, including at least one removable midsole section formed by a midsole portion, wherein the removable midsole section is non-orthotic. The removable midsole section is inserted within the shoe upper, the sides of which hold it in position. The shoe sole includes a concavely rounded side or underneath portion, which may be formed in part by the removable midsole section. The removable midsole section may extend the length of the shoe sole or may form only a part of the shoe sole and can incorporate cushioning or structural compartments or components. The removable midsole section provides the capability to permit replacement of midsole material which has degraded or has worn out in order to maintain optimal characteristics of the shoe sole. The shoe sole can, in another embodiment, include at least one compartment containing a fluid, a flow regulator, a pressure sensor to monitor the compartment pressure, and a control system such as a computer processor capable of automatically adjusting the pressure in the compartment(s) in response to the impact of the shoe sole with the ground surface.

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Номер записи: 97
06-10-2005 дата публикации

Shoe sole orthotic structures and computer controlled compartments

Номер: US20050217142A1
Автор: Frampton Ellis
Принадлежит: Ellis Frampton E Iii

This invention relates generally to footwear such as a shoe, including an athletic shoe, with a shoe sole, including at least one orthotic section formed at least in part by midsole material. The insertable midsole orthotic is removably inserted within the shoe upper, the sides of which hold it in position. The shoe sole includes a concavely rounded side or underneath portion, which may be formed in part by the insertable midsole orthotic. The insertable midsole orthotic may extend the length of the shoe sole or may form only a part of the shoe sole and can incorporate cushioning or structural compartments or components. The insertable midsole orthotic provides the capability to permit replacement of midsole material which has degraded or has worn out in order to maintain optimal characteristics of the shoe sole. Also, the insertable midsole orthotic allows customization for the individual wearer to provide tailored cushioning or support characteristics for the purpose of orthopedic, podiatric, corrective, prescriptive, therapeutic and/or prosthetic purposes. The shoe sole can also include at least one compartment containing a fluid, a flow regulator, a pressure sensor to monitor the compartment pressure, and a control system such as a computer processor, capable of automatically adjusting the pressure in the compartment(s) in response to the impact of the shoe sole with the ground surface.

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Номер записи: 98
28-02-2020 дата публикации

制造由多个预成型件形成的鞋底组件的方法

Номер: CN110840008A
Автор: 吴家宜, 天猜·柴萨姆雷杰, 林玉辰, 蒂·L·温
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

本申请涉及一种制造由多个预成型件形成的鞋底组件的方法。一种形成鞋底组件的方法，所述方法包括：将不同颜色的多个预成型件设置在一起以形成鞋底组件预成型件；以及将所述鞋底组件预成型件放置在模具组件的第一部分的凹部中。使所述鞋底组件预成型件受热持续预先确定量的时间，使得所述多个预成型件彼此结合以形成鞋底组件。

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Номер записи: 99
20-06-2018 дата публикации

Elastic structure for safety shoes having body correction function and safety shoes including the same

Номер: KR101869660B1
Автор: 양희운, 정해경
Принадлежит: 정해경

The present invention provides an elastic structure for safety shoes with a correction function and safety shoes including the same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the elasticity structure (300) for safety shoes comprises a plurality of upper grooves (330) formed inside a midsole (30) disposed between a lower part of an insole (40) and an upper part of a penetration-resistant insert (20), and recessed by a predetermined depth towards a lower surface (320) from an upper surface (310), wherein a shape of each upper groove (330) is individually modified. Herein, a shape of an upper groove placed at a pressing point, to which the pressure by a wearer′s foot is applied, is deformed as the elastic structure (300) is vertically compressed in comparison with an initial state thereof by the pressure by the feet and the penetration-resistant insert (20); and is restored to the initial state as the pressure by the foot is released. Moreover, air compressed inside the upper groove placed at the pressing point is discharged to the periphery as the shape of the upper groove placed at the pressing point is restored after deformation.

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Номер записи: 100