WO2006031444A3 - Footwear with removable insert - Google Patents

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WO2006031444A3
WO2006031444A3 PCT/US2005/031028 US2005031028W WO2006031444A3 WO 2006031444 A3 WO2006031444 A3 WO 2006031444A3 US 2005031028 W US2005031028 W US 2005031028W WO 2006031444 A3 WO2006031444 A3 WO 2006031444A3
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insert
footwear
materials
removable insert
shoe
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PCT/US2005/031028
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WO2006031444A2 (en
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David Kumle
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David Kumle
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/1415—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot
    • A43B7/144—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot situated under the heel, i.e. the calcaneus bone
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/18—Resilient soles
    • A43B13/181—Resiliency achieved by the structure of the sole
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/18—Resilient soles
    • A43B13/187—Resiliency achieved by the features of the material, e.g. foam, non liquid materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B21/00—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts
    • A43B21/24—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B21/26—Resilient heels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B21/00—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts
    • A43B21/36—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means
    • A43B21/42—Heels with replaceable or adjustable parts, e.g. top lift
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/06—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements ventilated
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/1455—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form with special properties
    • A43B7/1464—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form with special properties with adjustable pads to allow custom fit

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Materials Engineering (AREA)
  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)

Abstract

A removable, disposable shoe insert that can increase the cushion and shock absorbing properties of a shoe without sacrificing durability or comfort is provided. By using different materials for the insert, the user has the option of when to replace the insert. The insert can be of varying sizes, shapes, hardness, and materials. The insert allows manufactures to make the outsole of more durable materials extending the life of the footwear.
PCT/US2005/031028 2004-09-13 2005-09-01 Footwear with removable insert WO2006031444A2 (en)

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US60986104P 2004-09-13 2004-09-13
US60/609,861 2004-09-13

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WO2006031444A2 WO2006031444A2 (en) 2006-03-23
WO2006031444A3 true WO2006031444A3 (en) 2006-12-07

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US4897936A (en) * 1988-02-16 1990-02-06 Kaepa, Inc. Shoe sole construction
US5086574A (en) * 1988-11-25 1992-02-11 Sao Paulo Alpargatas, S.A. Impact damping system applicable to sport shoes
US6098319A (en) * 1997-09-15 2000-08-08 Epstein; Merel Balancing appliance for footwear item

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4897936A (en) * 1988-02-16 1990-02-06 Kaepa, Inc. Shoe sole construction
US5086574A (en) * 1988-11-25 1992-02-11 Sao Paulo Alpargatas, S.A. Impact damping system applicable to sport shoes
US6098319A (en) * 1997-09-15 2000-08-08 Epstein; Merel Balancing appliance for footwear item

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