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WO2009035606A1
WO2009035606A1 PCT/US2008/010576 US2008010576W WO2009035606A1 WO 2009035606 A1 WO2009035606 A1 WO 2009035606A1 US 2008010576 W US2008010576 W US 2008010576W WO 2009035606 A1 WO2009035606 A1 WO 2009035606A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B17/00—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
    • A43B17/02—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
    • A43B3/246—Collapsible or convertible characterised by the sole
    • 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
    • A43B7/22—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with fixed flat-foot insertions, metatarsal supports, ankle flaps or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43D—MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D999/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

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  • the present invention relates to a shoe insert. More particularly, the present invention relates to a two piece injection molded customizable shoe insert.
  • arch support insoles have been in use for years. However, only recently have they given the consumer the ability to modify the type of support based on foot type.
  • Dr Scholl's TM introduced a 3 A arch support insole that has a removable arch component that allows the consumer to chose the stiffness that best provides the type of Arch support and feel he/she desires. The method, used to secure the Arch component to the insole, is difficult to use and its small size does not seem to provide the functionality that was intended.
  • a support device has been applied to an insole offered by New BalanceTM.
  • One drawback for such a device is the way it is secured to the insole. It is a two part structure that allows for the arch component to be moved either forward or back based more on individual feel, providing little or no support. While these devices may be suitable for the particular purpose to which they address, they are not as suitable for a consumer to easily personalize or customize his/her insole based on an individuals unique foot type as defined by his or her arch type, low, medium or high, and be truly functional.
  • There are three main problems with current customizable arch support structures These small arch support pieces snap into a fixed plate that is part of the insole. They are small and difficult to snap in and out. There are only two sizes available, men's and a women's, and the precise positioning of the supports can not be accurately accomplished. Another problem is that the product is not available as a full sole product, providing no forefoot cushioning and is only available in two sizes.
  • the present invention looks to overcome the drawbacks associated with the prior art and to provide an injection molded two-piece arch support insert.
  • An injection molded component may be post-applied to a complete foot insole that has been designed such that it allows the consumer the option to easily personalize or customize his/her insole based on the individual's unique foot type as defined by his or her arch type, ie., low, medium, or high.
  • the device of the present invention includes a rigid or semi rigid TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) composite insert or arch carrier that is applied to an PU (Polyurethane), EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer), or open-cell PU insole having a rigid TPU composite structure therein, forming a completed insert which then can be fitted into the shoe.
  • the stiffness of the pre-molded arch supports determines the level of support the completed insert provides and is selected based on the customer's foot type; low, medium, or high arch.
  • Such an arrangement provides a rigid or semi rigid TPU composite structure that is post applied to an PU, EVA, or open-cell PU pre- molded insole, and becomes part of that insole which then can be fitted with pre-molded arch carrier that has been designed to fit into the rigid TPU composite structure.
  • This configuration allows a consumer to easily personalize or customize his/her insole based on an individuals unique foot type as defined by his or her arch type, low, medium, or high, by the addition of a separate injection molded insert, and gives the user the ability to customize/personalize the level of arch support based on the individual's foot type.
  • Figures IA -ID show an insert with an open arch support insert structure, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows -an exemplary arch carrier for fitting into the support structure of Figure IA, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 is a flow chart showing a method for preparing the insert, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 4A-4D shows a completed insert having a two-piece insole and structure of Figures 1A-1D having an arch carrier of Figure 2, the arch carrier being for soft support, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 5A-5D shows a completed insert having a two-piece insole and structure of Figures 1A-1D having an arch carrier of Figure 2, the arch carrier being for medium support, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 6A-6D shows a completed insert having a two-piece insole and structure of Figures 1A-1D having an arch carrier of Figure 2, the arch carrier being for firm support, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 7A-7D shows a completed insert having a two-piece insole and structure of Figures 1A-1D having an arch carrier of Figure 2, the arch carrier being for extra firm support, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 1A-1D illustrates an insert 2 having an injection molded TPU structure 10 that is bonded to a premeolded insole 12.
  • Injection molded rigid or semirigid structure 10 is designed to precisely fit into premolded insole 12.
  • structure 10 is cemented or mechanically secured to insole 12.
  • insole 12 and structure 10 is described throughout as a two-piece insert component, where the structure is added to the insole, such as by adhesive, it is under stood that the single molded insole/structure 12/10 is also within the contemplation of the present invention.
  • Arch unit structure 10 can be a rigid or semi rigid three dimensional injection molded structure that is designed in such a way as to allow for easily sliding in and out of the arch unit 20, with locking features that prevent movement during the down forces of the foot when in use.
  • slide locking notches 14 in structure 10 are used to support the arch unit as described in more detail below. It is understood that structure 10 may be fabricated using other methods, apart from injection molding and may be formed from other compositions than polymers if desried.
  • an arch unit 20 is fabricated using an injection molded component, using any plastic that may be inserted into structure 10 of insert 2.
  • Injection molded arch unit 20 is designed to fit precisely into the arch support unit structure 10.
  • Arch unit 20 provides the means by which the proper arch support is provided to the foot of the customer.
  • a foot type analysis is advantageously used to select the correct arch unit 20 from a plurality of arch unit 20 types, as discussed below.
  • Arch unit 20 is designed in such a way as to allow the arch supports to be slipped in with relative ease and lock securely using the down pressure of the foot on the insole to keep it in place and secure.
  • arch unit 20 maintains a slide locking ridge 22 which is configured to be placed in a mating relationship with slide lock notches 14 of structure 10.
  • arch unit 20 is formed using rigid or semi-rigid injection molded plastics such as, TPU, TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), Nylon, etc...,.
  • Arch unit 20 may be designed using different materials and thickness' to vary the stiffness necessary based on an individuals foot type, size and weight to achieve the proper support and to fit precisely into the arch support structure 10 of insole 12. For example, more pliable polymers may be used for softer arch units 20 whereas more rigid polymers may be used to achieve higher firmness.
  • thicker arch units 20 having structure components (support ridges molded into the polymer etc..) may be used to provide extra firmsness.
  • the "slide/lock system" implemented with notches 14 and ridge 22 is configured to allow for quick an easy method to customize/personalize an aftermarket or original equipment insert 2, once an individual's foot type has been determined. It is understood that other similar elements that achieve a slide-lock mating relationship are within the contemplation of the present invention, including but not limited to .
  • step 102 the customer obtains insole 12 with an open structure 10 as shown in Figure 1.
  • step 104 based on the arch measurement, an appropriate arch unit 20 is selected with the desired degree of support.
  • step 106 the ridges 22 of arch unit 20 are slid into relationship with the notches of structure 10 of insole 12. Finally, the completed two- piece insert is inserted into the desired footwear.
  • insert 2 may be used without the foot type analysis by giving the consumer the ability to self determine which level of arch support (arch unit 20) provides the best level of comfort and support.
  • Figures 4A-4D, 5A-5D, 6A-6D and 7A-7D show various views of insert 10, including insole/structure 12/10 with the arch unit 20 locked into structure 10.
  • Figures 4A-4D show a soft arch unit 20 in place within structure 10.
  • Figures 5A-5D show a medium arch unit 20 in place within structure 10.
  • Figures 6A-6D show a firm arch unit 20 in place within structure 10.
  • Figures 7A-7D show a extra-firm arch unit 20 in place within structure 10.
  • Such an arrangement provides a convenient manner for using a customizable insert 2 that combines the flexibility to meet the support needs of different arches while simultaneously using pre-fabricated and stable insert components. Furthermore the present invention, is able to provide a customizable insert 2, where the addition of the second piece (arch unit 20) to the first piece (structure 10) does not increase its volume which such that it does not affect the fit of the shoe. Thus, such an arrangement advantageously further meets the limited space that most footwear provides.
  • insole 12 may be designed as a generic insole that has been designed specifically to fit the broad range of footwear that exists in the market or it may be designed to fitting into specific styles of shoes. For example, running shoes may be narrow and utilize different insoles 12 and arch units 20 for insert 2 as opposed to a wider work type shoe/boot.

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Abstract

Une garniture intérieure pour une chaussure comprend une semelle intérieure à glisser dans une chaussure, ainsi qu'une structure de maintien moulée intégrée à la semelle intérieure et une pluralité de supports plantaires. Chacun de ces supports est formé de manière à s'accoupler à la structure de maintien moulée. Un utilisateur sélectionne un support plantaire de la pluralité de supports plantaires et le place dans la structure de maintien moulée.
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