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Document | Title | Date |
20080196271 | Slipper with hollow sole - A slipper with hollow sole, including: a sole made by plastic blowing molding as a flexible envelope, the envelope defining an internal room, a working hole being formed on an edge of the sole; a clump adhered to bottom face of the sole; and a detachable binder. The sole is formed with at least one fixing hole in which at least one end of the binder is detachably fixed. The fixing hole extends from upper face to lower face of the sole. | 08-21-2008 |
20080244926 | Article Of Footwear With Lightweight Sole Assembly - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first portion having a lower ground engaging surface, an upper surface, and a recess formed in the upper surface. The upper surface of the first portion is in contact with the upper. A second portion is seated in the recess in the first portion and has an upper surface, with the upper surface of the second portion being in contact with the upper. The second portion comprises a foam material having a density less than 0.25 g/cm | 10-09-2008 |
20080263894 | SHOCK ABSORBING FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION - A footwear sole includes a plurality of shock absorbing elements that extend from upper and lower plates. In one embodiment, the shock absorbing elements include a plurality of receptacles extending from the lower plate and a plurality of protrusions extending from the upper plate. Each protrusion is associated with one receptacle, and a portion of each protrusion extends into the receptacle. A resilient sleeve surrounds each associated protrusion and receptacle. In another embodiment, a plurality of shock absorbing elements extend from a bridge on one of the upper and lower plates. | 10-30-2008 |
20080276490 | Contoured Fluid-Filled Chamber - A fluid-filled chamber may be incorporated into footwear and other products. The chamber is formed from a polymer material that defines a first surface, a second surface located opposite the first surface, and a sidewall surface extending around a periphery of the chamber and between the first surface and the second surface. A plurality of bonds are spaced inward from the sidewall surface and join the first surface and the second surface, and the bonds are distributed to form a regularly-spaced array, such as a hexagonal array. In some configurations, the first surface and the second surface may define elliptically-shaped structures between the bonds. In addition, the bonds may be formed to have a slope that is an average of slopes of the first surface and the second surface in areas proximal the bonds. | 11-13-2008 |
20080276491 | Shoe, Particularly an Athletic Shoe - The invention concerns a shoe, particularly an athletic shoe, comprising a shoe upper part and a sole. At least one cushioning element is placed above or inside the sole. This cushioning element is formed from a number of webs that form cavities extending horizontally and transversally to the longitudinal direction of the shoe. In order to improve the spring and cushioning behavior as well as the pronation an supination behavior of the shoe, the invention provides that the shoe has a hind foot of heel shell to which the at least one portion of the webs directly adjoin. | 11-13-2008 |
20080289215 | Shoe Sole Having Upwardly Sloped Front and Rear Sides - Disclosed is a shoe sole having upwardly sloped front and rear sides, which is used to manufacture a shoe of which a rigid middle sole is installed at an upper surface of an outsole and a shoe sheath is attached to an upper surface of the middle sole, in which an arch-shaped groove is formed at the center of a lower surface of the outsole. A central cushion is attached to a lower surface of the arch-shaped groove so that the arch-shaped groove is filled with the central cushion. Non-slip sole attaching grooves are formed over the total lower surface of the outsole and an exposed surface of the central cushion. A non-slip sole is attached onto the non-slip sole attaching grooves. | 11-27-2008 |
20080307671 | MOVEMENT ENHANCING FOOTWEAR - Embodiments of the invention relate to footwear for enhanced movement, comprising a footwear component and one or more reflex layers, in contact with a portion of the footwear component. The one or more reflex layers enhance the movement of the user during normal or athletic use of the footwear. | 12-18-2008 |
20080307672 | Toe-fortifiable footwear and toe-fortifiable insole member of footwear - Toe-fortifiable footwear includes a sole portion and a step formation member of a constant thickness attached to an inside of the footwear. The step formation member has a forward end part that forms a step part for having an insole surface of the footwear divided into a first insole surface part for toes and a second insole surface part constituting a top surface of the step formation member for a plantar surface exclusive of the first insole surface. The first and second insole surface parts differ in height by the constant thickness. The step formation member may be used as a separate toe-forcible insole member. | 12-18-2008 |
20080313924 | Footwear Sole and Footwear Having Said Sole - The invention relates to a footwear sole with massaging effect comprising an external sole configured for resting on the ground and at least an insole interposed between said external sole and the user's foot. In one embodiment, the footwear has one or more vertically movable pliable areas peripherally connected to the remaining portion of the sole by bridges of elastically pliable material, which project from the outer sole and are moved towards the foot during walking. Such pliable areas are provided with an extension passing through a slot of said insole and having at least a foot contacting end portion composed of a soft or elastically pliable material. In another embodiment, the inner vamp lining the outer vamp and the outer vamp are free to slide one with respect to the other. | 12-25-2008 |
20090000148 | PUNCTURE RESISTANT FOOTBED - A footwear system includes a shoe and a footbed. The shoe includes a sole assembly, an upper coupled to the sole assembly, and an interior space that is defined by the sole assembly and the upper. The footbed is movable with respect to the shoe between first and second arrangements. The first arrangement includes the footbed disposed in the interior space and the second arrangement includes the footbed disposed out of the interior space. The footbed includes a flexible layer that has first and second surfaces, and a puncture resistant layer that is coupled to the second surface of the flexible layer. The puncture resistant layer is disposed proximate to the sole assembly in the first arrangement. | 01-01-2009 |
20090013556 | Shock absorbing device for shoe sole - A shock absorbing device for a shoe sole includes: an outer sole | 01-15-2009 |
20090094855 | THERAPEUTIC SHOE SOLE DESIGN, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND PRODUCTS CONSTRUCTED THEREFROM - A therapeutic device includes a supporting member that continuously and flexibly supports and bounds a plurality of small sized hard surfaced force members that support a user's foot during movement without clumping. The force members are slidable relative to each other and require no additional lubrication although dry or non-tacky liquid lubrication may be added. The support member is positioned on a support surface of a shoe sole and a shoe is constructed including the same. Alternative designs include structural members or positioning stitches relative to the supporting member minimizing undesirable movement of force members during use. | 04-16-2009 |
20090100704 | Resin Composition For Foams And Uses Thereof - The present invention provides a resin composition capable of providing foams (non-crosslinked and crosslinked foams) which have low specific gravity and low compression set (CS) and are excellent in tensile strength properties, tear strength properties and vibration-damping properties at room temperature to high temperatures, and a foam of the resin composition. The resin composition for foams of the present invention comprises 5 to 95 parts by weight of an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer (A) and 5 to 95 parts by weight of a hydrogenated copolymer (B) obtained by hydrogenating a copolymer comprising a conjugated diene and a vinyl aromatic compound, and is characterized in that the hydrogenated copolymer (B) does not have a glass transition point of not higher than −10° C. when measured at a frequency of 1 Hz in accordance with JIS-K7198. | 04-23-2009 |
20090113757 | FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A footwear construction including a sole component and shock pods that absorb impact forces caused by activity. The sole component can be a midsole defining at least one shock pod hole that reduces in dimension from a midsole lower surface toward a midsole upper surface. A shock pod can be joined with the midsole, and extend from the lower surface toward the upper surface. The midsole can be constructed from a harder material than the material from which the shock pod is constructed. A outsole can be joined with the midsole so that a lower portion of the shock pod, for example a traction lug, extends through the outsole to form a ground contacting surface. The shock pod and the shock pod hole can be of corresponding frustoconical shapes. A method is provided including joining a shock pod with a midsole, and joining an outsole with the midsole. | 05-07-2009 |
20090217548 | IMPACT-ATTENUATING ELEMENTS REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN FOOTWEAR OR OTHER PRODUCTS - Impact-attenuating elements include a plurality of impact-attenuating members and a means for releasably securing the impact-attenuating element to at least one of the upper member or the sole member of a piece of footwear or other foot-receiving device. The impact-attenuating elements may be included in the footwear or other foot-receiving devices in a selectively removable manner so that a user, retailer, or another can customize and freely select an appropriate element, e.g., depending on user preferences, characteristics of the user, characteristics of the intended use, and the like. | 09-03-2009 |
20090241370 | Sole structure for a shoe - A sole structure | 10-01-2009 |
20090241371 | Sole structure for a shoe - A sole structure | 10-01-2009 |
20090282698 | Slipper arrangements; and methods - A footwear slipper arrangement is described. The slipper arrangement comprises a pillow top secured to an outsole member. The pillow top is a cushion member. The pillow top billows or projects upwardly. | 11-19-2009 |
20090307925 | Shoe Sole Element - A shoe comprises a sole and an insole. The sole comprises an upper surface being in contact with the lower surface of the insole. Said upper surface of the sole comprises at least two depressions being complementary with embossments provided on the lower surface of the insole, allowing a pivoting movement of the front and/or back portion of the insole against the lower outsole surface of the shoe in, at least, an essentially transverse direction to the longitudinal axis of the shoe, when the foot wearing the shoe is pivoted against ground. To support this movement the insole is more rigid than the outsole and is attached to the outsole. | 12-17-2009 |
20100000121 | Insole for an Item of Footwear and an Item of Footwear Comprising the Same - A shoe has a sole, at least a portion of the sole of the shoe comprising a compressible material, the material being such that the application of a pressure above a threshold pressure causes the electrical conductivity of the material to change. There is also provided a shoe comprising a sole; a display means operable by the wearer of the shoe to provide a display on the exterior surface of the shoe; wherein the sole of the shoe comprises a compressible material, the material being such that the application of pressure causes the electrical conductivity of the material to change, whereby the display means may be controlled by the application of pressure to the compressible material in the sole of the shoe. An insole for use in a shoe is also disclosed, the insole comprising a compressible material, the material being such that the application of a pressure above a threshold pressure causes the electrical conductivity of the material to change. | 01-07-2010 |
20100005684 | Structure of front foot portion of shoe sole - There is provided a structure of a sole which may suppress excessive bending, thereby improving the running efficiency, by reinforcing the front foot portion of a sole having a reduced weight. The disclosure is directed to a shoe sole, including a mid sole | 01-14-2010 |
20100005685 | SOLE CONSTRUCTION FOR ENERGY AND REBOUND - A sole construction for supporting at least a portion of a human foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction includes a generally horizontal layer of stretchable material, at least one chamber positioned adjacent a first side of the layer, and at least one actuator positioned adjacent a second side of the layer vertically aligned with a corresponding chamber. Each actuator has a footprint size smaller than that of the corresponding chamber, and is sized and arranged to provide individual support to the bones of the human foot. The support structure when compressed causes the actuator to push against the layer and move the layer at least partially into the corresponding chamber. In one embodiment, dual action energy storage and rebound is provided by using a plurality of actuators that move both upwardly and downwardly into corresponding chambers. In another embodiment, lateral stability is improved by using tapered actuators having a convex shape to accommodate the natural rolling movement of the foot. | 01-14-2010 |
20100011616 | Sole Structure With Magnetic Cushion - A sole structure with magnetic cushion includes an outsole; a midsole main body located on a top of the outsole and having a recess formed at a heel portion thereof; a magnetic cushion positioned in the recess of the midsole main body; a foam rubber layer located on a top of the midsole main body to sandwich the magnetic cushion between the foam rubber layer and the midsole main body; and an insole located on a top of the foam rubber layer for directly contacting with a user's foot. The magnetic cushion includes sequentially laminated first magnetic element, foam rubber spacer, and second magnetic element, and the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are arranged with their poles of the same polarity facing toward each other, so that a magnetic repulsion is existed between the first and second magnetic elements to provide good buffering and cushioning effect. | 01-21-2010 |
20100011617 | SHOE WITH PADDED SOLE - Provided is a shoe that has a multi-layered sole with embedded padding. More specifically, at least one of the layers includes a sheet of base material having a hole through its central region, such that the hole is surrounded by the base material, and a cushioning pad attached to the base material so as to fill the hole. In one representative embodiment, the cushioning pad is approximately the same size and shape as the hole, and the perimeter of the pad is stitched to the perimeter of the hole. As a result of such construction, padding is provided in a manner that tends to resist damage over time. | 01-21-2010 |
20100031530 | SOLE CONSTRUCTION FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND REBOUND - A sole construction ( | 02-11-2010 |
20100058614 | SHOE - A first thin insole ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100064549 | Footwear Structure and Method of Forming the Same - A footwear structure including an outsole, an upper and a midsole, each including a shank interlock portion. The midsole may include a base portion including at least one receptacle and an insert disposed in the receptacle. | 03-18-2010 |
20100071228 | ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes a footwear upper and a sole assembly secured to the footwear upper. The sole assembly has a heelward portion and a toeward portion, and includes a deck assembly disposed substantially in the heelward portion of the sole assembly. The deck assembly includes an upper deck portion, a lower deck portion spaced from the upper deck portion, and right and left supports attached to respective right and left portions of the upper and lower deck portions substantially near respective right and left lateral edges of the upper and lower deck portions. The deck assembly defines a cavity between the upper and lower decks. The deck assembly directs translation of ground contact forces incurred by the heelward portion of the sole assembly at least partially laterally outwardly. | 03-25-2010 |
20100115791 | SOLE CONSTRUCTION FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND REBOUND - A sole construction for supporting at least a portion of a human foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction includes a generally horizontal layer of stretchable material, at least one chamber positioned adjacent a first side of the layer, and at least one actuator positioned adjacent a second side of the layer vertically aligned with a corresponding chamber. Each actuator has a footprint size smaller than that of the corresponding chamber, and is sized and arranged to provide individual support to the bones of the human foot. The support structure when compressed causes the actuator to push against the layer and move the layer at least partially into the corresponding chamber. In one embodiment, the horizontal layer of stretchable material is at least partially enclosed by a wall the prevents horizontal displacement of the layer during compression. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122471 | Article Of Footwear Having Shock-Absorbing Elements In The Sole - A shoe is provided having a sole that provides excellent shock absorption without reducing support and stability or such a shoe that is generally light in weight. The shoe may have a sole for supporting a foot of a wearer, and a shoe upper adjacent the sole. The sole may include an upper force-distribution plate portion, a lower force-distribution plate portion spaced below the upper plate portion, a lateral shell connecting the upper and lower force-distribution plate portions, and at least one resilient shock-absorber element in contact with and between both the upper and lower plate portions. | 05-20-2010 |
20100126040 | Mechanical cushioning system for footwear - A midsole element is adapted for positioning on a medial or lateral side of a shoe. The midsole element, having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a compression element, which has at least two first strut members and at least two second strut members disposed between the top and bottom portions and supporting the top portion a distance away from the bottom portion. The at least two first strut members being separated by a first longitudinal distance in the longitudinal direction. The at least two second strut members being separated by a second longitudinal distance in the longitudinal direction and each of said first and second transversely disposed two strut members are oriented and adapted to preferentially deflect in the same direction in response to a force imparted on the midsole element. | 05-27-2010 |
20100139120 | Ball and Socket 3D Cushioning System - The invention relates to a sliding element for a shoe sole. The sliding element includes an upper sliding surface and a lower sliding surface, wherein the lower sliding surface is arranged below the upper sliding surface so as to be slideable in at least two directions. The upper sliding surface can form a lower side of an upper heel cup and the lower sliding surface can form an upper side of a lower heel cup, wherein the upper heel cup and the lower heel cup have corresponding substantially spherical shapes. Complex multi-dimensional sliding and cushioning movements between the upper sliding surface and the lower sliding surface are made possible by the corresponding three-dimensional shapes of the two substantially spherical surfaces. | 06-10-2010 |
20100170106 | ATHLETIC SHOE WITH CUSHION STRUCTURES - A footwear lower is presented which provides cushion support and lateral stability in a lightweight construction. The lower may include a primary midsole, cushion elements, a rear lower midsole, a directional cradle, and an outsole. The cushions may be located in the between the directional cradle and the rear lower midsole. Various embodiments of cushions are presented and may be consistent with specific types of shoes such as running trainers, trail shoes, general fitness footwear, or basketball shoes. The lower may be consistent with approaches to remediate a wearer's pronation or supination. | 07-08-2010 |
20100170107 | PLANTAR BALANCER - The plantar balancer in accordance with the present invention has a body and a primary adjuster. The body is for padding the sole of the foot and made from a cushioning material and has a first metatarsal portion, a fourth metatarsal portion and a heel portion. The primary adjuster is positioned between the first metatarsal portion and the fourth metatarsal portion. | 07-08-2010 |
20100192407 | Impact-Attenuation Members and Products Containing Such Members - Impact-attenuation members include body portions, optionally with an arched structure, that define a base orientation and an open space; and a spring member extending across the open space and engaging the body portion(s). When a force is applied to the body portion(s) in at least some orientations and/or directions of incident force, e.g., so as to change the impact-attenuation member out of its base orientation, the spring member may exert a force that urges the impact-attenuation member back toward the base orientation. Various example structures for the impact-attenuation member are described. Such impact-attenuation members may be used in articles of footwear or other foot-receiving device products. | 08-05-2010 |
20100212186 | STRUCTURE OF SHOE SOLE - A structure of shoe sole is provided, which is a custom-made shoe sole that is formed according to a user's foot sole so as to improve the effects of support and wrapping of the shoe sole. The shoe sole includes an enclosure and a clay-like thermoplastic material. The enclosure includes upper and lower cover layers that are made of a material showing local stretchability and air permeability. The thermoplastic material is received between the upper and lower cover layers and is a thermoplastic mixture in the form of soft ceramic. With the shoe sole placed in a shoe and the shoe put on a user's foot, the thermoplastic material of the shoe sole may get deformed inside the enclosure according to the contour of the user's foot sole, making the shoe sole shaped to completely match the foot sole of the user. | 08-26-2010 |
20100218397 | Shoe Sole with Reinforcement Structure - A shoe sole of the present invention includes a first member | 09-02-2010 |
20100236094 | SOLE OF A SHOE FOR TRIPLE TIME WALKS AND WALKING REFORM - A sole of a shoe for triple time walks and walking reform has a bottom surface which includes a front rolling portion, a middle rolling portion and a rear rolling portion, wherein the front, the middle and the rear rolling portions of the sole are slanted upwards at a predetermined angle of inclination and thereby form a substantially arc shape. The middle rolling portion is made of a rigid material having a rigidity substantially greater than the front and the rear rolling portions and the middle rolling portion protrudes from the bottom surface of the sole beyond the front and the rear rolling portions. | 09-23-2010 |
20100236095 | Shoe Sole with Torque Relief Component - A shoe sole includes a tread section having a cavity, and a torque relief component disposed in the cavity. A fixed part of the torque relief component is secured in the cavity, and a rotating part of the torque relief component is rotatable relative to the fixed part via a magnetic force. | 09-23-2010 |
20100236096 | SHOE SOLE FOR INCREASING INSTABILITY - A shoe sole and shoe are provided for offsetting a wearer's side-to-side balance to encourage a wearer's conditioning and toning. The shoe sole includes a midsole width that underlies and supports a wearer's foot, and an upper midsole portion undercut at its peripheral sidewall around the heel to define a horizontal indentation. A lower midsole portion has a corresponding “undercut” in its upper surface that angles downward and outward from the indentation. The depth of the indentation forms a balancing portion between the medially and laterally placed indentations that is narrower than the midsole width, thereby forcing the wearer to adjust one's walking gait to maintain balance over the balancing portion. A structure with a base portion can be disposed along the indentation with upward and or downward extending extensions disposed along the peripheral sidewall. The structure can include leaf springs extending transversely over a central midsole portion. | 09-23-2010 |
20100242303 | Valve for Regulating Pressure in a Fluid System - An article of footwear with an inflatable system may have a valve incorporated therein to adjust the level of cushioning in the article of footwear. The valve may be in communication with an inflatable bladder and may have a body, a piston, and an interface. The body may have an interior chamber, a fluid inlet, and a fluid outlet. The piston may be located within the interior of the body and can be spring actuated. The interface may be connected to the body such that movement of the interface between a first position and a second position results in the piston moving between a first position wherein fluid is permitted to enter the interior chamber at a first rate and a second position wherein fluid is permitted to enter at a second rate, wherein the first rate is greater than the second rate. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251564 | Footwear Incorporating Crossed Tensile Strand Elements - An article of footwear may include various strands that extend from an area proximal to lace-receiving elements to an area proximal to a sole structure. The strands lie substantially parallel to a surface of a material layer in a region between the lace-receiving elements and the sole structure, and the strands cross each other in the region between the lace-receiving elements and the sole structure. | 10-07-2010 |
20100251565 | Training Footwear - An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle. | 10-07-2010 |
20100251566 | SHOCK ABSORBING FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION - A footwear sole includes shock absorbing elements that extend from upper and lower plates. In one embodiment, the shock absorbing elements include a bridge defining a plurality of receptacles extending from the lower plate and a plurality of protrusions extending from the upper plate. Each protrusion is associated with one receptacle, and a portion of each protrusion extends into the receptacle. | 10-07-2010 |
20100263227 | Impact-Attenuation Members With Lateral and Shear Force Stability and Products Containing Such Members - Impact-attenuation members include: (a) an impact-attenuating member and (b) a shear resistant member engaged with the impact-attenuating member. Another example impact-attenuation member includes a shear resistant member having a continuous wall that bulges outward on opposing sides when in an uncompressed base orientation. The shear resistant members may be structured and arranged to allow bending or compression against impact forces in one direction (e.g., when landing a step or a jump), but remain highly stable against shear or lateral forces in another direction (e.g., in a side-to-side direction). Such impact-attenuation members may be used in footwear products, including in athletic footwear. | 10-21-2010 |
20100269369 | SPORTS SHOES HAVING UPPER PART WTIH IMPROVED FITTING PROPERTY - A sports shoe has a sole S absorbing a shock of landing, an upper U covering an instep of a foot, and a fastening member | 10-28-2010 |
20100275460 | FOOTWEAR OUTSOLE - A footwear outsole includes an arch member shiftably assembled on a central part of an upper surface of a outsole body in a longitudinal direction and a rear heel shiftably assembled on a rear part of a lower surface of the outsole body in a longitudinal direction. The footwear outsole has an advantage in that the footwear outsole can not only prevent the foot from becoming flat, but can also minimize shock on the sole of the foot, and reduce foot fatigue Therefore, the comfortable sensation can be maintained, and an effect of stretching are maximized so as to make the blood smoothly circulate and acupressure the acupunctural K1 region. | 11-04-2010 |
20100281711 | Article of Footwear Having a Support Structure - Articles of footwear having support structures are disclosed. An article of footwear comprises: a midsole having a plurality of cavities formed therein; and a flexible cage member disposed on the midsole and extending across at least one of the plurality of cavities. The flexible cage member includes a plurality of support arms disposed on the midsole; and a linking member extending across at least one of the cavities and connecting at least two of the support arms. | 11-11-2010 |
20100281712 | SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH NON-LINEAR VISCOUS LIQUID - Shoes and shoe sole assemblies and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a shoe and shoe sole assembly made of a non-linearly viscous, SEBS block copolymer-based material that becomes more resilient as more energy is applied. The shoe and shoe sole assembly is configured with a heel and forefoot insert configured to fit within a recess in a midsole. In other embodiments, the non-linearly viscous, SEBS block copolymer-based material is mixed with at least one other polymer in a foam. The midsole is formed with a heel impact region and a forefoot region made of the foam. | 11-11-2010 |
20100287789 | Cushioning mechanism for shoe midsole - A cushioning mechanism for shoe midsole in one embodiment includes a base affixed to an outsole of the shoe and including a front cavity; a pivot member affixed to an insole of the shoe, a front end of the pivot member being pivotably secured to that of the base and the pivot member including a projecting element on a bottom, the projecting element having a concave portion; a cushioning member disposed in the cavity; a transverse sliding member disposed in a rear end of the cushioning member and having a concave portion; and an inclined suspension member having one end urged against the concave portion of the projecting element and retained thereat, and the other end urged against the concave portion of the sliding member and retained thereat. | 11-18-2010 |
20100293811 | MIDSOLE FOR A RUNNING SHOE - A midsole for a running shoe is described, which shoe comprises a rear foot area ( | 11-25-2010 |
20100299958 | FOOTWEAR WITH SHOCK ADSORBER - A footwear for protecting the foot against an impact with an external body, comprising a protective component (20) adapted to deforming under pressure from the foot and/or the external body in case of impact. The protection component is made in a way to react under said pressure with a permanent and irreversible structural alteration, thus absorbing and simultaneously dispersing the received energy during the impact. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307024 | Pressure-Reducing Device - The pressure-reducing device has a body, a heel portion and an elevation portion. The body has a thickness and a body-fore end. The heel portion is defined in the body. The elevation portion is defined in the body and has a rear boundary and a fore boundary. The rear boundary is adjacent to the heel portion and is positioned between the heel portion and the body-fore end of the body. The fore boundary is positioned in front of the rear boundary between the rear boundary of the elevation portion and the body-fore end of the body. The thickness of the body decreases from the rear boundary to the fore boundary. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307025 | MIDSOLE FOR A SHOE, IN PARTICULAR A RUNNING SHOE - A midsole for a shoe, in particular a running shoe, is described which midsole is asymmetric in a midfoot area, has an upper heel portion embracing the calcaneus of a wearer and has an upwardly extending toe end. In the midfoot area a vertical medial support structure originates from the midsole and supportively embraces the arch. Correspondingly, a vertical lateral support structure supports the lateral side of the foot in the midfoot area. The medial support structure covers a larger area than the lateral support structure, and is connected to the vertically extending upper heel portion of the midsole. The toe end of the midsole is extended upwardly, and provides in combination with the vertically extending upper heel portion and said vertically extending medial and lateral arch support structures a midsole which firmly embraces the foot. The result is a shoe, in particular a running shoe, which reduces the risk of injury during running. | 12-09-2010 |
20110000102 | Customisable Inserts, Footwear For Use With Same and a Method of Selecting an Insert For Footwear - A customisable insert ( | 01-06-2011 |
20110005099 | Impact-Attenuation Systems For Articles Of Footwear And Other Foot-Receiving Devices - Impact-attenuation systems, e.g., for use in footwear, can help control foot positioning during a step cycle, e.g., to help reduce or eliminate misorientation of the foot, and the fatigue and/or strain that may result from such misorientation. Articles of footwear including such impact-attenuation systems may include: (a) an upper member; and (b) a sole structure engaged with the upper member. The sole structure may include: (i) a first impact-attenuating member located in a heel portion of the foot-supporting member, and (ii) a second, separate impact-attenuating member located at a rear, lateral heel portion. The second impact-attenuating member may be designed and/or configured to provide less resistance to an impact force as compared with the first impact-attenuating member. | 01-13-2011 |
20110005100 | Impact Attenuating and Spring Elements and Products Containing Such Elements - Impact attenuating/spring systems may include first and second body portions and at least one spring member at least partially included between the body portions. The spring member(s) may substantially enclose and/or be pivotally engaged with the body portion(s). The components of the impact attenuating and spring element may be arranged such that when a force is applied to the body portion(s), the spring member(s) will exert a counter force to urge the impact attenuating and spring element back toward its original orientation. The spring members may include one or more polymeric element that stretches under a tensile force. The impact attenuating and spring elements may be included in a piece of footwear or other device in a manner such that a user or a retailer (or others) can select an appropriate spring member (or portion thereof), e.g., depending on characteristics of the user or the intended use. | 01-13-2011 |
20110030240 | SPORTS SHOE, IN PARTICULAR TENNIS SHOE - The present invention relates to a sports shoe, in particular a tennis shoe, with an outsole shell made of an elastically deformable material. In accordance with the invention, the outsole shell is divided into a heel region, a forefoot region and a connecting region connecting these two regions, wherein an energy absorption element is integrated in the heel region. | 02-10-2011 |
20110047816 | Article Of Footwear With Performance Characteristic Tuning System - An article of footwear with a performance characteristic tuning system is provided. The article of footwear may include a stiffening plate configured to add stiffness to the article of footwear. In addition, the article of footwear includes one or more tuning members connected to the stiffening plate and configured to adjust the stiffness of the article of footwear. The stiffening plate and tuning members may be connected to a midsole of the article of footwear or an outsole. In some arrangements, the article of footwear also includes an outsole member. The outsole member may be a plurality of outsole units arranged along various portions of the article of footwear and configured to provide traction and/or impact attenuation to the wearer. | 03-03-2011 |
20110067263 | Article of Footwear Having Midsole with Support Pillars and Method of Manufacturing Same - An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer. | 03-24-2011 |
20110072683 | Suction Sole - The Suction Sole is unique because it uses “suction cylindars” to affix itself to the bottom of the foot. The Suction Sole can be used as the sole of a shoe adding a “non-slip” function to the shoe. When the foot is inserted into the shoe, the suction cylindars take hold and prevent slippage. The Suction Sole can also be used independently from the shoe as a kind of “topless shoe” or “foot cover” that affixes itself to the foot as the person walks providing protection from the ground and traction as the person walks or runs. | 03-31-2011 |
20110113646 | Articles of Footwear - An article of footwear including a footwear upper and a sole assembly secured to the footwear upper. The sole assembly has a forefoot portion and a heel portion, and includes an outsole, a midsole disposed on the outsole and an instability insert disposed between the outsole and the midsole in the forefoot portion of the sole assembly. The instability insert causes a forefoot protrusion to be defined by the outsole in the forefoot portion of the sole assembly. | 05-19-2011 |
20110138651 | Shock absorbing device for shoe sole in rear foot part - The present invention provides a shock absorbing device for a shoe sole in a rear foot part which can restrain the inclination of the foot toward the medial side while absorbing the shock of landing on the lateral side of the foot. A shock absorbing device for a shoe sole in a rear foot part according to the present invention, includes: a support element M; deformation elements | 06-16-2011 |
20110138652 | Shoe And Sole - The present invention relates to shoe, in particular a sports shoe. The shoe includes a sole plate having in a forefoot area a plurality of leaf spring elements, wherein the sole plate and the plurality of leaf spring elements are manufactured as a single piece. Each of the plurality of leaf spring elements has one free end not connected with the sole plate. | 06-16-2011 |
20110154688 | Article Of Footwear With Lightweight Sole Assembly - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first portion having a lower ground engaging surface, an upper surface, and a recess formed in the upper surface. The upper surface of the first portion is in contact with the upper. A second portion is seated in the recess in the first portion and has an upper surface, with the upper surface of the second portion being in contact with the upper. The second portion comprises a foam material having a density less than 0.25 g/cm | 06-30-2011 |
20110154689 | SHOE SOLE INCLUDING SHOCK ABSORBING STRUCTURE - [Problem to be Solved] To reduce the feeling of fatigue and improve the wearing feeling of shoes by dispersing shock transmitted to a front portion, a center portion, and a rear portion of a foot through a main sole during walking. | 06-30-2011 |
20110167672 | SHOE SOLE HAVING FORWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FACING PROTRUSIONS - A shoe sole structure includes a plurality of downwardly extending protrusions arranged transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shoe and extending at least partially between a lateral edge and a medial edge of the shoe sole. The protrusions arranged in the heel region of the sole are angled forwardly and the protrusions arranged in the forefoot region are angled rearwardly. | 07-14-2011 |
20110179669 | CUSHIONING AND SHOCK ABSORBING MIDSOLE - A midsole adapted for attachment to a shoe having multiple layers of varying materials each having a different hardness level. More particularly, the present midsole includes a top, middle and bottom layer wherein all three layers of material have a different hardness range and wherein at least one of the layers is made from thermoplastic rubber (TPR). In one embodiment, the thermoplastic rubber (TPR) layer lies between the top and bottom layers and in another embodiment, the thermoplastic rubber (TPR) layer is the bottom layer. The thermoplastic rubber (TPR) layer may also have a length shorter than the other two layers forming the midsole. | 07-28-2011 |
20110185590 | SHOE SOLE OF ATHLETIC SHOE WITH HIGH RUNNING EFFICIENCY - An athletic shoe suitable for efficient running. A depression is formed in the rear foot portion which extends forward from the calcaneal bone and which does not contact the ground. A band-like area is provided in the middle foot portion extending in the front-rear direction in the central portion between the medial side and the lateral side of the shoe sole so as to be continuous with the depression. The reinforcement member and the midsole are provided in the middle foot portion so that the upper surface of the midsole less easily sinks downward due to a load from above on the medial side than in the band-like area and on the lateral side. In the front foot portion, a longitudinal groove is formed which extends in the front-rear direction in the central portion of the midsole body so as to be continuous with the band-like area. The longitudinal groove is curved so as to be generally parallel to the lateral edge of the front foot portion of sole. | 08-04-2011 |
20110197468 | Shoe sole with reinforcing structure - This invention relates to a shoe sole that solves the problems on weight saving in shoes, prevention of distortion, improvement in the fitting property and prevention of upthrust simultaneously. The reinforcing member | 08-18-2011 |
20110197469 | SHOE SOLE SUITABLE FOR SUPPRESSING PRONATION - Three or more holes are formed in a lower portion of a first area D | 08-18-2011 |
20110214310 | SHOE CHASSIS - The present invention relates to a shoe chassis. In one embodiment, the present invention is a shoe chassis including a board with a first end and a second end, the board having a portion defining a first hole at the second end. The shoe chassis also includes a stabilizing unit beneath the board and a pod beneath the stabilizing unit. A flexible membrane is positioned within the first hole to allow the heel to flex past or through the first hole and compress a cushioning material located within the pod and positioned under the flexible membrane. | 09-08-2011 |
20110232128 | Shoe Soles With Damping Foot Pads - The invention relates to shoe soles with damping foot pads, which include a shoe sole and a foot pad. A plurality of convex columns with elasticity are evenly distributed on a lower surface of the foot pad, at a heel end. A plurality of grooves are arranged on an upper surface of the shoe sole, at the heel end to correspond to the convex columns, which are positioned in the grooves. A plurality of the convex columns with elasticity are evenly distributed on a lower surface of the foot pad. A plurality of the grooves include a plurality of the convex columns and are arranged on the upper surface of the shoe sole at the heel end to correspond to the convex columns. The evenly distributed elastic convex columns can evenly support the weight of the user but can also evenly and fully cushion the counterforce of impact on the heels by the ground, which avoids injury of the ankle joints, knee joints and other parts of the body by the counterforce of impact by the ground when the user performs physical exercise, such as walking, running and hopping. Shoes that adopt the structure of the invention effectively reduce the shake; furthermore, the user feels more comfortable, and docs not ache or feel fatigue when walking for a long time. | 09-29-2011 |
20110252664 | Cleat Spike Insole - A shoe foundation assembly for receiving and retaining a number of cleats or spikes into the bottom sole of the shoe such as might be utilized in various sporting events. The shoe foundation assembly includes a unitarily molded shoe cradle component with a toe guard at a first end, a heel guard at a second end, and arch medial. An outsole is bonded to the midsole component sized and shaped to be positioned on the underside base of the shoe cradle component. The detachable cradle incorporates hillock apertures for positioning a number of sealable inserts to receive the cleat/spikes. Bonded to the midsole is an outsole component having a plurality of slit apertures also positioned to receive the plurality of cleat/spikes. A number of different types of cleats or shoe spikes may be inserted into the apertures in the outsole and through the sealable inserts within the midsole. Each of the cleat/spikes incorporates a structure for the retention of the cleat/spike onto the shoe foundation. | 10-20-2011 |
20110258875 | DIFFERENTIAL-STIFFNESS IMPACT-ATTENUATION MEMBERS AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING THEM - A differential-stiffness impact-attenuation member includes at least one spring element. The spring element has dimensions in height, length and width directions. The height dimension extends from a top surface to a bottom surface. The length dimension extends from a front end to a back end. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces is adapted for mounting. The impact-attenuation member has a first stiffness characteristic in the height direction at the front end of the spring element and a second stiffness characteristic in the height direction at the back end of the spring element. The spring element may define a cavity. A tension element may engage the spring element and be located at least partially within the cavity. The impact-attenuation member may engage at least one of a foot-covering member, a foot-supporting member and a surface-contacting member associated with a foot-receiving device. | 10-27-2011 |
20110265345 | SOLE CONSTRUCTION FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND REBOUND - A sole construction for supporting at least a portion of a human foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction includes a generally horizontal layer of stretchable material, at least one chamber positioned adjacent a first side of the layer, and at least one actuator positioned adjacent a second side of the layer vertically aligned with a corresponding chamber. Each actuator has a footprint size smaller than that of the corresponding chamber, and is sized and arranged to provide individual support to the bones of the human foot. The support structure when compressed causes the actuator to push against the layer and move the layer at least partially into the corresponding chamber. In one embodiment, dual action energy storage and rebound is provided by using a plurality of actuators that move both upwardly and downwardly into corresponding chambers. In another embodiment, lateral stability is improved by using tapered actuators having a convex shape to accommodate the natural rolling movement of the foot. | 11-03-2011 |
20110283559 | Article Of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Support Elements And An Indented Plate - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert. | 11-24-2011 |
20110308106 | MIDSOLE FOR A SHOE WHICH HAS THE SHOCK-DISPERSING FUNCTION AND THE SAME FOOT ROLLING FUNCTION - Disclosed is a midsole for a shoe which is capable of peacefully supporting the sole of the foot on which most of the wearer's weight may be applied, which is capable of performing the shock-dispersing function and the same foot rolling function, and which is capable of providing elastic air cushioning and shock-absorbing effects for relieving foot pressure. The midsole | 12-22-2011 |
20120005920 | Shoe sole structure and assembly - The present invention is a shoe sole comprising an array of elliptical cells, wherein each cell has a wall, and wherein each cell wall is conjoined to or contiguous with at least one other cell wall. The cell wall may be conjoined to another cell wall by a conjoining element. At least some of the cell walls buckle when compressive or shear force is applied during use. The sole is made from any material with elastic properties for this application. The shoe sole can further comprise a substrate, also made of elastomeric material, integrated with the cell walls at their upper level, lower level, or their periphery, forming a unitary piece. Variations can be made as to the dimensions and arrangement of these cell walls. This sole can be incorporated into a shoe sole assembly as a shoe midsole. | 01-12-2012 |
20120005921 | CUSHIONING SOLE FOR SHOE - A sole in accordance with the present invention may include a sole for attachment to an outside of a shoe. Moreover, a sole of the present invention may include a sole for insertion within an inner cavity formed by an upper of a shoe. In exemplary aspects the sole includes a base and a plurality of protrusions projecting from the base and integrally constructed with the base. Protrusions may include a side extending at an angle from the base. In addition, protrusions may include a side extending near perpendicular from the base. A plurality of protrusions may be arranged at ball portions of the sole. In addition, a plurality of protrusions may be arranged at a heel portion of the sole. | 01-12-2012 |
20120042538 | Shoe Sole with Reinforcement Structure - A shoe sole of the present invention includes a first member | 02-23-2012 |
20120055041 | SOLE ASSEMBLY FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH PLURAL CUSHIONING MEMBERS - An article of footwear includes a sole assembly defining 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 slopes 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. | 03-08-2012 |
20120073160 | Sole With Projections and Article of Footwear - A sole for an article of footwear includes a base having an outer edge defining a perimeter, the base having a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a heel portion; and a plurality of resilient projections extending from the base, wherein the plurality of projections includes a plurality of projections extending non-orthogonally from the base about the perimeter of the base and a plurality of projections extending substantially orthogonally from the base within the non-orthogonal projections. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079740 | Basketball Shoe Sole - A new sole for basketball shoes that make use of a spring board and cushioning system to reduce the likelihood that a user will roll and sprain their ankle and to provide more support for lateral movements in both directions. The spring board, cushioning and support provide the present invention with a unique compression system covering the rear foot, the forefoot, and the tip of the foot. On the rear foot, the compression system is able to absorb impact during landings to increase surface contact between the outsole and the ground. On the fore foot, during aggressive changes in direction, the compression system compresses and provides the user a flexible slanted surface to push off of. On the tip of the foot, the compression system provides users with more surface contact to the ground for increase friction and stability. The advantages of the present invention decrease the likelihood a user will roll or sprain their ankle and increase the stability for lateral movements in both directions. | 04-05-2012 |
20120124861 | SHOE SOLE THAT ALLOWS BREATHABILITY OF THE FOOT - The present invention concerns the footwear sector and more specifically it concerns a sole obtainable through compression or injection moulding that allows breathability of the wearer's foot thanks to the combined action of a series of technical elements such as cylindrical stems with relative caps of underlying air chambers shaped like truncated cones and compression distribution devices all located underneath an alternating series of holes moulded on the sole. | 05-24-2012 |
20120144695 | Footwear Sole With Midsole Protrusions - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a footwear sole including a midsole and an outsole. The midsole includes of a plurality of protrusions extending downwardly from a bottom surface of the midsole toward the outsole. The outsole may include a plurality of recesses positioned to mate with a corresponding protrusion from the midsole. The outsole may also include one or more protrusion extending downwardly from the bottom of the outsole. The outsole protrusions may correspond with an associated recess of the outsole top surface. The protrusions may be hemispherical in shape at their distal ends so that a portion of the distal end may be received by the corresponding recess of the outsole top surface. | 06-14-2012 |
20120151793 | FOAMED SHOE SOLE - A foamed sole body includes a front portion, a heel portion, an intermediate portion interconnecting the front, and heel portions, and a peripheral surface that surrounds the front, intermediate and heel portions and that interconnects top and bottom surfaces of the sole body. An outer covering layer is bonded to and covers entirely the peripheral surface of the sole body. Alternatively, the outer covering layer may cover not only to the bottom surface of the sole body but also the peripheral surface. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159810 | SPRINGS FOR SHOES - A spring for a spring shoe, the spring including a conical disk, the conical disk having a flexible flange around the perimeter of the conical disk. A spring comprising a conical disk and a ring spring around the conical disk, the ring spring being movable up and down relative to the conical disk to adjust the spring force of the spring. A threaded engagement between the ring spring and the conical disk so that rotation of the conical disk moves the ring spring up or down relative to the conical disk. A damper ring around the perimeter of the conical disk to resist the expansion of the circumference of the conical disk. An eccentric ring or cam to adjust the position of the apex of the conical disk relative to an insole by rotating the eccentric ring or cam. An asymmetric conical disk to adjust the position of the apex of the conical disk by rotating the conical disk. A damper for a spring shoe comprising a flexible container containing a material with little or no propensity to return to its original shape. A spring array for a spring shoe, the springs of the spring array having a reducing force resisting compression over at least a portion of the spring range of travel as the spring compresses, and there being a damper associated with the array to oppose compression of the array towards maximum compression. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167412 | OUTSOLE WITH TANGENTIAL DEFORMATION - An outsole, especially for sports shoes, that can be formed with a large amount of elastic deformability even in the tangential direction towards the front and the back, enabling a good cushioning effect even when the tread of the foot is inclined and somewhat slipping. Beyond at least one critical deformation in the deformed region, the sole remains essentially rigid in relation to tangential deformation. In this way, the runner has a secure footing on the respective tread point. The elastic deformability of the sole also in the tangential direction is caused by at least one first element, and the rigidity of the sole in relation to tangential deformation beyond the at least one critical deformation, in addition to the degree of the at least one critical deformation in the deformed region is due to at least one second element. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174432 | Article Of Footwear Having A Sole Structure Incorporating A Plate And Chamber - A sole structure may include a midsole element, a plate, a first chamber, and a second chamber. The midsole element may be formed from a foamed polymer material. The plate may be formed from a substantially non-foamed polymer material, and the plate has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The plate is embedded within the midsole element such that the foamed polymer material exposes a first area and a second area of the lower surface. The first chamber and the second chamber each have a fluid-filled configuration. The first chamber is secured to the first area, and the second chamber is secured to the second area. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174433 | Articles of Footwear - An article of footwear that includes a sole defining a bending feature (e.g., a groove) between a phalanges portion and a metatarsus portion of the sole. The bending feature allows the phalanges sole portion to articulate upward with respect to the metatarsus sole portion. An upper is attached to the sole and defines a foot void for receiving a human foot. The upper has a phalanges portion that defines at least one toe receiver volume. The at least one toe receiver volume defines a raised shape with respect to an adjacent metatarsus portion of the upper. Articulation of the phalanges sole portion and substantially unrestricted toe lift movement into the at least one toe receiver volume allows substantially unrestricted upward toe flexion of a received foot in the foot void. | 07-12-2012 |
20120180335 | Footwear - A footwear article includes an upper assembly attached to a sole. The upper assembly includes an enclosure defining a foot receiving void and a flex feature disposed on a medial portion of the upper assembly. The flex feature connects a medial forefoot portion of the enclosure to a medial heel portion of the enclosure, thus allowing the medial forefoot and medial heel portions of the enclosure to move relative to each other. The sole assembly includes a midsole disposed on an outsole. The midsole defines voids of different depths. The voids are arranged to provide relatively greater cushioning and bendability within at least one of a metatarsus portion and a calcaneus portion of the midsole. | 07-19-2012 |
20120186100 | Article Of Footwear With Heel Cushioning System - An article of footwear with a heel cushioning system is disclosed. The heel cushioning system includes a sole, a curved plate and tread members. The tread members may lift a heel portion of a sole above a ground surface. The curved plate may deflect when a force is applied to the sole. | 07-26-2012 |
20120233877 | HIGH-STABILITY MULTI-DENSITY MIDSOLE - Embodiments herein relate generally to the field of footwear, and more particularly to components of performance footwear, such as midsoles, and in particular related to high-stability, multi-density midsoles. In some embodiments, the midsoles disclosed herein may protect a user from over-pronation and/or over-supination of the foot. Embodiments of the high stability midsoles disclosed herein may include a cushioning element and a mid-foot element. In various embodiments, the mid-foot element may be configured to mate with the cushioning element in the mid-foot portion, and may include at least one posterior tail configured to align with a medial or lateral edge of the heel portion of the cushioning element. Alternatively, the midsole may have integrated cushioning regions with different response property regions. | 09-20-2012 |
20120260524 | HOLLOW SOLE FOR FOOTWEAR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - Footwear sole comprising a top half with hollow vertical configurations and a bottom half, wherein said configurations are filled to at least half of their volume with a shock-absorbing plastic material to absorb as great a range of possible loads with a simple and easily adjustable configuration. | 10-18-2012 |
20120297640 | Sole Cushion - Shoe sole cushioning device for providing foot comfort to persons who are obliged to stand or walk on hard surfaces or wear uncomfortable shoes such as high heels or hard soled, rigid, inflexible, shoes for long periods, the device consisting of a moderately thick foam/gel/cellulose/plastic/rubber or like-material sole placed beneath the shoe and secured there to by means of adhesive that is readily and easily removed for purpose of conveniently replacing a worn shoe sole cushion. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304489 | FOOTWEAR PROMOTING NATURAL MOTION - A shoe is designed to enable unhindered natural foot motion between the foot and the ground. The shoe is constructed with a cupped heel, a contoured arch, a radiused forepart and neutral heel/forefoot position to create a foot bed that anatomically cradles a wearer's foot. A soft, flexible strobel stitched insole is added, which utilizes encapsulated high resiliency foam. The outsole is sculpted to have rounded natural edges and an anatomically correct flex location toward the forefoot of the shoe where softer, more flexible materials are used. The outsole is further designed with harder, protective materials strategically placed in high ground-contact areas to deliver protection and support. An optional midfoot support element may be positioned between the insole and outsole to control torsional stiffness. Upper materials are selected to minimize restriction of movement and promote breathability. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311887 | Therapeutic Shoe Sole and Methods of Manufacturing the Same - A therapeutic shoe sole includes an outsole, a medial and a lateral support, an energy return strip, and a midsole. The energy return strip includes carbon fiber and glass fiber layers laminated together and, may also include multiple sections with varying thickness and compositions. The midsole includes a shock absorptive material that curves upward at the heel and toe regions to form a “rocker” design. The midsole may also include cutouts to reduce weight, and include a silicon pad at the heel region for shock absorption. | 12-13-2012 |
20120317835 | SHOE - A shoe with a curved rocker bottom sole member with an H-shaped pad that is decoupled from the sole member. The shoe promotes a mid-foot region footstrike and a more even distribution of pressure. | 12-20-2012 |
20120324758 | Footwear Pressure Elimination & Dipersibility Systematic - 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. | 12-27-2012 |
20130000146 | SOLE FOR A SHOE, IN PARTICULAR A RUNNING SHOE | 01-03-2013 |
20130019497 | Footwear - A footwear sole assembly that includes a midsole, a strike pad disposed on the midsole in at least a heel region of the footwear sole assembly, and an outsole disposed on the strike pad. A heel top surface of the footwear sole assembly is elevated between about 4 mm and about 12 mm above a forefoot top surface of the footwear sole assembly. | 01-24-2013 |
20130074364 | SHOE WITH A DETACHABLE OUTSOLE HAVING A PIERCING PREVENTION MEANS - The present invention relates to a shoe with a divided outsole having a piercing prevention means, and more specifically the object is to provide a shoe with a divided outsole, in which front and rear outsoles are detachably provided with a space in between, and which is adapted to be able to protect the sole of the foot of the wearer by providing a piercing prevention means that is soft, but at the same time averts piercing by sharp objects such as nails, on the inside floor surface of the shoe with the divided outsole, and which can exhibit outstanding cushioning while lightening the weight of the shoe by forming cushioning-material recesses in the front and rear outsoles stuck to the front and rear under-surface of the shoe upper and by then inserting cushioning materials, that are formed with air holes, in the cushioning-material recesses. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081304 | SOLE CONSTRUCTION FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND REBOUND - A sole construction for supporting at least a portion of a foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction includes a generally horizontal layer of stretchable material, at least one chamber positioned adjacent a first side of the layer and at least one actuator positioned adjacent a second side of the layer vertically aligned with a corresponding chamber. The sole when compressed causes the actuator to push against the layer and move the layer at least partially into the corresponding chamber. | 04-04-2013 |
20130125415 | ANTI-FATIGUE PLY RIB CONSTRUCTION - An improved welt construction for use in a welted shoe is disclosed, in which the construction contains a number of components, including: (1) an anti-fatigue layer with tapered recesses for providing cushioning; (2) a rigid shock diffusion welt-frame back part; (3) a flexible forepart welt-frame; (4) a torsional shank; and (5) a flexible ply rib, which may surround a periphery of the support system. Methods of: (1) constructing a shoe utilizing the aforementioned welt construction; and (2) manufacturing the aforementioned welt construction through the use of a mold(s) are also disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133223 | Foot Trainer - A foot trainer having a generally planar footbed. A heel recess is formed in the footbed. The heel recess is positioned proximate a proximal end of the footbed. A generally longitudinal groove is formed in the footbed. The longitudinal groove extends generally along at least a portion of a lateral edge of the footbed. A transverse arch extends from the footbed medially from the longitudinal groove. The transverse arch is positioned to be disposed proximally relative to a ball of a user's foot. | 05-30-2013 |
20130145650 | PROPULSIVE SOLE FOR IMPACT DISTRIBUTION AND ROUND WALKING - A shoe sole | 06-13-2013 |
20130160322 | Devices With Internal Flexibility Sipes - Devices with one or more internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, to provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability. An internal sipe is formed by at least a portion of two opposing internal surfaces that can move relative to each other in a sliding sideways motion. Siped devices can be used in most existing products, including footwear; orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment and apparel; padding and cushioning, such as for equipment or tool handles, as well as furniture; balls; tires; and other structural or support elements in mechanical, architectural, or other products. | 06-27-2013 |
20130174444 | FLEXIBLE SHOE SOLE - A sole for dance footwear such as a dance sneaker includes an outsole having forefoot, arch and heel portions and which contains openings in the forefoot and arch portions. The bottom surface of the outsole further includes a plurality of laterally extending spaced grooves. The grooves and openings provide increased flexure of the outsole from heel to toe and from side to side about a longitudinal axis of the outsole. A shank between the openings in the arch portion of the outsole supports the foot during dance movements, maintains the integrity of the shoe, and improves the aesthetics and ergonomic movement of the footwear. | 07-11-2013 |
20130185955 | ERGONOMIC FOOTWEAR - An ergonomic footwear at least includes an outsole having a top surface including a datum plane and at least one contacting portion such configured that a difference in elevation is formed between the contacting portion and the datum plane, wherein the contacting portion is located at a place to which a force is applied by a treading human foot sole of a wearer. Accordingly, such structure can prevent the wearer's sole from sliding with respect to the outsole, thereby facilitating stable treading of the wearer's sole and further enhancing the wearer's walking smoothness. | 07-25-2013 |
20130185956 | SOLE FOR SHOES HAVING ONE OR MORE VERTICAL ELEMENTS FOLDED OVER EACH OTHER, EXTENSIBLE AND ADAPTABLE TO THE DIFFERENT WIDTH OF THE ASSEMBLY LAST OF THE UPPER AND TO THE VARIATION OF THE CONFORMATION OF THE FOOT, EVEN PERMANENTLY - A sole is provided in a single-moulding made of non-rigid but elastic material having one or more vertical elements folded over each other in such a manner that the horizontal extension thereof mechanically adapts the width of the sole to the different width of the assembly lasts of the upper of a shoe. This also allows adapting the width of the sole to the variation of the conformation of the feet generated by the daily swellings thereof leaving the normal .flexibility and comfort of the shoe unaltered. The user may stabilize -the width of the sole to the possible -deformation of the foot by injecting, from, outside into the widened internal cavity, a foamed two-component fluid material which, upon solidification within a few minutes, blocks any widened part of the sole to the conformation or to the deformation of the feet of the user. | 07-25-2013 |
20130199054 | Training Footwear - An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle. | 08-08-2013 |
20130212905 | CHANNELED SOLE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided. The sole structure extends longitudinally from a back edge to a front edge of the article of footwear and transversely from a medial side to a lateral side of the article of footwear. The sole structure includes an outsole having a ground-contacting layer. A first rib projects upward from the ground-contacting layer. The rib has side walls and an end wall. A channel is defined by the side walls and end wall. The channel opens downward through the ground-contacting layer and has a depth extending above the ground-contacting layer. The rib may have a multi-stage vertical stiffness profile. The sole structure may include a midsole attached to the outsole. An article of footwear having the sole structure attached to an upper is also provided. | 08-22-2013 |
20130263469 | OUTSOLE - An outsole, in which in the heel and ball regions several elements protrude downward with respect to a stop surface which surrounds the outsole on all sides. The elements can be deformed vertically and/or horizontally to all sides by the forces acting thereon during walking until they are aligned with the stop surface. At least two groups of elements are Provided. With respect to the elements of a first group a force that is at least 10 N higher is required than with respect to the elements of a second group in order to bring the elements into alignment with the stop surface by vertical deformation. With respect to the elements of the first group force that is at least 5 N lower is required than with respect to the elements of the second group in order to bring the elements into alignment with the stop surface by horizontal deformation. | 10-10-2013 |
20130318817 | FOOTWEAR WITH INTEGRATED ENERGY WAVE SOCKLINER - A shoe assembly is designed to enable unhindered natural foot motion between the foot and the ground. The shoe assembly includes an integrated anatomically shaped sockliner and outsole. The sockliner includes a top face and a bottom face, each having a generally planar surface, extending along a base plane. On the top face of the sockliner, a plurality of grooves extend across the base plane in a generally undulating pattern for engagement with the sole of the foot. The bottom face of the sockliner may include a plurality of alternating ridges and/or valleys extending from the inside to the outside of the foot in a generally undulating pattern for engagement with the outsole. A strobel insole of encapsulated high resiliency foam may be positioned between the sockliner and the outsole. An optional midfoot support element may be positioned between the insole and outsole to control tortional stiffness. | 12-05-2013 |
20140013617 | Article of Footwear With Sole Projections - An article of footwear includes a sole having a main sole body and a plurality of projections extending from the main sole body. The plurality of projections includes a central row of projections extending generally along the longitudinal axis of the sole, a lateral row of projections on the lateral side of the sole, and a medial row of projections on the medial side of the sole. In one aspect, at least one of the projections in the central row of projections extends further from the main sole body in a vertical direction than adjacent projections in the lateral row of projections and the medial row of projections. | 01-16-2014 |
20140026438 | Sole Structure For An Article Of Footwear - A sole structure for an article of footwear includes one or more outsole portions. At least some of these outsole portions include a plurality of alternating upward-facing and downward-facing elongate channels. The channels may have a base and two sidewalls, with adjacent channels sharing a common sidewall. The bases of the downward-facing channels form an upper surface of the outsole portion and the bases of the upward-facing channels form a lower surface of the outsole portion. The sidewalls are arranged at non-perpendicular angles to the upper surface. A first outsole portion has a pressure-versus-strain curve having a local maximum at a “trip point” pressure value and a first strain value and wherein the pressure-versus-strain curve has a change in strain of at least approximately 10% before a second occurrence of the “trip point” pressure value is reached. An article of footwear having the sole structure attached to an upper is also provided. | 01-30-2014 |
20140059883 | Sole Structures and Articles of Footwear Having a Lightweight Midsole with Segmented Protective Elements - Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) a lightweight foam midsole component for supporting the foot; and (b) a plurality of heavier and/or denser cage components covering selected areas of the midsole component. Spaces are provided between the cage components. These spaces may be sized, shaped, and oriented to define and/or correspond to flexion lines of the foot and/or to produce a more natural flex motion to the sole. The soles additionally may include one or more outsole components, e.g., on bottom surface(s) of the cage component(s) and/or the foam midsole. These sole structures may be engaged with an upper to form a shoe. The uppers may include one or more lace receiving openings supported by elongated wire or textile components. Methods of making footwear including such uppers and/or sole structures also are described. | 03-06-2014 |
20140059884 | Cushioning Sole For Shoe - A sole in accordance with the present invention may include a sole for attachment to an outside of a shoe. Moreover, a sole of the present invention may include a sole for insertion within an inner cavity formed by an upper of a shoe. In exemplary aspects the sole includes a base and a plurality of protrusions projecting from the base and integrally constructed with the base. Protrusions may include a side extending at an angle from the base. In addition, protrusions may include a side extending near perpendicular from the base. A plurality of protrusions may be arranged at ball portions of the sole. In addition, a plurality of protrusions may be arranged at a heel portion of the sole. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068966 | Suspension system for shoes comprised of carbon fiber springs and other components. - A new self-contained energy transfer system for shoes, which absorbs stores and releases energy and can be adapted to any footwear; engineered to provide the correct biomechanical sequence of events during the gait cycle, eliminating the need for a flexible articulation of the shoe at the toe break. | 03-13-2014 |
20140096411 | FOOTWEAR ARTICLE - A footwear article comprising a generally elongate sole for engagement with and support of the foot of a person, said sole having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first portion being for interaction with at least the heel region of the foot of the person and a second portion for interaction with at least the metatarsal region of the foot of the person; and a foot engagement means for securing the footwear article to the foot of a person. The footwear article being characterised in that a first portion of the sole includes a first material having a first material property and the a second portion of the sole includes a second material having a second material property; and said first portion and said second portion extend at least to the upper surface of the sole and first material property provides for dampening of load imparted to the foot of the person upon contact with a surface. | 04-10-2014 |
20140115920 | Apparatus for Damping an Applied Force - An apparatus comprises a first portion comprising a generally flexible material formed in a generally planar rectangular shape. A second portion comprises the generally flexible material formed in the generally planar rectangular shape. The first portion and the second portion are joined to form a V-shaped structure. The first portion and the second portion are configured to be joinable to a surface of at least one structure for damping an applied external force | 05-01-2014 |
20140130370 | SPORTS FOOTWEAR TRACTION ELEMENTS - The invention generally relates to footwear for sports, and particularly to a footwear system for improved athletic performance. The invention provides a footwear system for athletes in which elements provide padding and prevent slippage between an athlete and the ground. The elements are arranged according to precision measurements of maximal stresses that occur between the sole of the feet and the ground during an athletic performance. Using a system of the invention, an athlete avoids unpredictable slippage during a performance and also positions their feet consistently, with the result that performance is consistent and commensurate with equipment choice and physical abilities. | 05-15-2014 |
20140144045 | TRANSPARENT SHOE SOLE ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNAL GEL WITH COMMON SHOCK ABSORBERS OVALS TO CUSHION THE IMPACT WHEN WALKING - The present invention refers to a clear shoesole, soft and flexible polyurethane that is complemented with a matching shoeplate gel that can be removed from the shoe. Both show the same design of oval-shock absorbers, which causes the reduction of the impact when walking and the increase of the cushioning effect. Applicable to any type of footwear regardless of sex and age. | 05-29-2014 |
20140182165 | STRUCTURE OF SHOE SOLE HAVING SUPERIOR VENTILATION FUNCTION AND DOUBLE- LANDING FUNCTION - A shoe sole according to an aspect to the invention has ventilation function and has a double-landing function. The shoe sole includes a main groove, and sole including a pressure pad of a flat shape and connection portion. The main groove is formed on a bottom surface at a heel area and communicates with a ventilation groove supplying air into an inside of a shoe to supply the air into the inside of the shoe. The pressure pad convexly protrudes toward the ground at an area corresponding to the main groove. The connection portion connects the pressure pad and the sole. The shoe sole has a double-landing process. In the double-landing process, a bottom surface of the pressure pad is in contact with the ground and is introduced into the groove, and then, the bottom surface of the sole is in contact with the ground. The connection portion is thinner than the pressure pad so that the pressure pad is easily introduced when landing. | 07-03-2014 |
20140202031 | LIGHTWEIGHT SHOE SOLE HAVING STRUCTURE DISPLAYING SHOCK ABSORPTION AND REBOUND ELASTICITY - The present invention relates to a lightweight shoe sole having a structure for shock absorption and rebound resilience that is capable of improving shock absorption and rebound resilience characteristics, while providing light weight. The lightweight shoe sole includes: a reinforcing member; a first midsole having first protrusions formed integrally therewith, the first protrusions being supported on one surface of the reinforcing member; and a second midsole having second protrusions formed integrally therewith, the second protrusions being supported on the other surface of the reinforcing member, wherein the first protrusions and the second protrusions are supported by means of the reinforcing member in non-overlapping regions therebetween. | 07-24-2014 |
20140208610 | SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH PLURAL PORTIONS THAT COOPERATIVELY DEFINE CHAMBER - A method of forming a sole assembly of an article of footwear including an interior space and an exterior surface includes providing a first portion of the sole assembly. The first portion includes a first surface that at least partially defines the interior space and a first chamber surface that opposes the first surface. The first portion is made from a first material. The method also includes providing a second portion of the sole assembly that includes a second surface that at least partially defines the exterior surface of the article of footwear and a second chamber surface that opposes the second surface. The second portion is made from a second material that is different from the first material. The method additionally includes operably securing the first and second portions such that the first chamber surface and the second chamber surface cooperate to at least partially define a chamber. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208611 | COMPOSITE INSOLE AND BOTTOM ASSEMBLY - A composite insole and bottom assembly includes two layers of EVA foam, the first layer a softer padding insole with an exposed upper surface. The second layer configured as an arch support and consists of an EVA foam of a greater density/hardness. The EVA foam arch support is attached to a bottom surface of the softer EVA foam padding insole, and both are then attached to an upper surface formed on a solid footwear bottom. Any of a decorative variety of upper restraints may be attached to the bottom, providing comfortable dress and casual footwear. | 07-31-2014 |
20140215849 | Training Footwear - An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle. | 08-07-2014 |
20140237852 | SOLE ASSEMBLY AND FOOTWEAR COMPRISING A SOLE ASSEMBLY - The inventive subject matter is generally directed to a sole assembly comprising a plurality of traction elements disposed on a ground-facing surface of the sole assembly, and wherein the sole assembly is configured to provide a rocker effect. In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter is directed to a sole assembly that includes a spring system based on a semi-rigid polymer shaped to provide the rocker effect. In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter is directed to a golf shoe with a sole profile having a geometric shape that provides a roll-over effect according to rocker shoe technology and wherein the sole profile is optimized to convey the benefits of rocker shoe technology to golf specific activities. | 08-28-2014 |
20140259742 | Rubber Shoe Sole with an Air Cell and Method for Making the Same - A method for making a rubber shoe sole with an air cell includes: a first curing step including putting rubber raw material into a mould assembly to form a lower member and an upper member of the shoe sole; a second curing step including putting raw material at a conjunction of the lower member and the upper member, pressing the lower and upper members against each other, and hot melting the rubber raw material to bond the lower and upper members together, whereby to form the air cell between the lower and upper members after the lower and upper members are bonded together; and a finishing step including demoulding and trimming the lower and upper members which have been bonded together by hot melting, so that a final product of the rubber shoe sole with an air cell is obtained. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259743 | SOLE CONSTRUCTION - In a sole construction for a running shoe having an outer sole and an intermediate sole, the sole construction including a plurality of hollow elements which are in each case closed off by front and rear flanks in the longitudinal direction of the sole construction but are open at the sides and have upper and lower inner faces at a mutual spacing. The hollow elements are configured to absorb forces which act on them during running in each case by elastic deformation with a reduction in the spacing between their inner faces and optionally by horizontal displacement of their inner faces with respect to one another. The hollow elements are configured to deform to such an extent that their upper and lower inner faces come into contact with one another, and that this contact prevents a horizontal displacement of their inner faces with respect to one another. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259744 | Flexible Sole And Upper For An Article Of Footwear - A shoe midsole is strategically integrated or scored to produce various straight and arcuate lines. Straight lines are integrated widthwise between edges on an arch side on an outer side. Arcuate lines are integrated into various places at the top of a toe portion, with at least one extending down through a midpoint in a heel portion. The latter arcuate line maintains curvatures that parallel curvatures on the outer side at some places and the arch side at other places. Also crossing at the midpoint in the heel portion are intersecting lines. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259745 | SHOE SOLE AND INSOLE - The present invention provides footwear sole systems and methods of making the footwear sole systems. The footwear sole systems comprise soles or insoles that are designed to provide an easy and simple means of measuring the wear of footwear and of providing other information, such as motivational messages, to a user. | 09-18-2014 |
20140298680 | Footwear with Metatarsal Offloading - A high heeled shoe and shoe sole insert are provided that are configured to provide relief from the forces on the foot created by walking in high heels. The shoe comprises a layered sole having an outsole, a midsole, and an insole. The midsole of the shoe comprises a cutout that is positioned over the metatarsal pressure point of the user's foot when positioned within the shoe. The cutout is filled with a shock absorbing material, such as Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, and includes a layer of paperboard for further cushioning. The shoe sole insert similarly includes a metatarsal padded region and a medial longitudinal arch pad to provide a layer of cushioning above the midsole of a user's footwear. The present invention provides relief while wearing high heels by cushioning the user's foot in high pressure zones, thereby relieving the pressure and reducing injuries or soreness. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305003 | Article of Footwear with Lightweight Sole Assembly - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first portion having a lower ground engaging surface, an upper surface, and a recess formed in the upper surface. The upper surface of the first portion is in contact with the upper. A second portion is seated in the recess in the first portion and has an upper surface, with the upper surface of the second portion being in contact with the upper. The second portion comprises a foam material having a density less than 0.25 g/cm | 10-16-2014 |
20140310981 | SOLE CONSTRUCTION FOR BIOMECHANICAL STABILITY AND AFFERENT FEEDBACK - In accordance with one implementation, a sole construction for biomechanical stability and afferent feedback includes a cushioning and support layer that cushions and supports a foot and an afferent feedback biomechanical support plate positioned between the cushioning and support layer and the user's foot. The afferent feedback biomechanical support plate may be positioned within a forefoot, midfoot, and/or heel area of the sole construction and may provide improved afferent feedback to the foot during a contact and stance phase of the gait cycle. | 10-23-2014 |
20140310982 | SHOE SOLE AND A SHOE FITTED WITH SUCH A SOLE - 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). | 10-23-2014 |
20140317955 | FOOT CUSHION - The present invention relates to a foot cushion insert for the ball of a shoe. The insert may have a hemispherical shape having a substantially flat surface on the portion facing the shoe, beveled sides, and a recess in a portion of the surface facing the foot. Alternatively, the insert may haver a rhomboid shape and a U-shaped cut out on the side furthest from the heel of a foot. As another alternative, the insert may have a first layer for contact with the user's foot, wherein the first layer includes gel and a second layer for contact with the user's shoe, wherein the second layer includes EVA foam. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325871 | SOLE FOR A SHOE - Described are soles for a shoe having a midsole with a base body and a plurality of deformation elements, and an outsole with a first outsole region and a plurality of first outsole elements. Pressure load on one first outsole element of the plurality of first outsole elements leads to a deformation of at least one of the plurality of deformation elements which are associated with the one first outsole element of the plurality of first outsole elements. | 11-06-2014 |
20140331517 | CUSTOMIZED SHOE SOLE HAVING MULTI-LEVEL CUSHION COLUMN - Disclosed is a customized shoe sole having a multi-level cushion column, which can improve impact absorption and dispersion while walking. The customized shoe sole comprises at least one multi-level cushion column including a plurality of cushion layers piled vertically, wherein at least one of the cushion layers has an elastic hardness different from those of the other layers, so as to start to be elastically deformed under a specific load condition. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331518 | SOLE CHASSIS FOR SHOES - The invention relates to a sole chassis for shoes comprising a flexible front sheet assigned to the front foot area, which is connected in an articulated manner via a bending edge to a flexurally rigid rear sheet assigned to the rear foot area, wherein the front sheet comprises a corrugated structured sole made of spring steel or another flexible hard material, which can be bent at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis and is designed to be flexurally rigid in the transverse area and is connected to the rear sheet via a bending edge. | 11-13-2014 |
20150013182 | FOOTWEAR SHOCK ATTENUATION SYSTEM - The footwear cushioning invention includes a floating elastic plate that stores and returns elastic energy to provide cushioning through deflection of the elastic plate. Cushioning is by energy return rather than the compression of a foam. Footwear cushioning utilizes a deflection plate integrated into the heel of the shoe for providing shock attenuation and energy absorption when a wearer impacts a hard surface with the shoe. The deflection plate can be carbon fiber because it increases energy return and minimizes energy loss. A cavity can be formed in a midsole of the shoe underneath the deflection plate to allow the plate to flex into the cavity when pressed down upon by a wearer's heel, thereby accepting the energy of a downward step. A post can be located in the center of the cavity underneath the deflection plate that allows support and minimizes excessive deflection of the deflection plate. | 01-15-2015 |
20150033577 | DIFFERING VOID CELL MATRICES FOR SOLE SUPPORT - A shoe sole comprises a first array of interconnected void cells that is oriented adjacent to a second opposing array of interconnected void cells, wherein the second opposing array of interconnected void cells is geometrically different from the first array of void cells and includes at least one void cell with an asymmetrical perimeter. | 02-05-2015 |
20150052777 | CRADLE HEELS - A high-heel cradle stability device with a tube-post, truss/beams/chords, insole, midsole, outsole, toe platform, bridge, pillar, arch, x-bracing, shank seating and a heel cup, having a pole for fitting the support pillars and sphere balls in a first seated raised area in a region underlying the forward edge of a heel bone, and a second shanked raised area underlying the metatarsal of the comforted arched between. A cradle structure to form part of a shoe, comprising a molded sole member of semi flexible material providing a plurality of fitting holes, said chassis holes fitted for a sole spherical ball. A lightweight platform and heel constructed as a frame for a build to resist drift. | 02-26-2015 |
20150068060 | COMPOSITE OF ADHESIVE FILMS AND SHOE SOLE USING SAME - Disclosed therein are a method of manufacturing footwear using adhesive films and a composite of the adhesive film, which can allow an outsole and a midsole to be simultaneously molded and formed through the steps of putting the midsole made of EVA foam and the outsole made of rubber into a mold, inserting an adhesive film between the midsole and the outsole, and applying high temperature and high pressure to the midsole and the outsole, thereby not needing to carry out a cleaning process, a primer coating process, and a bonding process when an outsole and a midsole are manufactured, not needing additional facilities for the cleaning and bonding processes, reducing unnecessary manpower, and improving working environments. | 03-12-2015 |
20150107132 | Sole Structure for a Shoe - The invention is directed to improving a sole deformability of a forefoot portion and a heel portion. The sole structure | 04-23-2015 |
20150113828 | CUSHIONING SHEET FOR IMPROVING BODY BALANCE AND BLOOD FLOW - The present invention relates to a cushioning sheet for improving body balance and blood flow. The cushioning sheet includes a base which has a plurality of first through holes formed therein, a plurality of cushioning members which support the base, have a first cushioning space for relieving pressure applied from the outside formed thereby, and further have a second through hole formed between the first cushioning space and the outside, and a sensing unit which senses at least one of temperature and pressure applied to a plurality of the cushioning members. | 04-30-2015 |
20150128448 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR AND A PART THEREOF - The invention relates to a sole, midsole, insole or sole insert for an article of footwear, such as a shoe or a boot, sandal, trainer or wellington boot. The sole, midsole, insole or sole insert | 05-14-2015 |
20150289587 | CUSHIONING SOLE FOR FOOTWEAR - 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. | 10-15-2015 |
20150289588 | SHOE HEEL DEVICE - Shoe heel devices comprising a longitudinally compressible and transversely expandable shock absorber within a bore. | 10-15-2015 |
20150305437 | MIDSOLE FOR REDUCING LOAD APPLIED ON KNEE - The present invention relates to a midsole which reduces a load applied to a knee, and more particularly, to a midsole which reduces a load applied to a knee, in which a first soft portion and a second soft portion are disposed at a front inner side and a rear inner side so as to allow an inner knee to relatively and smoothly move, thereby reducing impact and load concentrated on an inner knee joint, and expecting improved exercise capacity. | 10-29-2015 |
20150327626 | SOLE WITH PROJECTIONS AND ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A sole for an article of footwear includes a base having an outer edge defining a perimeter, the base having a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a heel portion; and a plurality of resilient projections extending from the base, wherein the plurality of projections includes a plurality of projections extending non-orthogonally from the base about the perimeter of the base and a plurality of projections extending substantially orthogonally from the base within the non-orthogonal projections. | 11-19-2015 |
20150351491 | SOLE | 12-10-2015 |
20150374068 | CLEATED SHOE HAVING A MOLDED SOLE WITH SEPARATE SECTIONS - A molded sole structure for a cleated athletic shoe has a number of hard outsole sections separately attached to a softer midsole. Each outsole section extends substantially across the width of the sole structure and includes at least one ground penetrating traction element on the lateral side of the sole structure and at least one ground penetrating traction element on the medial side of the sole structure. Each outsole section is attached to the midsole in series from the heel to the toe of the sole structure. | 12-31-2015 |
20160037860 | SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH SPACED RECESSES - A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole having a first side with a first surface and a second side with a second surface. The first side has recesses extending toward the second side without extending to the second surface. A thickness of the midsole between the second side and a deepest extent of each of the recesses may be substantially uniform. Spacing of the recesses may correspond to a foot pressure map. The midsole may be a foam material that has a first density in a first portion along the first surface and a second density less than the first density in a second portion adjacent the first portion. A method of forming the midsole includes providing such recesses in the midsole such as by molding the midsole, and controlling a temperature of mold tools to achieve the first density in the first portion. | 02-11-2016 |
20160058120 | Sole Structure with Traction Elements - A sole structure for an article of footwear may include a frame member having a continuous opening with portions located in forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot regions. A plurality of primary traction elements may extend outward from the frame member. A compressible midsole may be bonded to upper surfaces of the frame member. A flexible support plate may be bonded to the midsole. The flexible support plate may span substantially all of the frame member opening and have a lower surface exposed in at least a forefoot region. The support plate may be isolated from the frame member by the compressible midsole. A plurality of secondary traction elements may be integral to and extend outward from the exposed lower surface of the support plate. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058122 | Article Of Footwear With Dynamic Edge Cavity Midsole - An article of footwear that offers different levels of cushioning and support depending on the direction of force applied to the midsole. An outer edge of the midsole includes an inwardly-extending elongate groove with a V-shaped cross-sectional configuration. An elongate insert having a V-shaped cross-sectional configuration is secured to the elongate groove. The insert forms a spring that dynamically alters the character of the support provided by the footwear to a foot of a wearer during “banking” or side-to-side movement. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058124 | SHOE AND SOLE - The present invention relates to shoe, in particular a sports shoe. The shoe includes a sole plate having in a forefoot area a plurality of leaf spring elements, wherein the sole plate and the plurality of leaf spring elements are manufactured as a single piece. Each of the plurality of leaf spring elements has one free end not connected with the sole plate. | 03-03-2016 |
20160073732 | Sole Structure With Bladder For Article Of Footwear And Method Of Manufacturing The Same - A method of manufacturing a sole structure includes providing a plate within a cavity of a mold. The plate includes a base and a rib, and the base includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface faces the upper, the second surface faces away from the first surface, and the rib projects from the second surface of the base. Moreover, the method includes providing a preform bladder member within the cavity of the mold, wherein the preform bladder member including a first member and a second member. The method additionally includes forming a bladder from the first and second members using the mold. Also, the method includes attaching the first member to the plate using the mold. Attaching the first member to the plate includes shaping the first member according to surfaces of the rib. | 03-17-2016 |
20160081426 | BI-MATERIAL SHOE BOTTOM WITH FOAM INSERT - Disclosed is a shoe made with a soft, flexible, bi-material bottom, of which the first layer, directly in contact with the ground, is made of TPU, or leather or other material, while the second layer, laid on top of the said first tread layer, is made of PU, or leather or other material, with a PVC film and has inside it a foam insert made of open-cell expanded polyurethane that makes the shoe comfortable and is able to absorb and cushion shocks during ambulation. | 03-24-2016 |
20160081427 | Sole Structure for a Shoe - The invention provides a sole structure that can not only prevent deterioration of cushioning performance and improve cushioning properties but also enhance flexibility. The sole structure | 03-24-2016 |
20160113353 | SHOE SOLE MEMBER - The invention aims to provide a shoe sole member capable of achieving comfort when using shoes and exhibiting excellent shape-recovering properties after using the shoes. Provided is a shoe sole member formed using a polymer foam, and the polymer foam contains fibers dispersed therein. | 04-28-2016 |
20160128423 | SOLE MEMBER OF FOOTWEAR - A shoe midsole is composed of a base plate ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160135537 | CUSTOMIZED FOOTWEAR, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING SAME - The invention relates to devices and methods for designing and manufacturing customized footwear, and components thereof. An exemplary method includes a method of designing at least a portion of a sole of an article of footwear customized for a user. The method includes the steps of determining at least one input parameter related to a user, analyzing the at least one input parameter to determine at least one performance metric of a foot of the user, and determining at least one customized structural characteristic of at least a portion of a sole of an article of footwear for the user based on the performance metric. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135539 | Impact Absorbing Shoe - A shoe has a sole member which has a fluid chamber in the front, a fluid chamber in the back, and a channel which connects the two fluid chambers. A viscous fluid is contained in each of the fluid chambers. An orifice or a valve is disposed within the channel, where the orifice or valve provides for limited flow of the viscous fluid between the two chambers as the chambers are subjected to a change in loading as a user walks in the shoe. | 05-19-2016 |
20160143390 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH ROD SUPPORT SYSTEM - An article of footwear has a sole with a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion, and a heel portion. The sole has a ground-facing side and a foot-facing side opposite the ground-facing side. The article of footwear includes a support system that has one or more rods spaced from the sole and extending longitudinally from the forefoot portion to the heel portion on the foot-facing side. The rod is operatively connected to the sole at the forefoot portion and at the heel portion. A sling is suspended from the rod over the midfoot portion. The rod bends when the sole is flexed to thereby lift the sling away from the sole. | 05-26-2016 |
20160150854 | Shoe Tuning System and Method | 06-02-2016 |
20160157554 | AIR EXHAUST OUTSOLE FOR SAFETY FOOTWEAR - An puncture resistant outsole, for safety footwear having an upper with a vapor permeable insole wherein a top insole surface supports a foot of the wearer, the air exhaust outsole comprising: a ventilated midsole, with a top midsole surface engaging a bottom insole surface of the upper, the midsole including a ventilation channel between a side midsole surface and the top midsole surface; a puncture resistant layer with a top surface bonded to a bottom midsole surface, the puncture resistant layer comprising a puncture resistant core bonded about at least a peripheral edge in a flexible coating, the puncture resistant core being vapor impermeable comprising one of: a sheet metal plate; and multiple layers of woven fabric bonded together with a resilient rubber layer therebetween; and a tread layer with: a top surface bonded to a bottom surface of the puncture resistant layer; and a bottom tread surface. | 06-09-2016 |
20160174656 | SPORT SHOE | 06-23-2016 |
20160183631 | RESILIENT MIDSOLES FOR FOOTWEAR - A midsole for footwear, and footwear that incorporates the midsole, where the midsole includes a resilient core disposed between an upper housing and a lower housing, and including and a sidewall assembly extending from the perimeter of the upper housing to the perimeter of the lower housing, the sidewall assembly being configured to accommodate a compression of the midsole. | 06-30-2016 |
20160183632 | FOOTWEAR HAVING A FILLED FLEX-FRAME MIDSOLE - An article of footwear may include a midsole having a flex-frame defining a plurality of cells. Some or all of the cells may be substantially filled with a foam material. The flex-frame may be made of a solid material having a greater stiffness than the foam material. The flex-frame may be unitary in construction. | 06-30-2016 |
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20160192739 | Sole System Having Protruding Members | 07-07-2016 |
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20220134698 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH FIRST AND SECOND OUTSOLE COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole including a polymeric bladder element enclosing a fluid-filled interior cavity, a first outsole component secured to a bottom surface and to a side surface of the polymeric bladder element, and a second outsole component. The first outsole component includes a first base, and a wall integral with the first base. The second outsole component includes a second base secured to the first base, and a wall integral with the second base and secured to the outer surface of the wall of the first outsole component. A method of manufacturing the article of footwear includes thermoforming the bladder element and the first outsole component, and securing the second outsole component to the first outsole component. | 05-05-2022 |