Shoe sole orthotic structures and computer controlled compartments

a technology of orthotic structure and shoe sole, applied in the field of shoe sole orthotic structure and computer controlled compartment, can solve the problems of high athletic injury rate, many existing shoe designs seriously impair or disrupt the natural human biomechanics, and many existing shoe designs that are unnecessarily unsa
US20050217142A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-10-06ELLIS FRAMPTON E III
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
ELLIS FRAMPTON E III
Publication Date
2005-10-06
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

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

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] This invention relates generally to footwear such as a shoe, including an athletic shoe, with a shoe sole, including at least one orthotic insert formed at least in part by a midsole section (hereinafter referred to as an “insertable midsole orthotic”). The insertable midsole orthotic is preferably removable and is inserted within the shoe upper, the sides of which hold it in position, as may the bottom sole or other portion of the midsole. The shoe sole includes a concavely rounded side or underneath portion, which may be formed in part by the insertable midsole orthotic. The insertable midsole orthotic may extend the length of the shoe sole or may form only a part of the shoe sole and can incorporate cushioning or structural compartments or components. The insertable midsole orthotic provides the capability to permit replacement of midsole material which has degraded or has worn out in order to maintain optimal ch...

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