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Arch support reinforcement device

a technology for arch supports and supports, applied in the field of arch supports, can solve the problems of shortening the effective product life of arch supports, affecting so as to improve the effectiveness of arch supports, effectively reinforce arch supports, and improve the effect of arch supports

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-10-27
KIM KIYONG
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[0006] It has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop an improved arch support. In addition, it has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a device for effectively reinforcing an arch support. It has also been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a device for strengthening and increasing the effectiveness of an arch support. It has also been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a device for increasing the product life of an arch support.

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Often, however, these arch supports can have limited effectiveness because of a flattening effect caused by the force applied to the top of the arch support by a person using them.
Frequent occurrence of this flattening effect can cause an arch support to weaken and lose its original contoured shape and shorten its effective product life.

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[0032] As illustrated in the Figures, various embodiments of an arch support device 10 including an arch support member 14 and an arch reinforcement member 18 are shown. The arch support can be a shoe insert, shoe insole, shoe cushion, orthotic, and the like. The arch support member can form a broad substantial arc, and can be formed of a resilient elastic material that flexes or bends during use, or as the user's weight is applied thereon. The arch reinforcement member can be comprised of a partially compressible and elastic material, and can be configured for placement between the bottom of the arch support member and a support surface (or shoe or upper inner surface thereof). The arch reinforcement member can be configured for being secured to the bottom of the arch support member. The arch reinforcement member can also be removed from the arch support member and replaced. The arch reinforcement member can be configured for limiting a flattening effect of the arch support member...

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Abstract

An arch support device supports an arch of a user's foot. An arch member forms a substantial arc disposed under the arch of the user's foot, and formed of a resilient material defining a spring capable of deflecting under an applied force. An arch reinforcement member is disposed under the arch member, and is formed of a compressible and elastic material capable of compressing during deflection of the arch member.

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PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] Priority is claimed of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 559,795, filed Apr. 5, 2004, which is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to arch supports, shoe inserts, shoe insoles, shoe cushions, orthotics, and the like. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] Arch supports, as well as orthotics, shoe inserts, shoe cushions, etc., can be inserted into a shoe for the purpose of supporting the arch of a user's foot. The use of arch supports can alleviate many types of foot pain associated with poorly supported arches, such as plantar fasciitis. Often, however, these arch supports can have limited effectiveness because of a flattening effect caused by the force applied to the top of the arch support by a person using them. Frequent occurrence of this flattening effect can cause an arch support to weaken and lose its original contoured shape and shorten its effective product life...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B7/22A43B13/12
CPCA43B7/22A43B7/1465A43B7/1464A43B7/1467
Inventor KIM, KIYONG
Owner KIM KIYONG
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