Insole

a technology of insoles and shoes, applied in the direction of insoles, uppers, bootlegs, etc., can solve the problems of insufficient footwear to hold the insole in position during a normal gait, inability to use insoles with open style footwear, and restricted foot movement of wearers, so as to achieve convenient and economical making and use
US20060026865A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-09MSD CONSUMER CARE INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US Ā· United States
Current Assignee / Owner
MSD CONSUMER CARE INC
Publication Date
2006-02-09
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable Ā· inactive patent

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Abstract

A removable full length insole for insertion into open style footwear, includes a forefoot portion, a heel portion and a mid-foot portion connecting together the forefoot portion and the heel portion; a uniform thickness cushioning layer of a resilient material extending through the forefoot portion, heel portion and mid-foot portion; a substantially dome shaped pillow extending down from the cushioning layer at the forefoot portion and heel portion; and an arrangement for maintaining the insole in position in the footwear during a gait.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to shoe insoles or inserts, and more particularly, to insoles particularly adapted to be used with open style footwear.

[0002] Various types of insoles are known which fit within shoes in order to correct various foot problems, alleviate pain and otherwise provide more comfort to the wearer. Examples of such insoles are those sold by the assignee of the present invention under the trademark Dr. SCHOLL'SĀ®.

[0003] However, when wearing open style footwear where the perimeter of the footwear is exposed, such as sandals, clogs, slides, slingbacks and the like, the boundary of the footwear is not sufficient to hold the insole in position during a normal gait. As a result, such insoles cannot be used with open style footwear.

[0004] Further, with conventional shoes, the wearer's foot is restricted by the upper which is connected to the outer and / or inner sole. As a result, any insole placed therein is also limited ...

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