Intelligent sneaker insole

a sneaker and intelligent technology, applied in the field of athletic shoes, can solve the problems of unnecessary cost for consumers, built-in and unobtrusive to users, and premature replacement creates unnecessary expense for consumers, and achieves the effect of more wear and tear on shoes

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-15
POWER DELIVERY BEVERAGE SYST
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[0016] Although the device of the present invention is capable of tabulating mileage, the device goes beyond simply tabulating mileage because it is designed to provide a qualitative ev

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This is especially true for wear and tear on the outsole and in the midsole that is undetectable to consumers by visual inspection alone.
Because high-end athletic shoes range in price anywhere from $80.00 to over $100.00, premature replacement creates unnecessary expense for consumers.
Delayed replacement, however, can cause consumers pain while exercising and lead to injury.
The wear indicator device is installed between the midsole and outsole during the manufacturing process and is therefore, built-in and unobtrusive to the user.
A disadvantage of known shoe wear indicators is that calculation of wear and tear is based on the cumulative number of steps a user has taken.
This quantitative calculation does not provide the user with a precise evaluation of th

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[0024] As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, intelligent sneaker insole 20 comprises an insole 2, a sensor unit 4, a microchip 6, a power supply / user interface 8 and an interface cable 10. Sensor unit 4, microchip 6, power supply / user interface 8 and interface cable 10 are housed within insole 2.

[0025] Insole 2 is preferably made of any type of flexible elastomer, such as ethylene vinyl acetate, silicone, or plasticized polyurethane. Insole 2 may be formed from multiple layers so as to create space for housing sensor unit 4, microchip 6, power supply / user interface 8 and interface cable 10. Alternatively, insole 2 may be a single layer injected with air to create space for housing sensor unit 4, microchip 6, power supply / user interface 8 and interface cable 10. Furthermore, insole 2 can be coated or injected with known materials for preventing bacterial growth on footwear. Microchips are also known as microprocessors and readily commercially available. No special microprocessor is require...

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Abstract

A shoe wear indicator device for use in combination with athletic shoes for monitoring and reporting qualitative wear and tear on athletic shoes. The shoe wear indicator device includes an insole housing a power supply/user interface unit, a microchip, a sensor unit, and an interface cable. The shoe wear indicator device is used by: (1) a user inserting the device into an athletic shoe; (2) the user exercising or playing various sports; (3) the user removing the device from the shoe; (4) the user connecting the device to a terminal; the user downloading shoe usage data; and (5) the user replacing the shoe if the useful life of the shoe has been exhausted.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates generally to athletic shoes having the capability to measure cumulative use and indicate the need for replacing the shoes. More specifically, the present invention relates to insertable insoles that accurately provide for qualitative evaluation of wear and tear on athletic shoes and indicate the need for shoe replacement. BACKGROUND [0002] Consumers of athletic shoes, including shoes for running, cross-training, and specialized activities (i.e. aerobics, basketball, tennis, etc.), need to know when the loss of shock-absorbing capabilities necessitates replacement of existing footwear. This is especially true for wear and tear on the outsole and in the midsole that is undetectable to consumers by visual inspection alone. Consumers benefit financially and physically by knowing when to replace their existing athletic shoes with a new pair. Because high-end athletic shoes range in price anywhere from $80.00 to over $100.00, premature ...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B5/00A43B23/00
CPCA43B5/00A43B3/0005A43B3/34
Inventor LUCE, NICOLA J.STINCHFIELD, RICHARD
Owner POWER DELIVERY BEVERAGE SYST
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