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Shoe Pedometer

a pedometer and shoe technology, applied in the field of walking/running shoes, can solve the problems of reducing the ability of walking/running shoes to adequately absorb shock and perform the intended function, burdening existing pedometers that perform these functions, and affecting the performance of walking/running shoes

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-07-26
GORDON STEVEN N
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[0006]A shoe suited for walking or running includes a pedometer integrated into one of the shoe sole or the shoe upper. In this manner, the users will always have the pedometer accessible to them, and the shoe would prevent users from forgetting or misplacing their pedometer.

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Existing pedometers that perform these functions can be burdensome, however, as they are typically required to be attached to the user's hip or wrist and can be difficult to put on, forgotten or lost before starting exercise.
Over time and / or continued use, the ability of a walking / running shoe to adequately absorb shock and perform its intended function is diminished.

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[0012]With reference to FIG. 1, a shoe 10 suited for walking or running includes a shoe sole 16 and a shoe upper 18 attached to the shoe sole in a conventional manner. The specific construction of the shoe 10 does not form part of the present invention, and details thereof will thus not be provided.

[0013]A pedometer 1 is integrated into one of the shoe sole 16 and the shoe upper 18. This can be accomplished in any suitable manner, and the invention is not meant to be limited to a manner of manufacturing the shoe. In one example, the pedometer 1 can be fit into the mold of the shoe sole 16 and integrated with the sole material. Alternatively, the pedometer may sewed into the shoe upper 18 at a suitable location. Regardless of placement, the pedometer 1 is sealed from damage due to moisture and other exterior elements.

[0014]Preferably, the pedometer 1 includes a screen 12 visible from the shoe arch, and interior or exterior sidewall, or other noticeable area of the shoe such as the to...

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Abstract

A shoe suited for walking or running includes a shoe sole, a shoe upper attached to the shoe sole, and a pedometer integrated into one of the shoe sole and the shoe upper. The pedometer includes structure configured for monitoring a remaining useful life of the shoe, and structure configured to alert a user when the remaining useful life is approaching or has reached an end. The shoe indicates when it should be replaced to protect against skeletal, bone, shin, internal and other user injury resulting from running / walking on shoes that have diminished shock absorbency.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 760,953, filed Jan. 23, 2006, the entire content of which is herein incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002](Not Applicable)BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The invention relates to a walking / running shoe incorporating a pedometer and, more particularly, to a walking / running shoe including a pedometer that monitors a remaining life of the shoe in addition to conventional pedometer functionality.[0004]Walking and running are popular exercise activities. It is desirable for walkers or runners to monitor their travel distance, time, etc. Existing pedometers that perform these functions can be burdensome, however, as they are typically required to be attached to the user's hip or wrist and can be difficult to put on, forgotten or lost before starting exercise. It would thus be desirable to provide a wa...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B5/00
CPCA43B3/00A43B23/24A43B3/0078A43B3/0005A43B3/34
Inventor GORDON, STEVEN N.
Owner GORDON STEVEN N
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