Layered footwear assembly with an arcuate undersurface

Abstract

A footwear assembly structured to be worn on a user's foot is presented. In particular, the footwear assembly comprises an upper engaging component which is cooperatively structured and disposed to secure to the user's foot during use. In addition, the footwear assembly comprises at least one cooperatively structured insole, midsole and outsole. The insole(s) are disposed in an overlying relation to a top surface of an upper portion of the midsole, and the outsole is disposed in an underlying relation to at least a portion of the midsole. In addition, the footwear assembly comprises at least one insert disposed between the midsole and the outsole, for example, proximate a front and / or rear portion thereof, and is structured to provide added support and cushioning. Further, an undersurface of the outsole is structured to define an at least partially arcuate contour along its longitudinal length to facilitate a rocking movement during use.

Description

CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]The present application is based on and a claim to priority is made under 35 U.S.C. Section 119(e) to a provisional patent application currently pending in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, having Ser. No. 61 / 217,484 and a filing date of May 29, 2009, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention is directed to a footwear assembly, including, for instance, a shoe, sandal, flip flop, or other device cooperatively structured to be worn on a user's foot when walking, jogging, running, etc. In particular, the footwear assembly of the various embodiments of the present invention comprises a plurality of cooperatively structured and disposed components and / or layers, including at least one insole, midsole, support or wedge insert(s), and an at least partially arcuate outsole or undersurface.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Physical exercise is an importa...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]The present invention is directed to a layered footwear assembly having an at least partially arcuate undersurface which is disposable in a direct contact with the ground or other walking surface. In particular, the footwear assembly of the various embodiments of the present invention is structured to provide a number of benefits to a user over a conventional flat or substantially flat configuration. In particular, the curved or arcuate undersurface is structured to reduce the impact on certain muscles and bones in the user's body during a walk, run, jog, or other use. Specifically, the arcuate undersurface is structured to facilitate a rocking or rolling movement of the user's foot from the user's heel to the user's toes, which, in turn, reduces or eliminates strain or impact on the user's body, reduces back, knee and other muscle pains and aches, and further facilitates a proper posture. In addition, the curved contour of the undersurface causes the user to work certain muscles during use, for example, muscles in the user's legs, calf, buttocks, abdomen, back and knees. Consequently, the user will burn more calories, increase circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the body, and potentially lose weight and tone the body, for instance, at the user's legs, buttocks, back and abdomen.

[0009]In addition, at least one embodiment of the present invention comprises additional support or cushioning proximate the front and / or rear portions of the shoe, for example, by use of one or more inserts disposed therein. In particular, as the user walks or otherwise uses the footwear assembly of the present invention, the use of additional support or cushion inserts proximate a front and / or rear portion lessens the negative impacts on the user's bones, muscles, etc.

[0012]Moreover, the outsole component of at least one embodiment is connected to a lower surface of the insert(s) proximate the front and / or rear portions of the footwear assembly. In particular, the lower surface(s) of the insert(s) comprise an at least partially arcuate configuration, which in turn, facilitates the at least partially arcuate configuration of the outsole or undersurface of the footwear assembly.

Problems solved by technology

Consequently, the user will burn more calories, increase circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the body, and potentially lose weight and tone the body, for instance, at the user's legs, buttocks, back and abdomen.

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