Shoe having carbon fiber composite spring soles and upper support

Abstract

A shoe incorporating carbon fiber composite components to provide performance improvements in lighter weight, better shock absorption, traction by use of spikes, better support, substantial bounciness by being resistant to deformation and provides active ventilation. The shoe of this invention utilizes carbon fiber composite's to easily fabricate the designs.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 866,737 filed Aug. 16, 2013 and entitled SHOE HAVING CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE SPRING SOLES AND UPPER SUPPORT, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety and for all purposes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Current shoes are inadequate to prevent damages to the human body resulting from repetitive ambulatory activities on hard surfaces. This is because current shoes have two major deficiencies: heavy weight and limited shock absorbing capability. Heavy shoes are a discomfort, wasting the wearer's energy, and causing strain and fatigue. For many groups of people, such as athletes, soldiers, laborers, nurses, overweight people or older people, long-term wearing of heavy shoes and subjecting the foot to the impacts of hitting hard ground often cause ankle wobble, knee pain, back pain, muscle fatigue or, in some cases, shin splints. During ...

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Benefits of technology

Carbon fiber springs have many advantages over traditional shoe materials. They are lightweight, strong, and resistant to corrosion. They can absorb more kinetic energy than other materials, without adding much weight to the shoe. Carbon fiber springs also require less energy to release the energy they absorb, resulting in less heat and increased comfort. This invention uses carbon fiber composites in the shoe to provide better cushioning and protection against impact forces. It also helps cool the foot, preventing sweat and odor buildup. The carbon fiber shoe is thin and lightweight and can be used as a cushion for less rigorous activities. The invention aims to reduce the weight of shoes without compromising their protective functions.

Problems solved by technology

The flammability of the inventive shoe is also reduced compared to foam cushions, as are toxic by-products of burning.

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