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Shoe Tuning System and Method

a technology of shoe tuning and tuning system, which is applied in the field of shoes with shock absorption midsoles or platforms, can solve the problems of shoe not adapting to both feet and shoes may no longer be sold

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-06-02
HOCKERSON STANLEY GEORGE +2
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a type of shoe with a replaceable part called a tuning wedge that can be adjusted to change the density of the shoe in different areas. This allows the user to control the amount of compression and impact when walking or running. The tuning wedges can help reduce common shoe-related injuries and also help improve the shoe's fit and comfort. They can also help prevent the breakdown of the midsole, resulting in longer wear with added control.

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Shoes typically do not adapt to both feet.
However, these blocks created lumps in the shoes, and these shoes may no longer be sold.

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[0035]FIG. 1 shows a shoe 20 having an upper 10 that is preferably made of a suitable material such as nylon, leather, or synthetic leather, for example, in accordance with the present invention. A midsole or platform 11 is attached to the upper 10 and preferably made of ethylene-vinyl acetate or EVA foam, plastics, leather or types of rubber, for example, for cushioning and controlling the individual's gait. An outsole 12 is preferably attached to the midsole 11 for wear and traction according to the individual's needs. A void 13 and / or a void 24 may be within the midsole 11, manufactured or created, preferably in a wedge shape to house wedges 14, 114, 214, 314 of the proper durometers of the individual wearer's right and left feet. The wedges 14, 114, 214, 314 of different durometers preferably get seated into the void 13 and / or void 24 of the midsole for compression control and gait control.

[0036]Shoe 20 includes an upper 10, a heel section 34, a midfoot section 35, a forefoot se...

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Abstract

A replaceable tuning wedge-shaped piece of a variety of hardnesses, is inserted in the midsole of shoes for enhancing the rate of compression. As the shoe breaks down or compresses, the tuning wedges will help the midsole rate of compression in each individual's gait. Such wedges can be made of elastomers, rubbers, plastics, wood, air bladders, Skydex brand thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material, D3O® Set Foam, or the like. A method of adjusting the density and compression of the midsoles or platforms of footwear includes using these wedges in shoes. An athletic or casual or dress shoe can include an upper component, a midsole, an outsole, and a void or voids along the midsole borders for housing wedges of different durometers for controlling compression rates of each foot of the individual wearer.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Priority of our U.S. provisional patent application No. 62 / 085,800, filed 1 Dec. 2014, incorporated herein by reference, is hereby claimed.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicableREFERENCE TO A “MICROFICHE APPENDIX”[0003]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates to shoes with midsoles or platforms. More particularly, the present invention relates to shoes with midsoles of compressible materials, including midsoles with pronation plugs for over pronation.IMPROVEMENTS TO PRIOR ART[0005]Shoes manufactured today are basic athletic shoes, using an upper, a midsole, with cushioning characteristics, and control hardnesses, such as pronation plugs, to help control excessive pronation. Wave plates, gels, air and different combinations of rubbers and plastic can be combined to help control these abnormalities. There have been plugs used in the 1980s ...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B13/18A43B7/14A43B3/00
CPCA43B13/186A43B7/1465A43B3/0005A43B7/142A43B7/1425A43B7/143A43B7/1435A43B7/144A43B7/148A43B7/24A43B7/1464A43B3/34
Inventor HOCKERSON, STANLEY GEORGECARVEY, BRADLEY JOHNCARVEY, ANDREA SUE
Owner HOCKERSON STANLEY GEORGE
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