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Cushion for removable attachment to footwear

a cushion and removable technology, applied in the field of footwear, can solve the problems of repetitive impact, fatigue of the legs or feet or related ailments, and people who work on the feet in relatively confined spaces, and achieve the effect of reducing discomfort over prolonged tim

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-09-26
GAMBACORTA ENZO
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a removable cushion for footwear to mitigate discomfort while working on feet in confined spaces. The cushion includes a resilient sole, a heel pocket, and front and back closures to secure the cushion to the footwear. The heel pocket prevents torsional movements of the foot, and the resilient sole prevents sliding of the footwear. The invention is affordable and effective in providing improved comfort for users.

Problems solved by technology

People who work on their feet in relatively confined spaces, such as staffing cashier stations, toll booths, and the like frequently experience fatigue of the legs or feet or related ailments.
In particular, repetitive impacts may take their toll on foot comfort.

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[0012]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, according to at least one aspect of the invention, there is shown a cushion 100 for removable attachment to footwear 10. Cushion 100 comprises a resilient sole 102 made from a polymeric foam, resilient sole 102 including a proximal end 104 near a heel 12 of a user's footwear 10 when cushion 100 is donned (as shown in FIG. 1), and a distal end 106 near toes 108 of the user's foot (or footwear 10) when cushion 100 is donned. Cushion 100 further comprises a front engagement element 110 attached to resilient sole 102 proximate distal end 106, and configured to partially envelop a front portion 12 of the user's footwear 10, thereby retaining resilient sole 102 to the front portion 12 of the user's footwear 10 when cushion 100 is donned. Cushion 100 also comprises a heel pocket 114 configured to partially surround a heel 14 of the user's footwear 10 and retain heel 14 stably therein when cushion 100 is donned. Cushion 100 further comprises a rear engageme...

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Abstract

A removable cushion for supplementing footwear is shown and described. The removable cushion includes a resilient sole, a heel pocket, a closure encircling the footwear or body of the user proximate the heel pocket to retain the removable cushion on the footwear at the heel, and a front closure encircling the front of the foot to retain the removable cushion on the front of the footwear at the front of the foot. The closures may comprise encircling straps bearing hook and loop fastener. The resilient sole may have a low wall projecting upwardly at an open toe area and between the heel pocket and the front closure. The resilient sole may comprise closed cell foam and may have treads and an elevated heel.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to footwear, and more particularly, to a removable cushion for shoes, for combating fatigue and enhancing comfort.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]People who work on their feet in relatively confined spaces, such as staffing cashier stations, toll booths, and the like frequently experience fatigue of the legs or feet or related ailments. This may arise from ordinary general purpose footwear not having characteristics conducive to providing for effective support and comfort for the feet. In particular, repetitive impacts may take their toll on foot comfort.[0003]There exists a need to improve ergonomic performance of general purpose footwear to enhance comfort for the legs and feet for those working on their feet, especially in confined spaces.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention sets forth a removable cushion for supplementing footwear of a user to mitigate discomfort over prolonged periods during which people ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B7/14A43B1/14A43C11/00A43B13/18A43B13/22A43B17/14A43B19/00A43B13/04
CPCA43B13/187A43B17/14A43C11/00A43B19/00A43B13/04A43B3/18A43B1/14A43B3/16A43B23/30A43B5/18A43B13/223
Inventor GAMBACORTA, ENZO
Owner GAMBACORTA ENZO