Footwear with therapeutic assemblies

Abstract

Footwear for warming up and active recovery includes a sole and a phototherapy system coupled to the sole. The phototherapy system includes multiple LEDs. The footwear also includes a battery configured to power the phototherapy system and a control circuit configured to control the phototherapy system. The footwear may also include a vibration therapy system including multiple vibration motors. The battery may power the vibration therapy system, and the control circuit may power the vibration therapy system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross - Reference to Related Applications This application claims the benefit of U.S. Utility Patent Application No. 18 / 737,898, filed on June 7, 2024, entitled "Articles of Footwear Having Therapeutic Assemblies", and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 508,249, filed on June 14, 2023, entitled "Articles of Footwear having a Vibration Assembly", the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present disclosure relates to footwear articles, such as slide sandals, that include one or more therapeutic assemblies, and more particularly, to footwear articles that provide targeted vibration therapy and / or targeted light therapy to regions of a user's foot.

Background Art

[0003] Athletes and other individuals may desire to use massage and treatment devices to warm up muscles before training and / or recover after training. General massage and treatment devices may not be ideal for specific body parts or muscles. Additionally, using massage and treatment devices on multiple body parts or muscles can take time.

Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to some embodiments, footwear articles for warm - up, active recovery, and pain treatment are provided. The footwear article may include a sole and a light therapy system coupled to the sole. In some embodiments, the light therapy system includes a plurality of LEDs. In some embodiments, the footwear article includes a battery for powering the light therapy system and a control circuit configured to control the light therapy system.

[0005] In some embodiments, the footwear also includes a transparent layer positioned above the sole. In some embodiments, multiple LEDs are positioned between the transparent layer and the sole. In some embodiments, the footwear also includes a layer positioned above the sole. In some embodiments, the layer defines holes. In some embodiments, the footwear includes a transparent cover positioned at each hole. In some embodiments, each of the multiple LEDs is aligned with one of the transparent covers. In some embodiments, the multiple LEDs are arranged in multiple rows.

[0006] In some embodiments, the footwear also includes a mounting layer positioned above the sole and a plurality of vibration motors coupled to the mounting layer. In some embodiments, a battery is configured to power the plurality of vibration motors, and a control circuit is configured to control the plurality of vibration motors. In some embodiments, the mounting layer includes a housing. In some embodiments, each housing is configured to receive a motor, and each of the plurality of motors is positioned in one of the housings. In some embodiments, a plurality of LEDs are positioned between the mounting layer and the sole. In some embodiments, the mounting layer defines a plurality of holes. In some embodiments, each hole is aligned with one of the plurality of LEDs. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the mounting layer defines a void configured to receive the plurality of LEDs.

[0007] In some embodiments, the footwear also includes a bracket positioned above the sole. In some embodiments, the bracket is configured to support multiple LEDs. In some embodiments, the bracket includes a longitudinal portion and multiple transverse portions. In some embodiments, the battery is configured to be recharged by a wireless charger.

[0008] According to several embodiments, footwear for warming up and active recovery is provided. The footwear may include a sole, a vibration system coupled to the sole, a phototherapy system coupled to the sole, a battery that supplies power to the vibration system and the phototherapy system, and a control circuit that controls the vibration system and the phototherapy system. In some embodiments, the vibration system includes a plurality of motors. In some embodiments, the phototherapy system includes a plurality of LEDs.

[0009] In some embodiments, the footwear also includes a mounting layer positioned above the sole. In some embodiments, the mounting layer has a housing, each housing capable of receiving a motor. In some embodiments, each of a plurality of motors is positioned in one of the housings and configured to vibrate. In some embodiments, the mounting layer defines a plurality of holes. In some embodiments, each hole is aligned with one of a plurality of LEDs. In some embodiments, the plurality of LEDs are positioned between the mounting layer and the sole. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the mounting layer defines a gap configured to receive the plurality of LEDs. In some embodiments, the battery and control circuit are part of a control assembly and are located within a protective housing. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the mounting layer defines a gap configured to receive at least a portion of the control assembly.

[0010] In some embodiments, the footwear also includes a bracket positioned above the sole and configured to support multiple LEDs. In some embodiments, the bracket includes a longitudinal portion and multiple transverse portions. In some embodiments, the footwear also includes multiple transparent covers. In some embodiments, each transparent cover is positioned in one of multiple holes in a mounting layer. In some embodiments, multiple LEDs are positioned between the bracket and the multiple transparent covers. In some embodiments, the battery is configured to be recharged by a wireless charger. In some embodiments, the footwear is a slide sandal. In some embodiments, the multiple motors include a first motor positioned in the forefoot region of the footwear. In some embodiments, the multiple motors include a second motor positioned in the midfoot region of the footwear. In some embodiments, the multiple motors include a third motor positioned between the midfoot and rearfoot regions of the footwear.

[0011] According to several embodiments, footwear is provided. The footwear may include a sole, a mounting layer coupled to the sole, a plurality of motors, a protective housing coupled to the mounting layer and housing a battery and a control circuit, and a switch coupled to the control circuit and configured to turn the motors on and off. In some embodiments, the mounting layer has a housing, each housing configured to receive a motor. In some embodiments, each motor is located in one of the housings and configured to vibrate. In some embodiments, a battery is configured to supply power to the motors, and a control circuit is configured to control the motors.

[0012] In some embodiments, the footwear is a slide sandal. In some embodiments, the footwear also includes one or more cables connecting a control circuit and a plurality of motors. In some embodiments, the plurality of motors are eccentric rotating mass vibration motors. In some embodiments, the plurality of motors includes five motors. In some embodiments, the plurality of motors includes at least one motor located in the forefoot region of the sole, at least two motors located in the midfoot region of the sole, and at least two motors located in the rearfoot region of the sole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the storage compartment is located at the bottom of the mounting layer. In some embodiments, the storage compartment includes five storage compartments. In some embodiments, the mounting layer is made of silicone. In some embodiments, the switch includes a button. In some embodiments, the button is located inside the footwear. In some embodiments, the button is positioned so that the switch can be operated while the user's foot is wearing the footwear.

[0014] In some embodiments, a switch is configured to transition between motor operating modes. In some embodiments, the operating modes include different vibration velocities. In some embodiments, the operating modes include different vibration patterns. In some embodiments, the footwear also includes a charging port configured to receive a charger for charging the battery. In some embodiments, a protective housing is located in the arch portion of the sole. In some embodiments, the battery is rechargeable. In some embodiments, one or more cables include three sets of cables. In some embodiments, the footwear also includes a strap coupled to the sole. In some embodiments, the strap extends from the outer portion of the sole to the inner portion of the sole such that the area between the strap and the sole is configured to receive the wearer's foot. In some embodiments, the footwear is injection molded.

[0015] In some embodiments, the upper surface of the sole includes a gap. In some embodiments, the gap includes a gap for each of a plurality of motors. In some embodiments, the gap includes a gap for a protective housing.

[0016] According to several embodiments, footwear for warming up and active recovery is provided. The footwear may include a sole and a vibration system coupled to the sole. In some embodiments, the vibration system includes a plurality of vibration motors, a battery, a control circuit, and a switch. In some embodiments, the vibration system includes three vibration zones.

[0017] In some embodiments, the three vibration regions include a front vibration region having at least one vibration motor from a plurality of vibration motors located in the forefoot region of the sole. In some embodiments, the three vibration regions include a middle vibration region having at least two vibration motors from a plurality of vibration motors located in the midfoot region of the sole. In some embodiments, the three vibration regions include a rear vibration region having at least two vibration motors from a plurality of vibration motors located in the rearfoot region of the sole. In some embodiments, the plurality of vibration motors are at least partially embedded within the sole. In some embodiments, the footwear also includes a mounting layer coupled to the sole. In some embodiments, the mounting layer includes a plurality of storage compartments. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of vibration motors is located in one of the plurality of storage compartments.

[0018] According to several embodiments, a slide sandal is provided. The slide sandal may include a sole, a strap attached to the sole, the strap extending from the outer part of the sole to the inner part of the sole such that the area between the strap and the sole is configured to accommodate the wearer's foot, and a vibration system attached to the sole. In some embodiments, the vibration system includes a plurality of vibration motors, a battery, a control circuit, and a switch.

[0019] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages will become apparent from the description, drawings, and, if included, the claims.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] Hereinafter, implementations will be described in conjunction with the attached and / or included drawings.

[0021] [Figure 1] A side perspective view of a footwear article having a vibration assembly according to some embodiments.

[0022] [Figure 2] A top schematic view of a footwear article having a vibration assembly according to some embodiments.

[0023] [Figure 3] A schematic view of the disassembled components of a footwear article having a vibration assembly according to some embodiments.

[0024] [Figure 4] A schematic view of the cable wiring for a footwear article having a vibration assembly according to some embodiments.

[0025] [Figure 5] A top view of a footwear article (with the vibration assembly removed) according to some embodiments.

[0026] [Figure 6A] A diagram showing potential areas of a user's foot that can be targeted for vibration therapy according to some embodiments. [Figure 6B] A diagram showing another potential area of a user's foot that can be targeted for vibration therapy according to some embodiments. [Figure 6C] A diagram showing yet another potential area of a user's foot that can be targeted for vibration therapy according to some embodiments.

[0027] [Figure 7A] This is a top view of a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0028] [Figure 7B] This is a top view of a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0029] [Figure 7C] This is a side view of a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0030] [Figure 8] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a footwear product having a therapeutic assembly according to several embodiments.

[0031] [Figure 9] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a footwear product having a therapeutic assembly according to several embodiments.

[0032] [Figure 10] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a footwear product having a therapeutic assembly according to several embodiments.

[0033] [Figure 11] This is a schematic perspective view of a mounting layer for a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0034] [Figure 12] This is a schematic side view of a mounting layer for a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0035] [Figure 13A] This is a top perspective view of a footwear product having a therapeutic assembly according to several embodiments.

[0036] [Figure 13B] This is a side view of a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0037] [Figure 14] This is a side view of a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0038] [Figure 15] This is a top view of a sole for a footwear product having a therapeutic assembly according to several embodiments.

[0039] [Figure 16] This is a bottom perspective view of a mounting layer for a footwear product having a therapeutic assembly according to several embodiments.

[0040] [Figure 17] This is a bottom view (with the sole removed) of a footwear product having a therapeutic assembly according to several embodiments.

[0041] [Figure 18] This is a top perspective view (with the mounting layer removed) of a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0042] [Figure 19] This is a top perspective view of a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments (with the mounting layer and LED cover removed).

[0043] [Figure 20] This is a cross-sectional view of a footwear product having a therapeutic assembly according to several embodiments.

[0044] [Figure 21] This is a bottom perspective view of a footwear product having a therapeutic assembly according to several embodiments (with the sole and control assembly cover removed).

[0045] [Figure 22A] This figure shows a charging system for footwear having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0046] [Figure 22B] This figure shows a charging system along with footwear having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments.

[0047] [Figure 23] This is an internal bottom perspective view of a footwear product having a treatment assembly according to several embodiments. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0048] Detailed aspects and uses of this disclosure are described below in the following drawings and detailed technical description. Unless otherwise expressly stated, words and phrases in this specification and claims are intended to have a plain, ordinary, and idiomatic meaning to those skilled in the art in which they apply.

[0049] In the following description, and for explanatory purposes, numerous specific details are given to provide a complete understanding of the various aspects of this disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the technology disclosed herein can be carried out without these specific details. Note that there are many different alternative configurations, apparatuses, and techniques to which the disclosed technology may be applied. The full scope of the technology disclosed herein is not limited to the examples given below.

[0050] The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" refer to multiple objects unless explicitly indicated otherwise in the context. Therefore, for example, a reference to "steps" refers to one or more such steps.

[0051] The words “exemplary,” “example,” or any of their various forms, are used herein to mean that they serve as examples, cases, or illustrations. No aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” or “example” should be construed as necessarily preferable or more advantageous than any other aspect or design. Furthermore, examples are provided solely for clarity and understanding and are not intended to limit or restrict in any way the disclosed subject matter or any relevant portion of this disclosure. Numerous additional or alternative examples of varying degrees could be presented but have been omitted for brevity.

[0052] When a range of values ​​is expressed, another embodiment includes one specific value and / or up to another specific value. Similarly, when a value is expressed as an approximation using the antecedent "about," it will be understood that a specific value forms another embodiment. All ranges are inclusive and can be combined. As used herein, the term "plural" means two or more.

[0053] Throughout this description and claims, the terms “comprise” and “contain,” and their variations such as “comprising” and “comprises,” mean “include but not limited to,” and are not intended to exclude (not exclude) any other components.

[0054] Where necessary, detailed embodiments of this disclosure are included herein. It should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely illustrative examples of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Accordingly, certain structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be construed as limitations, but merely as grounds for instructing those skilled in the art to use the invention. The following specific examples will enable a better understanding of this disclosure; however, they are given merely as guidance and do not imply any limitation.

[0055] This disclosure may be more readily understood by referring to the following detailed description made in connection with the accompanying drawings and examples that form part of this disclosure. It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to any specific materials, apparatus, methods, uses, conditions, or parameters described and / or shown herein, and that the terms used herein are for illustrative purposes only to illustrate specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the claimed invention.

[0056] More specifically, the present disclosure, its aspects and embodiments are not limited to the specific types of materials, components, methods or other examples disclosed herein. Many additional types of materials, components, methods and procedures known in the art are intended to be used with the specific implementations of the present disclosure. Thus, for example, a specific implementation is disclosed, but such implementations and components may include any components, models, types, materials, versions, quantities, etc., known in the art for such systems and components, in accordance with the intended operation.

[0057] This disclosure relates to footwear such as slide sandals comprising one or more therapeutic assemblies, and more particularly to footwear that provides targeted vibration therapy and / or targeted phototherapy to a user's foot area. Athletes and other individuals may desire to use massage and therapy devices to warm up muscles before training and / or recover after training. General massage and therapy devices may not be ideal for specific body parts or muscles. Furthermore, using massage and therapy devices on multiple body parts or muscles can be time-consuming. Massage and therapy devices specifically directed to provide vibration therapy and / or phototherapy to a user's foot are desired, particularly those incorporated into footwear such as slide sandals.

[0058] In some embodiments, the footwear includes one or more therapeutic assemblies. These therapeutic assemblies may include a vibration assembly, a phototherapy assembly, or both. The footwear may have any of the features described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 508,249, filed June 14, 2023, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. For example, a vibration assembly may include any of the features described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 508,249, filed June 14, 2023. In some embodiments, the therapeutic assemblies may share components (e.g., power supply, control system, etc.).

[0059] In some embodiments, the footwear comprises a sole and a vibration assembly coupled to the sole. The vibration assembly may include one or more vibration devices (e.g., vibration motors), a battery, and a control circuit. The motor may be positioned to facilitate targeted vibration to important areas of the foot, such as soft tissue structures, fascia, muscles, and nerve innervation areas. In some embodiments, the footwear comprises a mounting layer for the motor, battery, and / or control circuit. The mounting layer may be coupled to the sole. In some embodiments, the footwear comprises a switch. The switch may be configured to turn the vibration motor on and off and / or to transition between different operating modes. In some embodiments, the footwear includes a slide sandal.

[0060] In some embodiments, the footwear comprises a sole and a phototherapy assembly bonded to the sole. The phototherapy assembly may include one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs), a battery, and a control circuit. The LEDs may be positioned to facilitate targeted phototherapy to important areas of the foot, such as soft tissue structures, fascia, muscles, and nerve innervation areas. In some embodiments, the footwear comprises a mounting layer (such as an insole and / or other support structure) for the LEDs, battery, and / or control circuit. The mounting layer may be bonded to the sole. In some embodiments, the footwear comprises an insole (e.g., a clear insole, an insole with holes aligned with the LEDs) configured to allow light from the LEDs to reach the wearer's foot. In some embodiments, the footwear comprises a switch. The switch may be configured to turn the LEDs on and off and / or to transition between different operating modes. In some embodiments, the footwear includes a slide sandal.

[0061] In some embodiments, the footwear includes both a vibration assembly (such as the one described above) and a phototherapy assembly (such as the one described above). In some embodiments, both therapy assemblies may be controlled using a battery and a control circuit. Furthermore, switches may be used to transition between various operating modes for both the vibration assembly and the phototherapy assembly. In some embodiments, multiple switches (e.g., one for each therapy assembly) may be used. A slide sandal having vibration therapy and / or phototherapy and a built-in battery provides a portable, lightweight, and comfortable massage and therapy device that can provide targeted therapy to the wearer's feet. Such a slide sandal can be used for warm-up before training and active recovery after training. Such a slide sandal can also be used for the treatment of pain, inflammation, and joint stiffness.

[0062] In some embodiments, the sole is shaped to provide the wearer with a massage, myofascial release, and / or rolling effect. Furthermore, the shape, material, or density of the sole may provide energy absorption, cushioning, and / or pressure distribution, resulting in a more comfortable footwear (e.g., reduced stress on the wearer's joints). Thus, the shape, material, or density of the sole may contribute to the therapeutic properties of the footwear (e.g., therapeutic effects related to pain, stiffness, and recovery).

[0063] Embodiments of footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies are described below. Features described in relation to any of the embodiments below may be used in conjunction with other embodiments, even if they are not explicitly described in relation to other embodiments.

[0064] Several embodiments of footwear 100 are shown, for example, in Figure 1. Footwear 100 may have a forefoot region 102, a midfoot region 104, and a rearfoot region 106. Footwear 100 may have an outer portion 101 and an inner portion 103. In some embodiments, footwear 100 comprises a sole 110. Footwear 100 may be a slide sandal, as shown in Figure 1. Therefore, in addition to the sole 110, footwear 100 may include a strap 120 coupled to the sole 110. The strap 120 may be configured to extend from the sole 110 of the outer portion 101 to the sole 110 of the inner portion 103, such that the strap 120 and the sole 110 together form an opening for receiving the wearer's foot. In some embodiments, footwear 100 may be a different type of footwear, such as another type of sandal or shoe having a sole and an upper portion.

[0065] In some embodiments, the footwear 100 includes a vibration assembly. For example, as shown in Figures 2 to 3, the vibration assembly may include one or more vibration devices 130 (e.g., motors 130) and a control assembly 140. The control assembly 140 may include a protective housing 150 (see Figure 3) that houses a battery 160 and a control circuit 170. In some embodiments, the footwear 100 includes a mounting layer 112 for holding one or more of the motors 130 and any of the components of the control assembly 140. These and other embodiments of the footwear 100 will be discussed further below.

[0066] In some embodiments, the motor 130 is a vibration motor. For example, the motor 130 may be an eccentric rotating mass (ERM) vibration motor. Other types of vibration motors may also be used. The vibration of the motor 130 provides massage therapy to a targeted area of ​​the wearer's foot. Local vibration has been shown to have both preventive and reactive benefits related to circulation, recovery, and pain. Furthermore, it is associated with the ability to support a variety of medical conditions related to both circulatory and neurological disease states. The vibration device 130 may include vibration frequencies of 0 to 300 Hz and vibration amplitudes of 0.5 to 12 mm.

[0067] In some embodiments, the motor 130 is waterproof. In some embodiments, the motor 130 is lightweight. For example, each motor 130 may weigh less than 10 grams. In some embodiments, each motor 130 may weigh less than 5 grams. Each motor 130 may weigh about 2 grams. In some embodiments, the motor 130 may be designed to minimize noise. In some embodiments, the motor 130 may be a tablet-shaped motor. For example, the motor 130 may have a diameter of 5 to 10 mm (e.g., 7 mm) and a length of 20 to 300 mm (e.g., 24.5 mm). In some embodiments, a larger motor 130 may be used. A larger motor 130 may be beneficial in providing stronger vibration. In some embodiments, the motor 130 is coin-shaped rather than tablet-shaped. Other shapes of motors 130 may also be used.

[0068] The number and arrangement of the motors 130 may vary in different embodiments. In some embodiments, the footwear 100 may include 1 to 10 motors 130. For example, the footwear 100 may include 2, 4, 6, or 8 motors. In some embodiments, the footwear 100 may include more than 10 motors 130. The motors 130 may be positioned beneath or adjacent to various important areas of the foot, such as soft tissue structures, fascia, muscles, and nerve innervation areas. The target area of ​​the foot may include one or more of the following structures: plantar fascia, lateral plantar fascia, flexor digitorum brevis tendon, flexor hallucis longus tendon, adductor hallucis muscle, lumbrical muscles, flexor hallucis brevis, flexor digiti minimi brevis, interosseous muscles of the plantar foot, flexor digitorum brevis, abductor hallucis muscle, abductor digiti minimi muscle, plantar fascia, quadratus plantaris muscle, flexor digitorum longus tendon, deep peroneal nerve, superficial peroneal nerve, tibial nerve, sural nerve, medial plantar nerve, lateral plantar nerve, medial calcaneal nerve, saphenous nerve, or other structures.

[0069] As an example, Figure 2 shows a footwear product 100 having five motors 130. Figure 2 is schematicly drawn to show the approximate location of the motors 130 (and other components of the vibration assembly) relative to a plan view of the footwear product 100. Thus, these components are typically not visible from a top view of the footwear product 100, but instead are located beneath the mounting layer 112 or embedded within the sole 110, as will be further described below. The motors 130 may include a motor 130 located in the forefoot region 102, two motors located in the midfoot region 104, and two motors 130 located in the rearfoot region 106.

[0070] The motor 130 may include a motor 130 located in the forefoot region 102, as shown in Figure 2. For example, the motor 130 may be located in the forefoot region 102 so as to be positioned under the ball of the wearer's big toe when the footwear 100 is worn. In some embodiments, this forefoot motor 130 may be located in the center between the outer portion 101 and the inner portion 103. In some embodiments, this forefoot motor 130 may be located partially or entirely under the strap 120. For example, Figure 2 shows a forefoot motor 130 in which part of the forefoot motor 130 is located under the strap 120 and part of the forefoot motor 130 extends beyond the strap 120 toward the front of the footwear 100. The forefoot motor 130 may be configured to provide massage therapy to the plantar fascia, superficial tendons and muscles of the forefoot (e.g., tendons of the flexor digitorum brevis and flexor hallucis brevis), deep tendons and muscles of the forefoot (e.g., tendons of the flexor digitorum longus, lumbrical muscles, and interosseous muscles of the plantar foot), and / or nerves of the forefoot (e.g., the medial plantar nerve). It is also possible to position the forefoot motor 130 in other locations (e.g., to target specific tendons, muscles, nerves, or other tissue structures). In some embodiments, multiple motors 130 may be positioned in the forefoot region 102.

[0071] The motor 130 may include two motors 130 located in the metatarsal region 104, as shown in Figure 2. For example, one motor 130 may be located in the metatarsal region 104 of the outer part 101 of the footwear 100, and the other motor 130 may be located in the metatarsal region 104 of the inner part 103 of the footwear 100. The inner motor 130 in the metatarsal region 104 may be positioned below and / or adjacent to the arch of the wearer's foot when the footwear 100 is worn. The motors 130 within the metatarsal region 104 may be aligned with each other so that their longitudinal positions are aligned, or they may be offset from each other. In some embodiments, the metatarsal motor 130 may be located partially or entirely below the strap 120. For example, Figure 2 shows a metatarsal motor 130 in which part of the metatarsal motor 130 is located below the strap 120, and part of the metatarsal motor 130 extends beyond the strap 120 toward the rear of the footwear 100. The medial midfoot motor 130 may be configured to provide massage therapy to the wearer's medial midfoot plantar fascia, superficial tendons and muscles of the medial midfoot (e.g., flexor hallucis brevis, abductor hallucis), deep tendons and muscles of the medial midfoot (e.g., tibialis posterior and flexor hallucis longus, flexor hallucis brevis tendons), and / or nerves of the medial midfoot (e.g., medial plantar nerve, saphenous nerve). The lateral midfoot motor 130 may be configured to provide massage therapy to the wearer's lateral midfoot plantar fascia, superficial tendons and muscles of the lateral midfoot (e.g., flexor digiti minimi brevis, abductor digiti minimi), deep tendons and muscles of the lateral midfoot (e.g., peroneus brevis and peroneus longus tendons), and / or nerves of the lateral midfoot (e.g., lateral plantar nerve, sural nerve). It is also possible to position the midfoot motor 130 in other locations (e.g., to target specific tendons, muscles, nerves, or other tissue structures). In some embodiments, different numbers of motors 130 (such as only one motor 130 or three or more) may be arranged in the midfoot region 104.

[0072] The motor 130 may include two motors 130 located in the rear foot region 106, as shown in Figure 2. For example, one motor 130 may be located in the rear foot region 106 of the outer part 101 of the footwear 100, and the other motor 130 may be located in the rear foot region 106 of the inner part 103 of the footwear 100. For example, the inner motor 130 in the rear foot region 106 may be positioned below and / or adjacent to the heel of the wearer's foot when the footwear 100 is worn. The motors 130 in the rear foot region 106 may be aligned with each other so that their longitudinal positions are aligned, or they may be offset from each other. The medial hindfoot motor 130 may be configured to provide massage therapy to the plantar fascia of the wearer's medial hindfoot, superficial tendons and muscles of the medial hindfoot (e.g., flexor hallucis brevis, abductor hallucis), deep tendons and muscles of the medial hindfoot (e.g., tibialis posterior and flexor hallucis longus, flexor hallucis brevis, quadratus plantae tendons), and / or nerves of the medial hindfoot (e.g., tibial nerve, saphenous nerve). The lateral hindfoot motor 130 may be configured to provide massage therapy to the plantar fascia of the wearer's lateral hindfoot, superficial tendons and muscles of the lateral hindfoot (e.g., flexor digiti minimi brevis, abductor digiti minimi, plantar fascia), deep tendons and muscles of the lateral hindfoot (e.g., peroneus brevis and peroneus longus tendons), and / or nerves of the lateral hindfoot (e.g., tibial nerve, sural nerve). It is also possible to position the hindfoot motor 130 in other locations (for example, to target specific tendons, muscles, nerves, or other tissue structures). In some embodiments, different numbers of motors 130 (such as only one motor 130 or three or more) may be positioned in the hindfoot region 106.

[0073] As already mentioned above, the footwear 100 may have a different number of motors 130 than those described above and shown in Figure 2, and may use different positions for the motors 130. In some embodiments, the motors 130 may be arranged to have different vibration regions. For example, the vibration assembly may provide two or more vibration regions. In some embodiments, the vibration regions may include a front vibration region (e.g., a vibration region provided by the motor 130 in the forefoot region 102), an intermediate vibration region (e.g., a vibration region provided by the motor 130 in the midfoot region 104), and a rear vibration region (e.g., a vibration region provided by the motor 130 in the rearfoot region 106). In some embodiments, the control assembly 140 may be configured to allow each vibration region to be turned on individually or together with one or more of the other vibration regions.

[0074] In some embodiments, the motor 130 is coupled to the mounting layer 112, for example, as shown in Figure 3. The mounting layer 112 may include one or more storage compartments 114. Each storage compartment 114 may be configured to receive the motor 130. Thus, the number of storage compartments 114 on the mounting layer 112 may be the same as the number of motors 130 described above. For example, the mounting layer 112 may include five storage compartments 114. Furthermore, the position of the storage compartments 114 on the mounting layer 112 relative to the rest of the footwear 100 may be the same as the position of the motors 130 described above. In some embodiments, the storage compartments 114 are located at the bottom of the mounting layer 112. Other components of the vibration assembly may also be coupled to the mounting layer 112. In some embodiments, other components of the vibration assembly may be located below the mounting layer 112 (for example, embedded in the material of the sole 110 or located within the gaps of the sole 110 without adhesive connection to the mounting layer 112).

[0075] The mounting layer 112 may be sufficiently rigid for durability, or it may be flexible to minimize motor noise 130. The mounting layer 112 may be of varying thicknesses (e.g., depending on the material of the mounting layer 112). The mounting layer 112 may be thin enough so that the vibrations of the motor 130 can be felt by the wearer (so that the massage therapy is effective), or it may be thick enough to provide a reliable mounting structure for the motor 130. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 112 is made of silicone. Other materials (e.g., rubber, foam, etc.) may also be used for the mounting layer 112. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 112 provides a soft material (e.g., silicone, rubber, foam, etc.) that contacts the wearer's foot. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 112 may be a plastic structure that supports the motor 130 with a soft material covering the top of the mounting layer 112 and provides a soft surface that contacts the wearer's foot. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 112 is bonded to the sole 110. The connection of the mounting layer 112 to the sole 110 may be any flexible, reliable, and waterproof connection. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 112 is bonded to the sole 110 using contact cement. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 112 is bonded to the sole 110. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 112 is sutured to the sole 110. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 112 is an additional layer added to the sole 110. For example, the sole 110 may provide a hollow center surrounded by the outer surfaces forming the sole 110, and the mounting layer 112 may be attached to the sole 110 within the hollow center. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 112 may be covered from either the top or bottom to encapsulate the mounting layer 112 within the sole 110.

[0076] In some embodiments, the upper surface of the mounting layer 112 forms the upper surface of the sole 110 on which the wearer's foot may rest. In some embodiments, a different material is placed above the mounting layer 112 to form the upper surface of the sole 110. In some embodiments, the footwear 100 does not include the mounting layer 112. For example, components of a vibration assembly (e.g., components of a motor 130 and a control assembly 140) may be embedded within the material of the sole 110 without using the mounting layer 112.

[0077] The control assembly 140 is configured to supply power to the motor 130 and control the motor 130 to provide massage therapy. In some embodiments, the control assembly 140 may be located in the arch region 108 of the footwear 100 (i.e., the region corresponding to the arch of the wearer's foot when the footwear 100 is worn), as shown in Figure 2. The control assembly 140 may also include a protective housing 150 that houses the battery 160 and the control circuit 170 (see Figure 3). The control assembly 140 may also include cable wiring 180 that connects the control circuit 170 to the motor 130.

[0078] In some embodiments, the control circuit 170 is configured to control the operation of the motor 130. For example, the control circuit 170 may control the voltage supplied to the motor 130 to turn the motor on and off, and / or transition between different operating modes (such as vibration speed, vibration pattern (e.g., vibration frequency, intensity, or duration), vibration region, etc.). In some embodiments, the control circuit 170 may also control the charging of the battery 160. In some embodiments, the control circuit 170 may include a printed circuit board. The control circuit 170 may be housed within a protective housing 150.

[0079] In some embodiments, a charging port 172 is coupled to a control circuit 170. The charging port 172 may be configured to accept a charger for charging the battery 160. In some embodiments, the charging port 172 is a USB-C port. Other types of ports may also be used for the charging port 172. The charging port 172 may be accessible from the outside of the footwear 100. For example, the charging port 172 may be located on the outer wall of the inner portion 103 of the sole 110, for example, in the arch region 108 (see Figure 2). In some embodiments, the charging port 172 is supported and / or housed by a protective housing 150.

[0080] In some embodiments, a switch 174 is coupled to a control circuit 170. The switch 174 is configured to turn the motor 130 on and off. For example, the wearer may use the switch 174 to turn the motor 130 on and off. In some embodiments, the switch 174 is configured to transition between operating modes of the motor 130. The operating modes may be different vibration speeds, different vibration patterns, or both. In some embodiments, the operating modes may include three different vibration speeds. For example, a first operation of the switch 174 may turn the motor 130 on at high speed, a second operation of the switch 174 may change the motor to medium speed, a third operation of the switch 174 may change the motor to low speed, and a fourth operation of the switch 174 may turn the motor off. Furthermore, the operating modes may include different vibration zones. For example, the user may first operate switch 174 to turn on all motors 130, then turn on only the front vibration zone (and off the others), then turn on only the intermediate vibration zone (and off the others), then turn on only the rear vibration zone (and off the others), and then turn off all motors 130. Any other operating mode can also be used with switch 174, which allows the user to transition between any such operating modes. In some embodiments, multiple switches 174 may be included.

[0081] In some embodiments, the switch 174 may be a button 174 (e.g., a button that is pressed for operation). In some embodiments, the button 174 is located inside the footwear. For example, the button 174 may be positioned so that the user's foot can be operated while wearing the footwear 100. The switch 174 may be located in the inner portion 103 of the arch region 108 (see Figure 2). It may also be located in other positions. In some embodiments, the switch 174 is supported and / or housed by a protective housing 150. In some embodiments, the switch 174 may include a plurality of buttons 174 located in different areas of the footwear 100.

[0082] In some embodiments, the battery 160 is configured to supply power to the motor 130. In some embodiments, the battery 160 is a rechargeable battery. For example, the battery 160 may be a lithium-ion battery, such as a lithium polymer battery. In some embodiments, the battery 160 is configured to operate for a run time of 1 to 6 hours (e.g., 2 hours) on a single charge.

[0083] In some embodiments, the protective housing 150 houses a battery 160 and a control circuit 170. In some embodiments, the protective housing 150 also houses a charging port 172 and a switch 174. The protective housing 150 may be made of plastic such as polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyamide, or any other plastic material. Other waterproof materials may be used. In some embodiments, the protective housing 150 includes a lower portion 152 and an upper portion 154. The lower portion 152 and the upper portion 154 may be joined to each other so that the protective housing 150 is waterproof. For example, the lower portion 152 and the upper portion 154 may be joined using ultrasonic welding. In some embodiments, the protective housing 150 may include connection points for cable routing 180 to allow the cable routing 180 to be electrically coupled to the control circuit 170 within the protective housing 150.

[0084] In some embodiments, the cabling 180 includes one or more cables connecting the motor 130 to the control circuit 170 (and therefore the battery 160). In some embodiments, the cabling 180 is waterproof. The cabling 180 may be connected to the motor 130 and the control circuit 170 by soldering.

[0085] The cable wiring 180 may include three sets of cables, for example, as shown in Figure 4. Different sets of cables may correspond to vibration regions. Therefore, different numbers of sets of cables may also be used. In Figure 4, the three sets of cables include two cables 182 of a first set, two cables 184 of a second set, and a third set of cables (having only one cable 186). Each cable 182, 184, and 186 extends from the connection point 181 of the protective housing 150 and / or the control circuit 170 to the respective connection point of the motor 130. In some embodiments, the first set of cables 182 may correspond to the rear vibration region and therefore may be connected to the rear foot motor 130 at connection point 183. In some embodiments, the second set of cables 184 may correspond to the intermediate vibration region and therefore may be connected to the midfoot motor 130 at connection point 185. In some embodiments, the cable 186 may correspond to the front vibration area and therefore may be connected to the forefoot motor 130 at connection point 187.

[0086] The sole 110 may provide the main structure of the footwear 100. In some embodiments, the shape of the sole 110 contributes to the footwear 100 being a therapeutic device. For example, the sole 110 may be molded to provide a massage to the wearer's foot while the footwear 100 is being worn. The sole 110 may be molded to facilitate myofascial release while the wearer walks in the footwear 100. For example, the sole 110 may provide a rolling effect. In some embodiments, the shape of the outer surface of the mounting layer 112 (e.g., the surface facing the wearer's foot) may be molded to provide a massage, myofascial release, and / or rolling effect. The shape of the outer surface of the mounting layer 112 may also be molded to support different areas of the wearer's foot.

[0087] In some embodiments, the sole 110 is configured to provide energy absorption, cushioning, and pressure distribution to enhance the wearer's comfort while using the footwear 100. For example, the shape, material, and / or density of the sole 110 may be selected to provide better energy absorption, cushioning, and pressure distribution, and thus a more comfortable experience. In some embodiments, for example, the sole 110 may provide additional support under the arch of the wearer's foot.

[0088] In some embodiments, the sole 110 may be made of polyurethane or ethyl vinyl acetate. In some embodiments, the sole 110 may be made of a foamed material. The strap 120 may be made of the same material as the sole 110. The sole 110 may be manufactured using various manufacturing methods. In some embodiments, the sole 110 is injection molded. In some embodiments, the strap 120 and the sole 110 are injection molded at the same time. In some embodiments, the strap 120 may be manufactured separately from the sole 110 and then the two are joined together. In some embodiments, the sole 110 and / or the strap 120 are three-dimensionally printed. In some embodiments, the sole 110 (or the outward-facing surface of the mounting layer 112) may include a conductive material and may be electrically grounded (e.g., by a wired connection to the ground in the control circuit 170) to provide a grounding or earthing effect to the wearer of the footwear 100 when the wearer's foot is in contact with the conductive material. In some embodiments, the grounding effect provided by the conductive material may offer therapeutic benefits to the wearer, such as reducing inflammation and pain and promoting wound healing. In some embodiments, the conductive material may be placed in any area of ​​the footwear 100, such as the forefoot area 102, the midfoot area 104, and / or the hindfoot area 106.

[0089] In some embodiments, the sole 110 may be configured to accommodate components of a vibration system. For example, the sole 110 may include a surface 116 (shown in Figure 5) that defines a plurality of voids of a size and shape that can accommodate components of a vibration system. The surface 116 may be the top surface of the material constituting the sole 110. Thus, the voids may be formed during the injection molding process. In some embodiments, the surface 116 defines motor voids 117 configured to accommodate motors 130. For example, the motors 130 may be located within a housing 114 of the mounting layer 112, and the housing 114 and the motors 130 may be located entirely or partially within the motor voids 117. Thus, the number of motor voids on the surface 116 of the sole 110 may be the same as the number of motors 130 described above. For example, the surface 116 may define five motor voids 117. Furthermore, the locations of the motor voids 117 on the surface 116 may be the same as the locations of the motors 130 described above.

[0090] In some embodiments, the surface 116 defines a protective housing gap 118. The protective housing gap 118 may be located in the arched region 108 of the sole 110. The protective housing gap 118 is configured to receive the protective housing 150. In some embodiments, the surface 116 defines a gap 119 configured to receive a charging port 172 and a switch 174. The gap 119 may be located in the arched region 108 of the sole 110. For example, the gap 119 may be located adjacent to the protective housing gap 118.

[0091] Many additional implementation forms are possible. For example, Figures 1 to 3 and 5 show the footwear 100 as a slide sandal, but other footwear may be used. Furthermore, Figures 1 to 3 and 5 show a specific number and position of motors 130, but other variations may be used. For example, Figures 6A to 6C show other potential areas of the wearer's foot that can be targeted by the vibration motor for massage therapy using slide sandals or other footwear. Figure 6A shows the target area 202 of the wearer's right foot 200 and the target area 212 of the wearer's left foot in a side view. Figure 6B shows the target area 202 of the wearer's right foot 200 and the target area 212 of the wearer's left foot in a bottom or sole view. Figure 6C shows the target area 202 of the wearer's right foot 200 and the target area 212 of the wearer's left foot in a top or dorsal view.

[0092] In some embodiments, the footwear may include a phototherapy assembly in addition to, or instead of, the vibration assembly. For example, footwear 300 having both a phototherapy assembly and a vibration assembly according to some embodiments is shown in Figures 7A to 7C. The features described above with respect to footwear 100 may also be implemented as part of footwear 300. Similarly, the features described below with respect to footwear 300 may also be implemented as part of footwear 100. Furthermore, while footwear 300 comprises both a phototherapy assembly and a vibration assembly, in some embodiments, the footwear comprises a phototherapy assembly (as described with respect to footwear 300) but does not include a vibration assembly.

[0093] The footwear 300 may have a forefoot region 302, a midfoot region 304, and a rearfoot region 306. The footwear 300 may have an outer portion 301 and an inner portion 303. In some embodiments, the footwear 300 includes a sole 310. The footwear 300 may be a slide sandal, as shown in Figures 7A to 7C. Therefore, in addition to the sole 310, the footwear 300 may include straps 320 coupled to the sole 310. In some embodiments, the footwear 300 may include a plurality of straps 320 (e.g., two straps 320). The straps 320 may be configured to extend from the sole 310 of the outer portion 301 to the sole 310 of the inner portion 303, such that the straps 320 and the sole 310 together form an opening for receiving the wearer's foot. In some embodiments, each strap 320 may include two parts, one extending from the outer portion 301 of the sole 310 and the other extending from the inner portion 303 of the sole 310. The two parts may be fastened together to form the strap 320. For example, the two parts may be fastened using a buckle system (see Figures 7A to 7B), a hook-and-loop fastener system, a button system, a snap system, or other fastening system. In some embodiments, the footwear 300 may be a different type of footwear, such as another type of sandal or shoe having a sole and an upper portion. In some embodiments, the footwear 300 may include a fastening system and / or fastening mechanism that enables the footwear to be secured to the wearer's foot. In some embodiments, the shoe fastening mechanism may enable the footwear 300 to be properly adjusted or tightened to ensure a better fit to the wearer's foot and to ensure that therapeutic treatments (e.g., phototherapy and / or vibration therapy) are delivered to the wearer's foot efficiently.

[0094] In some embodiments, the footwear 300 comprises a vibration assembly and a phototherapy assembly, which may have the features described above with respect to the footwear 100. Figure 7A shows the footwear 300 with the phototherapy assembly turned off, and Figure 7B shows the footwear 300 with the phototherapy assembly turned on. In some embodiments, the top layer 311 of the footwear 300 is transparent. For example, the top layer 311 may be made of a transparent material (e.g., transparent silicone). By making the top layer 311 transparent, phototherapy for the wearer's feet from a device in the footwear 300, such as an LED, is facilitated.

[0095] Referring again to Figure 7A, the footwear 300 includes a control assembly 340. The control assembly 340 is located beneath the top layer 311 (for example, coupled to the mounting layer as described above). In some embodiments, the control assembly 340 is visible through the transparent top layer 311, as shown in Figures 7A and 7B. The control assembly 340 is configured to power and control the vibration assembly and the phototherapy assembly, and the control assembly 340 may include any of the features described above for the control assembly 140. For example, the control assembly 340 may be located in the arch region of the footwear 300 (i.e., the region corresponding to the arch of the wearer's foot when the footwear 300 is worn).

[0096] In some embodiments, the footwear 300 comprises one or more vibrating devices 330 (e.g., motors 330). The motors 330 are located beneath the top layer 311 (e.g., within a mounting layer as described above). In some embodiments, the motors 330 are visible through the transparent top layer 311, as shown in Figures 7A and 7B. In some embodiments, the motors 330 may have any of the features described above for the motors 130. In some embodiments, the diameter of the motors 330 is 5 to 10 mm (e.g., 8 mm).

[0097] The number and arrangement of the motors 330 may vary in different embodiments. In some embodiments, the footwear has three motors 330. The motors 330 may include a first motor 330 in the forefoot region 302 (shown just in front of the anterior strap 320 in Figures 7A and 7B), a second motor 330 in the midfoot region 304 (partially shown just in front of the posterior strap 320 in Figures 7A and 7B), and a third motor 330 between the midfoot region 304 and the hindfoot region 306 (for example, positioned adjacent to the rear of the control assembly 340). Each of the motors 330 may be positioned anywhere between the medial portion 303 and the lateral portion 301 of the footwear 300 (for example, in the center, near the medial portion 303, or near the lateral portion 301). The motors 330 may be positioned to provide targeted vibration therapy to a specific part of the wearer's foot (as described above).

[0098] In some embodiments, the footwear 300 comprises one or more phototherapy devices 350 (e.g., light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 350). In some embodiments, the footwear comprises 2 to 30 LEDs 350, 10 to 20 LEDs 350, or 12 to 16 LEDs 350 (e.g., 14 LEDs 350). In some embodiments, different quantities of LEDs 350 (e.g., more than 30) may be used. The number and arrangement of the LEDs 350 may vary in different embodiments.

[0099] LED350 may provide phototherapy to aid in healing, increased circulation, stimulation of metabolic processes, and regeneration of muscles, tendons, bones, joints, and other tissues, thus contributing to post-exercise recovery and the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions associated with pain and inflammation. It utilizes a red LED with visible red light in the 620-700 nm spectrum and an infrared LED that generates near-infrared (NIR) light with wavelengths of 700-2500 nm to achieve a specific therapeutic fluence (unit: J / cm²). 2Therapeutic fluence is the product of power density and treatment time, which is safe and effective in generating physiological and neurological responses that result in therapeutic benefits. In some embodiments, the power density of visible red light is 300 mW / cm². 2 It is less than 750 mW / cm², and the NIR power density is 750 mW / cm². 2 It is less than. In some embodiments, the fluence provided to the organization is 20 to 1000 J / cm², depending on the intended use and intended results. 2 The range is as follows. Visible red light can be used for therapeutic benefits and can also be used as visual feedback to the user (e.g., the wearer of the footwear 300) to indicate that the device is operating and generating light. The LEDs 350 may be arranged in a line across the footwear 300. In some embodiments, the LEDs 350 are arranged in several rows (e.g., rows 1-6, rows 2-4, rows 6-10, etc.), with each row having 2-8 LEDs 350 (e.g., 3-4 LEDs). Each row of LEDs 350 may extend across the width of the footwear 300. In some embodiments, the LEDs 350 in each row are spaced equally apart from one another.

[0100] In some embodiments, the LEDs 350 are arranged in four rows. The front row (for example, the row located in the forefoot area 302, or the row closest to the forefoot area) may be located below the front strap 320 (similar to the one shown in Figure 13A). The front row may include four LEDs 350. In some embodiments, the front row of LEDs 350 is arranged at an angle with respect to the transverse axis of the footwear 300. For example, the front row of LEDs 350 closest to the outer portion 301 may be located behind the front row of LEDs 350 closest to the inner portion 303 (i.e., near the rearfoot portion 306). In some embodiments, the front row is located behind the motor 330 in the forefoot area 302.

[0101] In some embodiments, a second row of LEDs 350, positioned adjacent to the front row, includes four LEDs 350, as shown in Figure 7B. The second row of LEDs 350 may be positioned between two straps 320. The second row of LEDs 350 may span the forefoot region 302, the midfoot region 304, or both the forefoot region 302 and the midfoot region 304. In some embodiments, the motor 330 is not positioned between the front row and the second row of LEDs 350. In some embodiments, the second row of LEDs 350 is positioned at an angle to the transverse axis of the footwear 300. For example, the LEDs 350 in the second row closest to the outer portion 301 may be positioned behind the LEDs 350 in the second row closest to the inner portion 303 (i.e., near the rearfoot portion 306). In some embodiments, the second row is positioned in front of the motor 330 in the midfoot region 304.

[0102] In some embodiments, a third row of LEDs 350, positioned adjacent to the second row, includes three LEDs 350, as shown in Figure 7B. The third row of LEDs 350 may be positioned below or immediately behind the rear strap 320. The third row of LEDs 350 may be positioned in the midfoot region 304. In some embodiments, the motor 330 in the midfoot region is positioned between the second and third rows of LEDs 350. In some embodiments, the third row of LEDs 350 is positioned at an angle to the transverse axis of the footwear 300. For example, the LEDs 350 in the third row closest to the outer portion 301 may be positioned behind the LEDs 350 in the third row closest to the inner portion 303 (i.e., near the rearfoot portion 306). In some embodiments, the second row is positioned in front of the motor 330 in the midfoot region 304.

[0103] In some embodiments, a fourth row (or last row) adjacent to the third row includes three LEDs 350, as shown in Figure 7B. The last row of LEDs 350 may span the midfoot region 304, the rearfoot region 306, or both the midfoot and rearfoot regions. In some embodiments, a motor 330 between the midfoot region 304 and the rearfoot region 306 is located between the third and last row of LEDs 350. For example, the motor 330 between the midfoot region 304 and the rearfoot region 306 may be located just in front of the last row of LEDs 350. In some embodiments, the last row of LEDs 350 is positioned at an angle to the transverse axis of the footwear 300. For example, the last row of LEDs 350 closest to the outer portion 301 may be located behind the last row of LEDs 350 closest to the inner portion 303 (i.e., near the rearfoot portion 306).

[0104] Other arrangements of the LED350 may be used. The LEDs may be positioned to provide targeted phototherapy to specific parts of the wearer's feet (similar to the vibration targets described above).

[0105] In addition to or instead of the LED 350, in some embodiments, the footwear 300 may incorporate one or more materials for an energy source, such as graphene, carbon fiber, or ceramic, to generate far-infrared radiation (FIR) by heating for therapeutic benefits similar to those described above. In some embodiments, materials such as graphene, carbon fiber, and / or ceramic may provide additional structural support for supporting the weight of the wearer of the footwear 300. In some embodiments, the support structure 455 may include one or more FIR-generating materials and / or heating elements for therapeutic purposes. The heat provides the therapeutic benefits of a thermosystem that helps reduce pain, joint stiffness, and tension, alleviate muscle spasms and muscle tension, and improve blood flow. The aforementioned benefits are encompassed in recovery from physical activity as well as in the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions associated with pain and inflammation. Thermotherapy applied at 37°C to 43°C is safe for the user while still producing the desired therapeutic effect, as it is below 44°C, which is the generally acceptable maximum temperature before a user begins to experience adverse effects and pain.

[0106] In footwear 300, materials that generate far-infrared radiation (FIR) can provide users with therapeutic benefits including, but not limited to, the reduction of chronic muscle and joint pain and fatigue, wound healing, increased peripheral blood flow, and oxygenation of muscle tissue. FIR is a band (50-1000 μm) in the infrared (IR) spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, and the therapeutic fluence of FIR depends on the duration of treatment and two possible morphological factors of the device. The first morphological factor is an electronically operated device that extracts a larger FIR power density in the range of tens of mW / cm2 by heating graphene or ceramic material pieces. The second morphological factor utilizes fabrics infused with germanium or similar materials and relies on energy generated by the body. This second morphological factor produces a much lower power density in the range of 0.1-5 mW / cm2.

[0107] In some embodiments, the footwear includes a charging port 372, as shown, for example, in Figure 7C. The charging port 372 may be coupled to a control assembly 340 and configured to receive a charger for charging the battery of the control assembly 340. In some embodiments, the charging port 372 is a USB-C port. Other types of ports may also be used for the charging port 372. For example, the charging port 372 may be a USB-A port, a DC jack connector, or other types of cable connectors. The charging port 372 may be accessible from the outside of the footwear 300. For example, the charging port 372 may be located on the outer wall of the inner portion 303 of the sole 310.

[0108] In some embodiments, the switch 374 is coupled to the control assembly 340 and configured to turn the motor 330 and LED 350 on and off. In some embodiments, the switch 374 is located on the outer wall of the inner portion 303 of the sole 310. Similar to the switch 174, the switch 374 may be used to transition between operating modes in addition to turning the treatment assembly on and off. The operating modes may include any combination of characteristics (e.g., phototherapy only, vibration therapy only, turning on all or a subset of the motor 330, turning on all or a subset of the LED 350, switching between different intensities, speeds, or patterns of vibration of the motor 330, switching between different intensities of the LED 350, combinations of the above, etc.). In some embodiments, multiple switches 374 may be included. The switch 374 may have other characteristics of the switch 174 described above. For example, the switch 374 may be a button 374 (e.g., a button that is pressed for operation).

[0109] Referring to Figures 8 to 10, further details of the internal arrangement of the footwear 300 (e.g., motor 330 and LED 350) are shown. Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of the footwear 300 (excluding the strap 320). The sole 310 provides the bottom layer of the footwear 300 (e.g., the layer configured to contact the ground). The sole 310 is located beneath the motor 330 and LED 350. In some embodiments, the sole 310 is concave to accommodate other components of the footwear 300 (e.g., control assembly 340, motor 330, LED 350, top layer 311, etc.). For example, the sole 310 may include a side wall 309 extending from the base of the sole 310 above the other components of the footwear 300. In some embodiments, the sole 310 may be made of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) or other material suitable for shoe / slide sandal soles.

[0110] The thickness of the sole 310 may vary in various embodiments. The thicker the sole 310, the more reinforced it can be, especially when the wearer is standing or putting weight on the footwear 300. In some embodiments, greater thickness helps to facilitate the vibration of the motor 330 even when the wearer is standing. In some embodiments, the thickness of the sole 110 may be set such that the distance between the bottom of the motor 330 in the forefoot region 302 and the base of the sole 310 is 12 mm to 20 mm (e.g., 15 mm), as shown in Figure 9, for example. In some embodiments, the thickness of the sole 110 may be set such that the distance between the bottom of the motor 330 in the midfoot region 304 and the base of the sole 310 is 15 mm to 22 mm (e.g., 18 mm). In some embodiments, the thickness of the sole 110 may be set such that, for example, the distance between the bottom of the motor 330 (located between the midfoot region 304 and the rearfoot region 306) and the base of the sole 310 is 15 mm to 22 mm (e.g., 19 mm). Other thicknesses may be used.

[0111] Referring again to Figure 8, in some embodiments, the footwear 300 includes a mounting layer 312 positioned between the top layer 311 and the sole 310. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 312 is made of EVA. The motors 330 may be coupled to the mounting layer 312. As shown in Figure 8, for example, in some embodiments, the mounting layer 312 includes a housing 314 for each motor 330. As shown in Figure 9, in some embodiments, the housing 314 includes a spacer 315. The spacer 315 may be a projection of the mounting layer 312 extending below the motors 330. In some embodiments, the spacer 315 provides additional space for the motors 330 to vibrate even when the footwear is compressed (for example, by the wearer's weight).

[0112] Referring again to Figure 8, in some embodiments, the mounting layer 312 includes holes 313 aligned with each LED 350, allowing light from the LEDs 350 to reach (and pass through) the transparent top layer 311. In some embodiments, each LED 350 may be positioned within the holes 313 of the mounting layer 312. In some embodiments, the footwear 300 includes a support structure 355 (such as a bracket 355) for the LEDs 350. The bracket 355 may be configured to protect the LEDs 350. In some embodiments, each row of LEDs 350 may have its own bracket 355. In some embodiments, each LED 350 may have its own bracket 355. In some embodiments, the bracket 355 is integrally molded to protect the entire array of LEDs 350.

[0113] In some embodiments, the bracket 355 may provide a base on which the LED 350 can be mounted. In some embodiments, the LED 350 is mounted on the sole 310 and the bracket 355 is positioned to surround the LED 350 (for example, around the sides of the LED). In any of these situations, the bracket 355 may extend around a portion of the LED 350 to guide light from the LED 350 upward through the hole 313 of the mounting layer 312. In some embodiments, as shown, for example in Figure 10, the bracket 355 includes a hollow guide portion 356 that projects upward through the hole 313. In some embodiments, the inner portion of the guide portion 356 may have a larger diameter towards the top of the hole 313 than the bottom of the hole 313. This arrangement may increase the angle at which light can be emitted from the LED 350 through the guide portion 356 (compared to when the inner diameter is constant), thereby increasing the intensity of the LED light reaching the wearer and thus improving phototherapy.

[0114] The bracket 355 may be bonded to the mounting layer 312, the sole 310, or both (for example, using an adhesive). In some embodiments, the bracket 355 is simply positioned in place (for example, within the holes 313 of the mounting layer 312 and / or above the sole 310) without using a direct bonding mechanism. In some embodiments, the bracket 355 is made of a plastic material such as polycarbonate. In some embodiments, the bracket 355 is white to reduce the amount of light absorbed from the LED 350. Using a white bracket 355 may help improve phototherapy by increasing the intensity of the LED light reaching the wearer.

[0115] In some embodiments, the control assembly 340 is positioned between the mounting layer 312 and the sole 310. The sole 310 and / or the mounting layer 312 may include voids or recesses to create space for the control assembly 340. The control assembly 340 may be coupled to the mounting layer 312, the sole 310, or both. In some embodiments, the control assembly 340 is simply positioned in place (e.g., between the mounting layer 312 and the sole 310) without using a direct coupling mechanism.

[0116] In some embodiments, the footwear 300 may include a single portion made of polyurethane (e.g., thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)) and transparent polycarbonate, rather than comprising a transparent top layer 311 (e.g., made of silicone) and a separate mounting layer 312 (e.g., made of EVA). For example, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, a single portion 380 may be made to provide a soft layer 381 as the top surface. The layer 381 may be made of TPU material and may be soft to provide wearer comfort. In some embodiments, a storage compartment 314 (see Figure 12) may be formed using the same material used for the layer 381.

[0117] In some embodiments, a single portion 380 may be further fabricated from a transparent second material 382 (e.g., transparent polycarbonate). The second material 382 may be positioned within layer 381 as a transparent cover 383 to fill the hole in layer 381 aligned with the LED 350 (see Figure 11). Thus, although layer 381 is not transparent, the transparent cover 383 allows the LED light to pass through and provide phototherapy to the wearer's foot. In some embodiments, the second material 382 may also be used to provide a structure beneath layer 381 that provides structural support for protecting the LED 350. In some embodiments, a spacer 315 is formed using the second material 382 to create support and clearance around the motor 330 to facilitate motor vibration (even when the wearer's weight is on the footwear 300) and also reduce noise.

[0118] Footwear 400 having both a phototherapy assembly and a vibration assembly according to several embodiments is shown in Figures 13A and 13B. The features described above with respect to footwear 100 and / or 300 may also be implemented as part of footwear 400. Similarly, the features described below with respect to footwear 400 may also be implemented as part of footwear 100 and / or 300. Furthermore, while footwear 400 comprises both a phototherapy assembly and a vibration assembly, in some embodiments the footwear comprises a phototherapy assembly (as described with respect to footwear 400) but does not comprise a vibration assembly.

[0119] As shown in Figure 13A, the footwear 400 may have a sole 410 and one or more straps 420. In some embodiments, the footwear 400 comprises a vibration assembly which may have the features described above with respect to the footwear 100 or footwear 300, and a phototherapy assembly which may have the features described above with respect to the footwear 300. In some embodiments, the footwear comprises a mounting layer 412. The mounting layer 412 may have some or all of the features of the single part 380 and some or all of the features of the mounting layer 112, or a combination of the single part 380 and the mounting layer 112. For example, the mounting layer 412 may include a hole 413 (see Figure 16), and a transparent cover 483 (see Figure 13A) may be placed in the hole 413 at a position aligned with an LED, allowing phototherapy to be applied to the wearer's foot.

[0120] In some embodiments, a switch 474 may be located on the outer wall of the sole 410, as shown in Figure 13B. Switch 474 may have the characteristics of switches 174 or 374 described above. Unlike footwear 300, footwear 400 may use wireless charging (as described later) instead of having a charging port. In some embodiments, footwear 400 includes a status light 475 located adjacent to the switch 474. The status light 475 may provide information to the user (e.g., low battery, fully charged, on, operating mode, etc.) based on the color and / or pattern of the status light 475. In some embodiments, footwear 400 may include two switches, such as a switch 474 for the vibration assembly and a switch 476 for the phototherapy assembly. Thus, switch 474 may be used to turn the vibration motor on and off (and switch between different operating modes), and switch 476 may be used to turn the LED on and off (and switch between different operating modes).

[0121] Further details of the sole 410 are shown, for example, in Figure 15. In some embodiments, the sole 410 includes a side wall 409. The side wall 409 may be a raised edge around the sole 410. The side wall 409 may extend above other components of the footwear 400 (e.g., a mounting layer 412). In some embodiments, the upper surface of the sole 410 may define one or more voids configured to receive other parts of the footwear 400. For example, the upper surface of the sole 410 may define voids 417 for each motor in the vibration assembly of the footwear 400. In Figure 15, the sole 410 defines three voids 417 for motors. In some embodiments, the upper surface of the sole 410 defines voids 418 configured to receive all or part of the control assemblies for the vibration assembly and phototherapy assembly of the footwear 400. In some embodiments, the upper surface of the sole 410 defines a void 419 for the LED (and associated structure) of the phototherapy assembly of the footwear product 400. In some embodiments, the voids 417, 418 and 419 may overlap or be nested with each other. For example, void 418 may be the deepest void and may partially overlap one or more voids 417 and void 419. Void 417 may be deeper than void 419 and may partially or completely overlap with void 419. In some embodiments, a portion of void 417 is configured to provide extra space to allow the motor to vibrate even when the footwear product 400 is compressed.

[0122] Further details of the mounting layer 412 are shown, for example, in Figure 16. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 412 defines a hole 413 through it. The hole 413 may be positioned to align with the LEDs of the phototherapy assembly of the footwear product 400. In some embodiments, the mounting layer 412 includes a housing 414 configured to hold the motor of the vibration assembly of the footwear product 400. The housing 414 may be located at the bottom of the mounting layer 412. In Figure 16, the mounting layer 412 includes three housings 414 for the motor. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the mounting layer 412 defines a void 415 configured to receive all or part of the control assembly for the vibration assembly and phototherapy assembly of the footwear product 400. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the mounting layer 412 defines a void 416 for the LEDs (and associated structures) of the phototherapy assembly of the footwear product 400.

[0123] Further details regarding the phototherapy assembly are shown, for example, in Figures 17 to 19. Figure 17 shows a bottom view of the footwear 400 with the sole 410 removed. Part of the mounting layer 412, including the storage compartment 414, is visible, with motor cable routing extending from the storage compartment 414. The rest of the mounting layer 412 is covered by the control assembly 440 and the support structure 455. In some embodiments, the control assembly 440 is positioned to align with the gap 415 (see Figure 16). The control assembly 440 may be operably connected to a switch 474 and a status light 475.

[0124] In some embodiments, the support structure 455 includes a structure (e.g., a bracket 455) that houses the LEDs. In some embodiments, the bracket 455 includes a longitudinal portion 456 that extends longitudinally along the side of the footwear 400. For example, the longitudinal portion 456 may extend from the rear foot portion of the footwear 400 to the front foot portion of the footwear 400. Branching off from the longitudinal portion 456 are a series of transverse portions 457 that extend laterally across the footwear 400. Each transverse portion 457 may be associated with a row of LEDs. Thus, the number of transverse portions 457 may be equal to the number of rows of LEDs in the footwear 400. In some embodiments, a control assembly portion 458 also extends laterally from the longitudinal portion 456 to the control assembly 440. Electrical connections from the control assembly 440 to the LEDs may be housed within the bracket 455. In some embodiments, the electrical connections from the control assembly 440 to the motor of the footwear 400 may also be housed within the bracket 455. For example, cable routing extending from the storage compartment 414 may extend within the bracket 455. In some embodiments, the bracket 455 is U-shaped so as to be positioned below and to the side of the LED when the footwear 400 is worn.

[0125] Figure 18 shows a top view of the footwear product 400 with the mounting layer 412 removed. In some embodiments, a transparent cover 483 (configured to fill the holes 413 of the mounting layer 412) is placed on top of a bracket 455. In some embodiments, the transparent cover 483 is configured to fit with the bracket 455 so as to enclose the LEDs within the bracket 455 and the transparent cover 483. In some embodiments, a row of transparent covers 483 may be a single unit, as shown in Figure 18. Each row of transparent covers 483 may correspond to a row of LEDs, a row of holes 413, and a lateral portion 457 of the bracket 455. In some embodiments, the transparent cover 483 includes lenses for the LEDs.

[0126] Figure 19 shows a similar diagram to Figure 18, but the transparent cover 483 has also been removed to expose the LEDs 450 and LED support 465. The LED support 465 may provide physical and electrical connections between each LED 450 and the control assembly 440. In some embodiments, the LED support 465 is shaped to fit into a bracket 455. The LEDs 450 may be mounted on the LED support 465. In some embodiments, the LED support 465 includes a longitudinal portion 466 that extends longitudinally along the side of the footwear 400. For example, the longitudinal portion 466 may extend from the rear foot portion of the footwear 400 to the forefoot portion of the footwear 400. Branching off from the longitudinal portion 466 are a series of transverse portions 467 that extend laterally across the footwear 400. Each transverse portion 467 may be associated with a row of LEDs 450. Therefore, the number of lateral portions 467 may be equal to the number of rows of LEDs 450 in the footwear 400. In some embodiments, portions of longitudinal portions 466 positioned between the lateral portions 467 may be softer than the rest of the LED support 465. This may help to further enhance the reliability of the electrical connections between the LEDs 450, especially while the wearer is walking inside the footwear 400, and thus improve the reliability of the LEDs 450 themselves when providing phototherapy.

[0127] In some embodiments, the control assembly portion 468 also extends laterally from the longitudinal portion 466 to the control assembly 440. The LED support 465 may provide an electrical connection from the control assembly 440 to the LED 450. In some embodiments, the LED support 465 may also provide part of the electrical connection from the control assembly 440 to the motor 430 of the footwear product 400. For example, the cabling of the motor 430 may be electrically connected to the LED support 465.

[0128] The cross-sectional view shown in Figure 20 shows various components of the phototherapy assembly of the footwear 400 assembled together (including a transparent cover 483, a mounting layer 412, LEDs 450, LED supports 465, a bracket 455, a sole 410, and a control assembly 440). The control assembly 440 may include a protective housing 444, a control circuit 442 (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)), and a battery 460 (these also power the phototherapy assembly and control its operation, but may have the features described above for the protective housing 150, battery 160, and control circuit 170). In some embodiments, the control circuit 442 may include a wireless communication module (e.g., for Bluetooth® connectivity, near-field communication (NFC), Wi-Fi connectivity, etc.). In some embodiments, each shoe in a pair of footwear 400 may be connected to or paired with each other and operate in conjunction by connection via the wireless communication module in the control circuit 442. In some embodiments, a wireless communication module may enable the footwear 400 to connect to and communicate with external devices (e.g., mobile devices, tablets, computing devices, etc.) via Bluetooth®, NFC, Wi-Fi, or other networks. In some embodiments, the wearer of the footwear 400 may control the operation of the footwear 400 (e.g., turning the footwear on / off, turning the vibration therapy and / or light therapy on / off, adjusting the level of vibration therapy and / or light therapy, etc.) via an external device connected to the footwear 400. In some embodiments, the wearer of the footwear 400 may program or select a treatment schedule for vibration therapy and / or light therapy in the footwear 400 using the interface of the connected external device. In some embodiments, the treatment schedule may include combinations of time intervals for treatment and / or various durations, such as, for example, 5 hours of vibration therapy and / or light therapy with a duration of 10 minutes per hour.

[0129] In some embodiments, a wireless charging module 472 (shown in Figures 20 and 21) is located beneath the battery 460. The wireless charging module 472 is configured to charge the battery 460 when paired with a charging device 500 (see Figures 22A and 22B). In some embodiments, the charging device 500 includes a connector 510, a cable 515, a flexible portion 520, and one or more charging pads 530. In some embodiments, the connector 510 may be configured to plug into a power source (e.g., a power outlet, a USB port, etc.). In some embodiments, the connector 510 includes a USB connector. In some embodiments, the cable 515 extends from the connector 510 to the flexible portion 520. The flexible portion 520 may be located between two charging pads 530, allowing the charging device 500 to be folded into a smaller configuration (see Figure 22A). Having two charging pads 530 allows a pair of footwear items 400 to be charged simultaneously. Each footwear item 400 is placed on the charging pad 530 such that the charging pad 530 is aligned with the charging module 472 (see Figure 22B). In this way, the footwear items 400 may be charged wirelessly (instead of via a charging port). In some embodiments, wireless charging of the footwear items 400 may allow the electronics of the device to be sealed and waterproof.

[0130] Modified forms of the footwear 400 are also possible. For example, instead of having a single LED support 465 with a longitudinal portion 466, each transverse portion 467 may be an LED support itself, as shown in Figure 23, for example. Instead of the longitudinal portion 466 and the control assembly portion 468, the electrical connection from the control assembly 440 may be provided with a cable 469 for connecting each transverse portion 467. This configuration also makes the electrical connection between the LEDs 450 more reliable, especially while the wearer is walking inside the footwear 400, and thus improves the reliability of the LEDs 450 themselves when providing phototherapy.

[0131] Further implementations are within the scope of the claims. Since virtually any component that matches the intended operation of various footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies may be used, it will be understood that implementations of footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies include, but are not limited to, the specific components disclosed herein. Therefore, for example, while the drawings and accompanying text illustrate and describe specific implementations of footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies, it should be understood that any such implementation may include any shape, size, style, type, model, version, classification, grade, measurement, concentration, material, weight, quantity, etc., that matches the intended operation of footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies.

[0132] The concepts disclosed herein are not limited to specific footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies as shown herein. For example, it is particularly intended that components included in a specific footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies may be formed from any of many different types of materials or combinations that can be easily formed into a molded object and that are consistent with the intended function of the footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies. For example, the components may be formed from rubbers (synthetic and / or natural) and / or other similar materials, glass (such as glass fiber), carbon fiber, aramid fiber, any combination thereof and / or other similar materials, elastomers and / or other similar materials, polymers, such as thermoplastic resins (e.g., ABS, fluoropolymers, polyacetal, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polysulfone), thermosetting resins (e.g., epoxy, phenolic resins, polyimide, polyurethane) and / or other similar materials, plastics and / or other similar materials, composites and / or other similar materials, metals, such as zinc, magnesium, titanium, copper, iron, steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, stainless steel, spring steel, aluminum and / or other similar materials, and / or any combination thereof.

[0133] Furthermore, footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies may be manufactured separately and then assembled together, or any or all of the components may be manufactured simultaneously and joined together integrally. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, manufacturing these components separately or simultaneously may include 3D printing, extrusion, pultrusion, vacuum forming, injection molding, blow molding, resin transfer molding, casting, forging, cold rolling, milling, drilling, reaming, turning, grinding, stamping, cutting, bending, welding, soldering, curing, riveting, punching, plating, and the like. If any of the components are manufactured separately, the components may be joined or detachably joined together in any way, depending on the specific materials forming the components, among other considerations, such as using adhesives, welds, fasteners, or any combination thereof.

[0134] Where the above description refers to a particular implementation of a footwear having one or more therapeutic assemblies, it is readily apparent that some modifications may be made without departing from the spirit thereof, and that these implementations may be applicable to other embodiments disclosed or not disclosed. Accordingly, the footwear of the present disclosure having one or more therapeutic assemblies should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not limiting.

Claims

1. The sole and A phototherapy system comprising multiple LEDs, which is coupled to the sole, A battery configured to supply power to the aforementioned phototherapy system, A control circuit configured to control the aforementioned phototherapy system, Footwear for warm-up and active recovery, equipped with [features / features].

2. The footwear product according to claim 1, further comprising a transparent layer positioned above the sole, wherein the plurality of LEDs are positioned between the transparent layer and the sole.

3. A layer positioned above the sole, comprising a layer defining a hole, A transparent cover is placed in each hole, and each of the plurality of LEDs is aligned with one of the transparent covers, The footwear product according to claim 1, further comprising the above.

4. The footwear product according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of LEDs are arranged in a plurality of rows.

5. A mounting layer positioned above the sole, A plurality of vibration motors coupled to the mounting layer, wherein the battery is configured to supply power to the plurality of vibration motors, and the control circuit is configured to control the plurality of vibration motors, The footwear product according to claim 1, further comprising the above.

6. The aforementioned mounting layer includes a storage section, and each storage section is configured to receive a motor. Each of the aforementioned multiple motors is placed in one of the housing sections. Footwear according to claim 5.

7. The plurality of LEDs are arranged between the mounting layer and the sole. The mounting layer defines a plurality of holes, and each hole is aligned with one of the plurality of LEDs. Footwear according to claim 5.

8. The footwear product according to claim 7, wherein the bottom surface of the mounting layer defines a gap configured to receive the plurality of LEDs.

9. The footwear product according to claim 1, further comprising a bracket positioned above the sole and configured to support the plurality of LEDs, wherein the bracket comprises a longitudinal portion and a plurality of transverse portions.

10. The footwear product according to claim 1, wherein the battery is configured to be recharged by a wireless charging device.

11. The sole and The sole is coupled to a vibration system comprising multiple motors, A phototherapy system comprising multiple LEDs, which is coupled to the sole, A battery configured to supply power to the vibration system and the phototherapy system, A control circuit configured to control the vibration system and the phototherapy system, Footwear for warm-up and active recovery, equipped with [features / features].

12. A mounting layer positioned above the sole, further comprising a mounting layer having a storage section, each storage section configured to receive a motor, Each of the aforementioned multiple motors is positioned in one of the housing sections and configured to vibrate, The mounting layer defines a plurality of holes, and each hole is aligned with one of the plurality of LEDs. The plurality of LEDs are arranged between the mounting layer and the sole. Footwear according to claim 11.

13. The footwear product according to claim 12, wherein the bottom surface of the mounting layer defines a gap configured to receive the plurality of LEDs.

14. The footwear product according to claim 12, wherein the battery and the control circuit are part of a control assembly and are located within a protective housing.

15. The footwear according to claim 14, wherein the bottom surface of the mounting layer defines a void configured to receive at least a portion of the control assembly.

16. The footwear product according to claim 12, further comprising a bracket positioned above the sole and configured to support the plurality of LEDs, wherein the bracket comprises a longitudinal portion and a plurality of lateral portions.

17. The footwear product according to claim 16, further comprising a plurality of transparent covers, each transparent cover being positioned in one of the plurality of holes in the mounting layer, and the plurality of LEDs being positioned between the bracket and the plurality of transparent covers.

18. The footwear product according to claim 11, wherein the battery is configured to be recharged by a wireless charging device.

19. The footwear according to claim 11, wherein the footwear includes slide sandals.

20. The footwear according to claim 11, wherein the plurality of motors comprises a first motor positioned in the forefoot region of the footwear, a second motor positioned in the midfoot region of the footwear, and a third motor positioned between the midfoot region and the rearfoot region of the footwear.

21. sole and A mounting layer bonded to the sole, having a storage section, each storage section configured to receive a motor, and Multiple motors, each motor being positioned in one of the housings and configured to vibrate, A protective housing coupled to the mounting layer and housing a battery and a control circuit, wherein the battery is configured to supply power to the motor and the control circuit is configured to control the motor, A switch coupled to the control circuit and configured to turn the motor on and off, Footwear equipped with [a specific feature / feature].

22. The footwear according to claim 21, wherein the footwear includes slide sandals.

23. The footwear product according to claim 21, comprising one or more cables connecting the control circuit and the plurality of motors.

24. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the plurality of motors are eccentric rotating mass vibration motors.

25. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the plurality of motors includes five motors.

26. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the plurality of motors include at least one motor located in the forefoot region of the sole, at least two motors located in the midfoot region of the sole, and at least two motors located in the rearfoot region of the sole.

27. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the storage compartment is located at the bottom of the mounting layer.

28. The footwear product according to claim 27, wherein the storage compartment includes five storage compartments.

29. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the mounting layer is made of silicone.

30. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the switch includes a button.

31. The footwear product according to claim 30, wherein the button is located inside the footwear product.

32. The footwear according to claim 30, wherein the button is positioned so that the user's foot can operate the switch while wearing the footwear.

33. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the switch is further configured to transition between operating modes of the motor.

34. The footwear product according to claim 33, wherein the aforementioned operating modes include different vibration speeds.

35. The footwear product according to claim 33, wherein the aforementioned operating mode includes different vibration patterns.

36. The footwear according to claim 21, further comprising a charging port configured to receive a charger for charging the battery.

37. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the protective housing is positioned on the arch portion of the sole.

38. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the battery is rechargeable.

39. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the one or more cables include three sets of cables.

40. The footwear according to claim 21, further comprising a strap attached to the sole, the strap extending from the outer part of the sole to the inner part of the sole such that the area between the strap and the sole is configured to receive the wearer's foot.

41. The footwear product according to claim 21, wherein the footwear product is injection molded.

42. The footwear according to claim 21, wherein the upper surface of the sole has a gap.

43. The footwear according to claim 42, wherein the gap includes a gap for each of the plurality of motors.

44. The footwear product according to claim 42, wherein the void includes a void for the protective housing.

45. The sole and A vibration system comprising a plurality of vibration motors, a battery, a control circuit, and a switch, coupled to the sole, Footwear for warming up and active recovery, comprising: Footwear comprising the aforementioned vibration system with three vibration zones.

46. The footwear according to claim 45, wherein the three vibration regions include a front vibration region having at least one vibration motor from the plurality of vibration motors arranged in the forefoot region of the sole.

47. The footwear according to claim 45, wherein the three vibration regions include an intermediate vibration region having at least two of the plurality of vibration motors arranged in the midfoot region of the sole.

48. The footwear product according to claim 45, wherein the three vibration regions include a rear vibration region having at least two of the plurality of vibration motors arranged in the rear foot region of the sole.

49. The footwear according to claim 45, wherein the plurality of vibration motors are at least partially embedded in the sole.

50. The footwear product according to claim 45, further comprising a mounting layer bonded to the sole, wherein the mounting layer comprises a plurality of storage compartments, and each of the plurality of vibration motors is disposed in one of the plurality of storage compartments.

51. The sole and A strap attached to the sole, the strap extending from the outer part of the sole to the inner part of the sole such that the area between the strap and the sole is configured to receive the wearer's foot, A vibration system comprising a plurality of vibration motors, a battery, a control circuit, and a switch, coupled to the sole, A slide sandal equipped with [features].

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