40 results about "Foot region" patented technology

The invention relates to a robot dog dynamic balance and fall self-recovery method and device for a complex terrain, and the method comprises the steps: building a robust local elevation map through fusing multi-sensor data and quantifying the motion uncertainty of a robot; and a safe foot region set defined by the convex polygon is extracted through geometric feature analysis and plane segmentation. Then, collaborative planning of the trunk and the landing point is carried out in combination with a user instruction and the region set. In a control layer, a nonlinear model predictive control algorithm is adopted, a safety area is used as a hard constraint, and incomplete speed constraint is applied to a wheel type foot end, so that an optimized trunk track and a foot end force reference are output. The whole-body controller converts an upper-layer instruction into an accurate joint torque through a multi-task optimization framework with a weight. When instability is detected, the system can autonomously plan and execute a recovery action sequence including curling, controllable rolling and cooperative supporting.

A sole structure for an article of footwear (10) having an upper (100), the sole structure including a heel region (16), a forefoot region (12), and a midfoot region (14) disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure further includes a bladder (202) including a first barrier layer (204) and a second barrier layer (206) cooperating to define a first cavity (214) circumscribing an outer perimeter of the heel region and a second cavity (212) extending from the midfoot region through the forefoot region and including a plurality of segments (218a-218c) extending from a medial side (20) of the sole structure to a lateral side (18) of the sole structure. Each of the segments of the second cavity includes a medial reservoir (224a-224c) proximate the medial side fluidly coupled to a lateral reservoir (220a-220c) proximate the lateral side via a first conduit.

The invention relates to an extension device (10) for an ambulance stretcher for detachable attachment to a main stretcher of an ambulance stretcher with longitudinal beams. According to the invention, the extension device (10) comprises several lateral extension elements (1, 2, 3) which are aligned in the longitudinal direction (L) of the extension device (10) and are arranged in a head region (K), a middle body region (MK), and a foot region (F) of the extension device (10). The lateral extension elements (1, 2, 3) are arranged in pairs opposite each other and create an extended support area for a patient, particularly an obese patient, positioned on an ambulance stretcher. The extension device (10) has at least one, preferably at least two, crossbeams (8).which mechanically connect the widening elements (1) in the head region (K) and have openings (8') at their transverse ends for passing through and supporting longitudinal beams of an ambulance stretcher, and that at least two fixing elements (7) and at least two foot adapter rails (9) for detachably fixing the widening device (10) to a frame profile of the ambulance stretcher are arranged on an underside of the widening device (10).

In a toe region (4) of a sock, said region being knitted as a circular knit directly adjoining a foot region (3) on one side and leading in a stitch direction (S) as far as a sock seam (5), improved adaptation to the anatomy of a foot and unhindered movement of the foot are to be made possible. This is achieved in that the toe region (4) has a first gusset portion (41) and a second gusset portion (41') and, directly adjacent thereto in the stitch direction (S), a third gusset portion (42) and a fourth gusset portion (42') knitted circumferentially in different knitting directions (K), wherein four toe gusset lines (g1, g2, g3, g4), a big toe gusset line (g5) and a toe portion gusset line (g6) are provided, at which the circular knitted fabric is closed, as a result of which a stepped shaping along the first gusset portion (41) to the fourth gusset portion (42') is achieved, wherein the tubular knitted fabric is completely closed by the sock seam (5) after the gusset lines (g1 to g6) have been knitted in.

A container for packaging at least one product is provided. The container comprises a front wall defining a first foot region at a lower end thereof, a rear wall, a bottom wall connected to the rear wall, and a second foot region foldably connected to the bottom wall. The front wall, the rear wall, and the bottom wall at least partially define a receptacle therebetween. The at least one product is at least partially received within the receptacle. The first foot region and the second foot region are attached to each other to form a foot that extends downwardly from the bottom wall away from the receptacle, such that upon seating the foot and the bottom wall on an external planar surface, the container is inclined obliquely to the external planar surface.

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a midfoot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure further comprises a fluid-filled chamber comprising a first barrier layer, the first barrier layer cooperates with the second barrier layer to define a first section extending between the inner side of the sole structure and the outer side of the sole structure in the forefoot area. A second section extending between the medial side of the sole structure and the lateral side of the sole structure within the forefoot region, and a web region disposed between and connecting the first and second sections, the first barrier layer being attached to the second barrier layer within the web region.

A golf shoe insole comprising a foam layer with an elevated outer edge and varying height foam sections, and a foam layer for air dispersion. The elevated edge maintains the foot inverted during backswing and applies pressure during forward swing. The foam sections transfer pressure from anterior to posterior foot regions during the swing. The air dispersion layer directs air to provide dynamic feedback, facilitating proper weight shift. The insole conforms to USPTO requirements by applying pressure and feedback to guide the golfer's foot, enabling synced movements and increased power while reducing pain, thereby improving overall golf swing performance.

A sole for a running shoe including an elastic midsole with a base surface, which delimits the midsole opposite the vertical direction of the midsole, and a surface, which delimits the midsole in the vertical direction. The midsole is divided into a heel region, a central foot region, and a front foot region, and includes multiple channels which run in the transversal direction of the midsole and are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the midsole. Each of the channels has an elongated contour in the cross-section along a cross-sectional plane in the longitudinal direction of the midsole and perpendicularly to the transverse direction of the midsole, and each channel has a main longitudinal axis in the cross-section along the cross-sectional plane in the longitudinal direction and perpendicularly to the transversal direction. The acute angle formed between the main longitudinal axis and the base surface of at least one channel arranged in the heel region is greater than the acute angle formed between the base surface and the main longitudinal axis of at least one channel arranged in the central foot region and / or in the front foot region.

An article of footwear includes an upper and a plate having a top surface facing the upper and a bottom surface formed on an opposite side than the top surface, the plate extending from a first end in a forefoot region to a second end in a heel region. A first cushioning element is attached to the bottom surface of the plate in the forefoot region and a second cushioning element is attached to the bottom surface of the plate in the heel region, the second cushioning element being separated from the first cushioning element by a first gap formed in a mid-foot region. One or more fluid-filled bladders are each at least partially surrounded by the first cushioning element in the forefoot region and have a top surface attached to the bottom surface of the plate.

The present disclosure relates to a plate, a sole, and a shoe. A plate (300) includes a curved portion (310) provided in a forefoot region and having a shape curved in a convex manner toward a flat surface, a midfoot portion support portion (320) provided in a midfoot region, and a rearfoot portion support portion (330) provided in a rearfoot region. The curved portion (310) has a wide-width region including a wide-width portion having a largest dimension in a width direction among the curved portion (310). The midfoot portion support portion (320) has a narrow-width region including a narrow-width portion having a smallest dimension in the width direction among the midfoot portion support portion (320). A ratio of a flexural rigidity of the narrow-width region to a flexural rigidity of the wide-width region is 0.4 or more and 0.85 or less.

An article of footwear having a twist fastener has an upper and a fastener. The upper is attached to a sole structure. The fastener includes a handle disposed within a first cavity formed at a heel end of the sole structure. The handle is operably coupled to a cable that extends along the sole structure from a heel region of the footwear to a midfoot region. When the handle is rotated, the article of footwear is tightened or loosened at the midfoot region.

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a mid-foot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a bladder including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a first chamber bounding a periphery of the heel region, and a second chamber extending from the mid-foot region through the forefoot region and including a plurality of segments extending from a medial side of the sole structure to a lateral side of the sole structure. Each of the segments of the second chamber includes a medial reservoir adjacent to the medial side and a lateral reservoir adjacent to the lateral side, the medial reservoir fluidly coupled to the lateral reservoir via a first conduit.

A partial multi-layer upper is to be made in order to increase the stability and firmness of a sports shoe (1), said partial multi-layer upper comprising: a base upper (2) having a top opening (21), a lace member (23) and a closed lasting rim, said base upper having a fixed insole; and a partial additional upper (3) having cutouts (30) for lace members, where the partial additional upper (3) surrounds at least a rear foot region (12) of the base upper (2) forming part of the sports shoe (1). This is achieved in that the partial additional upper (3) comprises a midsole rim and is adapted to be wrapped around the midsole rim (40) of the midsole (4), fixed in a tightened manner and glued with the midsole rim at least partially in a tightened manner to the underside of the midsole (4).

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a mid-foot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a fluid-filled chamber including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a first segment extending between a medial side of the sole structure and a lateral side of the sole structure within the forefoot region, a second segment extending between the medial side of the sole structure and the lateral side of the sole structure within the forefoot region, and a web area disposed between and connecting the first segment and the second segment, the first barrier layer being attached to the second barrier layer within the web area.

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole that includes a bladder system having a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The bladder system defines a first sealed chamber holding fluid as a first cushioning layer, the first sealed chamber extending over the forefoot region, the midfoot region, and the heel region. The bladder system also defines a plurality of discrete sealed chambers holding fluid isolated from one another, each of the plurality of discrete chambers disposed on a side of the first sealed chamber and fluidically isolated from the first sealed chamber.

Provided in the present invention is a child's football boot. The child's football boot comprises an upper structure and a sole structure. The upper structure encloses to form an accommodating cavity for accommodating a foot, and the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening through which the foot can enter. The upper structure comprises a foot region and an ankle region. The foot region comprises a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The ankle region is formed by extending upward from the top of the foot region. At least the heel region of the foot region is integrally formed with the ankle region. The ratio of the maximum width to the minimum width of the child's football boot is k, where 1.6≤k≤1.8. At least the heel region of the foot region is integrally formed with the ankle region, thereby providing better protection for a child's ankle and also preventing the formation of protrusions on the inner surface of the upper structure that causes discomfort to a child's foot. Setting appropriate widths for the child's football boot reduces pressure on the foot, thereby preventing affecting the development of the child's foot. Moreover, the child's football boot has a certain wrap-around fit, thereby meeting the requirements of the sport of football.

A sole for a running shoe including an elastic midsole with a base surface, which delimits the midsole opposite the vertical direction of the midsole, and a surface, which delimits the midsole in the vertical direction. The midsole is divided into a heel region, a central foot region, and a front foot region, and includes multiple channels which run in the transversal direction of the midsole and are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the midsole. Each of the channels has an elongated contour in the cross-section along a cross-sectional plane in the longitudinal direction of the midsole and perpendicularly to the transverse direction of the midsole, and each channel has a main longitudinal axis in the cross-section along the cross-sectional plane in the longitudinal direction and perpendicularly to the transversal direction.

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a mid-foot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a fluid-filled chamber including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a segment extending along a medial side of the sole structure within the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side of the sole structure within the heel region, a third segment extending from one of the first segment and the second segment and terminating at a distal end intermediate the first segment and the second segment, and a web area disposed between and connecting the first segment and the second segment. The first barrier layer is attached to the second barrier layer within the web area.

A sole structure for an article of footwear (10) having an upper (100), the sole structure including a heel region (16), a forefoot region (12), and a midfoot region (14) disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure further includes a bladder (202) including a first barrier layer (204) and a second barrier layer (206) cooperating to define a first cavity (214) circumscribing an outer perimeter of the heel region and a second cavity (212) extending from the midfoot region through the forefoot region and including a plurality of segments (218a-218c) extending from a medial side (20) of the sole structure to a lateral side (18) of the sole structure. Each of the segments of the second cavity includes a medial reservoir (224a-224c) proximate the medial side and a lateral reservoir (220a-220c) proximate the lateral side, the medial reservoir fluidly coupled to the lateral reservoir via a first conduit.

The invention relates to a prosthetic foot component comprising a proximal fastening system for securing the prosthetic foot component to a proximal component, a retaining portion situated distally relative to the fastening system and coupled to the latter, an elastic heel element provided on the retaining portion, and a main spring extending in a front-foot region and coupled to the retaining portion, wherein the main spring is mounted in the heel element between a proximal heel component and a distal heel component.

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure coupled with the upper. The sole structure defines a forefoot region, a midfoot region that corresponds with a portion of the article of footwear that is configured to encase an arch of a foot, and a heel region that is proximate and adjoining the midfoot region. The footwear also includes a first foam material and a second foam material within the sole structure. The first foam material has a density that is different than a density of the second foam material. At least one of the first and second materials is directly attached to the upper. The footwear further includes a plurality of ground contacting regions and a heel support plate that extends along a portion of the upper in the heel region.

The aim is to create an improved fit for a heel portion (2) of a sock, knitted in between an upper (1) and a foot portion (3), comprising a gusset (20) having a first gusset region (2a) and an adjoining second gusset region (2b). This aim is achieved in that the first gusset region (2a) has a number of stitches that increases along the first gusset line (gla) and the second gusset line (gra) at a first gusset angle (β'), and the second gusset region (2b) has a number of stitches that decreases along the third gusset line (glb) and the fourth gusset line (grb) at a second gusset angle (β''), a directly adjoining knitted-in peripheral intermediate bandage region (2e) is knitted to the second gusset region (2b), and the intermediate bandage region (2e) is knitted to transition directly into a second gusset (21) spaced apart from the first gusset (20) in the stitch direction (S), wherein the second gusset (21) comprises a third gusset region (2c) which has two additional gusset lines (glc, grc) enclosing a third gusset angle (β''') and which is fastened to the intermediate bandage region (2e), and a fourth knitted-in gusset region (2d) which has two additional gusset lines (gld, grd) enclosing a fourth gusset angle (β'''') and which is fastened to the foot region (3).

A golf shoe insole comprising a foam layer with an elevated outer edge and varying height foam sections, and a foam layer for air dispersion. The elevated edge maintains the foot inverted during backswing and applies pressure during forward swing. The foam sections transfer pressure from anterior to posterior foot regions during the swing. The air dispersion layer directs air to provide dynamic feedback, facilitating proper weight shift. The insole conforms to USPTO requirements by applying pressure and feedback to guide the golfer's foot, enabling synced movements and increased power while reducing pain, thereby improving overall golf swing performance.

The invention relates to a valve (10), in particular an expansion valve or shut-off valve, with a pressure capsule (12) which has a collar (16) in a foot area (14), with a valve block (18) which has a circular recess (20) designed to receive the foot area (14) of the pressure capsule (12), and with a retaining element (22) for fixing the foot area (14) of the pressure capsule (12) in the circular recess (20) of the valve block (18), wherein the collar (16) of the pressure capsule (12) is clamped between a base (24) of the circular recess (20) of the valve block (18) and the retaining element (22). It is proposed that the collar (16) has an open fold (26), wherein the collar (16) comprises a first section (28) extending radially outwards from a base body (30) of the pressure capsule (12), and a receding second section (32).

Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate such as, for example, a carbon fiber plate is disposed in the midsole. The composite plate has a molded three-dimensional shape to provide additional stiffness to the golf shoe, particularly in the rear foot region of the shoe. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.

The invention relates to a prosthetic foot component comprising a proximal fastening system for securing the prosthetic foot component to a proximal component, a retaining portion situated distally relative to the fastening system and coupled to the latter, an elastic heel element provided on the retaining portion, and a main spring extending in a front-foot region and coupled to the retaining portion, wherein the main spring is mounted in the heel element between a proximal heel component and a distal heel component.

An article of footwear with a heel region including a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region including an anterior end of the article of footwear; a lateral side, and a medial side opposite the lateral side; an upper; and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole with a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end to the anterior end; a second cushioning element extending from the mid-foot region to the posterior end, the second cushioning element being formed of a different material than the first cushioning element; and a shell with a plurality of circumferentially-spaced apart protrusions, wherein each of the plurality of protrusions is directly coupled to the second cushioning element.

The aim of the invention is to provide a sock which has improved wearing comfort owing to an improved toe region that better adapts to the anatomy of the foot. This is achieved in that the toe region (4) has a first seam section (51) connected to a foot region (3) continuously knitted between a first toe seam sub-line (z1) and a first toe sub-line (g1) and a second toe sub-line (g2), which first seam section is directly adjoined by a first toe-shape section (41) having a decreasing number of needles between a first toe sub-line (g1) and a second toe sub-line (g2), which first toe-shape section is directly adjoined by a second toe-shape section (42) having an increasing number of needles between a first toe sub-line (g1) and a second toe sub-line (g2), to which second toe-shape section a second seam section (52) is continuously knitted between a second toe seam sub-line (z2), first toe sub-line (g1) and second toe sub-line (g2), wherein a toe seam (5') is arranged along the second toe seam sub-line (z2) and the sock is thus closed in the toe region (4).

A sole structure, having a forefoot region; a mid-foot region; and a heel region; wherein the sole structure includes a midsole including a cushioning element disposed in the heel region and having a top surface, and a heel stabilizing element disposed in the heel region and around a portion of an exterior surface of the midsole, the heel stabilizing element extending from a first end disposed on a medial side of the sole structure to a second end disposed on a lateral side of the sole structure, wherein the first end of the heel stabilizing element is offset from the second end of the heel stabilizing element along a longitudinal axis of the article of footwear.

Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate such as, for example, a carbon fiber plate is disposed in the midsole. The composite plate has a molded three-dimensional shape to provide additional stiffness to the golf shoe, particularly in the rear foot region of the shoe. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.