Foot support

a foot support and foot technology, applied in the field of foot support articles, can solve the problems of not taking into account podiatry, the biomechanics of human gait, and the function of the foot and ankle, and achieve the effect of adding additional stability

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-20
WEISS ALLAN G
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[0005]The present invention broadly includes a foot support including a base material having an area approximately a size of a foot, a deepened heel cup in an upper portion of a heel portion of the base material, a heel skive in a lower portion of the base material in a heel por

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However, the design of these supports does not necessarily take into account podiatry, the biomechanics of the human gait, and the foot and ankle function.
Accordingly, discomfort and injury are still common when using these inserts.

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[0018]Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views.

[0019]FIGS. 1-5 illustrate a first embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a base material 13 extends approximately the area of a foot. The foot support 10 includes a depended heel cup 12 in the upper part of the heel portion of base material 13. In one embodiment, the deepened heel cup is 10 to 16 mm deep. The deepened heel cup increases the stability of the foot in the shoe, decreases excessive movement of the foot in the shoe, decreases the injury potential to the foot, and increases the comfort to the user.

[0020]FIG. 1 also shows top cover 19 of foot support 10 covering substantially the entire upper surface of base material 13. Top cover 19 decreases shear forces between the foot and the shoe. Further, top cover 19 decreases the friction forces at the foot-shoe interface, resulting in a decreased tendency for blisters and / ...

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Abstract

A foot support includes a base material having an area approximately a size of a foot, a deepened heel cup in an upper portion of a heel portion of the base material, a heel skive in a lower portion of the base material in a heel portion of the base material, and a top cover configured to cover substantially all of an upper surface of the base material. The heel skive is configured to add additional stability to the mid-tarsal and sub-talor joints by inverting them.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to foot support articles. Specifically, the present invention is an improved foot support for use in a shoe or sneaker.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Presently, inserts are available for inclusion in athletic shoes. However, the design of these supports does not necessarily take into account podiatry, the biomechanics of the human gait, and the foot and ankle function. Accordingly, discomfort and injury are still common when using these inserts. Accordingly, a foot support that is designed taking into account all of the above factors to increase foot comfort and decrease the potential for injury, especially lateral inversion ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis that may occur while playing basketball, is needed.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]The present invention broadly includes a foot support including a base material having an area approximately a size of a foot, a deepened h...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B13/38A43B7/16
CPCA43B17/023A43B7/22
Inventor WEISS, ALLAN G.
Owner WEISS ALLAN G
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