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Educational method for identifying right and left footwear utilizing a split graphic and corresponding split word footwear insert

a split graphic and graphic technology, applied in the field of footwear inserts, can solve the problems of not offering information on the wearer of the shoe, not being educational, customizable, or directionally helpful, and none of the split graphic available for right and left shoe identification

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-02-05
HODSON LISA ANN
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The invention allows consumers to choose relevant images and text from a variety of options, using graphics and text of different shapes and colors. This makes it easier for them to create custom designs that meet their needs.

Problems solved by technology

Insoles do not offer information on the wearer of the shoe.
Insoles are not known for being educational, customizable, or directionally helpful.
While inserts on the market today may solve some issues for the wearer such as arch support or additional cushioning, none offer an educational split graphic for right and left shoe identification system or with a personal identification system for the wearer.
There is not an adequate educational system for helping people identify their left from their right shoe.

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[0020]Shown in FIG. 1 is the top view of the inserts 200A, 200B inside a pair of shoes 100A, 100B. The inserts are only visible in the heel portion of the shoes with the split graphic and text visible and as described in FIG. 2.

[0021]Referring to FIG. 2, a top view of the full footbed shaped insert 200A, 200B is shown outside of the shoe. The left shoe insert shows the head portion 220A of the dinosaur graphic with the letters 230A “DINO”, and the right shoe insert shows the tail portion 220B of the dinosaur graphic with the letters “SAUR”.

[0022]Referring now to FIG. 4, a top view of the full footbed shaped insert 400A, 400B is shown outside of the shoe. In this embodiment of the invention, only a split text is used to facilitate recognition of left and right shoe. The left shoe insert shows the letters 430A “DINO”, and the right shoe insert shows the letters 430B “SAUR”.

[0023]The middle section of the inserts 400A, 400B a lined area 450A, 450B is provided for the wearer or guardian...

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Abstract

The present embodiment is a footwear insert. In further detail the present embodiment offers an educational split graphic and split text system to assist a wearer in identification of left and right footwear. In addition, the present embodiment offers personal identification information related to the wearer of the inserts.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]application Ser. No. 13 / 837,037 dated Mar. 15, 2013 is now abandon.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The technical field is footwear; and more particularly, to the field of footwear inserts.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Insoles on the market today, which are supplied by manufacturers of shoes are typically sewn or glued directly in shoes and offer no purpose to the wearer other than identifying the manufacturer of their particular shoe.[0004]Insoles do not offer information on the wearer of the shoe. Specifically, this may be helpful for children, and adults with disabilities, who may become separated from a caregiver, or may be unable to communicate vital information such as name, address, phone number, medical information, caregiver contact information, emergency information, and the like.[0005]Insoles are not known for being educational, customizable, or directionally helpful.[0006]While inserts on the market today may solve some issues for the ...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B3/00A43B13/38
CPCA43B13/38A43B3/0036A43B3/0078A43B17/00
Inventor HODSON, LISA ANN
Owner HODSON LISA ANN
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