High Heel Shoe or Boot Ankle Support

Abstract

In one example, we describe a method and system for supporting the sides of the ankle, tight, with a solid hard material, like hard plastic, and making the foot and ankle to act together as one piece, to make the foot more stable and comfortable. Or, we can do this as an add-on for a shoe, later on, to insert as an extra, for the same function. Or, we can do it for any types of shoes. Different structures and components or variations are also discussed.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is related to the provisional application 62 / 361,598, filed Jul. 13, 2016, with the same inventor and assignee. We are claiming priority to that application. We have incorporated by reference herein all the teachings of that application.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]High heel shoes cause many accidents and injuries for consumers every year. For example, due to instability, people may twist or break their ankles. So, there is a need for a solution to fix this problem or reduce the chance of injuries as much as possible.[0003]Some examples of the prior art are:[0004]Ser. No. 14 / 155,549: athletic shoe with ankle support, with flexible band around the ankle. But it is not much of a support.[0005]20100299960: Fairy Jane, the suspender for stilettos: strap holds the foot inside the shoe, but not much support.[0006]U.S. Pat. No. 4,411,077: ankle support with high bracing strength, but not much support.[0007]U.S. Pat. No. 3,674,023: previously k...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a method and system for making shoes or inserts for shoes that support the sides of the ankle and make the foot and ankle act together as one piece. This makes the foot more stable and comfortable. Different structures and components are discussed, and the patent outlines variations of the technique. In simple terms, the patent explains how to make shoes that better support the ankle and make the foot more stable and comfortable.

Problems solved by technology

High heel shoes cause many accidents and injuries for consumers every year.

For example, due to instability, people may twist or break their ankles.

But it is not much of a support.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,411,077: ankle support with high bracing strength, but not much support.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,109,613: shoe with integrated ankle support, addition to shoe, but not much support.

SN 2014 / 0090273 or U.S. Pat. No. 8,468,721, but not much support.

Thus, none of the prior art is a proper and complete solution.

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