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Insole

Pending Publication Date: 2020-02-27
NEO G LTD
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a flexible, lightweight, reusable and minimal maintenance insole that helps with flat feet / fallen arches, plantar fasciitis, joint stress, and improves posture. The insole has a reinforced base and shock absorption portions that provide improved durability and comfort. The insole also has gripping members for better grip and a porous reinforcing member within the silicone base material that provides reliable reinforcement. Combining the reinforced cut-to-size insole with orthotic support portions and shock absorption portions further improves stability and support. The insole is easy to use and can help reduce stress on joints.

Problems solved by technology

However, silicone can suffer from lower durability.
However, it has been found that cutting an insole can undermine the structural integrity of the insole.
This can mean that the immediate functioning of the insole is diminished or the effective lifetime of the insole reduced.

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[0043]FIGS. 1 to 5 show a full length insole 100 according to the present invention. Insole 100 is formed of foot-outline-shaped flexible transparent silicone base 102 which tapers from a thickness of 7 mm at the heel end to a thickness of 4 mm at the ball portion indicated by support portion 110 and 2 mm at the toe end. Insole 100 is configured for use with a right foot.

[0044]Silicone base 102 has embedded therein polymeric porous mesh 104. Integrally formed mesh 104 extends across substantially the whole of base 102, from the heel end to the toe end and from the inner side to the outer side. Mesh 104 is arranged approximately halfway between the upper and lower faces of base 102. Mesh 104 is formed of a plurality of directly connected open hexagonal moieties. The silicone of base 102 penetrates the hexagonal moieties to thereby hold mesh 104 in position.

[0045]Silicone shock absorption portions 106 and 108 are located at the forefoot and heel portions of insole 100, respectively. E...

second embodiment

[0054]FIGS. 6 and 7 show an insole 200 according to the present invention. Insole 200 is the same as insole 100 except that it is configured for use with a left foot.

third embodiment

[0055]FIG. 8 shows a ¾ length insole 300 according to the present invention, and is configured to fit under the rear ¾ of the foot, as opposed to the whole foot as for insole 100. Insole 300 is configured for a right foot. Insole 300 comprises silicone base 302, which aside from the difference in shape is the same as silicone base 102. Insole 300 further comprises silicone shock absorption portions 306, 308 located at the forefoot and heel portions of insole. Portions 306 and 308 are the same as respective portions 106 and 108 of insole 100.

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Abstract

There is described an insole comprising a flexible base and a reinforcing member arranged within the base. The insole may be an orthotic insole. The insole can be used for treating fallen arches, flat feet, plantar fasciitis and pronation problems.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of and priority to Great Britain Application No. 1812816.5 filed on Aug. 7, 2018.TECHNICAL FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to an insole. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cut-to-size orthotic insole.[0003]Insoles form the interior bottom of a shoe. They provide the surface of the shoe on which the foot is placed. The insole may be a removable insole added to the shoe to provide a desired characteristic, such as extra cushioning or support.[0004]Orthotic removable insoles can provide support for conditions such as fallen arches, flat feet, plantar fasciitis and pronation problems, for example. The use of silicone in an insole can provide a high level of cushioning compared to other materials. However, silicone can suffer from lower durability. It is desirable to improve the durability of silicone insoles whilst maintaining a high level o...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B17/14
CPCA43B17/14A43B17/02
Inventor STARKEY, PAUL
Owner NEO G LTD
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