Embodiments are directed to manufacturing footwear. A first outer mold shell and a second outer mold shell may be provided. A first inner mold body and a second inner mold body may be manufactured. The first and second inner mold bodies may have respective first and second inner mold surfaces. The second inner mold surface, together with the first inner mold surface, may define an internal mold volume. The first and second inner mold bodies may be removably coupled to the respective first and second outer mold shells to form first and second hybrid side rings. The first hybrid side ring and the second hybrid side ring may be installed in an automated injection molding machine. The installed first hybrid side ring may be moved toward the installed second hybrid side ring to provide the internal mold volume. One or more liquids may be injected into the internal mold volume.
Embodiments are directed to an insole (102a, 102b) for footwear. The insole preferably includes a bottom surface, a peripheral sidewall, and a relief (112a, 112b, 114a, 114b). The bottom surface has a perimeter, and the peripheral sidewall preferably extends upward from the perimeter of the bottom surface. The relief is preferably disposed in the peripheral sidewall.
A43B 7/14 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
A43B 13/38 - Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insolesInsoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process
A43B 13/40 - Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insolesInsoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process with cushions
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
A61F 5/14 - Special medical insertions for shoes for flat-feet, club-feet or the like
Embodiments are directed to an insole for footwear. The insole preferably includes a bottom surface, a peripheral sidewall, and a relief. The bottom surface has a perimeter, and the peripheral sidewall preferably extends upward from the perimeter of the bottom surface. The relief is preferably disposed in the peripheral sidewall.
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
A43B 17/16 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined with heel or toe caps
A43B 7/14 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
A43B 17/02 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient
A43B 17/14 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined made of sponge, rubber, or plastic materials
A43B 13/38 - Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insolesInsoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process
Business consulting services in the field of orthotic
footwear; Business marketing consulting services; Consulting
services in business organization and management.
(1) Business consulting services in the field of orthotic footwear; Business marketing consulting services; Consulting services in business organization and management.
Business consulting services in the field of orthotic footwear; Business marketing consulting services; Consulting services in business organization and management
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software for biometric data assessment, namely, gait
analysis, and custom footwear insole creation and
manufacturing; pressure plates for gathering biometric data,
namely, 3D foot data and gait data for use in creating
custom footwear and insoles. Providing biometric assessment, namely, gait analysis,
providing 3D foot scanning, providing custom insoles and
footwear.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
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Custom manufacturing of footwear and insoles; manufacture of
footwear, namely, creation of custom-fitting footwear to
order and/or specification of others.
A footwear item includes an insole, an outsole, and a midsole. The insole includes an insole top surface, an insole bottom surface, and an insole sidewall. The outsole includes an outsole top surface and an outsole bottom surface. The midsole is positioned between the insole and the outsole. The midsole is configured to nest onto the top surface of the outsole. In at least the heel region, the midsole includes a strobel upper surface and a strobel sidewall configured to nestingly receive a heel region of the insole. In addition, an interface between the strobel upper surface and the strobel sidewall includes a fillet region configured to support and reduce lateral-medial movement of the insole relative to the midsole.
Embodiments are directed to manufacturing footwear. A first outer mold shell and a second outer mold shell may be provided. A first inner mold body and a second inner mold body may be manufactured. The first and second inner mold bodies may have respective first and second inner mold surfaces. The second inner mold surface, together with the first inner mold surface, may define an internal mold volume. The first and second inner mold bodies may be removably coupled to the respective first and second outer mold shells to form first and second hybrid side rings. The first hybrid side ring and the second hybrid side ring may be installed in an automated injection molding machine. The installed first hybrid side ring may be moved toward the installed second hybrid side ring to provide the internal mold volume. One or more liquids may be injected into the internal mold volume.
A midsole of footwear (22) with an incorporated orthotic (1) support. The midsole includes a soft and flexible member and a more rigid orthotic (1) support. The orthotic (1) support includes a heel cup (10) and an arch support portion (11) that extends forwardly from the heel cup (10). Embodiments produce the midsole by positioning the orthotic insert (1) between an upper portion (22) of the footwear (22) and an outsole (21). Then, soft and flexible material (2) is injected into the space surrounding the orthotic (1). The soft and flexible material (2) subsequently cures forming the multi-part unitary midsole. A midsole of footwear (22) with an incorporated orthotic (1) support. The midsole includes a soft and flexible member and a more rigid orthotic (1) support. The orthotic (1) support includes a heel cup (10) and an arch support portion (11) that extends forwardly from the heel cup (10). Embodiments produce the midsole by positioning the orthotic insert (1) between an upper portion (22) of the footwear (22) and an outsole (21). Then, soft and flexible material (2) is injected into the space surrounding the orthotic (1). The soft and flexible material (2) subsequently cures forming the multi-part unitary midsole.
A midsole of footwear with an incorporated orthotic support. The midsole includes a soft and flexible member and a more rigid orthotic support. The orthotic support includes a heel cup and an arch support portion that extends forwardly from the heel cup. Embodiments produce the midsole by positioning the orthotic insert between an upper portion of the footwear and an outsole. Then, soft and flexible material is injected into the space surrounding the orthotic. The soft and flexible material subsequently cures forming the multi-part unitary midsole.
An apparatus to assist in making an orthotic, insole or other footwear insert that is customized to a plantar surface of an individual's foot is provided. The apparatus includes a portable housing; a heater unit to selectively heat the orthotic or a heel cap of the footwear insert to increase its pliability; at least one alignment device to assist in positioning and orientating the individual's foot prior to conforming the orthotic or the heel cap to the plantar surface of the individual's foot; and a vacuum system to selectively apply a vacuum around the individual's foot to bring the orthotic or the heel cap into conformance with the plantar surface of the individual's foot prior to setting of the orthotic or the heel cap. Related methods of making custom orthotics, insoles and other footwear inserts are also provided.
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
A43B 17/14 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined made of sponge, rubber, or plastic materials
A43D 8/00 - Machines for cutting, ornamenting, marking or otherwise working up shoe part blanks
Embodiments are directed towards recommending a shoe and insole combination for a consumer. A variety of shoe information, insole information, and consumer foot information may be determined, which may include heel width, a width or shape, a length, a height, and arch characteristics. The foot information, the shoe information for a plurality of shoes, and the insole information for a plurality of insoles may be compared to determine at least one combination of shoe and insole that is compatible with the consumer's foot. Based on this comparison of foot information, shoe information, and insole information, a recommendation of at least one shoe and insole combination may be determined and provided to a user and/or the consumer.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Custom manufacturing of footwear and insoles; manufacture of footwear, namely, creation of custom-fitting footwear to order and/or specification of others
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Custom manufacturing of footwear and insoles; manufacture of footwear, namely, production of custom-fitting footwear to order and/or specification of others
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Custom manufacturing of footwear and insoles; manufacture of footwear, namely, production of custom-fitting footwear to order and/or specification of others
A footwear item (10) includes an insole (300), an outsole (100, 400), and a midsole (100). The insole (300) includes an insole top surface (302), an insole bottom surface (304), and an insole sidewall (306). The outsole (100, 400) includes an outsole (100, 400) top surface and an outsole (100, 400) bottom surface. The midsole (100) is positioned between the insole (300) and the outsole (100, 400). The midsole (100) is configured to nest onto the top surface of the outsole (100, 400). In at least the heel region, the midsole (100) includes a strobel (200) upper (202) surface and a strobel (200) sidewall configured to nestingly receive a heel region of the insole (300). In addition, an interface (106) between the strobel (200) upper (202) surface and the strobel (200) sidewall includes a fillet region (106) configured to support and reduce lateral-medial movement of the insole (300) relative to the midsole (100).
A footwear item includes an insole, an outsole, and a midsole. The insole includes an insole top surface, an insole bottom surface, and an insole sidewall. The outsole includes an outsole top surface and an outsole bottom surface. The midsole is positioned between the insole and the outsole. The midsole is configured to nest onto the top surface of the outsole. In at least the heel region, the midsole includes a strobel upper surface and a strobel sidewall configured to nestingly receive a heel region of the insole. In addition, an interface between the strobel upper surface and the strobel sidewall includes a fillet region configured to support and reduce lateral-medial movement of the insole relative to the midsole.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Insoles, footwear. Footwear design services, namely, computerized foot scanning
and fitting of footwear and insoles for medical and
non-medical purposes.
In at least some embodiments, an orthotic footbed assembly includes a three- dimensional footbed that closely approximates a size and configuration of a particular foot and at least one orthotic feature additively coupled to the three-dimensional footbed. In at least some other embodiments, a method of making the orthotic footbed assembly includes direct printing of orthotic features onto a 3-D footbed. Another method includes indirect printing of orthotic features and applying these features onto to a 3-D footbed. And yet another method includes direct printing of orthotic features onto a 2-D blank footbed and then conducting a three-dimensional forming operation to make the orthotic footbed assembly.
B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
A43B 7/22 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with fixed flat-foot insertions, metatarsal supports, ankle flaps or the like
A43B 7/28 - Adapting the inner sole of the shoe to the sole of the foot
In at least some embodiments, an orthotic footbed assembly includes a three-dimensional footbed that closely approximates a size and configuration of a particular foot and at least one orthotic feature additively coupled to the three-dimensional footbed. In at least some other embodiments, a method of making the orthotic footbed assembly includes direct printing of orthotic features onto a 3-D footbed. Another method includes indirect printing of orthotic features and applying these features onto to a 3-D footbed. And yet another method includes direct printing of orthotic features onto a 2-D blank footbed and then conducting a three-dimensional forming operation to make the orthotic footbed assembly.
B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
A43B 7/14 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
A43B 7/1455 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form with special properties
A43B 7/1405 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
A43B 7/22 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with fixed flat-foot insertions, metatarsal supports, ankle flaps or the like
A43B 7/28 - Adapting the inner sole of the shoe to the sole of the foot
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Goods & Services
Custom manufacturing of footwear and insoles; manufacture of footwear, namely, creation of custom-fitting footwear to order and/or specification of others
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Custom manufacturing of footwear and insoles; manufacture of footwear, namely, creation of custom-fitting footwear to order and/or specification of others
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
(1) Orthopedic footwear.
(2) Insoles; casual footwear; athletic footwear; sports footwear. (1) Computerized foot scanning and fitting of footwear and insoles for medical purposes.
(2) Computerized foot scanning and fitting of footwear and insoles for the purpose of customizing footwear and insoles.
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Insoles, Footwear Computerized foot scanning and fitting of footwear and insoles for medical purposes Computerized foot scanning and fitting of footwear and insoles for the purpose of customizing footwear and insoles
Embodiments are directed towards an insole assembly for an article of footwear. The insole includes a cushioning member and a support member. The cushioning member having an upper surface for engaging a plantar surface of a foot and a bottom surface for engaging a sole of the footwear and the support member. The support member engages with a portion of the bottom surface of the cushioning member. The support member has a rearfoot portion which extends around a heel end of the cushioning member, medial and lateral side portions which extend forwardly from the rearfoot portion on opposite sides of a central opening in the support member, and a front-end portion connecting the medial and lateral side portions near a midfoot region of the footwear enclosing the central opening in the support member along a perimeter of the cushioning member.
A43B 13/38 - Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insolesInsoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
A43B 7/14 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
A43B 17/02 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient
Embodiments are directed towards an insole assembly for an article of footwear. The insole includes a cushioning member and a support member. The cushioning member haying an upper surface for engaging a plantar surface of a foot and a bottom surface for engaging a sole of the footwear and the support member. The support member engages with a portion of the bottom surface of the cushioning member. The support member has a rearfoot portion which extends around a heel end of the cushioning member, medial and lateral side portions which extend forwardly from the rearfoot portion on opposite sides of a central opening in the support member, and a front-end portion connecting the medial and lateral side portions near a midfoot region of the footwear enclosing the central opening in the support member along a perimeter of the cushioning member.
A43B 13/38 - Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insolesInsoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process
Embodiments are directed towards recommending a shoe and insole combination for a consumer. A variety of shoe information, insole information, and consumer foot information may be determined, which may include heel width, a width or shape, a length, a height, and arch characteristics. The foot information, the shoe information for a plurality of shoes, and the insole information for a plurality of insoles may be compared to determine at least one combination of shoe and insole that is compatible with the consumer's foot. Based on this comparison of foot information, shoe information, and insole information, a recommendation of at least one shoe and insole combination may be determined and provided to a user and/or the consumer.
Embodiments are directed towards recommending a shoe and insole combination for a consumer. A variety of shoe information, insole information, and consumer foot information may be determined, which may include heel width, a width or shape, a length, a height, and arch characteristics. The foot information, the shoe information for a plurality of shoes, and the insole information for a plurality of insoles may be compared to determine at least one combination of shoe and insole that is compatible with the consumer's foot. Based on this comparison of foot information, shoe information, and insole information, a recommendation of at least one shoe and insole combination may be determined and provided to a user and/or the consumer.
An apparatus to assist in making an orthotic, insole or other footwear insert that is customized to a plantar surface of an individual's foot is provided. The apparatus includes a portable housing; a heater unit to selectively heat the orthotic or a heel cap of the footwear insert to increase its pliability; at least one alignment device to assist in positioning and orientating the individual's foot prior to conforming the orthotic or the heel cap to the plantar surface of the individual's foot; and a vacuum system to selectively apply a vacuum around the individual's foot to bring the orthotic or the heel cap into conformance with the plantar surface of the individual's foot prior to setting of the orthotic or the heel cap. Related methods of making custom orthotics, insoles and other footwear inserts are also provided.
B29D 35/12 - Producing parts thereof, e.g. soles, heels or uppers, by a moulding technique
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
A43B 17/14 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined made of sponge, rubber, or plastic materials
An apparatus to assist in making an orthotic, insole or other footwear insert that is customized to a plantar surface of an individual's foot is provided. The apparatus includes a portable housing; a heater unit to selectively heat the orthotic or a heel cap of the footwear insert to increase its pliability; at least one alignment device to assist in positioning and orientating the individual's foot prior to conforming the orthotic or the heel cap to the plantar surface of the individual's foot; and a vacuum system to selectively apply a vacuum around the individual's foot to bring the orthotic or the heel cap into conformance with the plantar surface of the individual's foot prior to setting of the orthotic or the heel cap. Related methods of making custom orthotics, insoles and other footwear inserts are also provided.
A43D 8/00 - Machines for cutting, ornamenting, marking or otherwise working up shoe part blanks
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
A43B 17/14 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined made of sponge, rubber, or plastic materials
B29D 35/12 - Producing parts thereof, e.g. soles, heels or uppers, by a moulding technique
An insole assembly for use in footwear is provided. The insole assembly generally includes a full-length insole base made of a flexible and resilient material (e.g., resiliently compressible foam), and a heel cap made of a generally rigid material (e.g., a carbon fiber reinforced polymer) which is attached to the insole base and mimics the contours thereof to provide proper biomechanical support of the heel and arch areas of a foot in a particularly lightweight and sleek form factor.
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
A43B 13/38 - Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insolesInsoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process
A43B 17/16 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined with heel or toe caps
A43B 1/00 - Footwear characterised by the material
A43B 7/14 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
A43B 17/08 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined ventilated
A43B 17/18 - Arrangements for attaching removable insoles to footwear
An insole assembly (10) for use in footwear is provided. The insole assembly (10) generally includes a full-length insole base (20) made of a flexible and resilient material (e.g., resiliently compressible foam), and a heel cap (40) made of a generally rigid material (e.g. a carbon fiber reinforced polymer) which is attached to the insole base and mimics the contours thereof to provide proper biomechanical support of the heel and arch areas of a foot in a particularly lightweight and sleek form factor.
Footwear is provided having a midsole platform, a full length insole and a orthotic midsole in the form of an orthotic shell received between the midsole platform and the insole. The orthotic shell has a heel portion to support a heel of a foot of a wearer and a forefoot portion to support a forefoot of the wearer at least in a region behind and near metatarsal heads of the foot. The orthotic shell is shaped to partially cup the heel and support the forefoot in one of a plurality of determined orientations. The footwear may further include a plurality of support plugs to support the orthotic shell in one of the determined orientations and a shank coupled to the midsole platform to increase torsional rigidity of the footwear with respect to a longitudinal length thereof. Methods of making footwear are also provided.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Orthotic inserts for footwear; orthotic inserts for ski boots. Inserts for footwear; footwear. Custom manufacture of orthotic inserts for footwear. Custom design of orthotic inserts for footwear.
