Adjustable sole support system
US9538812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43D999/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A removable and adjustable insert for footwear has slots placed in the insole and/or midsole of the shoe to allow access to the arch and/or metatarsal and/or heel regions of the insole and/or midsole. In an embodiment, an insert placed into the arch insert slot that establishes how much the arch protrudes above the remainder of the top surface of the insole. One or more inserts are provided having different thicknesses so that the height of the arch can be varied by the user or at the direction of a third party, such as a doctor or a trainer.
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