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EP0203192B1
EP0203192B1 EP86900654A EP86900654A EP0203192B1 EP 0203192 B1 EP0203192 B1 EP 0203192B1 EP 86900654 A EP86900654 A EP 86900654A EP 86900654 A EP86900654 A EP 86900654A EP 0203192 B1 EP0203192 B1 EP 0203192B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B17/00—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
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  • the invention relates to an insole for shoes, with selectively acupressor-active elements arranged according to a predetermined grid, in particular made of metal, such as copper or magnetic material, plastic or the like.
  • a shoe is known from DE-U 8304472, the inner contact sole of which has lens-shaped elevations assigned to only certain reflex zones of the sole of the foot. These are said to B. as rivets, preferably as hollow rivets. The buyer of such a shoe is therefore limited to the pattern specified by the manufacturer.
  • insoles of the type mentioned are known from DE-U 8131 084 or DE-U 8415720.
  • Such insoles are primarily offered to suppress pain, but also to promote certain organ functions.
  • the arrangement of the acupressor-active elements is carried out using the knowledge that certain nerves end in the area of the sole of the foot, so that these nerves can be influenced directly.
  • DE-U 81 31 084 proposes, among other things, to arrange the acupressor-active elements only in the area of certain foot reflex zones.
  • the known insoles however, have the disadvantage that the acupressor-effective elements are inextricably linked to the insole, so that an individual influence on certain foot reflex zones is not possible. Above all, it is not possible to change the position or regroup the acupressor-effective elements into another foot reflex zone.
  • the present invention has for its object to develop an insole of the type mentioned in such a way that predetermined foot reflex zones can be influenced individually by means of the acupressor active elements, in particular a regrouping of the acupressor active elements and complete or partial removal thereof by the user should be possible.
  • the acupressor-active elements can be inserted individually into the insole or fastened to it, so that a corresponding individual influencing of the foot reflex zones is possible.
  • a real foot reflex zone therapy is possible by the user of the insole according to the invention.
  • the user can regroup, partially or completely remove the acupressor-effective elements, replace them in whole or in part with elements of a different design and thus follow an individually adapted therapy either at his own discretion or according to medical instructions.
  • acupressor-effective elements With regard to particularly advantageous exemplary embodiments for the acupressor-effective elements, reference is made to the subclaims.
  • the main focus is on the different shape of the acupressor-effective elements and the different ways of attaching them to the insole.
  • the insole 10 for shoes shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is perforated according to a Cartesian grid 24 with the grid dimension “x” (holes 12) or is provided with continuous incisions 11.
  • the grid dimension “x” is approximately 3-10 mm, preferably approximately 5 mm. Ultimately, this depends on the acupuncturally active elements 13... 23 that can be inserted individually into the holes 12 or incisions 11.
  • the insole 10 is of normal thickness, preferably made of leather. Individually acupuncturally active elements can be inserted into the holes 12, as will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4-14.
  • acupuncturally active elements 14, 16, 18 are designed in the manner of a push button. They each have a head 28 with a neck attached to it, which is characterized by a constriction 26 immediately below the neck on the head 28. This constriction 26 securely holds the button-like elements 14, 16 and 18 in the holes 12 or incisions 11 in the insole 10.
  • the head 28 is conical, in Figure 5 spherical and in Figure 6 pattelike.
  • the element 14 according to FIG. 6 is also suitable for reverse insertion into the holes 12 or incisions 11, as shown in FIG. In this way, the specific pressure on the sole of the foot can also be individually designed.
  • the acupuncturally effective elements after 4-6 are preferably made of copper or a magnetic material. However, they can just as well be made of stainless steel or plastic. However, copper or magnetic material are said to have special health-promoting properties, so that these materials should be preferred.
  • the acupuncturally active element according to FIG. 9 is very similar to that according to FIG. 6. It differs only in the surface properties of the head 28.
  • the surface of the plate-like head 28 of the acupuncturally active element 20 according to FIG. 1 is corrugated, while the surface of the head 28 of the element 14 according to FIG. 6 is smooth.
  • An additional acupunctural effect can be achieved through the corrugated surface of the head, due to the resulting fine grid.
  • the acupuncturally active element according to FIGS. 7 and 8 is characterized by a head 28 which is circular in plan view and on the underside of which two diametrically arranged necks with constrictions 26 are formed. The distance between these necks corresponds to the grid dimension “x”, so that attachment to the insole 10 is readily possible.
  • the head 28 can also have the shape of an ellipse, kidney, heart, triangle, square or the like. In this respect there are no limits to the imagination. It is also conceivable to design the head 28 in the form of a straight, curved or curved or serpentine strip.
  • the grid dimension “x” can have different sizes in the longitudinal and transverse directions and / or can be smaller or larger in some areas. In the illustrated embodiment, the grid dimension "x" in the longitudinal and transverse directions is the same size.
  • the holes, incisions or markings on the insole 10 can also be arranged according to the natural “nerve pattern”.
  • the acupuncturally active element 15 according to FIG. 10 has a cap-like head 28 made of sheet metal, on the underside of which two diametrically flexible metal tongues 36 are fastened, which can be passed through the holes 12 or incisions 11 in the insole 10 and against the side opposite the head 28 the insole 10 are bendable while the element 15 is fixed thereon.
  • the element 15 is known per se as a closure element for envelopes.
  • the tongues passed through the holes 12 or incisions 11 of the insole 10 are bent, similar to the tongues 36 of the acupuncturally active element 15 according to FIG. 10, with the flat head 28 being fixed on the upper side of the insole 10 against the underside thereof (see arrows 25 ).
  • the acupuncturally active element 17 is formed in two parts. It consists of a dome-like head 28 made of plastic and a fixing element 40 which can be locked with it and which can also consist of plastic.
  • This fixing member 40 consists of a plate with a central fixing pin, the free end of which is thickened and interacts with a correspondingly designed recess on the underside of the head 28.
  • the head 28 can of course also be plate-like or plate-like. The surface can be smooth or roughened.
  • the head 28 can also consist of metal, in particular copper. In this respect, the same applies as for the other embodiments of acupuncturally active elements.
  • acupuncturally active elements are those according to FIGS. 13 and 14.
  • the acupuncturally active elements 19 and 21 shown there are formed by platelets, in particular metal, preferably copper platelets, which are provided with at least two diametrically flexible clamping tongues 42.
  • the metal plate 19 is additionally provided with two local, elastically deformable elevations 44, which have an additional acupuncture effect.
  • the clamping tongues 42 are punched out of the platelets 19 and 21 in such a way that their bending lines lying in the platelet plane are essentially close to one another (bending lines 46 in FIG. 14) or spaced apart from one another by the grid dimension “x” (see FIG. Bending lines 48 in Fig. 13).
  • the peripheral edge of the platelets 19, 21 is preferably curved slightly downwards or towards the insole 10 so that no sharp edges are exposed after fixation of the platelets on the insole 10, which could lead to injuries when walking.
  • the embodiment of the insole 10 according to FIG. 3 is characterized in that it consists of two layers 30, 32, only the lower layer 30 being provided with holes 12 or incisions 11 for inserting or fixing acupuncturally active elements 14 ff .
  • the upper layer 32 is closed.
  • the two layers 30, 32 are connected to one another at least on the edge side (outer edge 34). Further connection points are preferably provided.
  • the upper layer 32 can be made of felt and has a thickness of about 2-3 mm, while the lower layer 30 can be a relatively thin plastic film.
  • a layer of fiber material can also be arranged in the space between the two sole layers 30, 32 to prevent mutual friction between the two layers when walking and possibly electrostatic charging. Stone, glass or the like wool can be used as the fiber material.
  • cork particles or the like between the two layers 30, 32. These have the additional advantage that they are extremely comfortable when walking and adapt well and relatively permanently to the contour of the sole of the foot. It goes without saying it is possible to form the layer 30 as the upper layer and the layer 32 as the lower layer. This depends on the desired immediacy of the acupuncturally active elements 14 or the like.

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An inner sole for shoes with elements located at a distance from one another, having an acupuncture action (13...23) especially made of metal, such as copper or similar. The inner sole (10) is provided at least in partial areas with slits, cut-outs (11), holes (12) or markings in which the acupuncture-effective elements (13...23) can be individually inserted or to which these elements can be individually secured.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einlegesohle für Schuhe, mit nach einem vorbestimmten Raster angeordneten punktuell akupressorisch wirksamen Elementen, insbesondere aus Metall, wie Kupfer oder magnetischem Werkstoff, Kunstoff oder dergleichen.The invention relates to an insole for shoes, with selectively acupressor-active elements arranged according to a predetermined grid, in particular made of metal, such as copper or magnetic material, plastic or the like.

Aus der DE-U 8304472 ist ein Schuh bekannt, dessen innere Kontaktsohle nur bestimmten Reflexzonen der Fußsohle zugeordnete linsenförmige Erhöhungen aufweist. Diese sollen z. B. als Nieten, vorzugsweise als Hohlnieten ausgebildet werden. Der Käufer eines solchen Schuhs ist also auf das vom Hersteller vorgegebene Muster beschränkt.A shoe is known from DE-U 8304472, the inner contact sole of which has lens-shaped elevations assigned to only certain reflex zones of the sole of the foot. These are said to B. as rivets, preferably as hollow rivets. The buyer of such a shoe is therefore limited to the pattern specified by the manufacturer.

Weiterhin sind aus der DE-U 8131 084 oder DE-U 8415720 Einlegesohlen der eingangs genannten Art bekannt.Furthermore, insoles of the type mentioned are known from DE-U 8131 084 or DE-U 8415720.

Derartige Einlegesohlen werden vornehmlich zur Unterdrückung von Schmerzen, aber auch zur Förderung bestimmter Organfunktionen angeboten. Die Anordnung der akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente erfolgt unter Ausnutzung der Erkenntnis, daß bestimmte Nerven im Bereich der Fußsohle enden, so daß auf diese Nerven unmittelbar Einfluß genommen werden kann. Zu diesem Zweck wird in der DE-U 81 31 084 unter anderem vorgeschlagen, die akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente nur im Bereich bestimmter Fußreflexzonen anzuordnen.Such insoles are primarily offered to suppress pain, but also to promote certain organ functions. The arrangement of the acupressor-active elements is carried out using the knowledge that certain nerves end in the area of the sole of the foot, so that these nerves can be influenced directly. For this purpose, DE-U 81 31 084 proposes, among other things, to arrange the acupressor-active elements only in the area of certain foot reflex zones.

Den bekannten Einlegesohlen haftet jedoch der Nachteil an, daß die akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente unlösbar mit der Einlegesohle verbunden sind, so daß eine individuelle Beeinflussung bestimmter Fußreflexzonen nicht möglich ist. Vor allem ist eine Lageveränderung bzw. Umgruppierung der akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente in einen anderen Fußreflexzonenbereich nicht möglich.The known insoles, however, have the disadvantage that the acupressor-effective elements are inextricably linked to the insole, so that an individual influence on certain foot reflex zones is not possible. Above all, it is not possible to change the position or regroup the acupressor-effective elements into another foot reflex zone.

Es ist allgemein bekannt, daß die akupressorische Einwirkung auf Fußreflexzonen zeitlich nicht unbegrenzt sein soll, da sie dann spürbare und dauerhafte Schmerzen auslösen kann. In diesem Fall müßte die bekannte Einlegesohle vollständig entfernt bzw. ausgewechselt werden, da die akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente nicht entfernbar sind.It is generally known that the acupressor action on foot reflex zones should not be unlimited in time, since it can then cause noticeable and permanent pain. In this case, the known insole would have to be completely removed or replaced, since the acupressor-active elements cannot be removed.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Einlegesohle der eingangs genannten Art so weiterzubilden, daß vorbestimmte Fußreflexzonen individuell mittels der akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente beeinflußt werden können, insbesondere sollen eine Umgruppierung der akupressorischen wirksamen Elemente sowie vollständige oder teilweise Entfernung derselben durch den Benutzer möglich sein.The present invention has for its object to develop an insole of the type mentioned in such a way that predetermined foot reflex zones can be influenced individually by means of the acupressor active elements, in particular a regrouping of the acupressor active elements and complete or partial removal thereof by the user should be possible.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Maßnahmen des Patentanspruches 1 oder 2 gelöst.This object is achieved by the characterizing measures of claim 1 or 2.

Erfindungsgemäß können die akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente individuell in die Einlegesohle eingesetzt bzw. an dieser befestigt werden, so daß eine entsprechend individuelle Beeinflussung der Fußreftexzonen möglich ist. Durch die Überlagerung des erfindungsgemäßen «Loch-Rasters» und Fußreflexzonenbildes ist durch den Benutzer der erfindungsgemäßen Einlegesohle eine regelrechte Fußreflexzonen-Therapie möglich. Über den Tag kann der Benutzer die akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente umgruppieren, teilweise oder ganz entfernen, durch andersartig gestaltete Elemente ganz oder teilweise ersetzen und somit eine individuell angepaßte Therapie entweder nach eigenem Gutdünken oder nach ärztlicher Anweisung befolgen.According to the invention, the acupressor-active elements can be inserted individually into the insole or fastened to it, so that a corresponding individual influencing of the foot reflex zones is possible. By overlaying the “hole grid” and foot reflex zone image according to the invention, a real foot reflex zone therapy is possible by the user of the insole according to the invention. During the day, the user can regroup, partially or completely remove the acupressor-effective elements, replace them in whole or in part with elements of a different design and thus follow an individually adapted therapy either at his own discretion or according to medical instructions.

Bezüglich besonders vorteilhafter Ausführungsbeispiele für die akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente wird auf die Unteransprüche verwiesen. Dabei geht es vornehmlich um die unterschiedliche Gestalt der akupressorisch wirksamen Elemente und die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten zur Befestigung derselben an der Einlegesohle.With regard to particularly advantageous exemplary embodiments for the acupressor-effective elements, reference is made to the subclaims. The main focus is on the different shape of the acupressor-effective elements and the different ways of attaching them to the insole.

Nachstehend werden Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine erfindungsgemäß ausgebildete Einlegesohle in Draufsicht,
  • Fig. 2 einen Teil der Einlegesohle nach Fig. 1 im Schnitt längs Linie 11-11 in Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Einlegesohle im schematischen Längsschnitt.
  • Fig. 4 bis Fig. 14 verschiedene Ausführungsformen von akupunktorisch wirksamen Elementen, zum Teil unter Darstellung der Fixierung derselben an der Einlegesohle, teils in Seitenansicht, teils im Schnitt.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the attached drawings. Show it:
  • 1 is an insole designed according to the invention in plan view,
  • 2 shows a part of the insole according to FIG. 1 in section along line 11-11 in FIG. 1.
  • Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of an insole designed according to the invention in a schematic longitudinal section.
  • FIGS. 4 to 14 show different embodiments of acupuncturally active elements, partly showing the fixation of the same to the insole, partly in side view, partly in section.

Die in Fig.1 und 2 dargestellte Einlegesohle 10 für Schuhe ist nach einem kartesischen Raster 24 mit dem Rastermaß «x» gelocht (Löcher 12) bzw. mit durchgehenden Einschnitten 11 versehen. Das Rastermaß «x» beträgt etwa 3-10 mm, vorzugsweise etwa 5 mm. Letztlich hängt dies von den in die Löcher 12 bzw. Einschnitte 11 individuell einsetzbaren akupunktorisch wirksamen Elementen 13...23 ab.The insole 10 for shoes shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is perforated according to a Cartesian grid 24 with the grid dimension “x” (holes 12) or is provided with continuous incisions 11. The grid dimension “x” is approximately 3-10 mm, preferably approximately 5 mm. Ultimately, this depends on the acupuncturally active elements 13... 23 that can be inserted individually into the holes 12 or incisions 11.

Bei der Einlegesohle 10 handelt es sich um eine solche mit normaler Dicke, vorzugsweise aus Leder. In die Löcher 12 können individuell akupunktorisch wirksame Elemente eingesetzt werden, wie sie anhand der Fig.4-14 noch näher beschrieben werden.The insole 10 is of normal thickness, preferably made of leather. Individually acupuncturally active elements can be inserted into the holes 12, as will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4-14.

In den Fig.4-6 sind akupunktorisch wirksame Elemente 14, 16, 18 nach Art eines Druckknopfes ausgebildet. Sie weisen jeweils einen Kopf 28 mit einem daran angesetzten Hals auf, der durch eine Einschnürung 26 unmittelbar unterhalb des Ansatzes am Kopf 28 gekennzeichnet ist. Durch diese Einschnürung 26 werden die durckknopfartigen Elemente 14, 16 und 18 in den Löchern 12 oder Einschnitten 11 der Einlegesohle 10 sicher gehalten. In Fig.4 ist der Kopf 28 kegelartig, in Fig.5 kugelkalottenartig und in Fig. 6 ptättchenartig ausgebildet. Das Element 14 nach Fig.6 eignet sich auch zum umgekehrten Einsetzen in die Löcher 12 bzw. Einschnitte 11, wie Fig.2 erkennen läßt. Auf diese Weise kann der spezifische Druck auf die Fußsohle zusätzlich individuell gestaltet werden. Die akupunktorisch wirksamen Elemente nach den Fig.4-6 bestehen vorzugsweise aus Kupfer oder einem magnetischen Werkstoff. Sie können jedoch genausogut aus rostfreiem Stahl oder Kunststoff bestehen. Kupfer oder magnetischem Werkstoff werden jedoch besondere gesundheitsfördernde Eigenschaften nachgesagt, so daß diesen Werkstoffen der Vorzug zu geben ist.4-6, acupuncturally active elements 14, 16, 18 are designed in the manner of a push button. They each have a head 28 with a neck attached to it, which is characterized by a constriction 26 immediately below the neck on the head 28. This constriction 26 securely holds the button-like elements 14, 16 and 18 in the holes 12 or incisions 11 in the insole 10. In Figure 4 the head 28 is conical, in Figure 5 spherical and in Figure 6 pattelike. The element 14 according to FIG. 6 is also suitable for reverse insertion into the holes 12 or incisions 11, as shown in FIG. In this way, the specific pressure on the sole of the foot can also be individually designed. The acupuncturally effective elements after 4-6 are preferably made of copper or a magnetic material. However, they can just as well be made of stainless steel or plastic. However, copper or magnetic material are said to have special health-promoting properties, so that these materials should be preferred.

Das akupunktorisch wirksame Element nach Fig.9 ist dem nach Fig.6 sehr ähnlich. Es unterscheidet sich lediglich durch die Oberflächenbeschaffenheit des Kopfes 28. So ist die Oberfläche des plättchenartigen Kopfes 28 des akupunktorisch wirksamen Elements 20 nach Fig. geriffelt, während die Oberfläche des Kopfes 28 des Elements 14 nach Fig.6 glatt ausgebildet ist. Durch die geriffelte Kopfoberfläche kann eine zusätzliche akupunktorische Wirkung erzielt werden, und zwar durch das dadurch bedingte Feinraster.The acupuncturally active element according to FIG. 9 is very similar to that according to FIG. 6. It differs only in the surface properties of the head 28. The surface of the plate-like head 28 of the acupuncturally active element 20 according to FIG. 1 is corrugated, while the surface of the head 28 of the element 14 according to FIG. 6 is smooth. An additional acupunctural effect can be achieved through the corrugated surface of the head, due to the resulting fine grid.

Das akupunktorisch wirksame Element nach den Fig.7 und 8 zeichnet sich durch einen in Draufsicht kreisringartigen Kopf 28 aus, an dessen Unterseite zwei diametral angeordnete Hälse mit Einschnürungen 26 angeformt sind. Der Abstand dieser Hälse entspricht dem Rastermaß «x», so daß eine Befestigung an der Einlegesohle 10 ohne weiteres möglich ist. Statt der Kreisringform kann der Kopf 28 auch die Form einer Ellipse, Niere, eines Herzens, Dreiecks, Quadrats oder dgl. aufweisen. Insofern sind der Phantasie keine Grenzen gesetzt. Auch ist es denkbar, den Kopf 28 in Form eines geraden, gebogenen oder geschwungenen bzw. schlangenförmigen Streifens auszubilden.The acupuncturally active element according to FIGS. 7 and 8 is characterized by a head 28 which is circular in plan view and on the underside of which two diametrically arranged necks with constrictions 26 are formed. The distance between these necks corresponds to the grid dimension “x”, so that attachment to the insole 10 is readily possible. Instead of the circular ring shape, the head 28 can also have the shape of an ellipse, kidney, heart, triangle, square or the like. In this respect there are no limits to the imagination. It is also conceivable to design the head 28 in the form of a straight, curved or curved or serpentine strip.

Das Rastermaß «x» kann in Längs- und Querrichtung unterschiedlich groß sein und/oder bereichsweise jeweils kleiner oder größer sein. Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist das Rastermaß «x» in Längs- und Querrichtung gleich groß. Die Löcher, Einschnitte oder Markierungen auf der Einlegesohle 10 können auch nach dem natürlichen «Nervenbild» angeordnet sein.The grid dimension “x” can have different sizes in the longitudinal and transverse directions and / or can be smaller or larger in some areas. In the illustrated embodiment, the grid dimension "x" in the longitudinal and transverse directions is the same size. The holes, incisions or markings on the insole 10 can also be arranged according to the natural “nerve pattern”.

Das akupunktorisch wirksame Element 15 nach Fig.10 weist einen kappenartigen Kopf 28 aus Metallblech auf, an dessen Unterseite zwei diametral auseinanderbiegsame Metallzungen 36 befestigt sind, die durch die Löcher 12 oder Einschnitte 11 in der Einlegesohle 10 hindurchführbar und gegen die dem Kopf 28 gegenüberliegende Seite der Einlegesohle 10 unter Fixierung des Elements 15 an dieser biegbar sind. Das Element 15 ist an sich bekannt als Verschlußelement für Briefumschläge. Das gleiche gilt für das akupunktorisch wirksame Element 13 nach Fig. 12, das aus einem einstückigen Zungenelement besteht, das mittig unter Ausbildung eines streifenförmigen Kopfes 28 dauerhaft verformt ist. Die durch die Löcher 12 oder Einschnitte 11 der Einlegesohle 10 hindurchgeführten Zungen werden ähnlich wie die Zungen 36 des akupunktorisch wirksamen Elements 15 nach Fig. 10 unter Fixierung des flachen Kopfes 28 an der Oberseite der Einlegesohle 10 gegen die Unterseite derselben gebogen (s. Pfeile 25).The acupuncturally active element 15 according to FIG. 10 has a cap-like head 28 made of sheet metal, on the underside of which two diametrically flexible metal tongues 36 are fastened, which can be passed through the holes 12 or incisions 11 in the insole 10 and against the side opposite the head 28 the insole 10 are bendable while the element 15 is fixed thereon. The element 15 is known per se as a closure element for envelopes. The same applies to the acupuncturally active element 13 according to FIG. 12, which consists of a one-piece tongue element which is permanently deformed in the middle to form a strip-shaped head 28. The tongues passed through the holes 12 or incisions 11 of the insole 10 are bent, similar to the tongues 36 of the acupuncturally active element 15 according to FIG. 10, with the flat head 28 being fixed on the upper side of the insole 10 against the underside thereof (see arrows 25 ).

Bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 11 ist das akupunktorisch wirksame Element 17 zweiteilig ausgebildet. Es besteht aus einem kalottenartigen Kopf 28 aus Kunststoff und einem mit diesem verrastbaren Fixierorgan 40, das ebenfalls aus Kunststoff bestehen kann. Dieses Fixierorgan 40 besteht aus einem Plättchen mit zentralem Fixierstift, dessen freies Ende verdickt ausgebildet ist und mit einer entsprechend ausgebildeten Ausnehmung an der Unterseite des Kopfes 28 rastend zusammenwirkt. Im Bereich der Fixierung des akupunktorisch wirksamen Elements 17 ist die Einlegesohle 10 zwischen Kopf 28 und dem erwähnten Fixierorgan 40 eingeklemmt. Der Kopf 28 kann selbstverständlich auch teller- oder plättchenartig ausgebildet sein. Die Oberfläche kann glatt oder aufgerauht sein. Der Kopf 28 kann darüber hinaus aus Metall, insbesondere Kupfer bestehen. Insofern gilt das gleiche wie für die übrigen Ausführungsformen von akupunktorisch wirksamen Elementen.In the embodiment according to FIG. 11, the acupuncturally active element 17 is formed in two parts. It consists of a dome-like head 28 made of plastic and a fixing element 40 which can be locked with it and which can also consist of plastic. This fixing member 40 consists of a plate with a central fixing pin, the free end of which is thickened and interacts with a correspondingly designed recess on the underside of the head 28. In the area of the fixation of the acupuncturally active element 17, the insole 10 is clamped between the head 28 and the fixation element 40 mentioned. The head 28 can of course also be plate-like or plate-like. The surface can be smooth or roughened. The head 28 can also consist of metal, in particular copper. In this respect, the same applies as for the other embodiments of acupuncturally active elements.

Besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsformen von akupunktorisch wirksamen Elementen sind diejenigen nach den Fig. 13 und 14. Die dort dargestellten akupunktorisch wirksamen Elemente 19 und 21 werden durch Plättchen, insbesondere Metall-, vorzugsweise Kupferplättchen, gebildet, die mit mindestens zwei diametral biegsamen Klemmzungen 42 versehen sind. Das Metallplättchen 19 ist zusätzlich mit zwei lokalen, elastisch deformierbaren Erhöhungen 44 versehen, die eine zusätzliche akupunktorische Wirkung haben. In beiden Fällen sind die Klemmzungen 42 aus den Plättchen 19 bzw. 21 ausgestanzt, derart, daß ihre in der Plättchenebene liegenden Biegelinien im wesentlichen dicht nebeneinander (Biegelinien 46 in Fig.14) oder im Abstand des Rastermaßes «x» voneinander entferntliegen (s. Biegelinien 48 in Fig.13). Der Umfangsrand der Plättchen 19, 21 ist vorzugsweise noch etwas nach unten bzw. zur Einlegesohle 10 hin gewölbt, so daß keine scharfen Kanten nach Fixierung der Plättchen an der Einlegesohle 10 freiliegen, die beim Gehen zu Verletzungen führen könnten.Particularly preferred embodiments of acupuncturally active elements are those according to FIGS. 13 and 14. The acupuncturally active elements 19 and 21 shown there are formed by platelets, in particular metal, preferably copper platelets, which are provided with at least two diametrically flexible clamping tongues 42. The metal plate 19 is additionally provided with two local, elastically deformable elevations 44, which have an additional acupuncture effect. In both cases, the clamping tongues 42 are punched out of the platelets 19 and 21 in such a way that their bending lines lying in the platelet plane are essentially close to one another (bending lines 46 in FIG. 14) or spaced apart from one another by the grid dimension “x” (see FIG. Bending lines 48 in Fig. 13). The peripheral edge of the platelets 19, 21 is preferably curved slightly downwards or towards the insole 10 so that no sharp edges are exposed after fixation of the platelets on the insole 10, which could lead to injuries when walking.

Die Ausführungsform der Einlegesohle 10 nach Fig.3 ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie aus zwei Lagen 30, 32 besteht, wobei nur die untere Lage 30 mit Löchern 12 bzw. Einschnitten 11 zum Einsetzen bzw. Fixieren von akupunktorisch wirksamen Elementen 14 ff. versehen ist. Die obere Lage 32 ist geschlossen. Die beiden Lagen 30, 32 sind zumindest randseitig (äußerer Rand 34) miteinander verbunden. Vorzugsweise sind noch weitere Verbindungsstellen vorgesehen. Die obere Lage 32 kann aus Filz bestehen und weist eine Dicke von etwa 2-3 mm auf, während die untere Lage 30 eine relativ dünne Kunststoffolie sein kann. Im Zwischenraum zwischen den beiden Sohlenlagen 30, 32 kann noch eine Schicht Fasermaterial angeordnet sein zur Verhinderung einer gegenseitigen Reibung der beiden Lagen beim Gehen und ggf. einer elektrostatischen Aufladung. Als Fasermaterial kann Stein-, Glas- oder dgl. -wolle verwendet werden. Auch ist es denkbar, Korkpartikel oder dgl. zwischen die beiden Lagen 30, 32 anzuordnen. Diese haben zusätzlich den Vorteil, daß sie äußerst angenehm beim Gehen sind und sich an die Kontur der Fußsohle gut und relativ dauerhaft anpassen. Selbstverständlich ist es möglich, die Lage 30 als obere Lage und die Lage 32 als untere Lage auszubilden. Dies hängt von der gewünschten Unmittelbarkeit der akupunktorisch wirksamen Elemente 14 oder dgl. ab.The embodiment of the insole 10 according to FIG. 3 is characterized in that it consists of two layers 30, 32, only the lower layer 30 being provided with holes 12 or incisions 11 for inserting or fixing acupuncturally active elements 14 ff . The upper layer 32 is closed. The two layers 30, 32 are connected to one another at least on the edge side (outer edge 34). Further connection points are preferably provided. The upper layer 32 can be made of felt and has a thickness of about 2-3 mm, while the lower layer 30 can be a relatively thin plastic film. A layer of fiber material can also be arranged in the space between the two sole layers 30, 32 to prevent mutual friction between the two layers when walking and possibly electrostatic charging. Stone, glass or the like wool can be used as the fiber material. It is also conceivable to arrange cork particles or the like between the two layers 30, 32. These have the additional advantage that they are extremely comfortable when walking and adapt well and relatively permanently to the contour of the sole of the foot. It goes without saying it is possible to form the layer 30 as the upper layer and the layer 32 as the lower layer. This depends on the desired immediacy of the acupuncturally active elements 14 or the like.

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1. Inner sole for shoes with elements acting on points with acupressure arranged according to a predetermined grid and made particularly of metal such as copper or magnetic material, synthetic plastics material or the like, characterised in that the elements acting with acupressure 14, 16-18, 20, 22 respectively have a head 28 and a neck with constriction 26, and that the inner sole 10 is provided with holes 12 or the like which are arranged according to the predetermined grid and in which the elements acting with acupressure are latchable and removable in the manner of a press stud.
2. Inner sole for shoes with elements acting on points with acupressure arranged according to a predetermined grid and made particularly of metal such as copper or magnetic material, synthetic plastics material or the like, characterised in that the elements acting with acupressure 13, 15, 19, 21 respectively have a head 28 and at least one bendable clamping tongue 36, 42 secured thereto, and that the inner sole 10 is provided with holes 12 or the like which are arranged according to the predetermined grid, through which holes the clamping tongues 36, 42 of the elements acting with acupressure 13, 15, 19, 21 are insertable and bendable for releasable fixing.
3. Inner sole according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the holes 12 or the like are provided only in the ball and/or heel region of the inner sole 10.
4. Inner sole according to Claim 1, characterised in that the constriction 26 is provided in the region of the connection of the neck to the head 28.
5. Inner sole according to Claim 4, characterised in that the head 28 of the elements acting with acupressure 13...22 is made in the shape of a cone, pin, needle, plate and platelet, ball or rounding with respective smooth, roughened or grooved surface.
6. Inner sole according to Claim 4, characterised in that the head 28 of the elements 22 acting with acupressure is in plan view ring-shaped, in particular circular ring-shaped, elliptical ring-shaped, heart ring-shaped or the like and has at the underside in the spacing of the grid dimension x at least two fixing elements, preferably two fixing necks each with constriction 26.
7. Inner sole according to Claim 2, characterised in that the elements acting with acupressure 13, 15,19, 21 each have two clamping tongues 36, 42 bendable diametrically apart.
8. Inner sole according to one of Claims 2 or 7, characterised in that when the elements acting with acupressure 19, 21 are constructed as metal platelets 19, 21 the clamping tongues 42 are stamped out of the platelets 19, 21 in such a way that their bending lines in the plane of the platelet are substantially adjacent to each other (bending lines 46) or spaced from each other by the grid dimension x (bending lines 48).
9. Inner sole according to one of Claims 2 or 7, characterised in that the element acting with acupressure 13 comprises a one-piece tongue element which is permanently deformed approximately centrally to form an approximately point- or strip- shaped head 28.
10. Inner sole according to Claim 1, characterised in that the elements acting with acupressure 17 are respectively constructed in two parts, namely comprise a platelet-, plate-, rounding- or the like type head 28 and a fixing element 40 latchable therewith, in such a way that in the region of the fixing of the element acting with acupressure the inner sole 10 is clampable between head 28 and fixing element 10.
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