EP0410625A2 - Footwear - Google Patents
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- EP0410625A2 EP0410625A2 EP90307805A EP90307805A EP0410625A2 EP 0410625 A2 EP0410625 A2 EP 0410625A2 EP 90307805 A EP90307805 A EP 90307805A EP 90307805 A EP90307805 A EP 90307805A EP 0410625 A2 EP0410625 A2 EP 0410625A2
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- sock
- insole
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- shoe
- toe
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
- A43B13/28—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by their attachment, also attachment of combined soles and heels
- A43B13/36—Easily-exchangeable soles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/30—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use specially adapted for babies or small children
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- This invention relates to footwear and is more particularly concerned with providing a means by which the growth of childrens feet can be monitored to indicate when a change to a larger shoe size is desirable.
- a detachable sock or insole which has marked in the toe region of its upper surface one or more lines or areas which are reached as the foot grows and which provide an indication of whether a larger shoe size is desirable for the wearer.
- a series of spaced transversely-extending lines are marked on the sock or insole in the toe region.
- the mark nearest the toe may be accentuated by being thicker or heavier than the other lines or in a different colour or in some other way warn of the need for a larger shoe size for the wearer.
- the markings may be such that they are worn away by the action of walking, so that the presence or absence of markings gives the required guidance.
- a moulded insole or sock 10 is shown which is intended for disposition detachably in a childs shoe.
- the insole or sock is designed in accordance with the style of the shoe and is placed in the shoe by the shoe manufacturers.
- a series of transversely-extending lines 11a, 11b, 11c etc. are marked in the toe region of the shoe.
- Line 11a indicates where the largest toe should reach when the shoe is first bought.
- the lines are progressively more heavily marked to indicate the approach of the stage at which professional advice should be sought with regard to the requirement for the child to have a larger shoe size.
- the lines 11a, 11b etc. are worn away by the pressure and movement of the toes during walking, and when the insole or sock is removed from the shoe, it can readily be checked to see how far forward the lines have been worn away.
- the sock or insole should be an accurate fit in the shoe.
- the position of the most forward marked line may be some distance from the forward tip of the insole or sock.
- the sock may be moulded onto or otherwise bonded to the upper surface of an underlayer which is contoured to the shape of the foot.
- the sock may have bonded to its underside a layer of foamed plastics material cut from sheet and accurately laminated to the sock to maintain a consistent relationship with the inside of the shoe.
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- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- This invention relates to footwear and is more particularly concerned with providing a means by which the growth of childrens feet can be monitored to indicate when a change to a larger shoe size is desirable.
- According to this invention there is provided in or for a shoe a detachable sock or insole which has marked in the toe region of its upper surface one or more lines or areas which are reached as the foot grows and which provide an indication of whether a larger shoe size is desirable for the wearer.
- In a preferred arrangement a series of spaced transversely-extending lines are marked on the sock or insole in the toe region. The mark nearest the toe may be accentuated by being thicker or heavier than the other lines or in a different colour or in some other way warn of the need for a larger shoe size for the wearer.
- The markings may be such that they are worn away by the action of walking, so that the presence or absence of markings gives the required guidance.
- The invention will now be described in more detail with reference by way of example to the accompanying drawing showing the upper surface of a moulded insole or sock according to the invention.
- Referring to the drawing a moulded insole or
sock 10 is shown which is intended for disposition detachably in a childs shoe. The insole or sock is designed in accordance with the style of the shoe and is placed in the shoe by the shoe manufacturers. A series of transversely-extendinglines 11a, 11b, 11c etc. are marked in the toe region of the shoe. Line 11a indicates where the largest toe should reach when the shoe is first bought. In the illustrated constructions, the lines are progressively more heavily marked to indicate the approach of the stage at which professional advice should be sought with regard to the requirement for the child to have a larger shoe size. Thelines 11a, 11b etc. are worn away by the pressure and movement of the toes during walking, and when the insole or sock is removed from the shoe, it can readily be checked to see how far forward the lines have been worn away. - The sock or insole should be an accurate fit in the shoe.
- In determining the positions of the markings in manufacture, regard is had to the style of the shoe, with particular reference to the difference between the stick or actual length of the last and the effective length, which is the maximum length available to the wearer, so that in the case of a shoe with a pointed toe for example, the position of the most forward marked line may be some distance from the forward tip of the insole or sock.
- The sock may be moulded onto or otherwise bonded to the upper surface of an underlayer which is contoured to the shape of the foot. Alternatively the sock may have bonded to its underside a layer of foamed plastics material cut from sheet and accurately laminated to the sock to maintain a consistent relationship with the inside of the shoe.
Claims (4)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB898916587A GB8916587D0 (en) | 1989-07-20 | 1989-07-20 | Footwear |
GB8916587 | 1989-07-20 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP0410625A2 true EP0410625A2 (en) | 1991-01-30 |
EP0410625A3 EP0410625A3 (en) | 1992-01-22 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP19900307805 Withdrawn EP0410625A3 (en) | 1989-07-20 | 1990-07-17 | Footwear |
Country Status (3)
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EP (1) | EP0410625A3 (en) |
GB (1) | GB8916587D0 (en) |
IE (1) | IE902597A1 (en) |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE9210851U1 (en) * | 1992-08-13 | 1992-10-29 | Adidas AG, 8522 Herzogenaurach | Children's shoe with insole |
EP0662287A1 (en) * | 1994-01-10 | 1995-07-12 | Scop Minibel Sa | Article of footwear, in particular for young children |
DE19727201A1 (en) * | 1997-06-16 | 1998-12-24 | Hubertine Lind | shoe |
Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CH577804A5 (en) * | 1974-07-08 | 1976-07-30 | Cos Computer Systems Sa | |
DE2839165A1 (en) * | 1978-09-06 | 1980-03-13 | Schelchen Schuhbedarf | Double layer insert sole for shoe - has stamped contour grooves facilitating cutting out and stain-free lining |
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1989
- 1989-07-20 GB GB898916587A patent/GB8916587D0/en active Pending
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1990
- 1990-07-17 IE IE259790A patent/IE902597A1/en unknown
- 1990-07-17 EP EP19900307805 patent/EP0410625A3/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CH577804A5 (en) * | 1974-07-08 | 1976-07-30 | Cos Computer Systems Sa | |
DE2839165A1 (en) * | 1978-09-06 | 1980-03-13 | Schelchen Schuhbedarf | Double layer insert sole for shoe - has stamped contour grooves facilitating cutting out and stain-free lining |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE9210851U1 (en) * | 1992-08-13 | 1992-10-29 | Adidas AG, 8522 Herzogenaurach | Children's shoe with insole |
EP0662287A1 (en) * | 1994-01-10 | 1995-07-12 | Scop Minibel Sa | Article of footwear, in particular for young children |
FR2714799A1 (en) * | 1994-01-10 | 1995-07-13 | Scop Minibel Sa | Footwear including shoes for young children. |
DE19727201A1 (en) * | 1997-06-16 | 1998-12-24 | Hubertine Lind | shoe |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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IE902597A1 (en) | 1991-02-27 |
GB8916587D0 (en) | 1989-09-06 |
EP0410625A3 (en) | 1992-01-22 |
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