GB2536889A

GB2536889A - Shoe Structure

Info

Publication number: GB2536889A
Application number: GB1505370.5A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Chen Chun-Cheng
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-03-28
Filing date: 2015-03-28
Publication date: 2016-10-05
Also published as: GB201505370D0

Abstract

Footwear 1 for preventing or correcting toe deformation or joint displacement, where the footwear 1 covers the toes of the wearer, and has at least one toe separating means that separates at least the wearers big toe from the wearers remaining toes during use. The separating means 10 may be incorporated into the structure of the footwear (see fig 1), or may comprise a removable inner sole or insert 13 of the footwear 1 (see figs 3 9). The footwear may incorporate a plurality of toe separating means which separate various groups of toes or all of the toes of the user. The toe separating means 10 of the removable insert may comprise a plurality of toe-receiving pockets 11, 12 spaced by gaps 132, and may be lined with breathable material 130 and have raised protrusions which may massage the wearer. Alternatively, the insert 13 may be sewn to the footwear. The insert may be used with a variety of footwear. In addition the toe separating means also assist in keeping the gaps between the users toes dry and clean and alleviate foot odour and diseases.

Description

Specification of Invention

[Name of Invention] Shoe structure

[Technical Field]

[0001] The invention discloses a shoe structure for correcting or preventing hallex ectropion, preventing a status of overlapping a hallux on a first toe, and covering toes in the shoe structure.

[Prior Art]

[0002] Due to various styles and types of current shoes, most ordinary shoes have been known as fashion and beauty. However, the comfort of the shoes is often neglected while people purse the fashion, even the toe deformation or joint displacement is caused due to wearing pointed shoes or high-heeled shoes, so as to cause hallex ectropion. Therefore, the appearance of the palm can be affected, the pain on the hallex can be caused while walking; or, if the hallex ectropion is severe, the foot can be treated by the surgical operation only, however, if a patient wears the unconformable shoes, the hallex ectropion will be relapsed and the toes will be deformed, therefore it is necessary to adopt the shoe structure for treating the hallex ectropion to correct, treat and alleviate the pain on the toe joints.

[0003] However, the structures for correcting the hallex ectropion sold in the market are socks for treating the hallex ectropion or soles for treating the hallex ectropion which can alleviate the pain only at most while wearing due to the lack of compelling force, therefore, the correcting effect is limited; even if most shoes for treating the hallex ectropion are used for correcting by the way of fixing or pulling the hallex, the wearing comfort can be greatly reduced by correcting in such a way of forcibly pulling the hallex only; furthermore, most soles are lack of sterilization, even the germs are bred easily because the palms are covered sultrily, so as to derive foot diseases; therefore improper design for covering the toes is the main reason of the shoes for causing the hallex ectropion. Although the correcting shoes such as sandals and slippers consider more comfort by exposing the toes after the patient suffers from the hallex ectropion, the shoe structure for correcting the hall ex ectropion by covering the hallexes of the toes has not been considered, because the shoe structure is too idealized. Many people still wear the shoes for covering the toes to work and cannot replace by sandals or slippers even if the toes are uncomfortable, therefore the shoes for treating the hallex ectropion by covering the toes are absolutely necessary. The advance prevention is superior to the treatment afterward. Nowadays, the existing correcting shoe structures in the market have the structure focused on the correction afterward, but neglect the advance prevention, i.e. the prevention on the hallex ectropion.

[0004] In order to improve the above defects, the inventor has proceeded to the development on the shoe structure. The shoe structure does not only have the effects of preventing and correcting the hallex ectropion and alleviating arthralgia and discomfort caused by the hall ex ectropion, but also is the most basic demand of the human beings. The current situations that the market correcting shoe structure is insufficient in function and the style does not comply with the use can be improved to meet the most basic walking demands of the human beings to wear.

[Content of the Invention] [0005] One purpose of the invention is to provide a structure for separating toes. The shoe structure is used to achieve the effects of correcting the condition of overlapping the hallex on the first toe, preventing the hallex ectropion and alleviating the toe arthralgia, so as to improve the foot health.

[0006] Another purpose of the invention is that foot diseases are not likely to be caused due to foot stuffiness and humid slits when the hallex ectropion is corrected, and the discomfort caused by correction cannot be caused; furthermore, a user who wears the shoes is convenient to wear and is more comfortable to walk, and the shoe structure is possible for any person who likes wearing high-heeled shoes to prevent the toe joint displacement and deformation.

[0007] The invention is a shoe structure which is used for correcting or preventing hallex ectropion and covering toes in the shoe structure. A shoe structure is characterized by comprising at least one toe separator which is parallel to a wearing direction and is arranged at the internal front end of the shoe structure, and the front end of the shoe structure is divided into a first wearing space and at least one second wearing space.

[0008] An external layer is formed by extending the inner surface of the shoe structure from the toe separators, the toe separators are located in the external layer, and the inner surface of the external layer can be covered with a breathable cloth or is provided with punctiform bulges used for massaging soles and can generate fine gaps to promote cross-ventilation to prevent germs from breeding caused by sweating due to stuffiness. [0009] The external layer is sewn or is connected in the shoe structure in an interference fit way, so as to give consideration to the effects of being good in correction and attractive in appearance as well as convenient to wear and use, wherein the surface of the external layer is provided with gaps used for distinguishing the positions of the toe separators corresponding to the position of the toe separators; the shoe structure can be shoes with wide toe caps, or pointed shoes capable of easily holding the toe separators. The shoe structure can cooperate with a way of normally laying toes to meet human engineering, so as to alleviate the toe pressure. The toe separators are plurally set, and the front end of each shoe structure is divided into a first wearing space and four wearing spaces for separating five toes.

[0010] By the design of separating the hallex and other four fingers or separating the five fingers, the hallex ectropion can be prevented, even the prevention on germ breeding among the toe gaps and toe cracking can be prevented when the hallex ectropion can be gradually corrected when the hallex ectropion is prevented. In addition to the design of the invention, no foot stiffness condition caused by the correction is caused while correcting, no correction realized by pulling toes cannot be carried out, and no discomfort situation caused by forcibly pulling the toes through the external force is caused; however, a patient can wear the shoe structure in the formal occasion by the design of the shoe structure of covering the toes. In conclusion, the effect on preventing the hallex ectropion can be achieved by the correcting structure; furthermore, the shoe structure cannot only meet the effect on correcting the hallex ectropion, but also give consideration to the attractive appearance and the comfort while correcting; meanwhile, the hurt and discomfort caused by surgical correction can be prevented in future by the structure of correcting the hallex ectropion.

[Brief Description of the Drawings]

[0011]FIG. I is the top view of the better embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is the schematic diagram of the better embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is the schematic diagram of the external layer of another implementation pattern of the better embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is the application schematic diagram of another implementation pattern of the better embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is the schematic diagram of the external layer of another implementation pattern of the better embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 is application schematic diagram of another implementation pattern of the better embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 is the schematic diagram of the external layer of other implementation pattern of the invention.

FIG. 8 is the schematic diagram of other implementation patterns of the invention. FIG. 9 is the schematic diagram of other implementation patterns of the invention.

[Detailed Description of the Embodiments]

[0012] In order to make the juror know the contents of the invention clearly, please refer to the following specification and drawings.

[0013] Please refer to the FIG. I and FIG. 2 which are three-dimensional side views and application schematic diagrams of the better embodiment of the invention. As shown in figures, a shoe structure I provided by the invention is used for correcting or preventing hallex ectropion and covering toes in the shoe structure 1. The shoe structure is characterized by comprising at least one toe separator 10 which is differently arranged by matching the condition of the hallex ectropion; the embodiment is specified by taking one toe separator 10 as an example, the shape of the toe separator 10 is designed in a customized way, such as a rectangular shape and an arc shape; the embodiment is specified by taking the rectangular shape as an example, the toe separator 10 is parallel to the wearing direction and is arranged at the internal front end of each shoe structure 1, the front end of the shoe structure 1 is divided into a first wearing space hand and a second wearing space 12, and the volume ratio of the first wearing space 11 to the second wearing space 12 is 1: (3-1): 5, and the ratio of the first wearing space 11 to the second wearing space 12 is defined is that the hallex and the rest four fingers of the foot can be effectively separated according to the toe distribution of the feet of the human beings, so as to correct and prevent the hallex ectropion; in the embodiment, taking the shoe structure I for the right foot to wear as an example in the embodiment, the first wearing space 11 is used for holding the hallux, the second wearing space 12 is used for holding other fingers, and the toe separator 10 is used for separating toes and is unlikely to cause germ and mildew breeding due to sweat to derivatively cause foot diseases or foot odor because the toe separator 10 is made from a ventilate material; by the design of covering the toes through the correcting shoe structure 1, the toe separator 10 is located in the shoe structure 1 to meet the private demand of correcting the hall ex ectropion, the shoe structure is not conspicuous due to a strange structure, and the attractive appearance can be realized; with view to wearing the shoes for covering the toes to match with a formal dress and the wearing comfort after anyone suffers from the hallex ectropion, the conditions that the shoe structure 1 for preventing the hallex ectropion which covers the toes and the shoe structure 1 which exposes toes cannot be worn in the formal occasion is not considered because most correcting shoe structures 1 are set in the shoe structures of sandals, slippers and the like which expose toes, therefore, the shoe structure has benefits by setting the toe separators 10 into the shoe structure 1 for covering the toes.

100141 Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 which are the schematic diagramsof the external layer and application schematic diagramsof the better embodiment. As shown in figures, a toe separator 10 is parallel to a wearing diction and is arranged at the internal front end of the shoe structure I, the front end of the shoe structure I is divided into a first wearing space 11 and a second wearing space 12, and the volume ratio of the first wearing space 11 to the second wearing space 12 is 1: (3-1): 5, and the ratio of the first wearing space 11 to the second wearing space 12 is defined is that the hallex and the rest four fingers of the foot can be effectively separated according to the toe distribution of the feet of the human beings, so as to correct and prevent the hallex ectropion; an external layer 13 is formed by extending at least one inner surface of the shoe structure, the basis of the external layer is divided into a full cover and a semi cover corresponding to the rear half part of the inner surface of the shoe structure, or is further divided into a type with a side edge and a type without side edge. The inventor can design the shoe structure in a customized way according to the individual habits of customers due to the diversified set of the external layer 13. In addition, the inner surface of the external layer 13 is either provided with punctiform bulges or covered with a breathable cloth 130 or the combination thereof; taking the punctiform bulges arranged at the bottom of the structure in the implementation pattern as an example, the shoe structure is made from an elastic material to freely bend palm and the pressure on the palm can be alleviated due to an anti-vibration effect in the process of walking, the punctiform bulges are used for massaging feet and can generate fine gaps to promote cross-ventilation to prevent germs from breeding caused by sweating due to stuffiness. Therefore, the shoe structure is more comfortable when a user is walking, and the external layer 13 is set to be helpful to be beneficial for alleviating the toe pressure, the hurt caused by the hallex ectropion and the foot ordor or foot diseases caused by germ or mildew breeding, without any side effect. Also, the external layer 13 can be connected with the shoe structure I in such either a sewing or an interference fit way.

Taking the interference fit way in the implementation pattern as an example, the external layer 13 is convenient to take out in the shoe structure 1 for cleaning because the external layer 13 is arranged in the shoe structure 1 by an interference way.

[0015] Moreover, a gap 132 is formed in the surface of the external layer 13, is formed corresponding to the toe separators 10 and is used for distinguishing the positions of the toe separators 10; in addition, taking the gap 132 as an example in the embodiment, the gaps 132 of the shoe structure are plurally designed and are not limited to separate the hallux and other four toes, or distinguish other toes, such as separating the third toe from the fourth toe of the palm, therefore the correcting function of the shoe structure 1 is multi-element; furthermore, the shoe structure 1 has an enough space to extend toes to alleviate the pressure on the toes, and is unlikely to cause the hallex ectropion.

[0016] Please refer to FIG.5, FIG.6, FIG.7, FIG.8 and FIG.9 which are the schematic diagrams and application schematic diagrams of the external layer in the implementation pattern, the schematic diagrams of the external layers of other implementation patterns and the schematic diagrams of other implementation patterns. As shown in FIG.5 and FIG.6, in the implementation pattern, taking two toe separators 10 of the shoe structure as an example, the toe separators 10 are parallel to the wearing direction, arranged at the internal front end of the shoe structure 1, and located between the hallux and the first toe and between the first toe and the second toe respectively, so as to prevent the toe gaps from breeding germs and cracking in addition to the prevention on hallex ectropion; the front end of the shoe structure 1 is divided into a first wearing space 11 and a second wearing space 12, the total area ratio of the rear of the first wearing space 11 to the second wearing space is 1: (3-1): 5. In addition, as shown in figures, an external layer 13 is formed by extending at least one internal surface of the shoe structure from the toe separators 10, the toe separator 10 is located in the external layer 13 in which an opening 131 and two gaps 132 are formed, and the opening 131 of the external layer is used for holding the palm of the human body. The basis of the external layer 13 is divided into a full cover and a semi cover corresponding to the rear half part of the inner surface of the shoe structure, or is further divided into a type with a side edge and a type without the side edge. The embodiment is specified by taking the full cover type without side edge as an example: the external layer 13 is set in the shoe structure 1 like a sole in such either a sewing or an interference fit way. The implementation pattern is specified by taking the external layer 13 set in the shoe structure in an interference fit way, and the inner surface of the outer layer 13 is either provided with punctiform bulges or covered with a breathable cloth 130 or the combination thereof The implementation pattern is only specified by gluing the breathable cloth 130.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 7, the shoe structure 1 is specified by the shoe structure 1. The front end of the shoe structure 1 is divided into a first wearing space 11 and a second wearing space 11 by the toe separator 10, and the external layer 13 is in a semi-cover shape and is provided with an opening 131 used for holding palm of the human body. The implementation pattern is specified by taking the external layer 13 covered with the breathable cloth 130 as an example. As shown in FIG.8, a shoe structure 1 is specified by taking the shoe structure with three toe separators 10 as an example. The front end of the shoe structure 1 is divided into a first space and three second spaces 12 by the toe separators 10, like FIG. 7, the external layer is also in a semi-cover type. However, the gap 132 is formed corresponding to the toe separators 10; also, by taking the external layer 13 in a sewing way as an example, the external layer 13 is arranged in the shoe structure, therefore the external layer 13 has to be fixed in the shoe structure 1 because the external layer cannot move due to walking. The implementation pattern is high-heeled shoes.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 9, a shoe structure 1 is specified by four toe separators as an example: the front end of the shoe structure 1 is divided into a first wearing space and four second wearing spaces 12 by the toe separator 10, and the external layer is specified by a full cover with a side edge in the implementation pattern. Also, the external layer 13 is arranged in the shoe structure 1 in an interference fit way in the implementation pattern, so that the external layer can be taken out of the shoe structure for cleaning, and the shoe structure can be used for various shoes, and the implementation pattern is specified by leather shoes.

[0019] The abovementioned embodiments are better embodiments of the shoe structure only, but are not used for limiting the scope of implementation of the shoe structure; therefore, the shoe structure is not used for breaking away from the equalization change and modification in the spirit and scope and is included in the patent scope of the invention.

[Specification of Symbol]

[0020] 1 Shoe structure Toe separator 11 First wearing space 12 Second wearing space 13 External layer Breathable cloth 131 Opening 132 Gap

Claims

Claims 1. A shoe structure for correcting or preventing hallex ectropion and covering toes in the shoe structure, characterized by comprising at least a toe separator, wherein the toe separator is parallel to a wearing direction and is arranged at the internal front end of the shoe structure, and the front end of the shoe structure is divided into a first wearing space and at least one second wearing space.
2. The shoe structure according to claim 1, wherein an externally layer is formed by extending at least one inner surface of the shoe structure from the toe separator, and the toe separator is located in the external layer.
3. The shoe structure according to claim 2, wherein the inner surface of the external layer is either provided with punctiform bulges or covered with a breathable cloth or the combination thereof
4. The shoe structure according to claim 2, wherein the external layer is connected in the shoe structure in a sewing way.
5. The shoe structure according to claim 2, wherein the external layer is connected in the shoe structure in an interference fit way.
6. The shoe structure according to claim 2 or 3 or 4 or 5, wherein at least a gap is formed in the surface of the external layer.
7. The shoe structure according to claim 6, wherein each gap is set to correspond to the corresponding toe separator.
8. The shoe structure according to claim 7, wherein the toe separators are arranged plurally, and the front end of the shoe structure is divided into a first wearing space and a plurality of second wearing space for separating toes.