US1792677A

US1792677A - Heel supporter for shoes

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Publication number: US1792677A
Application number: US345352A
Authority: US
Inventors: Louis A Cook
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1929-03-08
Filing date: 1929-03-08
Publication date: 1931-02-17
Anticipated expiration: 1948-02-17

Description

Feb. 11, 1931. y L. A'. COOK 1,792,611

HEEL SUPPORTER FOR SHOES Filed March 8, 1929 Inventor Zaal/isf.. @O0/6,

Patented Feb. 17,Y 193i LOUIS COOK, 0F AKRON, OHIQ HEEL SUPPGRTER FOR SHOES Application filed March 8,

` of the above-mentioned character which possesses a spring-like action underneath the heel of the foot thus eliminating the strain caused each time the heel of the foot strikes the ground.

Another object is to provide'an attachment of the abovementioned character that willV not cause any injury to the heel of thefoot and which will not tear 'the heelportion of the stocking or sock, additional means beingv provided for positively securing the attachment inv place within the heel portion of the shoe against movement.

Another object is to provide an attachment of the above-mentioned character which is self-adjusting, the same being at all times eiiicient and positive in its operation as Well as simple in construction, inexpensive, strong and durable and further well adapted for the purposes for which it is designed` Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawing.

In the accompanying drawing` wherein like reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the same;

Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view.` through the heel portion of a shoe as well as A through the attachment embodying my in'- vention. a

Figure 2 is a vertical section taken approximately on the line 2-2 of Figure l.

Fiofure 3 is a bottom plan view of the heel supporter, per se; and

Figure 4 is a rear edge elevation thereof. 1n the drawing wherein for vthe purpose of illustration is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral l designates generally myv improved shoe supporter covering is shown at 7.

1929.v Serial No. 345,352.

attachment, the same comprising a sheet of spring metal that is cut to conform tothe shape of the heel portion of a shoe. Suitable spurs 3 are struck outfrom the central portion of the spring metal body 2 whereby the lsame may be rigidly secured in vposition in the heel portion A of a shoe and in Figure l there is clearly illustrated a manner in which these spurs are driven into the heel.

The rounded rear edge portion of the spring ine-tai body 2 is formed with the spaced radial slits e whereby to form a series oi spring tongues 5, the adjacent spring tongues being disposed in ,overlapping relation as more clearly Yshown in Figure 4. It will also be observed that .the Vedge portions of the spring metal body 2 at the sides and rear end ,portionthereof are slightly` curved upwardly so as to be out of Contact with the heel portion of thel shoe and this feature is cleariy shown in Figures l and 2 of the drawing.

A covering of leather, felt. or other suitable material denoted by the reference character 6 is secured on the up ser face of this spring Inetal body 2 and upon referring to Figure 3 it will be observed that this covering is slig itly larger than the spring metal body so that the same extends beyond the respective edges of the body. lThe fastening means for the The heel supporter is attached within the heel portion of the shoe in the manner as clearly shown in Figures l and 2 and the heei of the foot will engage with the covered spring body and the downward pressure upon the spring tongues 5 lcaused by the heel of die foot will spread the spring tongues apart and in a downward direction. The sprrfr body will act as a resiiient cushion for the heel ofthe `foot whereby to aii'ord maximum oeifort tothe wearer while walking, running o jumping and the provision of the Covefi-fin@in will prevent the spring tongues from com in ccutact with the heel of the foot or wise injuring the stocking or sock. simplicity' of my device enabies the saine be readily and easily positioned in the hee of a shoe and furthermore the spring tongues will render the device or attachment Vadjasia` ble to various sizes of shoes. The. spurs absolutely prevent the attachment from moving out of position when placed in the heel portion of the shoe.

A device of this character can be constructY ed and sold at a very loW cost and the same will at all times be positive and eiicient in Carrying out the purposes for which it is designed.

While have shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, it. is to be understood that minor Changes in the. size, shape and arrangement oi' parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claim.

lll/Thal' l claim is:

An attaehment for theI inside of the heel portion oi" a shoe comprising a spring metal body, the rear edge portion of said spring n'ietal body being iormed with a series of radial slits i'orming normally overlapping spring tongues and a heel-engaging covering over the upper face of the spring metal body7 and the tongues, and attaching spurs struck out from the intermediate portion of the body to secure the same against movement in the heel portion ofthe shoe, the side and rear edge portions of the spring metal body being normally lcurved upwardly.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature.

LOUIS A. Coon.