WO2007049024A1 - Élément de protection des pieds - Google Patents

Élément de protection des pieds Download PDF

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WO2007049024A1
WO2007049024A1 PCT/GB2006/003946 GB2006003946W WO2007049024A1 WO 2007049024 A1 WO2007049024 A1 WO 2007049024A1 GB 2006003946 W GB2006003946 W GB 2006003946W WO 2007049024 A1 WO2007049024 A1 WO 2007049024A1
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insert
shoe
insert according
cushion
foot
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PCT/GB2006/003946
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John Robinson
Nina Maria Conway
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Lrc Products Limited
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Priority to JP2008537184A priority Critical patent/JP4813563B2/ja
Priority to AU2006307740A priority patent/AU2006307740C1/en
Priority to NZ567964A priority patent/NZ567964A/en
Priority to EP06794882A priority patent/EP1951078B1/fr
Priority to AT06794882T priority patent/ATE524081T1/de
Priority to CN2006800395300A priority patent/CN101299939B/zh
Publication of WO2007049024A1 publication Critical patent/WO2007049024A1/fr
Priority to HK08110037.6A priority patent/HK1116635A1/xx

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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
    • A43B3/10—Low shoes, e.g. comprising only a front strap; Slippers
    • A43B3/101—Slippers, e.g. flip-flops or thong sandals
    • A43B3/102—Slippers, e.g. flip-flops or thong sandals leaving the heel of the foot bare 
    • A43B3/105—Slippers, e.g. flip-flops or thong sandals leaving the heel of the foot bare  characterised by the shape or layout of the toestrap

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  • the present invention relates to a protective element to be worn inside footwear to reduce damage/pain to the feet. More particularly the present invention relates to an element to be worn inside sandal style shoes, namely those in which the lower and upper parts are connected by a strap, thong or suchlike, which is designed to pass in between the toes of the wearer.
  • WO 94/01496 discloses a wide range of foot-comfort pads ranging from full insoles to heel pads and toe crest pads.
  • the invention disclosed is directed to the specific polysiloxane elastomer used in the construction of these pads and no disclosure specific to toe post footwear is made.
  • US 2003/0230312 discloses an adhesive skin protective patch fore the forefoot, which is specifically designed to be a low visibility device, i.e. one that can be worn with "dressy” footwear.
  • the invention disclosed is essentially a specifically shaped sticking plaster, which is preferably transparent. There is no disclosure which refers to any
  • US 5,683,354 discloses an adhesive bandage for a digit of a human hand or foot.
  • the disclosed bandage (sticking plaster) is ostensibly star shaped in configuration, the disclosure claiming that the plurality of radially extending points aids with adhesion around "flexible parts of the body" such as fingers and toes, where traditional plasters are prone to slippage and poor adhesion.
  • This disclosure has no material effect on the toe-post protector concept.
  • US 2002/0095107 discloses a sleeve for the protection of fingers or toes and is included herein to demonstrate the current state of the art, having no specific bearing on the toe-post protector project.
  • half-pipe is not intended to be restricted to a full half pipe shape, but to encompass any partial hollow cylinder shape which would fulfil the purpose as defined herein.
  • An insert according to the present invention comprises a flexible cushion suitable for location around the toe post/thong element of a sandal style shoe, said cushion being largely concealed by the shoe and the foot of the wearer when in use.
  • the insert is preferably transparent, such that if any portion of it is visible in use, it does not stand out from the foot.
  • the insert may be of a substantially planar construction, said planar form being deformed around the thong element, by the user, prior to use.
  • the central portion of the insert is preferably thicker than the edge portions.
  • the insert may have an adhesive layer provided on one side, such that it can be releasably adhered to the thong element of the shoe.
  • the insert may be a formed/moulded component, comprising a "half-pipe” shaped element for location about the thong element.
  • the insert may further comprise a substantially planar element for location along a portion of the insole of a shoe, such that in use the ball of the foot of a wearer is located on the planar element, with the "half-pipe” shaped element passing between two toes and providing a cushion between said toes and the thong element of the shoe.
  • the insert may also have a relieved surface (not the adhesive surface, where applicable), said relief preferably comprising a plurality of pimples/protrusions, said protrusions providing additional comfort for the wearer by virtue of increased air circulation, reduced sweat retention and reduced friction.
  • the protrusions may also improve the flexibility/bending characteristics of the insert.
  • the insert is preferably formed from a silicone gel or like compound, providing both flexibility and cushioning.
  • a first embodiment 1 there is provided a substantially planar cushion, the central portion 2 of which is thicker than the edges 3.
  • the underside 4 is provided with an adhesive layer for attachment to a shoe.
  • the other side comprising a plurality of protrusions 5, the central protrusions being larger than the outer protrusions.
  • the cushion When the shoe is worn, the cushion provides additional soft padding between the toes, the inter-toe web and the shoe, the protrusions 5 reduce the contact area, thereby reducing rubbing and also allow air to flow around the contact area thereby reducing the tendency for sweating.
  • the protrusions allow a greater - A -
  • a unitarily moulded cushion 9 comprising a substantially upright, half pipe shaped element 10 and a substantially planar element 11.
  • the upright element 10 is placed around the thong element of the shoe, the user than placing their foot on top of the planar element 11.
  • the cushion is held in place by both the interaction of the upright element with the thong element of the shoe and also the weight of the user trapping the planar element between their foot and the insole.

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  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)
  • Finger-Pressure Massage (AREA)

Abstract

L’invention concerne un insert (1) de protection des pieds comprenant un coussinet flexible adapté pour être positionné autour de l’élément de bride/lanière (6) d’orteil d’une chaussure de type sandale, ledit coussinet étant dans une grande mesure caché par la chaussure et le pied de la personne qui porte la chaussure.
PCT/GB2006/003946 2005-10-24 2006-10-23 Élément de protection des pieds WO2007049024A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (7)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2008537184A JP4813563B2 (ja) 2005-10-24 2006-10-23 足の保護部材
AU2006307740A AU2006307740C1 (en) 2005-10-24 2006-10-23 Protective element for feet
NZ567964A NZ567964A (en) 2005-10-24 2006-10-23 Protective insert for a sandal style shoe that has a planar portion and a part cylindrical portion
EP06794882A EP1951078B1 (fr) 2005-10-24 2006-10-23 Élément de protection des pieds
AT06794882T ATE524081T1 (de) 2005-10-24 2006-10-23 Fussschutzelement
CN2006800395300A CN101299939B (zh) 2005-10-24 2006-10-23 脚用保护元件
HK08110037.6A HK1116635A1 (en) 2005-10-24 2008-09-10 Protective element for feet

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GB0521616.3 2005-10-24
GBGB0521616.3A GB0521616D0 (en) 2005-10-24 2005-10-24 Protective element for feet

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WO2007049024A1 true WO2007049024A1 (fr) 2007-05-03

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EP (1) EP1951078B1 (fr)
JP (1) JP4813563B2 (fr)
CN (1) CN101299939B (fr)
AT (1) ATE524081T1 (fr)
AU (1) AU2006307740C1 (fr)
ES (1) ES2368256T3 (fr)
GB (1) GB0521616D0 (fr)
HK (1) HK1116635A1 (fr)
MY (1) MY147402A (fr)
NZ (1) NZ567964A (fr)
WO (1) WO2007049024A1 (fr)
ZA (1) ZA200804506B (fr)

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WO2011008667A1 (fr) * 2009-07-13 2011-01-20 Nike International Ltd. Chaussure avec partie de lanière comprenant des rainures
GB2515615A (en) * 2013-04-12 2014-12-31 Crawford Healthcare Ltd Support for therapeutic use
USD851874S1 (en) 2016-01-14 2019-06-25 J.M. Promotions, Inc. Shoe bumper
US10638814B2 (en) 2015-04-13 2020-05-05 Worldoluxe Llc Shoe engagement and bumper insert system and method for using the same
USD897084S1 (en) 2015-11-11 2020-09-29 Worldoluxe Llc Shoe bumper

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US20030230312A1 (en) 2002-06-17 2003-12-18 Dumitrascu Renata Irina Adhesive skin protective patch for forefoot
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WO1994001496A1 (fr) 1992-07-06 1994-01-20 Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc. Procede et dispositif d'amortissement a usage orthopedique
US5683354A (en) 1993-07-06 1997-11-04 Levy; Raymond H. Adhesive bandage for a digit of a human hand or foot
US6151801A (en) * 1998-10-16 2000-11-28 Frederiksen; Ben G. Sandal
US20020095107A1 (en) 1999-05-21 2002-07-18 Jean-Luc Martin Viscoelastic lined elastic sleeve for the protection or treatment of fingers or toes
US20020121030A1 (en) * 2001-03-02 2002-09-05 Christina Coleman Thong footwear cushion
US20030230312A1 (en) 2002-06-17 2003-12-18 Dumitrascu Renata Irina Adhesive skin protective patch for forefoot
DE202004006639U1 (de) * 2004-04-27 2004-07-08 Trinks, Ole, Dr. Zehenzwischenraum-Protektor
WO2005115189A1 (fr) * 2004-05-27 2005-12-08 Matthew James Clear Harrison Article chaussant
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WO2011008667A1 (fr) * 2009-07-13 2011-01-20 Nike International Ltd. Chaussure avec partie de lanière comprenant des rainures
US8336228B2 (en) 2009-07-13 2012-12-25 Nike, Inc. Article of footwear with thong portion including grooves
US8516718B2 (en) 2009-07-13 2013-08-27 Nike, Inc. Article of footwear with thong portion including grooves
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EP3111790A1 (fr) * 2009-07-13 2017-01-04 NIKE Innovate C.V. Article chaussant avec partie de lanière comprenant des rainures
GB2515615A (en) * 2013-04-12 2014-12-31 Crawford Healthcare Ltd Support for therapeutic use
US10638814B2 (en) 2015-04-13 2020-05-05 Worldoluxe Llc Shoe engagement and bumper insert system and method for using the same
USD897084S1 (en) 2015-11-11 2020-09-29 Worldoluxe Llc Shoe bumper
USD851874S1 (en) 2016-01-14 2019-06-25 J.M. Promotions, Inc. Shoe bumper

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ATE524081T1 (de) 2011-09-15
EP1951078B1 (fr) 2011-09-14
AU2006307740C1 (en) 2011-07-07
CN101299939A (zh) 2008-11-05
ZA200804506B (en) 2009-03-25
AU2006307740B2 (en) 2010-11-04
JP4813563B2 (ja) 2011-11-09
ES2368256T3 (es) 2011-11-15
GB0521616D0 (en) 2005-11-30
JP2009512529A (ja) 2009-03-26
EP1951078A1 (fr) 2008-08-06
CN101299939B (zh) 2012-05-02
NZ567964A (en) 2010-10-29
AU2006307740A1 (en) 2007-05-03

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