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WO2006017237A1 - Emballage de differentes paires de semelles interieures pour differentes chaussures - Google Patents

Emballage de differentes paires de semelles interieures pour differentes chaussures Download PDF

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WO2006017237A1
WO2006017237A1 PCT/US2005/024579 US2005024579W WO2006017237A1 WO 2006017237 A1 WO2006017237 A1 WO 2006017237A1 US 2005024579 W US2005024579 W US 2005024579W WO 2006017237 A1 WO2006017237 A1 WO 2006017237A1
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Jeffrey S. Brooks
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/1415—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot
    • A43B7/1445—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot situated under the midfoot, i.e. the second, third or fourth metatarsal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/02—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the material
    • A43B13/12—Soles with several layers of different materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/38—Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insoles; Insoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process
    • A43B13/40—Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insoles; Insoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process with cushions
    • 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
    • A43B17/02—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient

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  • This invention relates generally to insoles, and more particularly to packaging for insoles.
  • footwear for different types of activities.
  • some footwear e.g., running shoes
  • other types e.g., casual shoes, walking shoes, sandals
  • work e.g., boots, steel-toed shoes
  • formal activity e.g., high-heels, dress shows
  • insoles are also marketed for different types of footwear and/or activities. However, these insoles have not been marketed in a single package, making the purchase of such insoles inconvenient and frustrating for an active person participating in many different types of activities.
  • this invention is directed to a package of insoles .
  • the package includes at least two different pairs of insoles, including a first pair of insoles adapted to be used with first footwear and a second pair of insoles adapted to be used with second footwear different from the first footwear.
  • the first pair of insoles has a first insole design and the second pair of insoles has a second insole design different from the first insole design.
  • the package also includes a container containing the at least two different pairs of insoles.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an insole package of this invention comprising a container in the form of a semi-rigid carton having closure flaps,-
  • FIG. 2 is a view similar to Fig. 1 but with the closure flaps open to show a transparent, 3-pocket envelope for holding plurality of pairs of insoles in the carton;
  • Fig. 3 is a plan view of envelope removed from the carton;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one insole of a first pair of insoles in the envelope of Fig. 3;
  • Fig. 5 is an exploded view of the insole of Fig. 4 showing the construction of the insole.
  • Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate one embodiment of an insole package of this invention, the package being indicated in its entirety by the reference number 1.
  • the package comprises a container, generally designated 3, and two or more pairs of insoles, three pairs Pl, P2 and P3 being shown in Fig. 2 by way of example.
  • the different pairs are designed for different types of footwear and/or activity, such as (but not limited to) a sports activity, a leisure or casual activity, a work activity, or a formal (dress) activity.
  • a customer who owns different types of footwear or participates in various activities can satisfy his/her needs by one purchase.
  • the number of insole pairs in the package 1 may vary (2, 3, 4, etc. ) , and that the types of footwear or activities for which the insole pairs are designed may also vary, depending on the need (actual or perceived) in the market. In the illustrated embodiment, the package does not contain footwear.
  • the container 3 is a semi-rigid carton (also designated 3) having a front, a back and four sides which cooperatively define an interior volume sufficient for holding an appropriate number of insole pairs, three such pairs Pl, P2, P3 being shown in Fig. 2.
  • the front of the carton 3 includes overlapping top and bottom closure flaps 11, 13.
  • the bottom flap 13 is pivotally attached to a lower edge 15 of the carton and has an area approximately equal to the size of the front of the carton.
  • the top flap 11, which may be sized to overlie about half of the bottom flap 13, is pivotally attached to an upper edge 17 of the carton.
  • the closure flaps 11, 13 are releasably held in a closed position by suitable means such as mating velcro patches 21, 23. Other fasteners may be used, such as snaps, buttons, or adhesives.
  • the carton may also include a pair of side flaps 27 hinged to opposite side edges 31 of the carton. As illustrated, the side flaps 27 underlie the closure flaps 11, 13 when the carton is closed.
  • containers such as bags, rigid boxes, sleeves of paperboard or other suitable material, molded plastic shells (e.g., blister packs) affixed to a substrate such as cardboard, or other conventional or non-conventional packaging techniques.
  • the container may be disposable after it is opened or it may be reusable for storage of the insoles when not in use.
  • the container may also have one or more suitable openings therein (not shown) for enabling the container to be hung on a support (e.g., a cantilever arm) of a display at a point of purchase.
  • a support e.g., a cantilever arm
  • Other types of containers may be used without departing from the scope of this invention.
  • the inner and/or outer surfaces of the carton 3 may contain printed material (e.g., text and/or graphics) related to construction, use, performance or other characteristics of the insoles in the carton, such as the number of insoles contained therein, the size of the insoles, the source of the insoles, the types of footwear or activities for which the insoles are designed, instructions for use, or other product information.
  • the cartons may be color coded to indicate the types for insoles contained in the carton. For example, a carton containing insoles for women's footwear may be one color whereas a carton containing insoles for men's footwear may be another color.
  • the package 1 further comprises an envelope 41 of transparent plastic or other suitable material sized and shaped for being received in the carton 3 (Figs. 2 and 3) .
  • the envelope 41 has multiple compartments or pockets 43, each configured for holding only one pair of insoles (or less than all of the insoles) of the package. It is understood that the container 3 may not have an envelope 41 or that the envelope may have only one compartment for holding all of the insole pairs.
  • the illustrated envelope has three pockets 43 formed by longitudinal lines 45 of heat seal or the like for holding 3 pairs of insoles, each pocket being closed at one end and open at its other end providing access to the pocket.
  • Figs. 4 and 5 illustrate one insole Pl-A of the first pair Pl of insoles in the container. This particular insole is designed for sports-related footwear, such as a running shoe.
  • the insole has a heel section 51, a mid section 53 and a forefoot section designated 51, 53 and 55, respectively.
  • the insole Pl-A is constructed to comprise a plurality of different layers, three such layers Ll, L2 and L3 being shown in this particular embodiment.
  • the first layer Ll illustrated as the bottom layer, defines the overall outline of the insole and provides support for the foot.
  • This layer is of a suitable material, such as polyurethane, having a first durometer (e.g., a Shore OO durometer in the range of 55-65) .
  • the second layer L2, illustrated as the middle layer is shaped to overlie certain areas of the first layer to provide cushioning for corresponding parts of the foot, as more fully described for example in my U.S. Patent Nos.
  • the second layer L2 is typically (but not necessarily) harder than the first layer Ll and is of a material (e.g., polyurethane) having a second durometer.
  • the Shore 00 durometer of the second layer is in the range 30-85. The specific durometer of the second layer will depend on the type of activity or footwear for which the insole is designed.
  • the Shore 00 durometer of the second layer L2 is preferably in the range of 55-65 (e.g., 60)
  • the second layer L2 may have a Shore 00 durameter of 50-60 (e.g., 55) .
  • the third layer L3, illustrated as the top layer, may function as a sock liner and be of fabric or other suitable material.
  • the three layers of the insole Pl-A may be formed in any suitable manner.
  • the first two layers may be pour molded, the first layer Ll being poured first into a mold and allowed to harden, followed by pouring of the second layer over the first using conventional techniques understood by those skilled in the art.
  • the third layer may be adhered to the second layer after the two pour molded layers Ll, L2 have been removed from the mold.
  • the second insole Pl-B (Fig. 3) of the first pair of insoles Pl is of the same construction as the first insole Pl-A of the pair, although for the other foot.
  • the second pair P2 of insoles in the package 1 may be constructed in a manner substantially identical to the first pair Pl, the only difference being that the middle layer L2 of the second pair has a different durometer suited for a different activity or type of footwear.
  • the second pair P2 may be suited for a low-impact activity, such as walking, where less cushioning is required.
  • the second layer L2 has a durometer somewhat greater than that of the first pair Pl of insoles since less cushioning is needed.
  • the second layer L2 of pair P2 may have a Shore OO durometer in the range of 65-75 (e.g., 70) .
  • the third pair P3 of insoles may be constructed in a manner substantially identical to the first and second pairs Pl, P2, the only difference being that the middle layer L2 of each insole of the third pair has a different durometer suited for a different activity or footwear, such as work or a formal activity where boots or dress shoes may be appropriate.
  • the second layer L2 has a durometer different from that of the first and second pairs Pl, P2 of insoles.
  • the second layer L2 of pair P3 may have a Shore A durometer in the range of 30-40 (e.g., 35), which is suitable for work boots, for example, where firm support is needed for the feet.
  • the insoles described above are exemplary only, and it will be understood that the insoles may be constructed to differ from one another in different ways suitable for different footwear or activities. Also, while the different insoles will typically be used in different types of footwear depending on the activity (e.g., sport shoes, leisure shoes, work shoes, dress shoes, etc.) it is contemplated that the different types of insoles may be used alternately in the same footwear depending on the type of activity to be pursued at any given time. Thus, it will be apparent that virtually any combination of different insoles can be packaged in the same container, thereby providing not only customer convenience and value but also a marketing flexibility which has heretofore been unknown.
  • One or more of the insoles of this invention may, optionally, incorporate other functional features.
  • One such feature is a neuroma pad 61 (see Fig. 3) of the type described in pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/867,110, incorporated herein by reference.
  • the neuroma pad 61 is configured and located to underlie third and fourth metatarsal heads of the foot.
  • the neuroma pad applies an upward force to the bottom of the foot sufficient to spread the third and fourth metatarsal heads away from one another and thereby relieve pressure on the common digital nerve between the third and fourth metatarsal heads.
  • the pad functions to reduce and/or prevent foot pain caused by neuritis or a neuroma.
  • one or more of the insoles may incorporate a metatarsal pad (or pad section) of the type described in the aforementioned pending application. This pad protects the ball of the foot to reduce pain and help prevent the development of hammertoes and neuromas.
  • the forefoot section 55 of the insole of some embodiments may be designed to shape to the foot automatically, creating an efficient, impact-absorbing platform.
  • the mid section 53 of the insole of certain embodiments may be designed to cradle the arch to reduce pronation, strain and fatigue, plantar fasciitis of the heel, and shin splints.
  • the heel section 51 of the insole of certain embodiments may be designed to cushion and suspend the heel from impact to the bursa of the heel, while reducing impact shock waves to the knee, hip and lower back.
  • An insole of exemplary embodiments of this invention may include virtually any combination of these features.
  • the different insole pairs in a package may differ in design by shape, color or one or more other ornamental (as opposed to functional) features. It is contemplated in this regard, that different ornamental insole designs may be suitable for different occasions, making the sale of such insoles in a single package particularly appealing to customers. Alternatively, the different insole pairs in a package may differ by any combination of ornamental and/or functional features.
  • a package of this invention is adapted to include insoles of different designs adapted for different footwear including (but not limited to) sport shoes, leisure shoes, dress shoes, and work shoes.
  • Sports shoes may include running shoes, basketball shoes, baseball shoes, football shoes, tennis shoes, hiking boots, rocking climbing shoes, hunting boots, fishing waders, bicycling shoes, mountaineering boots, ice skates, in-line skates and roller skates.
  • Leisure shoes may include sandals, thongs, sneakers, moccasins, slippers, flats, loafers, mules, slides, and clogs.
  • Dress shoes may include oxfords, pumps, and high-heel shoes.
  • Work shoes may include steel toed shoes or boots, boots, rain boots, snow boots, and cowboy boots.
  • the footwear may be for men, women or children.
  • the articles "a”, “an”, “the” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements.
  • the terms “comprising”, “including” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.

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Emballage (1) de semelles intérieures. L’emballage comprend au moins deux paires de semelles intérieures différentes, comprenant une première paire de semelles intérieures (P1) à utiliser avec des premières chaussures et une deuxième paire de semelles intérieures (P2) à utiliser avec des deuxièmes chaussures différentes des premières chaussures. La première paire de semelles intérieures (P1) a un premier modèle de semelle intérieure et la deuxième paire de semelles intérieures (P2) a un deuxième modèle de semelle intérieure différent du premier modèle de semelle intérieure. L’emballage comprend également un conteneur (3) contenant au moins deux paires différentes de semelles intérieures.
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