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Therapeutic shoe
Assignee: MEYERS STUART R 5545 NETHERLAND AVENUE NEW YORK 10471
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Filing: 1978-12-18
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 1998-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic shoe is disclosed wherein a sole member contains a plurality of differently sized air-tight compartments of differing compressibility so that the weight of the foot in the metatarsal and lateral regions compresses so as to form a supportive arch in the medial position. This therapeutic shoe provides supportive therapeutic aspects combined with cushioning aspects for comfort to the user. Suitable applications include the broad range of athletic uses including jogging shoes, and walking shoes as well.
Inventors
- 👤 Stuart R. Meyers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:19
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1405; A43B7/1415; A43B13/00; A43B13/14; A43B13/18; A43B13/20; A43B13/38; A43B13/40; A43B17/00; A43B17/02; A43B17/026; A43B17/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A therapeutic shoe comprising an insole member being formed with a first portion comprising a fluid tight chamber at the medial portion to exert pressure on the medial portion of the foot, and a second portion comprising a plurality of fluid tight chambers being compressible at the lateral portion of the foot, and a third portion comprising a compressible metatarsal portion, wherein the lateral and metatarsal portions are more compressible than the medial portion, whereby the weight of a foot undergoing compression in the lateral and metatarsal portion forms a medial arch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A therapeutic shoe comprising an insole member being formed with a first portion comprising a fluid tight chamber at the medial portion to exert pressure on the medial portion of the foot, and a second portion comprising a plurality of fluid tight chambers being compressible at the lateral portion of the foot, and a third portion comprising a compressible metatarsal portion, wherein the lateral and metatarsal portions are more compressible than the medial portion, whereby the weight of a foot undergoing compression in the lateral and metatarsal portion forms a medial arch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The therapeutic shoe of claim 1, wherein the medial portion air tight chamber comprises a single bag containing a fluid under a higher pressure than fluid in said other portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The therapeutic shoe of claim 1, said insole member further comprising substantially wedge shaped internal configuration such that the heel position is higher than the toe portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The therapeutic shoe of claim 1, further comprising a groove formed at the underside of the member and being disposed below about the metatarsal line of the foot fitting said sole portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The therapeutic shoe of claim 1, said member comprising a raised heel portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The therapeutic shoe of claim 5, said raised heel portion comprising an air-tight chamber.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-11-02 | 1985-05-04 | 1985-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-02 | 1989-05-04 | 1989-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-02 | 1993-05-04 | 1993-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |