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US4387516A
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Universal insole
Assignee: L & A Inc dba ORMID Co
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Filing: 1980-12-22
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Granted: 1983-06-14
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Expires: 2000-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A universally sized insole of a cushioned material having pattern markings printed therein for trimming to the appropriate size. Men's and women's size markings are oppositely displaced on the insole to minimize interference between the two to facilitate trimming.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J. Laux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:19
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B23/00; A43B23/24; A43B17/00; A43B3/00; A43B3/0036; A43B3/0078; A43B3/0089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A universally sized insert for footwear comprising: (a) an insole having the general shape of a human foot having opposite surfaces, a heel portion, a toe porton and opposite lateral and medial sides; (b) a first set of pattern markings on one of said surfaces representing a plurality of foot sizes, each of said first set of pattern markings being in the general configuration of a human foot, said first set of markings having a common toe portion and being displaced on said insole toward the toe portion of said insole and having a plurality of generally arcuate sections in the heel area representing different sizes; (c) a second set of contrasting markings on the said one of said surfaces representing a plurality of foot sizes, each of said second set of markings being in the general configuration of a human foot, and second set of markings having a common heel portion and being displaced on said insole toward the heel of said insole and having a plurality of generally arcuate sections in the toe portion all representing the different shoe sizes thereby permitting the user to trim the insert to the desired size by trimming at a preselected marking.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A universally sized insert for footwear comprising: (a) an insole having the general shape of a human foot having opposite surfaces, a heel portion, a toe porton and opposite lateral and medial sides; (b) a first set of pattern markings on one of said surfaces representing a plurality of foot sizes, each of said first set of pattern markings being in the general configuration of a human foot, said first set of markings having a common toe portion and being displaced on said insole toward the toe portion of said insole and having a plurality of generally arcuate sections in the heel area representing different sizes; (c) a second set of contrasting markings on the said one of said surfaces representing a plurality of foot sizes, each of said second set of markings being in the general configuration of a human foot, and second set of markings having a common heel portion and being displaced on said insole toward the heel of said insole and having a plurality of generally arcuate sections in the toe portion all representing the different shoe sizes thereby permitting the user to trim the insert to the desired size by trimming at a preselected marking.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The insert of claim 1 wherein one of said sets represents men's sizes and the other of said sets represents women's sizes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The insert of claim 1 wherein said insole comprises a cushion material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The insert of claim 3 wherein said cushion material is a laminate structure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-06-13 | 1986-12-13 | 1987-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-13 | 1990-12-13 | 1991-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-13 | 1994-12-13 | 1995-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |