US4445283A
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Footwear sole member
Assignee: MEYERS STUART R 5545 NETHERLAND AVENUE NEW YORK 10471
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Filing: 1980-10-10
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2000-10-10
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
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:39
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1405; A43B7/1415; A43B13/00; A43B13/38; A43B13/40; A43B17/00; A43B17/02; A43B17/026; A43B17/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
A footwear sole member formed essentially of material containing a plurality of compressible fluid-filled chambers and comprising toe, metatarsal head, remaining lateral and remaining medial portions, said toe, metatarsal head and remaining lateral portions being generally more compressible than said remaining medial portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
A footwear sole member formed essentially of material containing a plurality of compressible fluid-filled chambers and comprising toe, metatarsal head, remaining lateral and remaining medial portions, said toe, metatarsal head and remaining lateral portions being generally more compressible than said remaining medial portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A footwear sole member according to claim 1 wherein said material is elastomeric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A footwear sole member according to claim 2 having a substantially wedge shaped configuration from heel to toe, the heel portion being higher than the toe portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A footwear sole member according to claim 1 wherein said chambers are fluid-tight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A footwear sole member according to claim 2 wherein said chambers are fluid-tight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A footwear sole member according to claim 3 wherein said chambers are fluid-tight.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-01 | 1991-10-31 | 1992-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-01 | 1995-10-31 | 1996-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |