Segmented Insole for Support of Embedded Systems

• US 20150059204A1
• Filed: 09/04/2014
• Published: 03/05/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 09/04/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: SolePower, LLC
• Original Assignee: SolePower, LLC
• Inventors: Alexander, Hahna Ruth, Davitian, Davit Frengul, Kahn, Elliot Isaac, Stanton, Matthew James
• Application Number:
  US14/477,555
• Publication Number:
  US 20150059204A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 36/44
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/0031 provided with a pocket, e.g. for keys or a card
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/0084 Arrangement of flocked decoration on shoes
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/26 adjustable as to length or size
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/34 with electrical or electronic arrangements

Abstract

A two part insole having one part for housing smart systems embedded within an insole, and a second part for maintaining comfort of a cut-to-fit insole to increase the functionality of the overall product for the user.

Claims

1. A segmented insole comprising:

a bottom, support layer; and

a top, comfort layer, said top layer defining one or more surfaces designed to mate with said bottom layer;

wherein said bottom layer is composed of a semi-rigid structural material and defines a cavity therein for holding an embedded device; and

further

wherein said top layer covers said bottom layer.

2. The segmented insole of claim 1 further comprising one or more attachment points wherein said bottom layer and said top layer are attached to each other.

3. The segmented insole of claim 1 further comprising an attachment method for attaching said bottom layer to said top layer at said one or more attachment points.

4. The segmented insole claim 3 wherein said attachment method comprises an attachable and detachable material.

5. The segmented insole of claim 3 wherein said attachment method comprises an adhesive.

6. The segmented insole of claim 3 wherein said attachment method comprises friction-inducing fixtures, grooves, or pegs.

7. The segmented insole of claim 1 wherein said top layer has cut-to-fit sizing lines.

8. The segmented insole of claim 1 wherein said bottom layer and the portion of said top layer not covering said bottom layer each define a bottom surface, said bottom surface defining treads for engaging the base of a shoe into which said insole is disposed.

9. The segmented insole of claim 1 wherein said top layer is composed of a shock-absorbing material.

10. The segmented insole of claim 9 wherein said top layer is composed of a material which is softer than said bottom layer.

11. The segmented insole of claim 9 wherein said shock-absorbing material is selected from a group consisting of gels, fabrics, foams, recycled materials and soft plastic materials.

12. The segmented insole of claim 1 wherein semi-rigid structural material is selected from a group consisting of hard plastics, composites, metals, foams and recycled materials.

13. The segmented insole of claim 3 wherein said attachment method consists of a cavity defined in said top layer for accepting insertion of said bottom layer therein.

14. The segmented in sole of claim 13 wherein said cavity is composed of the same material as said top layer.

15. The segmented insole of claim 13 wherein said cavity is composed of a fabric attached to said top layer.

16. The segmented insole of claim 1 wherein said bottom layer defines one or more grooves or channels therein to allow for exposure of portions of said embedded device external to said insole.

17. The segmented insole of claim 16 wherein said bottom layer comprises two parts which, when joined, encase said embedded system inside of said bottom layer.

18. The segmented insole of claim 17 wherein said bottom layer permanently encases said embedded system.