Therapeutic shoe

• US 4,297,797 A
• Filed: 12/18/1978
• Issued: 11/03/1981
• Est. Priority Date: 12/18/1978
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Meyers Stuart R
• Original Assignee: Stuart R. Meyers
• Inventors: Meyers, Stuart R.
• Primary Examiner(s): Kee Chi, James
• Application Number:
  US05/970,010
• Time in Patent Office: 1,051 Days
• Field of Search: 36/43, 36/44, 36/28, 36/29, 128/594
• US Class Current: 36/44
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 13/20 Pneumatic soles filled with a compressible fluid, e.g. air, gas inflatable linings for skiboots A43B5/0407
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 13/40 with cushions
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 17/026 filled with a non-compressible fluid, e.g. gel, water
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 17/03 filled with a gas, e.g. air
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 5/00 Footwear for sporting purposes non-skid devices, e.g. ice-spurs or studs for football shoes, A43C15/00
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 7/1415 characterised by the location under the foot

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.

Claims

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. The therapeutic shoe of claim 1, said member comprising a raised heel portion.

6. The therapeutic shoe of claim 5, said raised heel portion comprising an air-tight chamber.