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  Heel balancing insoleUSPTO Application #: 20060000114Title: Heel balancing insole Abstract: A removable insole for footwear that provides increased comfort through cushioning, and restores balance to the heel and rearfoot through a graduated thickening of the insole from the center of the foot either outward towards the outside of the foot or inward toward the instep of the foot. (end of abstract) Agent: Hiram R. Peacock - Chicago, IL, US Inventor: Bethel White Love USPTO Applicaton #: 20060000114 - Class: 036043000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Boots, Shoes, And Leggings, Insoles The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060000114. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED TO U.S. APPLICATION DATA [0001] This application is entitled to the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/560,902 filed on Apr. 9, 2004. BACKGROUND--FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to insoles for various types of footwear to provide increased comfort, added cushion and restore balance to the heel and foot of the wearer. BACKGROUND--DISCUSSION OF PRIOR ART [0003] In the footwear industry, insoles are well known. Insoles can be an integral part of a shoe, or can be a removable portion of the footwear that is added at the time of manufacture. Because the insoles in most shoes are made for immediate comfort, not extended use, they often break down quickly. Insoles can also be purchased as an after-market product to be inserted into footwear by a consumer, either in addition to their existing insoles, or as replacements for insoles that have worn out. [0004] In the past few decades, a great deal of attention has been paid to the design and manufacture of shoes and insoles for specific applications, such as athletics like running and basketball. These efforts have focused primarily on athletic applications in an attempt to tailor the shape and characteristics of the insole to meet the specific demands placed on the foot from the type of movements most common to a particular sport. In spite of this increased attention to designing an insole for a particular application, there has been little attention given to the design of insoles for people who in normal walking or activities experience excessive wear on the outer heel portion and counter of their footwear. Other prior art insoles mainly focus on cushion and comfort as their specific application and do not address the foot imbalance and related excessive heel wear problems faced by many consumers. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] A heel balancing insole is provided for restoration of balance of the heel and foot of the wearer who experiences excessive heel wear on the outer or inner sides of the heel or shoe counter. The heel balancing insole comprises a textured fabric layer for added airflow and moisture absorption and a cushioning and balancing layer that increases in thickness from the center of the insole either toward the instep or toward the outer side of the insole. [0006] The heel balancing insole is a resiliently compressible balancing and cushioning insole that can be mass-produced and provides the desired balance of the heel and rearfoot for a large percentage of persons having imbalance problems and a need for additional cushion and comfort. The result obtained by this insole is a greatly increased wearable lifespan for each pair of shoes without the high cost of customized orthodontic insoles. [0007] Accordingly, a primary object of the present invention is to provide an insole that overcomes the aforementioned problems. [0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide an insole that increases the wearer's comfort. [0009] Another object is to provide an insole, which cushions the main contact area from heel strike through mid-foot stance. [0010] A further object is to provide an insole that is adjustable to various shoe sizes and styles. [0011] It is another object of this invention to provide means for reducing abnormal heel wear on a consumer's footwear. [0012] Another object is to provide an insole that will greatly increase the wearable lifespan of a consumer's footwear. [0013] A further object is to provide an insole that is easy and economical to manufacture and use. [0014] Other objects of this invention will be evident from the following detailed descriptions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] This invention, together with other objects, features, aspects and advantages thereof, will be more closely understood from the following descriptions, considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [0016] FIG. 1 is a rear view of the left shoe displaying a wear pattern typical of that caused by foot pronation; [0017] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the right shoe displaying the wear pattern when balanced by the heel-balancing insole; [0018] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the heel-balancing insole; [0019] FIG. 4 is a top view of left and right heel balancing insoles where the insole thickness is graduated from the center of the insole to the outside of the foot; Continue reading... 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