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  Orthotic for cleatUSPTO Application #: 20070234592Title: Orthotic for cleat Abstract: An orthotic insert for use in a shoe to support a wearer's foot. The orthotic insert includes a cushion layer having a heel portion adapted to receive a heel of the foot and a toe portion adapted to receive a toe of the foot. A bottom layer extends substantially the length of the cushion layer. A support layer resides between the cushion layer and the bottom layer and extends from about the heel portion toward the toe portion of the cushion layer. The support layer ends in an edge that extends at least partially across a width of the cushion layer. The support layer includes a multilayer carbon fiber and polymer composite having a specified shape adapted to impart support to the foot. The bottom layer substantially covers the edge of the support layer. (end of abstract) Agent: Carstens & Cahoon, LLP - Dallas, TX, US Inventor: John M. Crates USPTO Applicaton #: 20070234592 - Class: 036044000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Boots, Shoes, And Leggings, Insoles, Laminated The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070234592. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/789,867 filed Apr. 6, 2006, the technical disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT [0003] Not Applicable INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC [0004] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0005] 1. Field of the Invention [0006] The present disclosure relates to orthotic devices, and more particularly to orthotic inserts for use within footwear. [0007] An orthotic insert or insole may be used in controlling foot function within footwear, such as a wearer's footwear. The orthotic insert may adjust, for example, the angle, the position, the support, or other properties of the foot relative to the insole of the wearer's footwear. By adjusting the foot's angle or position within the footwear, the wearer may experience improved posture, a reduction in pain, or both. Further, when combined with a wearer's footwear, the orthotic insert may relieve pain and improve posture by supporting, for example, the ligaments, the joints, the muscles and the bones of the feet. [0008] 2. Description of Related Art BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] The present disclosure relates to orthotic devices, and more particularly to orthotic inserts for use within footwear. [0010] In one aspect, an orthotic insert is provided for use in a shoe to support a wearer's foot. The orthotic insert includes a cushion layer having a heel portion adapted to receive the heel of the foot and a toe portion adapted to receive a toe of the foot. A bottom layer extends substantially the length of the cushion layer. A support layer resides between the cushion layer and the bottom layer and extends from about the heel portion toward the toe portion of the cushion layer. The support layer ends in an edge that extends at least partially across a width of the cushion layer. The support layer includes a multilayer carbon fiber and polymer composite having a specified shape adapted to impart support to the foot. The bottom layer substantially covers the edge of the support layer. [0011] The details of one or more embodiments of the invention are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] A more complete understanding of the method and apparatus of the present invention may be had by reference to the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0013] FIG. 1 is a side view of an orthotic device in accordance with some embodiments of the invention. [0014] FIG. 2 is a top view of the orthotic device in accordance with some embodiments. [0015] FIG. 3 is a split perspective view of the orthotic device in accordance with some embodiments. [0016] Where used in the various figures of the drawing, the same numerals designate the same or similar parts. Furthermore, when the terms "top," "bottom," "first," "second," "upper," "lower," "height," "width," "length," "end," "side," "horizontal," "vertical," and similar terms are used herein, it should be understood that these terms have reference only to the structure shown in the drawing and are utilized only to facilitate describing the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Continue reading... Full patent description for Orthotic for cleat Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Orthotic for cleat patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Orthotic for cleat or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: System and method for making footwear with injected color Next Patent Application: Shoe inner sole Industry Class: Boots, shoes, and leggings ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Orthotic for cleat patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 3.21288 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Qualcomm , Schering-Plough , Schlumberger , Seagate , Siemens , Texas Instruments , |
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