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Progressive compression attachment for shoes

Progressive compression attachment for shoes description/claims

This application claims priority under 35 USC 119 from provisional U.S. Application Ser. No. 60/855,714 entitled “A Progressive Compression Attachment for Shoes” by Steven E. Rosen, filed Oct. 30, 2006, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

In 2004, nearly 500 million pairs of athletic shoes were sold in the U.S. In addition, there have been a number of studies looking at the impact of shoes on injuries in runners. See, for example:

http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2005/0105/asplund.htm

http://www.cbssportsstore.com/sm-running-shoe-buyers-guide--bg-222919.html

The present invention relates to shoes and, in particular, to cushioning attachments for shoes, such as athletic shoes and running shoes.

Among other aspects, the invention relates to cushioning attachments for shoes including athletic shoes and, in particular, running shoes.

The cushioning attachments of this invention include two component features: a cushioning feature, and a resilient/traction feature. In addition, the cushioning attachment can include a securing feature for securing the device to the outsole of the shoe of a wearer.

In the cushioning attachments of this invention, the cushioning feature is typically a first layer of the attachment while the resilient/traction feature is typically a second layer of the attachment

In one embodiment, the invention relates to a cushioning attachment having a shape suitable for attaching to the outsole of a shoe, where the attachment comprises:

a. a first upper layer comprising a cushioning material;

b. a second lower layer comprising a resilient material;

c. a securing means for permanently or removably attaching the cushioning attachment to a shoe.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a cushioning attachment having a shape suitable for attaching to the outsole of a shoe comprising:

a. a first upper layer comprising a cushioning polymeric material;

b. a second lower layer comprising a resilient material;

c. a securing means for attaching the attachment to a shoe.

In still another embodiment, the invention relates to a cushioning system for an athletic shoe comprising:

a. a first upper layer comprising a cellular rubber material;

b. a second lower layer comprising a solid rubber material;

c. a securing means for attaching the cushion system to an athletic shoe.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a cushioning attachment for a shoe comprising:

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