U.S. patent application number 13/118548 was filed with the patent office on 2012-12-06 for magnetic shoe insert system.
Invention is credited to Thomas Bove.
Application Number | 20120304500 13/118548 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47260589 |
Filed Date | 2012-12-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120304500 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bove; Thomas |
December 6, 2012 |
Magnetic Shoe Insert System
Abstract
This invention includes embodiments which disclose a magnetic
sole insert system wherein there are a plurality of magnets
embedded within a shoe insert base and wherein the angle of the
magnetic axis of each of the plurality of magnets to other magnets
in the plurality of magnets is random in both two and in three
dimensions.
Inventors: |
Bove; Thomas; (Spokane
Valley, WA) |
Family ID: |
47260589 |
Appl. No.: |
13/118548 |
Filed: |
May 30, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
36/25R |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 17/003 20130101;
A43B 1/0054 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/25.R |
International
Class: |
A43B 13/14 20060101
A43B013/14 |
Claims
1. A magnetic sole insert system comprising: a shoe sole insert
base configured to provide a magnetic field or magnetic flux to a
human foot; a plurality of magnets embedded and fixed within the
shoe sole insert base such that each the plurality of magnets is
embedded within the shoe sole insert base with its magnetic axis at
an angle different to some of the other magnets in the plurality of
magnets; wherein the plurality of magnets as embedded within the
shoe sole insert base are configured to each create a magnetic
fields external to the applicator base at different angles; and
further wherein the angle of the magnetic axis of each the
plurality of magnets to other magnets in the plurality of magnets
is at least five degrees.
2. A magnetic sole insert system as recited in claim 1, and further
wherein the angle of the magnetic axis of each of the plurality of
magnets to other magnets in the plurality of magnets is two
dimensionally random.
3. A magnetic sole insert system as recited in claim 1, and further
wherein the angle of the magnetic axis of each of the plurality of
magnets to other magnets in the plurality of magnets is three
dimensionally random.
4. A magnetic sole insert system as recited in claim 3, and further
wherein the plurality of magnets are generally configured in a
hexagonal configuration relative to one another.
5. A magnetic sole insert system comprising: a shoe sole insert
base configured to provide a magnetic field or magnetic flux to a
human foot; a plurality of magnets embedded and fixed within the
shoe sole insert base such that each the plurality of magnets is
embedded within the shoe sole insert base with its magnetic axis
approximately at perpendicular angle to some of the other magnets
in the plurality of magnets; wherein the plurality of magnets as
embedded within the shoe sole insert base are configured to each
create a magnetic fields external to the applicator base at
approximately perpendicular angles relative to the shoe sole insert
base.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application does not claim priority from any other
application.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This invention relates to a magnetized shoe insert system,
and in some embodiments more particularly to such a system wherein
a plurality of spherical magnets are embedded, encapsulated and/or
oriented in an insert base such that the axis of polarity of the
magnetism may be random relative to the others in the
plurality.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Modern medicine tends to attempt to solve health and related
issues through chemical or surgical intervention. In some of these
administrations of chemical intervention or drugs, the intervention
may be designed to target an enzyme system within the body or to
create a localized immune system response so that the body's immune
system actually solves the problem. Drugs contain side effects
however and in some cases the benefit of drugs does not always
outweigh the side effects.
[0004] The therapeutic, healing, preventative, health effect and
biological effects of the application of numerous types and
magnitudes of magnetic and/or electromagnetic fields have been
studied and are the subject of numerous articles, studies,
testimonials, anecdotal evidence, and prior patents, such as U.S.
Pat. Nos. 5,084,003, 3,921,620, 5,002,068 and 7,931,577 (each of
which are hereby incorporated herein by this reference). Exposing
part or all of the human body to certain magnetic fields may
accomplish any one of a number of different therapeutic effects,
such as: muscular and nerve pain alleviation; diabetic neuropathy;
arthritis relief; improve healing; an increase in the circulation
of the blood in the area in which the magnetic field and or
magnetic flux for instance are imposed (to facilitate the action of
the body's immune syste); and others. While there are many
different and overlapping theories on why it works, it is believed
that the differential or forces created by a magnetic flux
introduces voltage differentials and stimulates the body.
[0005] In prior applicator systems for applying magnetism or
magnetic fields, the magnets more magnetic material is magnetized
and maintain an arrangement such that the magnetic axis is
perpendicular to the applicator or application surface (or to the
other magnets in the arrangement), such that prior art devices
direct magnetic flux in one predominant direction relative to the
surface of the applicator. Bar shaped magnets or flexible sheets of
Ferrite magnetic material, magnetized in an arrangement that is
perpendicular to the application surface, for instance are typical.
While there may be some room for manufacturing tolerances, it is
believed that the tolerance is generally may provide an angular
difference from the magnetic axis of one magnet to another of
approximately five degrees (5.degree.) or less, as the desired
angle relative to the applicator surface is to be normal.
[0006] It is believed that at least part of the therapeutic effect
of magnetism on humans is the angle and strength at which the
magnetic field and or magnetic flux interacts with or encounters
the nerve endings and or blood vessels in a given area where
applied. Since blood vessels and nerve endings are oriented at a
wide variety of angles on both a two-dimensional and on a
three-dimensional basis, it follows that a magnetic field or
magnetic flux at varying or even random angles will maximize the
therapeutic effect.
[0007] It is therefore an object of some embodiments of this
invention to provide a magnetize shoe insert system and magnetic
flux applicator which applies it such that the magnetic axis of the
magnets is provided at varying and or random angles relative to
each other and/or relative to the application surface. It will
however be appreciated that this invention is not so limited to
random angles, but may also encompass aligned magnetic axis.
[0008] While the invention was motivated in addressing some
objectives, it is in no way so limited. The invention is only
limited by the accompanying claims as literally worded, without
interpretative or other limiting reference to the specification,
and in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents. Other objects,
features, and advantages of this invention will appear from the
specification, claims, and accompanying drawings which form a part
hereof. In carrying out the objects of this invention, it is to be
understood that its essential features are susceptible to change in
design and structural arrangement, with only one practical and
preferred embodiment being illustrated in the accompanying
drawings, as required.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] Preferred embodiments of the invention are described below
with reference to the following accompanying drawings.
[0010] FIG. 1 is a front top isometric view of one example of an
embodiment contemplated by this invention;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a front bottom isometric view of the example of
the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 1;
[0012] FIG. 3 is section 3-3 from FIG. 1;
[0013] FIG. 4A is an exemplary detail 4 from FIG. 3;
[0014] FIG. 4B is another exemplary detail 4 from FIG. 3;
[0015] FIG. 5 is an elevation view of a human foot on the
embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1;
[0016] FIG. 6 is a top schematic representation of an insert for a
human's left foot as contemplated by an embodiment of this
invention;
[0017] FIG. 7 is a top schematic representation of an insert for a
human's right foot as contemplated by an embodiment of this
invention;
[0018] FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the example of the embodiment of
this invention illustrated in FIG. 1;
[0019] FIG. 9 is a right end view of the example of the embodiment
of this invention illustrated in FIG. 8;
[0020] FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of the embodiment of the
invention illustrated in FIG. 8;
[0021] FIG. 11 is detail 11 shown in FIG. 10;
[0022] FIG. 12 are details 12A, 12B, 12C and 12D from FIG. 11,
illustrating various angles of the polarity of the spherical
magnets;
[0023] FIG. 12A is detail 12A from FIG. 11;
[0024] FIG. 12B is detail 12B from FIG. 11;
[0025] FIG. 12C is detail 12C from FIG. 11;
[0026] FIG. 12D is detail 12D from FIG. 11; and
[0027] FIG. 13 is a schematic elevation view of one depiction of an
embodiment of a magnet which may be used in this invention,
illustrating magnetic flux lines and the North Pole and South.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0028] Many of the fastening, connection, manufacturing and other
means and components utilized in this invention are widely known
and used in the field of the invention described, and their exact
nature or type is not necessary for an understanding and use of the
invention by a person skilled in the art or science; therefore,
they will not be discussed in significant detail. Furthermore, the
various components shown or described herein for any specific
application of this invention can be varied or altered as
anticipated by this invention and the practice of a specific
application or embodiment of any element may already be widely
known or used in the art or by persons skilled in the art or
science; therefore, each will not be discussed in significant
detail.
[0029] The terms "a", "an" and "the" as used in the claims herein
are used in conformance with long-standing claim drafting practice
and not in a limiting way. Unless specifically set forth herein,
the terms a'', "an" and "the" are not limited to one of such
elements, but instead mean "at least one"
[0030] The terms "magnet" and "magnetic material" may include any
type or kind of magnet or magnetic material with no one in
particular being required to practice this invention. By way of
providing some, but not an exhaustive list of examples, this may
include without limitation, permanent magnets, magnetic materials
which create a changing magnetic field, ferromagnetic components,
and others. The magnets or magnetic material may be fluxing, fixed,
moving or otherwise, within the contemplation of this invention,
and may create pulsed, changing, fluxing, modulating, and/or
fixed/constant magnetic, waved or energy fields (as a few examples)
within the contemplation of this invention. They may including
alternating poles, north poles, south poles, or combinations
thereof, and different shapes of the magnets and magnetic fields,
all within the same magnet or magnetic layer, within the
contemplation of this invention.
[0031] It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art
that a device and method such as this, for the application for
various treatments can be used in any one of a number of different
ways, with no one in particular being required to practice this
invention. For instance, this invention may be used or attempted in
the treatment of scar tissue, inflammation and the reduction of
pain, as some of the possible examples of uses or embodiments for
applications. The invention can be used to apply magnetic and/or
electromagnetic waves to something typically benefited by one of
the therapies, but which may be enhanced by the simultaneous
application of two or three of the therapies.
[0032] One of the components utilized in some embodiments of this
invention is a layer of silicone or a silicone module. Silicone is
generally any one of various polymeric organic silicon compounds
such as oils, greases, or plastics and used for water resistant and
heat resistant lubrications, varnishes, binders, and as electric
insulators. Silicone may come in many different forms, such as a
rubber form made from silicon elastomers, which may be noted for
its retention of flexibility, resilience and tensile strength over
a wide temperature range. Silicon may enhance the application of
magnetic fields and/or flux through the human skin and aid in any
resulting benefits to the application.
[0033] The term "therapeutic" is also used herein to cover and
include any such wave or energy source which has a therapeutic,
health care or biological affect on a recipient, including a
magnetic field, a static field, an electric field, infrared waves
or any others with a therapeutic or health care affect. For
example, it may later be determined that wave forms or energy
anywhere in the electromagnetic spectrum or sound wave spectrum
provide a therapeutic or health care affect to the recipient, which
are intended to be included herein.
[0034] When the term shoe is used herein, it is meant its broadest
sense to include traditional shoes, boots, sandals, flip-flops, and
other footwear--all within the contemplation of this invention. It
will also be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that
when the term shoe insert is used that means it may be temporarily
inserted or permanently inserted and/or integrated with the shoe,
sandal or sole of the shoe. This can be by providing additional
layer which would otherwise integrate with the base of the shoe or
the solo shoe, all within the contemplation of this invention.
[0035] FIG. 1 is a front top isometric view of one example of an
embodiment contemplated by this invention, illustrating a
magnetized shoe insert 101, shoe insert base 102, a plurality of
recessed or inset areas 104 and a plurality of magnets 103. In this
example of this embodiment of the invention, the inset areas 104
are hexagon shaped, but those of ordinary skill in the art will
appreciate that no one particular configuration or shape is
required to practice this invention, but instead any one of a
number of circular, arcuate, polygonal or other shapes may be
utilized in practicing different embodiments of this invention.
[0036] FIG. 1 further illustrates the magnets 103 are also arranged
in a hexagon type pattern as will be illustrated and discussed
later. It will also be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in
the art that no one particular configuration or shape for the
pattern of magnets is required to practice this invention, but
instead any one of a number of circular, arcuate, polygonal or
other configurations or shapes may be utilized in practicing
different embodiments of this invention.
[0037] In FIG. 1, while item 103 is pointing toward what are
referred to as magnets, the outer surface is actually part of the
base and one way to retain, position and/or encapsulate the magnets
in their specific location at the desired angle or angles. The
surface covering on the top side of the magnets 103 within the sole
insert is generally flatter than on the bottom side, and has
sufficient base material to either retain the magnets in their
places and at the desired angles, or to provide a covering of the
magnets with the desired base material. It may also be desired in
embodiments of this invention to provide different materials to
comprise the base material, depending upon the application: for
example one might provide silicone to cover or embed the specific
magnets but utilize a polymer or other elastomer or rubberlike
material for the other portions of the sole insert base 102, all
contemplated by different embodiments of this invention.
[0038] FIG. 1 further illustrates the rear portion 107 of the shoe
insert 101, which is generally for placement under the heel and
part or all of the instep of the user. The front portion 106 of the
shoe insert 101 is generally for placement under the toes and ball
of the foot of the user. While a full-length shoe insert is shown
illustrated in the drawings, this invention is not limited to a
full shoe insert but instead applies to partial inserts which may
for example only cover the front portion 106, the rear portion 107
or other combinations and partial shoe inserts--depending upon the
desired application and embodiment.
[0039] Although it will also be appreciated the potential benefits
of silicone in providing the interaction of the shoe insert with
the human foot and in facilitating the application of the magnetic
fields and magnetic fluxes to the foot, this invention is not so
limited.
[0040] FIG. 2 is a front bottom isometric view of the example of
the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 1, illustrating
magnetized shoe insert 101, shoe insert base 102, a plurality of
recessed or inset areas 104 and a plurality of magnets 110. FIG. 2
further illustrates inset areas 104, front portion 106 and rear
portion 107 of the shoe insert 101. In this example of the
embodiment, the magnets 110 protrudes slightly more than on the top
side and have a more pronounced arcuate and protruding shape and
configuration. While this may for some be preferably on the bottom
side of the sole for comfort reasons, it may be desired in some
applications of embodiments to place the larger protrusion side of
the magnets 110 on the upper side directly adjacent to the users
foot to provide deeper magnetic fields and fluxes, as well as a
massaging effect, all within the contemplation of this
invention.
[0041] FIG. 3 is section 3-3 from FIG. 1, and illustrates shoe
insert 101, shoe insert base 102, a plurality of magnets 109 with
encapsulating base material 103a on the top side of the shoe insert
101 and encapsulating base material 110 on the bottom side of the
magnets 109. Again, the encapsulation illustrated in FIG. 3 is
merely for exemplary purposes and may be accomplished in any one of
a number of ways, as discussed more fully herein and as will be
appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art, all within the
contemplation of this invention.
[0042] FIG. 4A is an exemplary detail 4 from FIG. 3, and
illustrates shoe insert 101, magnets 109 with magnetized particles
109a therein, base 102, base insets 104, encapsulating base
material 110 and encapsulating base material 103a. FIG. 4A
illustrates how magnets 109 can have the magnetic axis 113 and 114
poles aligned in their North and South directions generally
perpendicular to the primary plane of the base 102. However while
this arrangement is contemplated by some embodiments of this
invention, as will be seen in later figures, the alignment of the
magnetic axis may preferably be randomly oriented or random axis
magnets. FIG. 4A illustrates how the magnetic particles 109a are
aligned to achieve a magnetic axis 113 and 114.
[0043] FIG. 4B is an exemplary detail 4 from FIG. 3, and shows an
alternative example or embodiment wherein the magnets 119 with
magnetized particles 109a therein are not oriented relatively
perpendicularly to base 102, but instead are aligned at random
angles as illustrated by the axis 115 and 116. Angle 117 is the
angle between axis 115 and vertical and this may be in
two-dimensional or three-dimensional court's, depending on the
application. Similarly, angle 118 is the angle between a
theoretical normal line or axis from base 102. FIG. 4B otherwise
has liked numbered items or components as shown and described
relative to FIG. 4A, and will not be further discussed herein.
[0044] FIG. 5 is an elevation view of a human foot 120 standing on
the shoe insert 101 shown in FIG. 1, illustrating shoe insert base
102, top magnet encapsulations 103 and bottom magnet encapsulations
110.
[0045] FIG. 6 is a top schematic representation of a shoe insert
140 for a human left foot as contemplated by an embodiment of this
invention, illustrating shoe insert base 141 and a hexagonal
configuration 142 of the plurality of magnets 143, 144, 145, 146,
147 and 148. A second hexagonal configuration 149 is shown of the
plurality of magnets 150, 151, 152, 153, 154 and 155. It can be
seen from FIG. 6 and will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill
in the art that there are numerous other hexagon configurations of
the plurality of magnets on shoe insert 140 and it will be further
observed the way in which one hexagonal configuration can interact
with, be a part of and share magnets with an adjacent hexagonal
configuration, within the contemplation of this invention.
[0046] Although it is difficult to illustrate in three-dimensional
terms and angles, FIG. 6 further illustrates how a hexagonal
pattern 198 of magnets 192, 193, 194, 195, 196 and 197 may be at
random and different angles relative to one another in multiple
planes and dimensions, with magnet 192 having its magnetic axis or
pole at angle 192a, magnet 193 having its magnetic axis or pole at
angle 193a, magnet 194 having its magnetic axis or pole at angle
194a, magnet 195 having its magnetic axis or pole at angle 195a,
magnet 196 having its magnetic axis or pole at angle 196a, and
magnet 197 having its magnetic axis or pole at angle 197a. Again
since these patterns need not be hexagon will, any one of a number
of different configuration, angles and other alignments of the
magnets and their magnetic axis, is possible within the
contemplation of embodiments of this invention.
[0047] FIG. 7 is a top schematic representation of a shoe insert
150 for a human's right foot, as contemplated by this invention,
illustrating a plurality of magnets 152 in shoe insert base
151.
[0048] FIG. 8 is a bottom view of a shoe insert 160 similar to the
example of the embodiment of this invention illustrated in FIG. 1.
FIG. 8 instead illustrates that more than one pattern or
configuration of magnets may be utilized on the same shoe insert
within the contemplation of this invention and illustrates a
plurality of triangular configurations 180 and 184. Triangular
configuration 180 includes magnet 181, 182 and 183, and shares
magnet 182 with a second triangular configuration 184, which
further includes magnets 185 and 186. It will be appreciated that
the entire shoe insert may be one pattern, such as hexagonal or may
be triangular, or a plurality of patterns such as triangular
combined with hexagonal, all within the contemplation of this
invention. FIG. 8 further illustrates a plurality of insets 162 in
base 161 with magnets 163 scattered throughout in different
patterns.
[0049] FIG. 9 is a right end view of the example of the embodiment
of the shoe insert 160 invention illustrated in FIG. 8,
illustrating shoe insert 160, shoe insert base 161, bottom magnet
encapsulations 163 and top magnet encapsulations 164.
[0050] FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of the embodiment of the
shoe insert 160 invention illustrated in FIG. 8, illustrating shoe
insert 160, shoe insert base 161, bottom magnet encapsulations 163
and top magnet encapsulations 164. Additionally, FIG. 10
illustrates how magnets within shoe insert 160 may be randomly
placed such that the polarity or the magnetic axis are at random
angles relative to one another and/or relative to the shoe insert
base 161. FIG. 10 illustrates first magnet 170 with its axis 170a
at a first angle, second magnet 171 with its axis 171a at a second
angle, third magnet 172 with its axis 172a at a third angle and
forth magnet 173 with its axis 173a at a fourth angle. Again the
random angles may be in two dimensions or in three dimensions, all
within the contemplation of this invention. FIG. 10 further serves
to illustrate that this invention contemplates magnets with
magnetic axis at random angles and as described above in a prior
figure, magnets all aligned relatively perpendicularly to the shoe
insert base 161.
[0051] FIG. 11 is detail 11 from FIG. 10, illustrating shoe insert
base 161, first magnet 170 with its axis 170a at a first angle,
second magnet 171 with its axis 171a at a second angle, third
magnet 172 with its axis 172a at a third angle and forth magnet 173
with its axis 173a at a fourth angle.
[0052] FIGS. 12A, 12B, 12C and 12D are details 12A, 12B, 12C and
12D from FIG. 11, illustrating various angles of the polarity of
the spherical magnets. While different magnets may show different
fluxes and magnetic fields, FIGS. 12A, 12B, 12C and 12D show how
these polarities, axis and magnetic fields in fluxes may look in
actual spherical magnets 170, 171, 172 and 173.
[0053] FIG. 12A is detail 12A from FIG. 11, and illustrates magnet
170 with its magnetic axis 170a or pole at angle 176 from a
generally normal or perpendicular line 177. FIG. 12A illustrates
relatively stronger magnetic magnitude by the darker areas 190
around the approximate north pole of magnet 170 and by the darker
areas 191 around the approximate south pole of magnet 170. The
darker areas illustrated in FIGS. 12B, 12C and 12D similarly
represent stronger magnetic fields are fluxes in the area around or
aligned with the north and south poles of the respective magnets
171, 172 and 173.
[0054] FIG. 12B is detail 12B from FIG. 11, and illustrates magnet
171 with its magnetic axis 171a or pole at angle 178 from a
generally normal or perpendicular line 179.
[0055] FIG. 12C is detail 12C from FIG. 11, and illustrates magnet
172 with its magnetic axis 170a or pole at angle 180 from a
generally normal or perpendicular line 181.
[0056] FIG. 12D is detail 12D from FIG. 11, and illustrates magnet
173 with its magnetic axis 173a or pole at angle 182 from a
generally normal or perpendicular line 183.
[0057] FIG. 13 is a schematic elevation view of one depiction of an
embodiment of a magnet which may be used in this invention,
illustrating magnetic flux lines as well as the north pole and
south pole of the magnet. FIG. 13 illustrates magnet 201 with
magnetic axis 222 at angle 207 relative to reference 204 normal or
perpendicular to shoe sole insert base or application surface 211.
FIG. 13 shows the respective magnetic fields 213 and 214 around
magnet 201, further illustrates that in some embodiments it may be
preferred that the magnet 201 not protrude from the applicator or
shoe sole insert, but instead be wholly embedded or encapsulated
therein.
[0058] FIG. 13 further illustrates that the shoe insert base may be
made of different materials such as outer layer 210 with outer
surface 211, and outer layer 212, and inner base material 219.
Outer layer 210 may be made of the same or a different material to
outer layer 212, and silicon may be preferred for adjacent the skin
of the user.
[0059] As will be appreciated by those of reasonable skill in the
art, there are numerous embodiments to this invention, and
variations of elements, components and combinations, which may be
used, all within the scope of this invention.
[0060] One embodiment of this invention, for example, is a magnetic
sole insert system comprising: a shoe sole insert base configured
to provide a magnetic field or magnetic flux to a human foot; a
plurality of magnets embedded and fixed within the shoe sole insert
base such that each the plurality of magnets is embedded within the
shoe sole insert base with its magnetic axis at an angle different
to some of the other magnets in the plurality of magnets; wherein
the plurality of magnets as embedded within the shoe sole insert
base are configured to each create a magnetic fields external to
the applicator base at different angles; and further wherein the
angle of the magnetic axis of each the plurality of magnets to
other magnets in the plurality of magnets is at least five
degrees.
[0061] Further and/or additional embodiments to that described in
the preceding paragraph may include: magnetic sole insert systems:
wherein the angle of the magnetic axis of each of the plurality of
magnets to other magnets in the plurality of magnets is two
dimensionally random; further wherein the angle of the magnetic
axis of each of the plurality of magnets to other magnets in the
plurality of magnets is three dimensionally random; and/or still
further wherein the plurality of magnets are generally configured
in a hexagonal configuration relative to one another.
[0062] In another embodiment, a magnetic sole insert system may be
provided which comprises: a shoe sole insert base configured to
provide a magnetic field or magnetic flux to a human foot; a
plurality of magnets embedded and fixed within the shoe sole insert
base such that each the plurality of magnets is embedded within the
shoe sole insert base with its magnetic axis approximately at
perpendicular angle to some of the other magnets in the plurality
of magnets; wherein the plurality of magnets as embedded within the
shoe sole insert base are configured to each create a magnetic
fields external to the applicator base at approximately
perpendicular angles relative to the shoe sole insert base.
[0063] In compliance with the statute, the invention has been
described in language more or less specific as to structural and
methodical features. It is to be understood, however, that the
invention is not limited to the specific features shown and
described, since the means herein disclosed comprise preferred
forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is,
therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the
proper scope of the appended claims appropriately interpreted in
accordance with the doctrine of equivalents.
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