초록 ▼

An insert for use in ice skates and the like which includes a blank having a top layer with an upper surface provided with a contour substantially complemental to the plantar surface of a person\s foot, the top layer formed from a suitable material to resist abrasion, and absorb perspiration. The to

An insert for use in ice skates and the like which includes a blank having a top layer with an upper surface provided with a contour substantially complemental to the plantar surface of a person\s foot, the top layer formed from a suitable material to resist abrasion, and absorb perspiration. The top layer is bonded to an intermediate layer formed of resilient material, a bottom portion of the intermediate surface affixed to a lower surface having a bottom layer provided with an alignment device for registry with the center line of a skate whereby deformation of the blank occurs along its longitudinal axis thereof, directly above the skate blade, the deformation of the blank causing a cradling and supporting effect upon the foot disposed within the skate so as to provide not only better centering over the skate blade, but also an improved load transmission from the foot through the leg resulting in overall better balance and skate edge control.

대표청구항 ▼

An insert adapted for insertion and wearing use within a boot or the like, comprising in combination; a blank having a top layer with its upper surface generally contoured to conform to the plantar surface of a person\s foot, a lower layer having a bottom face provided with a recess substantially ex

An insert adapted for insertion and wearing use within a boot or the like, comprising in combination; a blank having a top layer with its upper surface generally contoured to conform to the plantar surface of a person\s foot, a lower layer having a bottom face provided with a recess substantially extending rearwardly from the metatarsal to the calcaneal area of the foot, the metatarsal area itself of uniform thickness along an entire metatarsal head area and transverse to said recess.