Method and apparatus for molding shoe inserts

Details Method and apparatus for molding shoe inserts Method and apparatus for molding shoe inserts

1987-05-08

1989-12-26

Meyers, Steven N.

Boot and shoe making

Sole machines

Laying and/or leveling

12142N, 12146M, 128595, A43D 8900, A43B 1338

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048888419

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for relatively convenient and efficient production of custom molded inserts for shoes. The apparatus utilizes a molding pillow arrangement, upon which a user stands during use. The molding pillow arrangement has a composite construction including a first resilient layer, a middle resilient layer and a bottom support layer. The bottom support layer preferably includes a generic arch curve therein. The upper resilient layer is formed from a relatively soft foam, and thus molds around a user's feet. The middle layer is resilient, but relatively hard by comparison to the upper layer. The middle layer provides for a relatively firm cushion underneath the user's foot, facilitating contouring of a molded insert to the bottom of the user's foot. Preferably, at least the upper cushion portion of the molding pillow arrangement comprises left and right cushions, independently moldable with respect to a user's left and right feet. A preferred insert construction for use in association with the method and apparatus is provided.

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patent: 4520581 (1985-06-01), Irwin et al.
patent: 4669142 (1987-06-01), Meyer

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