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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2006
Charles E. Lundy, Jr., Germantown, TN (US);
Philip C. Yang, Memphis, TN (US);
Richard T. Avent, Memphis, TN (US);
Charles E. Lundy, Jr., Germantown, TN (US);
Philip C. Yang, Memphis, TN (US);
Richard T. Avent, Memphis, TN (US);
Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc., Memphis, TN (US);
Abstract
An insole for insertion into footwear, comprising a mid-foot portion and a heel portion; the mid-foot portion and heel portion being formed by a cushioning layer of a resilient material having a first hardness and which provides a cushioning function; and a cushioning insert comprised within a recess in said cushioning layer and extending down from said cushioning layer; said cushioning insert comprising a resilient material having a second hardness that is less than the hardness of the hardness of the cushioning layer.