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Israel radio that he was the victim of a "public lynching
without trial or investigation."
Israeli police confiscated computers and documents from
Katsav's residence earlier in the week and have questioned him
for hours regarding accusations of sexual harassment.
Katsav's office has said he would cooperate with police.
Yedioth Ahronoth quoted Katsav as saying that he would be
willing to take a lie detector test if the questions were given
to his lawyer to review in advance.
Katsav told the newspaper that the employee was a
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he was pleased when she quit her job at his office.
If charged, Katsav would be immune from standing trial but
could be impeached by parliament if it determined he acted
inappropriately. He has been president since 2000.
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- Medal Reunion de l'Etat Roman a l'Empire 'Incorporation of the Papal States in the French Empire', Issued by Napoleon Bonaparte (Emperor Napoleon I), France, 1809
Artist: Bertrand Andrieu
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- "On the l7th May, 1809, Napoleon issued, a decree for uniting the papal states to the French Empire, from the first of June following, and abolished the Pope's temporal power, after having tyrannized over Europe for more than one thousand years. To perpetuate this epocha, the French government directed this medal to be struck.
In his speech to the legislative body at its opening this year: he says, "History pointed out to me the conduct I ought to pursue towards Rome. The Popes become sovereigns of part of Italy, have constantly shewed themselves enemies of every preponderating power in the Peninsula; they have employed their spiritual power to injure it. It was then demonstrated to me, that the spiritual influence exercised in my states by a foreign sovereign, was contrary to the independence of France, and to the dignity and safety of my throne. However, as I acknowledge the necessity of the spiritual influence of the descendants of the first of the pastors, I could not conciliate these grand interests, but by annulling the donatives of the French Emperors, my predecessors, and by uniting the Roman states to France."" Laskey p.171
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no offense, but what do you feel when people call this xbone?
Honestly, it's just a word. I got friends who have a Xbox One themselves and they just call it "Xbone" without thinking of whether or not it's "insulting". It is what it is.
Anyone who supports DLC of any kind deserves a swift kick to the balls... repeatedly. Take a stand! Don't let companies take advantage of us!
why havent i put MSlover on ignore yet?
on topic. i dont really think anything per se. my general, over-riding opinion of all nicknames of this fashion in general, and those that purport to use them is that they tend to be used by those of a lower IQ and they use them mainly because they struggle to find a way to articulate their thoughts and feelings without using them
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
MicrosoftLover posted...
It's disrespectful.
I was gonna call you out but then I read your username.
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I feel that they're idiots and not worth my time.
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I feel that they're idiots and not worth my time.
Gamertag: NeverTooWhite
slowdog76 posted...
why havent i put MSlover on ignore yet?
How very pretentious.
Do you know what I think of people that change their writing style and add in some flowery vocabulary when calling a group of people stupid? I think they have a low IQ and low self esteem.
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Vamar posted...
I feel that they're idiots and not worth my time.
^^ This..
>The World Is Yours< *Al Pacino*
As far as I am concerned, MS has EARNED the (somewhat unflattering) name Xbone with all the mistakes it made in building and launching the system. I don't own the system yet, but I am getting one in a month or so, and I fully intend to continue to call it the xbone. I don't take offense to that at all. When you behave like a dumb ass (as MS did), then you can't ***** and moan when someone calls you a dumb ass.
As for the xbot/xbro crap, that stuff is just stupid, IMO...about as stupid as Sony ponies or nintendorks, etc. I don't do fanboy bull****. I don't have a financial stake in any of these companies, and I don't really care which one sells more or whatever. I just care about getting the games that I want, and whichever company can deliver those to me, that is who I will follow.
For the last few generations, that company has been MS, and I've decided to go MS again this gen, but make no mistake, I owe them NOTHING! If Sony comes out with something that peaks my interest, I'll have no problem whatsoever going in that direction.
Sometimes I honestly think that Online is the WORST thing that ever happened to gaming.
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slowdog76 posted...why havent i put MSlover on ignore yet?
i didnt explain myself sufficiently.
i didnt call a group of people stupid, merely individuals. I also didn't say that I was correct in that assumption or opinion. I know 100% that I cannot form an accurate assessment of anyone off a few random derogatory terms. It is my knee-jerk, subconscious, i dont know....reaction i guess, to seeing those words. Mainly because in a good number of instances that those words are used, they are used by trolls.
I haven't changed my writing style.
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
I think we should abolish the term "Xbot" and replace it with "Xboner".


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The girls and I were waiting at the front of the school for (Name). I will tell her something that will make her hate Gilbert.
"There she is Dolly!" We all ran up to her and circled her.
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"But you have to listen to this first." I took out a tape recorder with a fake recording of Gilbert, Antonio and Francis talking.
"What the hell is that?!" (Name) shouted.
"It's a tape recorder I stuck in Gilbert's car, so you can know why he is after you." I played it.
"(Name) is something else isn't she?" Francis said.
"Yep, she is one tough cookie to crack." Antonio said.
"I'm vearing her down. Soon, she'll let me screw her then she'll mean nothing to me." Gilbert said. The recording ended.
"So, you see Gilbert never liked you at all, you're just another one night stand of his." I said and walked away. Leaving (Name) behind, with tears in her eyes and hurt.
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I vas standing by my locker hoping that (Name) would come by. But instead, Dolly came.
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Novak Djokovic and Random Fascinating Facts
At this year's Australian Open, Novak Djokovic lost only two games in his 1st Round Match and 3rd Round Match.
This marked only the 2nd time in the open era that a man has lost so few games in two matches at the same grand slam. The other time: Bjorn Borg at the 1978 French Open.
Novak Djokovic also has the record for most grand slam matches won losing two or less games. He has done this 5 times in his career. Vilas did it 4 times and Borg and Lendl did it 3 times. Federer and Nadal have never done it.
Random Federer fact
Federer is the only man to ever win 17 slams with fabulous hair
Djoko likes to really crush his opponents in the first rounds, Federer usually takes a one-break lead in each set and just focuses on winning his own service games without wasting much energy.
Djoko can really shorten careers with those devastating defeats :wink:
Another Random Federer Fact:
Roger Federer is the only player to win a grandslam as a father of twins!
Do you have the stat for fewest games lost in a slam? I would assume all of Borg, Fed and Nadal would be in there, maybe McEnroe and Lendl as well? (For Nadal, I'm pretty sure RG 2008 would make the list).
2. Borg lost 38 games in 1980 French Open.
3. Nadal lost 41 games in 2008 French Open.
Federer's best was losing 68 games at 2006 Wimbledon. This was the second fewest loss ever at Wimbledon.
Novak's best was losing 60 games at the 2011 Australian Open.
Djoker really bedding in his own legacy he will set and destroy many more records to come and become the great we all know he is.
novak is the only player to win a major after living inside a big egg for a bit..
i dont think majors were ever won by mork, out of mork and mindy (nanooo nanooo :))...
or that bloke out of MONKEY..(he came from an egg on a mountain top :) aaarrooo monkeymagic oooohhooooo monkeymagic) :neutral:
Just shows you how weak the clay field is and how easy it is to dominate there.
for me, this shows how useless the serve on clay is.
Another random Vac fact:
He can imitate himself!
I have another fun fact about Djoko. In which clay tournaments (that they both played at least once) does Djoko have a better record than Nadal? There are 2. Good luck!
Another random fact: fed was the only slam winner in 2012 to use wilson racquet :)
Random Rafa fact : Rafa is the only player to have won 11 slams while driving a Kia
I'm sure Nadal has done it. Didn't he double bagel Monaco in FO this year 6-2 6-0 6-0?
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Random Federer facts:
- Most Grand Slams won with a Sexi Nike headband.
- Most Grand Slams won after having tasted the sweet essence of Lindt 99 Excellence for breakfast
- Most Grand Slams won after driving a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class to the venue
Did any of you Fedturds read the title of the thread - nowhere was his name mentioned. We have plenty of Federer glorifying threads here....
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That was outta sight.
No, I'm not referring to the Giants' 24-2 NFC wild-card victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, though it was quite impressive. I'm talking about the most significant play of the game, which was never seen. At least not by anybody who wasn't at MetLife Stadium.
Here was the situation:
Atlanta had the ball, second-and-10 at the Giants 30-yard line with 5:10 left in the third quarter. The Giants led 10-2. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan attempted a pass to Tony Gonzalez that was incomplete. The Falcons then took a timeout. And FOX took a commercial.
During the commercial, a delayed penalty was called on Atlanta for 12 men being in the huddle. I can't remember ever seeing that before.
The Falcons knew they were in trouble and called a timeout in an attempt to avoid a penalty. During the timeout, Giants coach Tom Coughlin complained, and the umpire — who had seen 12 men in the huddle — confirmed to the referee that a penalty should have been called before the timeout was called.
However, it wasn't the umpire's call to make, but he was able to give the referee the information he needed.
The mechanics of how it happened were sloppy. But in the end, the call was correct and the impact it had on the game was dramatic.
Instead of the Falcons having a third-and-10 situation from the Giants' 30-yard line, the penalty turned it into a third-and 15-from the 35.
Ryan then completed a 14-yard pass to Roddy White, which would have been a first down had the penalty yardage not been assessed. Rather, it was a fourth-and-1, Ryan was stuffed on a quarterback sneak and the Giants took over.
Three plays later, quarterback Eli Manning connected with Hakeem Hicks on a 72-yard touchdown pass to put the Giants up 17-2.
Game over. That sequence changed the entire complexion of the game.
I'm often asked why a foul is called on the offense when there are more than 11 players in the huddle. It's because the defense has the right to match up with offensive substitutions.
If you huddle with more than 11 players, the defense has no idea who is coming out, and therefore is severely disadvantaged in determining the proper substitutions it needs to make to match up with the offensive changes.
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Atlanta did not get its timeout back after being penalized. Not that it made a difference, but I think it should have.
I'm afraid what was outta sight will be on the Falcons' minds for quite some time.
Let's take a look of some of the other interesting calls from Sunday's NFC wild card game.
THE SITUATION: The Giants had the ball, second-and 21 from the New York 13-yard line with 13:50 left in the second quarter. There was no score.
THE PLAY: Giants quarterback Eli Manning faded back to pass into the end zone and threw the ball away while being pressured by Atlanta's James Sanders. Manning was called for intentional grounding and the Falcons were awarded two points.
MY TAKE: This was intentional grounding, regardless of whether Manning was inside or outside the pocket. If he was in, which I think he was, there was no receiver in the area when the ball landed. That is grounding.
If he was out of the pocket, Manning had to get the pass all the way back to or beyond the line of scrimmage. The ball landed four yards short of the line, which makes that grounding as well.
Manning released the pass with the ball in the end zone, making the spot of the foul in the end zone. By rule, that is a safety. Referee Carl Cheffers and his crew did a good job of piecing together all of that information.
THE SITUATION: The Giants had the ball, second-and-10 at the Giants' 37-yard line with 1:37 left in the second quarter. The Giants led 7-2.
THE PLAY: Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed a 9-yard pass to Hakeem Nicks, who was tackled by Atlanta's Dunta Robinson.
MY TAKE: To begin with, this should have been a first down. Hicks caught the ball in the air and was contacted by Robinson at the Giants' 48-yard line and driven backwards. However, the head linesman spotted the ball at the 46.
As long as Hicks maintained control of the ball, he gets forward progress to the spot he was first contacted by Robinson. In my opinion, he did maintain possession.
Two questions remain:
1. Why wasn't there a measurement?
2. Why did the replay official not initiate a review, since this occurred inside of two minutes?
Referees will not stop a game to measure inside of two minutes of either half with the clock running, unless the next down becomes fourth down and the first down is in question.
The replay official has the right to stop the game inside of two minutes, especially if he has positive knowledge that the spot would be adjusted and a first down would be gained.
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That's what I think should have happened, even though the league is cognizant that stopping a running clock inside of two minutes likely creates an advantage for one of the two teams.
THE SITUATION: The Giants had the ball, third-and-4 from the Atlanta 4-yard line with 7:55 left in the third quarter. The Giants led 7-2.
THE PLAY: Giants quarterback Eli Manning attempted a 4-yard pass to Hakeem Nicks in the end zone but it was incomplete. Atlanta's Chris Owens was defending on a tight play that some felt was pass interference.
MY TAKE: A much as I disagreed with some of the spots and calls in this game, I like the fact that the officials didn't call interference on this play. There was contact by Owens, but the contact occurred after Manning was out of the pocket and, therefore, illegal contact could not be called.
When the pass was in the air, Owens had his right arm around Hicks' waist. Owens then went around Nicks' left side and knocked the ball away. There certainly was contact, but was it enough to "significantly hinder" Nicks' ability to catch the pass? That's what the rule book says and I don't think it was.
I have always said when it comes to pass interference: call the big ones and let the ticky-tack ones go. This was a good example of that.
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Keo.co.za gets to know the former Rondebosch No 8, who is doing a post-matric year at Kingswood.
Why did you decide to go to Kingswood?
I wanted to play rugby for a year, but my mom suggested I study. We do Unisa subjects at Kingswood so it was a compromise.
What's been the highlight of your rugby career?
Being part of the Rondebosch team that beat Bishops 16-10 last year, and earning a Western Province contract.
What are the strengths of your game?
Running with the ball in hand and being strong in the tackle. I enjoy the physical side of the game.
What do you need to work on?
I'd like to be quicker off the line in defence and adjust to the new law interpretations at the breakdown.
What's your earliest rugby memory?
Playing in the back garden with our neighbours when I was in Grade 2. But the first team I played for was Rondebosch U14C. I worked my way up from there and loved every minute of it.
Has rugby always been your game?
Yes, although I played a bit of cricket, and I enjoy golf to relax.
Who do you want to emulate?
Definitely Schalk Burger, who runs well at defences and has a great work rate. He covers a lot of ground and is always involved. George Smith is also a great player.
Which teams do you support?
I've been going to Newlands since I was 4, so the Stormers are my team. I've grown up with them and watched them my whole life. I also support the Springboks, like most South Africans.
Your toughest opponent?
Grey High are always a tough side to play [Kingswood lost 17-5 to them on Saturday]. But we haven't beaten St Andrew's in 16 years, so if we can pull that off it'll be great.
Your favourite team to be a part of?
The Rondebosch 1st XV that I captained last year. We were a really tight unit. I learnt a lot about leading a side, and it was an awesome experience as we beat some top teams.
What are your future rugby ambitions?
I'd like to go to UCT [University of Cape Town] next year, and get into the Varsity Cup mix. The tournament has a great profile and it will be a good way of getting my name out there. My ultimate goal is to play for the Springboks, but I'm more focused on the steps I need to take to get there: the WP age-group sides, Western Province Vodacom and Currie Cup teams, and the Stormers.
What are your goals outside of rugby?
I'd like to study and get a degree. I'm interested in pursuing law and business science, but rugby is definitely the focus for now.
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This play kind of got overlooked in the Sunday crush of Kobe and LeBron and Russell Westbrook, but John Wall can still make plays that have you turning your head.
The Wizards still need a lot more from John Wall — they need him to be aggressive, especially late in games like he was Sunday. They need him to have a jumper that is a threat (this season he is shooting 32 percent from 16 feet out to the arc and 8.3 percent from three), something else he flashed Sunday late in the game.
Because if he can add those things to that stuff from the video… that is what people were hoping to see when he went No. 1.
- timb12 - Mar 4, 2013 at 2:10 PM
With all the typos on this site you'd think 8.3 percent was some sort of typo….
But it's not.
- camnellum12 - Mar 4, 2013 at 2:21 PM
I know John Wall's shooting is still his major flaw in his game, but fans aren't looking at all the other aspects he brings: he's a great facilitator, he's a great defender (on-ball is good and he's the best shot-blocking PG in the league, dude can get 2 or 3 blocks in a game), and he's arguably the fastest guy in the league, he's a problem in transition. John Calipari already said how Wall needs for his jumper just to be respectable, not even automatic (alas Derrick Rose), and he'll be viewed as an elite PG. I'll just leave you all with Magic Johnson's quote: "The only thing left for him is that pull-up shot. That's the only thing left. Once he gets consistent with that, he'll be an all-star every year."
- willardj - Mar 4, 2013 at 3:12 PM
You couldn't even say that with a straight face, could you?
- sire2334 - Mar 4, 2013 at 3:42 PM
It's actually true…Well if you add less turnovers into it as well. He's not the superstar we all thought he was. But he doesn't suck either. It's funny how fans go from Great to Terrible with no in between. He's a good player.
- willardj - Mar 4, 2013 at 3:51 PM
When has Wall ever been great? He's been below average his entire NBA career. People just assumed he would improve because he was so young and was highly recruited out of high school, but he has yet to get any better. Injuries and poor work ethic have doomed his NBA career.
- broncobeta - Mar 5, 2013 at 10:54 AM
All of this may be true, but for number one overall he's a disappointment.
- loungefly74 - Mar 4, 2013 at 4:28 PM
sad to say…but Wall is quickly becoming a forgotten player…
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A system for modifying properties of an article of footwear is disclosed, wherein the article of footwear includes a removable foot-supporting member that includes a frame portion that defines an aperture, one of a plurality of insert portions that are received by the aperture, and a restraining member attached to an upper surface of the frame portion. By removing the insert portion, which has a specific physical characteristic, and replacing it with an alternate insert portion, which has a different physical characteristic, properties of the article of footwear are modified. The restraining member is attached to the upper surface of the frame portion, but not to the upper surface of the insert portion. The restraining member prevents upward movement of the insert portions and stretches to accommodate insert portions having various dimensions.
1. A system for modifying a dimension of an article of footwear, said system including a foot-supporting member that is removable from said footwear, said foot-supporting member comprising a frame portion and a plurality of insert portions, said frame portion defining an aperture for removably receiving one of said insert portions, said insert portions including a first insert portion and a second insert portion, said first insert portion having a first physical characteristic and said second insert having a second physical characteristic, and said first insert portion and said second insert portion being interchangeable within said aperture, and differences in said physical characteristics modifying the dimension, wherein at least one of said insert portions comprises a longitudinal spine portion and a laterally extending key portion, and said aperture is shaped to removably receive said insert portion.
2. The system of
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7. An article of footwear that is modifiable to have one of a first width and a second width, said footwear including an upper, an outsole that is attached to said upper, and a foot-supporting midsole that is removable from said footwear, said midsole comprising:
a frame portion that underlies a substantial portion of a foot that is received by said footwear, said frame portion defining an aperture that extends from an upper surface of said frame portion to a lower surface of said frame portion;
a first insert portion and a second insert portion that have different widths, each said insert portion having an upper surface and a lower surface that align with said upper and lower surfaces of said frame portion, said aperture being configured to receive one of said first insert portion and said second insert portion, said footwear having first width when said first insert portion is removably received by said aperture, and said footwear having said second width when said second insert portion is received by said aperture;
wherein each said insert portion comprises a longitudinal spine and a laterally extending key, said key being flush with said upper surfaces, and said aperture comprises a depression flush with said upper surfaces shaped to removably receive said key to restrain said insert portion in said aperture of said frame portion.
8. The article of footwear of
9. The article of footwear of
10. The article of footwear of
11. The article of footwear of
12. The article of footwear of
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/146,480 filed May 14, 2002 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,920,707.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a system for modifying properties of an article of footwear. The invention concerns, more particularly, articles of footwear having a foot-supporting member with replaceable inserts.
2. Background of the Invention
Modern articles of athletic footwear are generally fitted to specific individuals based solely upon the overall length of the foot. Foot dimensions, however, vary between individuals in respects that are not accounted for through consideration of length alone. As a result, many individuals may select footwear that is improperly-fitted and has the potential to cause discomfort or impair athletic performance.
The fit of an article of footwear is primarily influenced by the shape of the last upon which the footwear is formed. In creating a last, primary importance is given to foot measurements that include the overall length of the foot, width of the foot, height of the first digit, contour of the instep, and at least six girth measurements. In shaping a last for the manufacture of mass-produced footwear, designers utilize foot measurements from a broad spectrum of the population to determine the characteristics of a statistically-average foot. The measurements that comprise the statistically-average foot are then used to shape a last that theoretically achieves a proper fit for a majority of the population. Many individuals, however, do not have a foot with statistically-average proportions and would obtain benefits from footwear that accommodates their unique proportions. For the majority of these individuals, footwear that is offered in a variety of length-width combinations would provide a sufficient fit. Most footwear manufacturers, including manufacturers of athletic footwear, only provide consumers with footwear in limited length-width combinations. For a given length, therefore, most footwear manufacturers provide consumers with few options, if any, for different widths.
The primary factors that effectively prohibit manufacturers from offering footwear sizes in a variety of widths for each length relate to manufacturing costs and retail inventory. Each length-width combination for an article of footwear generally requires a unique last that is proportioned for the specific length-width combination. In addition to the cost of generating a relatively large number of lasts, further expenditures are required to alter the manufacturing system each time a different length-width combination is manufactured. The most expensive aspect, however, may be generating molds for midsole-outsole units that reflect a variety of length-width combinations for both the left and right foot. Such costs are generally reflected in the final price of the footwear and may make the footwear prohibitively expensive when compared to the cost of similar footwear that is not offered in a variety of widths. With regard to retail inventory, the cost of acquiring footwear in multiple length-width combinations and storing the inventory until sale effectively prohibits at least the smaller retailers from offering various length-width combinations. To ensure availability of specific sizes of footwear, retailers often purchase numerous pairs of footwear for each size that is based on length. When the typical inventory requirements are further multiplied by numerous widths, the size of the required inventory becomes increasingly large. Accordingly, both manufacturing costs and limitations upon retail inventory effectively prohibit manufacturers from offering a variety of widths for each size.
Providing footwear with a variety of length-width combinations may not provide a sufficient fit for individuals with foot proportions that change in relatively short periods of time. Children, for example may experience rapid growth changes that prevent footwear from being worn for a significant portion of the footwear's useful life. Individuals with specific medical conditions, such as edema, may also experience changes in foot proportions. In addition, changes in foot proportions may occur during maternity.
In order to accommodate individuals that do not have feet with statistically-average proportions or proportions that change over time, some prior art footwear designs incorporate fit features that are adjustable. The prior art designs exhibit both automatic and manual mechanisms that permit adjustment of fit factors. An automatic mechanism adjusts by utilizing the pressure of the foot against the interior of the shoe. Usually adjusting for width, the typical automatic mechanism permits a vertical deformation of the upper to translate into a horizontal increase in width. Examples of patents displaying automatic mechanisms include U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,404,658 to Rosen; U.S. Pat No. 5,325,614 to Rosen; U.S. Pat. No. 5,241,762 to Rosen; U.S. Pat. No. 5,060,402 to Rosen; U.S. Pat. No. 4,967,492 to Rosen; and U.S. Pat. No. 4,858,340 to Pasternak. Manual mechanisms require the wearer to adjust fit through means that include lacing systems, as in U.S. Pat. No. 4,553,342 to Derderian et al. And U.S. Pat. No. 641,642 to Gunn, or screw adjustments, as in U.S. Pat. No. 4,391,048 to Lutz; U.S. Pat. No. 3,686,777 to Rosen; U.S. Pat. No. 2,607,133 to Marlowe; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,729,912 to Gutkowski et al.
Although the prior art succeeds in supplying means for adjusting fit factors, most of the prior art designs are not suitable for athletic footwear. The automatic mechanisms rely solely on the pressure of the foot against the interior of the shoe to adjust fit. The high pressure exerted by many modern sports would make this style of shoe unstable. Furthermore, the manual adjustments often require mechanical devices within the sole that are difficult to adjust competently and add weight to the shoe. The present invention provides a system for modifying the properties of an article of footwear, including the fit of an article of footwear.
The present invention relates to a system for modifying at least one property of an article of footwear. The system includes a foot-supporting member that is removable from the footwear, the foot-supporting member including a frame portion, a first insert portion, and a restraining member. The frame portion is configured to define an aperture. The first insert portion is removably-received by the aperture and has a first physical characteristic. The first insert portion is also interchangeable with a second insert portion that has a second physical characteristic such that differences in the physical characteristics modify the variable property depending upon which insert portion is received by the aperture. The restraining member is attached to at least a portion of a surface of the frame portion and extends over the aperture to restrain movement of the insert portions.
The various properties of the footwear that may be modified through the present invention include the width of the footwear, the length of the footwear, the arch configuration within the footwear, and the compliance of the sole, for example. Two individuals may have comparable shoe sizes when measured with conventional foot measurement systems, but the individuals may also require footwear that provides different fit characteristics. Using the system of the present invention, a single article of footwear may be adjusted to fit individuals with feet that have different dimensions.
The present invention may be utilized to modify a variety of footwear properties, as discussed above. With respect to width, for example, the first insert portion may be removed from the aperture in the frame portion and the second insert portion may then be inserted. If the second insert portion has a greater width than the first insert portion, attachment of the second insert portion will cause the foot-supporting member to have a greater width. The foot-supporting member may then be inserted into the upper, thereby configuring the shoe for a person with a wider foot. Use of the second insert portion, therefore, configures the footwear for a person with a wider foot.
To enhance comfort and provide surface continuity, the foot-engaging surface of the foot-supporting member is attached to a stretchable restraining member. The restraining member is a single piece of material that covers the foot-supporting surface of the insert portions but does not attach to the insert portions. When the insert portions are removed, the recess in the frame portion is covered by the restraining member. In this manner, the insert portions may be removed and replaced without hindrance of the attached restraining member. The restraining member also serves to restrain movement of the insert portions. Without the restraining member, the insert portions may have a tendency to separate slightly from the frame portion when the insert section repetitively protrudes into the sole. The upper or sole effectively acts to prevent the insert portions from protruding downward. Accordingly, the restraining member and the upper or sole act to secure the position of the insert portions in relation to the frame portion.
To accommodate any width adjustment that occurs in the foot-supporting member with differently sized insert portions, the shoe may employ an outsole with an appropriately located longitudinal split to accommodate the adjusted wider or narrower width of the resulting midsole. The outsole with a longitudinal split ensures that the outsole does not act as a restraint to the width adjustment that can be accomplished with differently sized and/or shaped insert portions.
Other configurations, features and advantages of the invention will be, or will become, apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the invention, and be protected by the following claims.
The invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings and description. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. Moreover, in the figures, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views. In the drawings:
Referring to the figures and following discussion, wherein like numerals indicate like elements, a system for modifying properties of an article of footwear is disclosed. In general the system involves a foot-supporting member with at least one removable insert portion that may be interchanged with another insert portion to modify a property of the footwear, including width, length, arch support, or compliance, for example. The following discussion and accompanying figures disclose various embodiments of the invention, including an article of athletic footwear 100 and a sandal 700. One skilled in the relevant art will appreciate that the concepts disclosed with respect to footwear 100 and sandal 700 may be applied to a variety of footwear styles, including dress shoes, boots, or in-line skates. The concepts disclosed herein are not limited, therefore, to the precise embodiments disclosed, but may be applied to a wide variety of footwear styles.
Footwear 100 is depicted in
In forming footwear 100, a slip-lasting technique may be utilized wherein upper 110 is formed around a last and sole 120 is attached to the underside of upper 110. Following removal of the last from upper 110, thereby creating a void 130, foot-supporting member 200 is inserted into a portion of void 130 located adjacent to sole 120. The remaining volume of void 130 is reserved for the foot.
Modern athletic footwear conventionally includes an upper and a sole structure. The sole structure has a multi-layer construction that includes an outsole, midsole, and insole. The outsole forms a durable ground-engaging region that resists wear and may incorporate a textured surface for providing traction. The midsole forms a middle layer of the sole structure and may incorporate a resilient foam material that attenuates shock and absorbs energy from the ground reaction forces that occur as a result of running, walking, or other movements. The insole is a thin padded member located adjacent the foot that enhances comfort. In contrast to conventional articles of athletic footwear, as described above, footwear 100 does not incorporate a conventional sole structure. Instead, a portion of the sole structure is replaced by foot-supporting member 200.
Foot-supporting member 200, depicted in
Aperture 213 forms an elliptically-shaped opening through frame portion 210 that extends along the center of a forward portion of foot-supporting member 200. Mort particularly, aperture 213 is centrally-located and extends from the arch area into the metatarsal area. In further embodiments, however, aperture 213 may have alternate shapes and may be located in other portions of foot-supporting member 200. Aperture wall 214 defines aperture 213 and extends between foot-engaging surface 211 and lower surface 212.
One of a plurality of insert portions 220, depicted in
Insert portions 220 are designed to be removably-received by aperture 213. Since frame portion 210 may be formed from a compliant material, the distance around the perimeter of aperture 213 increases slight with the application of relatively low stresses. Despite the compliance of the material that forms frame portion 210, the length of aperture 213 decreases only slightly as the width of aperture 213 is increased by the application of forces. Accordingly, the dimensions of the various insert portions 220 are selected such that each insert portion 220 accurately fits within aperture 213.
The primary purpose of insert portions 220, in conjunction with frame portion 210, is to facilitate a width adjustment of footwear 100. When insert portion 220 b is received by aperture 213 of frame portion 210, the dimensions of foot-supporting member 200 correspond with the dimensions of the statistically-average foot for the selected shoe size. By placing foot-supporting member 200 into upper 110, shoe 100 is configured for a wearer having a foot with statistically-average characteristics. By replacing insert portion 220 b with insert portion 220 a, which has greater length and lesser width, footwear 100 is configured for a wearer with a foot that is more narrow than average. Similarly, use of insert portion 220 c configures footwear 100 for a foot having wider than average dimensions.
Various sizes of foot-supporting member 200 may be manufactured to accommodate a variety of foot sizes. Foot-supporting member 200 may, therefore, be manufactured to accommodate a foot having dimensions that correspond with a women's size US 7. Insert portion 220 may then have a width of 22 millimeters and a length of 120 millimeters, for example, to configure footwear 100 for a B width. Similarly, insert portion 220 may have a width of 29.5 millimeters and a length of 118.5 millimeters to configure footwear 100 for a D width, and insert portion 220 may have a width of 37 millimeters and a length of 117 millimeters to configure footwear 100 for a EE width.
With regard to the dimensions of insert portions 220 discussed above, relatively large increases in width are coupled with relatively small decreases in length. An elliptically-shaped insert portion 220 may be utilized, therefore, to facilitate a width adjustment without significantly affecting the length of foot-supporting member 200.
In designing foot-supporting member 200, one skilled in the art will recognize that the degree of warping occurring as a result of inserting an individual insert portion 220 is inversely proportional to thickness of frame portion 210. Accordingly, foot-supporting member 200 may be designed to have a thickness that resists significant warping and provides sufficient comfort and shock absorption. As depicted, the thickness of frame portion 210 ranges from approximately ⅜ of an inch in fore portions of aperture 213 to � of an inch in aft portions of aperture 213. A greater or lesser thickness, however, may be used.
A foot that has statistically-average proportions is an infrequent occurrence. More specifically, a foot with proportions that fit perfectly into an article of footwear formed on a last that is designed for the statistically-average foot is an infrequent occurrence. Accordingly, the majority of individuals have the potential to benefit from the ability to adjust fit using the system of the present invention. For example, many individuals have used footwear designed for statistically-average proportions with relatively good comfort and relatively proper fit. However, the ability to alter footwear dimensions provides there individuals with the ability to increase comfort and fit by making minute adjustments. Whereas the dimensions of insert portions 220 a, 220 b, and 220 c may vary significantly so as to accommodate individuals with narrow or wide feet, insert portions 220 with small dimensional differences may be utilized to facilitate a minute degree of footwear adjustment.
A further benefit of this adjustment system lies in the ability of the wearer to fit footwear to an individual foot rather than to both feet simultaneously. A particular size of footwear, based on foot length, typically accommodates both feet of a wearer, but both feet may not have identical proportions. Accordingly, the wearer may utilize differing insert portions 220 in the left and right article of footwear so as to adjust fit for the particular foot, not for the feet generally. Growth in children, medical conditions, and maternity, for example, may cause foot proportions to change during relatively short periods of time. The present invention may also be utilized to modify the dimensions of footwear 100 to accommodate changing foot proportions.
Restraining member 230 may be attached to substantially all of upper surface 211, or at least a portion of upper surface 211, and extends over aperture 213, but does not attach to upper surface 221 of insert portions 220. This configuration permits insert portions 220 to be removed and replaced from the lower portion of aperture 213. Restraining member 230 may be formed from a plurality of materials that include textiles and polymer sheets for example. In order to accommodate insert portions 220 that have differing dimensions, restraining member 230 may be formed from a material that stretches and contracts, including elastomeric textiles, neoprene, or 2-way stretch duraplush textiles, for example. In alternate embodiments of footwear 100, restraining member 230 may be attached to lower surface 210, thereby allowing insert portions 220 to be inserted from an upper portion of aperture 213.
The advantages gained through use of restraining member 230 include a continuous upper surface to foot-supporting member 200 and a more secure connection between frame portion 210 and insert portions 220. By extending restraining member 230 across foot-engaging surface 210 and aperture 213, the seam formed by the junction between insert portion 220 and frame portion 210 will be less noticeable to the wearer. In addition, the continuous nature of restraining member 230 decreases the likelihood that debris which enters the footwear 100 will become lodged in the junction, thereby causing discomfort to the wearer. Flexing of foot-supporting member 200 generates forces that may cause insert portion 220 to move independently of frame portion 210. Independent movement is effectively restrained by portions of upper 110 that are adjacent to sole 120 and by the foot. However, if the foot is not in close contact with insert portion 220, restraining member 230 serves to effectively restrain independent movement.
The stretch properties of restraining member 230 also contribute to restraining independent movement of insert portion 220. When joining insert portion 220 with frame portion 210, restraining member 230 stretches to as to permit aperture 213 to have the appropriate width. When insert portion 220 is positioned within aperture 213, restraining member 230 remains under tension, thereby exerting an inwardly-directed force on insert portion 220. The inwardly-directed force compresses aperture wall 214 against side wall 224, thereby securing insert portion 220 into position. As will be discussed in greater detail below, insert portions 220 may have purposes other than width adjustment. Depending upon the specific purpose for insert portions 220, restraining member 230 may be formed of a non-stretch material.
A further feature of the present system that ensures a secure connection between frame portion 210 and insert portions 220 resides in a depression 215 and a ridge 225. Depression 215 circumscribes aperture wall 214 and is located approximately one-half of the distance between upper surface 211 and lower surface 212 of frame portion 210. Ridge 225 is located in a corresponding position on side wall 224 of insert portion 220. When insert portion 220 is properly joined with frame portion 210, ridge 225 is located within depression 215. In an alternate embodiment, the configuration of depression 215 and ridge 225 may be reversed such that insert portion 220 includes a depression 226 and frame portion 210 includes a ridge 216, as depicted in
Although insert portions 220 are elliptically-shaped, the thickness, as measured between foot-engaging surface 221 and lower surface 222 may vary along the length of individual insert portions 220. Accordingly, it is important that the wearer correctly orient insert portions 220 prior to joining an individual insert portion 220 with frame portion 210. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, depicted in
The above disclosure relates to an elliptically-shaped aperture 213 and corresponding insert portions 220. Other shapes for aperture 213 and insert portion 220 also fall within the scope of the present invention. With regard to adjustments in width or length, the shape of aperture 213 and insert portion 220 may be empirically determined by selected a configuration wherein differences in dimensions apply different stresses to portions of frame portion 210, thereby altering specific dimensions of foot-supporting member 200. Accordingly, aperture 213 and insert portion 220 may be rectangular, triangular, circular, or any other regular, non-regular, geometric, or non-geometric shape, for example.
An example of a non-regular shape of aperture 213 and insert portion 220 is illustrated in
Placed between adjacent keys 242 are locking nubs 250 formed integrally with the spine to provide another anti-slip interface and increased surface area contact between insert 220 and frame 210. Locking nubs 250 may be of any shape, and are shown to be generally hemispherical in the figures. Locking nubs 250 are an alternative to ridge 225 shown in previous embodiments of the insert. Aperture wall 214 may be provided with mating depressions 215 at the corresponding depth to receive locking nubs 250. It is also within the scope of the present invention to have locking nubs 250 engage with the material of frame 210 without corresponding depressions 215 if the frame 210 or at least the portion forming aperture 213 is made of a resilient material than will engage the structural nubs. Lower surface 222 of insert portion 220 along spine 240 is provided with an integrally formed, downwardly depending longitudinal tongue 252 that is designed to matingly engage a longitudinal pleat of an outsole to provide yet another structural element to ensure that the insert or midsole plug stay in place. In the system of the present invention, multiple inserts of varying sizes are interchangeably provided in the frame to adjust the width of the foot-supporting member. Any of the dimensions of the spine and key insert may be modified to provide the width adjustment. For example, the width of the spine may be the factor that provides the width variance so that a series of inserts may be used to vary the width for a single length size of shoe. A system for determining insert or plug sizing according to measurements of a wearer's foot is disclosed in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/202,657 filed concurrently, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
An outsole 260 is illustrated in
A system for modifying the width of an article of footwear is disclosed above with reference to interchanging various insert portions 220. In an alternate embodiment, aperture 213 may have the configuration of a slit in frame portion 210 such that the sides of aperture 213 make contact when no insert portion 220 is located within aperture 213. Accordingly, footwear 100 will have a first width when no insert portion 220 is located within aperture 213. The width of footwear 100 may be altered by separating the sides of aperture 213 and introducing an insert portion 220. The present invention, therefore, is not limited to width adjustments by interchanging insert portion 220, and may be modified to permit width adjustments by merely introducing an insert portion 220. A similar system for length adjustment is disclosed below with respect foot-supporting member 300.
The above discussion refers primarily to a system for modifying the width of an article of footwear. The concepts in the discussion, however, may be applied to a variety of footwear properties, such as length, arch support, or the compliance of specific portions of foot-supporting member 200. Systems that alter these properties are disclosed in the following discussion.
A foot-supporting member 300 that may replace foot-supporting member 200 and is modifiable with respect to length is depicted in
A foot-supporting member 400 that is modifiable with respect to the arch configuration is depicted in
A foot-supporting member 500 that is modifiable with respect to both length and arch configuration is depicted in
In addition to geometry changes, the present invention may be utilized to change the cushioning properties of footwear 100. A foot-supporting member 600 that includes a frame portion 610, an insert portion 620A, an insert portion 630B, and a restraining member 630 are depicted in
The various foot-supporting members 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 provide examples of various systems by which the properties of footwear 100 may be modified. In general, each foot-supporting member includes a frame portion, an insert portion and a restraining member that extends over an aperture formed in the frame portion. The restraining member provides advantages, including a continuous upper surface for each foot-supporting member and a more secure connection between the frame portion and the insert portions. The restraining member, therefore, effectively decreases the noticeability of the seam found at the junction of the frame portion and the insert portion. In addition, the restraining member restrains the insert portion from moving independently with respect to the frame portion. The sole restrains movement of the insert portion on the side opposite the restraining member.
The embodiments discussed above relate to an article of footwear 100 that is an athletic shoe.
As with prior embodiments, restraining member 750 provides advantages that include a continuous surface, a secure connection between frame portion 730 and insert portion 740, and a positive tension across the surface. In the prior embodiments, however, the insert portions were restraining from downward movement by a portion of the upper and sole structure located under the foot-supporting member. With regard to sandal 700, downward movement of insert portion 740 is restrained by the portion of upper 710 alone that is located adjacent to the lower surface of foot-supporting member 720.
Restraining member 750 serves two primary purposes. First, restraining member 750 provides a continuous foot-engaging surface that promotes the comfort of sandal 700. Second, restraining member 750 prevents significant upward movement of insert portion 740. An individual may find that removing upper 710 to replace insert portion 740 is inconvenient in certain situations. In addition, upper 710 may be permanently attached to the frame portion of foot-supporting member 720. Accordingly, the ability to remove insert portion 740 from the foot-engaging surface may be beneficial. In an alternate embodiment, therefore, upper 710 may serve as a restraining member that prevents downward movement of insert portion 740. To ensure that the seam between insert portion 740 and the frame portion remain comfortable a plush fabric with significant nap may be utilized to cover the foot-engaging surface. Alternately, restraining member 750 may be located on a lower surface of foot-supporting member 720 to inhibit downward movement of insert portion 740.
In footwear 100, sole 120 and foot-supporting member 200 were two separate components. In sandal 700, however, foot-supporting member 720 also includes sole portions 731. Accordingly, the concepts disclosed in the present invention may also be applied to footwear configurations wherein the foot-supporting member and the sole are a single, integral component.
The present invention is disclosed above and in the accompanying drawings with reference to a variety of embodiments. The purpose served by disclosure of the embodiments, however, is to provide an example of the various aspects embodied in the invention, not to limit the scope of the invention. One skilled in the art will recognize that numerous variations and modifications may be made to the embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, as defined by the appended claims.
While various embodiments of the invention have been described, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that may more embodiments and implementations are possible that are within the scope of the invention.
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Thanks Guys, I guess i'll just give it the shoulder check on the way by next week. We are unsuported to La Paz - so we don't have alot of time to explore.
Speaking of routes to explore, those two mining roads north of Catavina. The area looks spectacular on Google earth. Possible route to Sea of Cortez????
Last year saw moto tracks up the El Ronoso Arroyo when we went by. If we got gas I might sniff up there a bit.
Yeah, I think I know where youre talking about. That road about 5 miles north of Catavina. KInd of takes off to the north at first then winds its way slowy eastbound after quite some miles and Y's, then gets pretty nebulous. Sniff if you want since you have the gas, but about halfway though its going to be rough as hell before it literally almost dead ends into bushwhack and very nebulous single track if its the same road that I'm thinking of....dumps you just south of Puertecitos. Its alot of first/second gear work too. Definately a hardman type ride for sure.
You might consider prerunning it in your Beaver
Its been a couple years, before my GPS days, and I'm glad I did it, but I can pretty much say that I probably wont ever do it again. It will beat the hell out of you. ROCKS, ROCKS, ROCKS, then plenty of deep soft pillowy sand in very narrow tracks. I remember one particluar very gnarly hill climb, you dont wnat to biff it because its narrow and steep drops on both sides of the line.
Yeah, you will get a few million of those little hair like thorns all over your arms in the narrow sandwash as well. I think it took us (3 of us) about 9 hours, but we had some issues with flats, case cover punctures from rocks, getting lost up wrong dead end canyons and backtracking, then trying another way through.
However, if you pick the correct way its supposed to be something like 75 miles or so to Puertecitos. Sorry I cant be of more help, the guys I was with knew the line (but no GPS) and we still got eff'd up a few times. But yes the route does exist and it is spectacular, but most of what you will notice is the rocks in front of you! I havent talked to anyone who has done it recently so it may be a bit easier now, but who knows?
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Haven't worn this one in a while and I've forgotten how amazing it is.
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