CA2009852A1 - Device for determining the correct fit of shoes when buying shoes - Google Patents
Device for determining the correct fit of shoes when buying shoesInfo
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- CA2009852A1 CA2009852A1 CA 2009852 CA2009852A CA2009852A1 CA 2009852 A1 CA2009852 A1 CA 2009852A1 CA 2009852 CA2009852 CA 2009852 CA 2009852 A CA2009852 A CA 2009852A CA 2009852 A1 CA2009852 A1 CA 2009852A1
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43D—MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
- A43D1/00—Foot or last measuring devices; Measuring devices for shoe parts
- A43D1/02—Foot-measuring devices
- A43D1/027—Shoe fit indicating devices
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Abstract
Abstract of the Disclosure In order to immediately determine the accurate size of the shoe to be purchased, fitting shapes or forms are utilized, which are formed by a sole-like cast of the original lasts, nubs are provided to mark the required free space for the toes, and risers and depressions on the upper and the lower side of the cast enable and secure a space-saving stacking of the casts.
Description
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~ack~round of the Invention The invention is directed to a device for determining the correct fit, length and width of shoes when purchasing same.
The correct fik, length and width of a shoe is a precondition for the satisfaction of the wearer~ In order to determine this correct fit shape, a number of apparatus are commercially available~ These have two slides essentially movable at right angles to each other, which are made to . .
contact the foot from the front and from th~ side. Various scales are provided for readol1t of the measured values.
Experience however has shown that these known measurement devices often yield incorrect results. If different individuals perform the measuxement on the same foot, different measured values are obtained with a fair degree of certainty.
., It has to be added that each manufacturer uses his - own last, whose dimensions do not necessarily coincide with the last of his competitor carrying ths same dssignation. Thus, it occurs that the wearer requires for instance a pair of shoes of size 41 with one product but, in case of another manufacturer, re~uires a pair of size 42.
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~ack~round of the Invention The invention is directed to a device for determining the correct fit, length and width of shoes when purchasing same.
The correct fik, length and width of a shoe is a precondition for the satisfaction of the wearer~ In order to determine this correct fit shape, a number of apparatus are commercially available~ These have two slides essentially movable at right angles to each other, which are made to . .
contact the foot from the front and from th~ side. Various scales are provided for readol1t of the measured values.
Experience however has shown that these known measurement devices often yield incorrect results. If different individuals perform the measuxement on the same foot, different measured values are obtained with a fair degree of certainty.
., It has to be added that each manufacturer uses his - own last, whose dimensions do not necessarily coincide with the last of his competitor carrying ths same dssignation. Thus, it occurs that the wearer requires for instance a pair of shoes of size 41 with one product but, in case of another manufacturer, re~uires a pair of size 42.
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2~8S2 A complica~ing and confusing circumstance is that, in addition to the German system of measurements, there are also foreig~ systems of measurement, for instance British, American, etc. It has already been attempted to change this deplorable state of affairs. To this effect, for instance, the German Trade Association in cooperation with the Testing and Research Institute of the Shoe Industry located in Pirmasens have worked up a so-called ideal last. Its lengths are subdivided into steps according to the Mondo Point System of shoe sizing; two, three or even four widths are used for each individual length.
Since however by no means all shoe manufacturers observe this Mondo Point System of Shoe Sizing, the system has only resulted in further confusing situations.
Summary of the Invention Accordingly, it is an object o~ the present invention to provide a device of the previously named type, which is simple and inexpensive and which, above all, enables determination of the ~orrect shoe size or the correct shoe fit.
Pursuant to this object, and others which will become apparent herea~ter, one aspect of the present invention resides in utilizing sole-like casts of the original lasts. The advantages result therefrom that the correct fit in length and width can be determined in a completely uncomplicated manner and above all exactly correct for each respective shoe. The customer places his foot into the di~ferent casts until the 2~85 :
correct length to width combination has been found for his specific foot. Herein the foot does not stand on a flat plate as in conventional measuring instruments, rather in a curved depression corresponding to the shoe to be worn later.
The casts are inexpensive, and a complete set for all widths and lengths is less expensive than a conventional measuring instrument. Individual casts can be exchanged without problems and/or shipped at a later date In order not to overlook in the course of the fitting process that a certain free space has to be reserved in front of the toes, it is advisable to provide that locations with appropriate marking especially in the shape of nubs.
Polyurethane is especially suitable as a material for the cast, preferably in its foamed stata. This material is easy to process, light, durable and can be easily disinfected.
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Preferably, suitable elevations and depressions are provided in the cast to enable space-saving packing.
, .
In order to be able to sort the different casts without problems and to check them as to completeness, it is advisable to provide a continuous marking on their edges.
:, In order to assure the correct position of the foot in the cast, it is advisable to shape a rise or elevation or 85~
depression in the shape of cross hairs in the region of the inside surface.
The novel features which are considered as characteristic for the invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following description of specific embodiments when read in connectisn with the accompanying drawings.
Brie~ De~crition of the Drawinas Fig. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the present invention in a perspective view;
and Fig. 2 is a cross-section through a second embodiment.
Detailed Description of tho Pref~rred Embodim~nt~
Fig. 1 illustrates a sole-like cast 1 of an original last, which is used for manufacturing a shoe of a specific fitting form - length L and width W. Therein a molded inner surface 3 corresponds to the bottom side of the last or the support surface in khe shoe.
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A marking 2, for instance in the form of nubs or the like, is molded into the tip area, so that the customer and the shoe salesman do not forget the required free space for the toes in the course of the determination of the size fitting.
Also, for facilitating measurement, cross hairs 4 are molded in, wherein the nominal values of the length L and the width W can also bQ molded into the cast.
For determination of the correct fitting size ~he customer stands on the sole-like cast l. Since its inner surface 3 corresponds exactly to the shape of the last and thus to the shape of the shoe, the position of the foot and the sole of the foot correspond ex~ctly to the position in the finished shoe. The determination of the shape ~it with the use of the cast in the invention replaces, as it were, a fitting.
The quantity of the casts corresponds to the quantity of the original lasts used when manu~acturing the shoes. Thus, between 18 and 54 casts are necessary in a series of nine length sizes and up to three widths for each length size The costs of even 54 fitting ~hapes, however, still lie well below the costs of a conventional measuring instrument. Contrary to the conventional measuring instruments, the fitting forms or shapes in the invention can however be used without any special indoctrination.
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In order to b~ abl~ to d~t~rmin~ at any time whether all ca~ts are present and sorted correctly, it is advis~bl~ to :` provide the external side with an obliqu~ continuous marking 6.
. Apart from that a dif~erentiation betwa~n different width size can b~ achi~ved by utilizing di~ferent colors.
Fig. 2 show6 a cro6s-section through a cast 1. One can disc~rn ~he mold~d in~id~ ~u~face 3, r~pre~nting an exact rsplica of tho original la~t, tha moldod ther~on rise 4 of the cross hairs as well a~ ~h~ molded ~ubs 2 in th~ area of the shoe tip ~or designation of ~h~ fr~e spac~ ~or th~ toes.
'"
:~ ~atched ris~s 5 and d~pre~ions 5' on the upp~r- or lower sid~ of the ca~t 1 enabls a 6~cure and sp~ce-saving ~tacking of the different ca~ts.
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Whil~ ~he invention ha~ b~en illustrated and described as ~mbodi~d in a shoe fatting dsvic~, it i~ no~
intended to b~ limited to ~h~ d~tail~ ~hown, since various modi~ications and struGtural chang~s may ba made without depaxti~g i~ any way ~xo~ the ~pirit o~ th~ present invention.
Without ~urther analysis~ ~ha foregoing will so fully reveal the gi~t o~ the pre6snt inv~ntion that others can, by applying current knowl~dg~, r~adily adapt it for various applications without omitting ~atu~s that, ~rom the sta~dpoint of prior ar~, fzirly con~tituts e~sential .
s~
characteristics o~ the generic or specific aspects o~ this invention.
What is claimed as new and desired to be protected by letters patent is set forth in the appended claims.
Since however by no means all shoe manufacturers observe this Mondo Point System of Shoe Sizing, the system has only resulted in further confusing situations.
Summary of the Invention Accordingly, it is an object o~ the present invention to provide a device of the previously named type, which is simple and inexpensive and which, above all, enables determination of the ~orrect shoe size or the correct shoe fit.
Pursuant to this object, and others which will become apparent herea~ter, one aspect of the present invention resides in utilizing sole-like casts of the original lasts. The advantages result therefrom that the correct fit in length and width can be determined in a completely uncomplicated manner and above all exactly correct for each respective shoe. The customer places his foot into the di~ferent casts until the 2~85 :
correct length to width combination has been found for his specific foot. Herein the foot does not stand on a flat plate as in conventional measuring instruments, rather in a curved depression corresponding to the shoe to be worn later.
The casts are inexpensive, and a complete set for all widths and lengths is less expensive than a conventional measuring instrument. Individual casts can be exchanged without problems and/or shipped at a later date In order not to overlook in the course of the fitting process that a certain free space has to be reserved in front of the toes, it is advisable to provide that locations with appropriate marking especially in the shape of nubs.
Polyurethane is especially suitable as a material for the cast, preferably in its foamed stata. This material is easy to process, light, durable and can be easily disinfected.
, '~
Preferably, suitable elevations and depressions are provided in the cast to enable space-saving packing.
, .
In order to be able to sort the different casts without problems and to check them as to completeness, it is advisable to provide a continuous marking on their edges.
:, In order to assure the correct position of the foot in the cast, it is advisable to shape a rise or elevation or 85~
depression in the shape of cross hairs in the region of the inside surface.
The novel features which are considered as characteristic for the invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following description of specific embodiments when read in connectisn with the accompanying drawings.
Brie~ De~crition of the Drawinas Fig. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the present invention in a perspective view;
and Fig. 2 is a cross-section through a second embodiment.
Detailed Description of tho Pref~rred Embodim~nt~
Fig. 1 illustrates a sole-like cast 1 of an original last, which is used for manufacturing a shoe of a specific fitting form - length L and width W. Therein a molded inner surface 3 corresponds to the bottom side of the last or the support surface in khe shoe.
35~
.
A marking 2, for instance in the form of nubs or the like, is molded into the tip area, so that the customer and the shoe salesman do not forget the required free space for the toes in the course of the determination of the size fitting.
Also, for facilitating measurement, cross hairs 4 are molded in, wherein the nominal values of the length L and the width W can also bQ molded into the cast.
For determination of the correct fitting size ~he customer stands on the sole-like cast l. Since its inner surface 3 corresponds exactly to the shape of the last and thus to the shape of the shoe, the position of the foot and the sole of the foot correspond ex~ctly to the position in the finished shoe. The determination of the shape ~it with the use of the cast in the invention replaces, as it were, a fitting.
The quantity of the casts corresponds to the quantity of the original lasts used when manu~acturing the shoes. Thus, between 18 and 54 casts are necessary in a series of nine length sizes and up to three widths for each length size The costs of even 54 fitting ~hapes, however, still lie well below the costs of a conventional measuring instrument. Contrary to the conventional measuring instruments, the fitting forms or shapes in the invention can however be used without any special indoctrination.
2~ 8~i~
.
In order to b~ abl~ to d~t~rmin~ at any time whether all ca~ts are present and sorted correctly, it is advis~bl~ to :` provide the external side with an obliqu~ continuous marking 6.
. Apart from that a dif~erentiation betwa~n different width size can b~ achi~ved by utilizing di~ferent colors.
Fig. 2 show6 a cro6s-section through a cast 1. One can disc~rn ~he mold~d in~id~ ~u~face 3, r~pre~nting an exact rsplica of tho original la~t, tha moldod ther~on rise 4 of the cross hairs as well a~ ~h~ molded ~ubs 2 in th~ area of the shoe tip ~or designation of ~h~ fr~e spac~ ~or th~ toes.
'"
:~ ~atched ris~s 5 and d~pre~ions 5' on the upp~r- or lower sid~ of the ca~t 1 enabls a 6~cure and sp~ce-saving ~tacking of the different ca~ts.
~ .
Whil~ ~he invention ha~ b~en illustrated and described as ~mbodi~d in a shoe fatting dsvic~, it i~ no~
intended to b~ limited to ~h~ d~tail~ ~hown, since various modi~ications and struGtural chang~s may ba made without depaxti~g i~ any way ~xo~ the ~pirit o~ th~ present invention.
Without ~urther analysis~ ~ha foregoing will so fully reveal the gi~t o~ the pre6snt inv~ntion that others can, by applying current knowl~dg~, r~adily adapt it for various applications without omitting ~atu~s that, ~rom the sta~dpoint of prior ar~, fzirly con~tituts e~sential .
s~
characteristics o~ the generic or specific aspects o~ this invention.
What is claimed as new and desired to be protected by letters patent is set forth in the appended claims.
Claims (9)
1. A device for determining a fitting form, length and width, of shoes, comprising sole-like casts of original lasts.
2. A device according to claim 1, wherein the casts have a toe area provided with projections which indicate a free space for a wearer's toes.
3. A device according to claim 2, wherein the projections are nubs.
4. A device according to claim 1, wherein the sole-like cast is made of polyurethane.
5. A device according to claim 4, wherein the polyurethane is in foamed form.
6. A device according to claim 1, wherein matching rises and depressions are respectively provided on upper and lower sides of the casts so as to facilitate a space-saving stacking of the casts.
7. A device according to claim 1, wherein a continuous marking is provided on an edge side of the casts.
8. A device according to claim 1, wherein the cast has an inner surface provided with cross hairs.
9. A device according to claim 8, wherein the cross hairs are provided on the inner surface as one of a depression and rise.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEG8901769.2 | 1989-02-15 | ||
| DE8901769U DE8901769U1 (en) | 1989-02-15 | 1989-02-15 | Device for determining the fit of shoes when buying shoes |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2009852A1 true CA2009852A1 (en) | 1990-08-15 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA 2009852 Abandoned CA2009852A1 (en) | 1989-02-15 | 1990-02-12 | Device for determining the correct fit of shoes when buying shoes |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP0382881A3 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU4934990A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2009852A1 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE8901769U1 (en) |
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| DE202013001175U1 (en) | 2013-02-07 | 2013-03-12 | Louis Steitz Secura Gmbh + Co. Kg | Fußmessvorrichtung |
| DE202015101745U1 (en) | 2015-04-10 | 2015-06-23 | Louis Steitz Secura Gmbh + Co. Kg | Fußmessvorrichtung |
| DE202016100001U1 (en) | 2016-01-04 | 2016-04-08 | Louis Steitz Secura Gmbh + Co. Kg | Fußmessvorrichtung |
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| GB721563A (en) * | 1952-05-19 | 1955-01-05 | Lennards Ltd | New or improved apparatus for determining the size and fitting of boots, shoes, slippers, sandals and the like required for any particular individual |
| GB750344A (en) * | 1953-08-28 | 1956-06-13 | Lennards Ltd | New or improved apparatus for determining the size and fitting of boots, shoes, slippers, sandals and the like required for any particular individual |
| GB1077879A (en) * | 1965-03-09 | 1967-08-02 | G B Britton & Sons Holdings Lt | Improvements in or relating to gauges for footwear |
| ES170737Y (en) * | 1970-07-28 | 1972-07-01 | I.G.I., S.P.A. | A TESTING STAND FOR SHOES. |
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1989
- 1989-02-15 DE DE8901769U patent/DE8901769U1/en not_active Expired
- 1989-06-10 EP EP19890110516 patent/EP0382881A3/en not_active Withdrawn
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1990
- 1990-02-12 AU AU49349/90A patent/AU4934990A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1990-02-12 CA CA 2009852 patent/CA2009852A1/en not_active Abandoned
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| EP0382881A3 (en) | 1991-08-14 |
| AU4934990A (en) | 1990-08-23 |
| DE8901769U1 (en) | 1989-04-27 |
| EP0382881A2 (en) | 1990-08-22 |
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