EP0136415A1 - Insert for a toe-ballet shoe - Google Patents

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EP0136415A1
EP0136415A1 EP84107768A EP84107768A EP0136415A1 EP 0136415 A1 EP0136415 A1 EP 0136415A1 EP 84107768 A EP84107768 A EP 84107768A EP 84107768 A EP84107768 A EP 84107768A EP 0136415 A1 EP0136415 A1 EP 0136415A1
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  • the invention relates to an insert for ballet shoes for top dance.
  • the tip of the shoe must be hard to keep the body in balance. Inside the shoe, however, the toes can hardly adapt to the hard shape of the tip, so that the weight of the whole person is often only supported on a few points of the tip of the foot. This causes painful blisters, skin abrasions and bruises and especially prevents budding dancers from participating in the necessary regular training.
  • the invention is based on the object of creating a plastically adaptable insert in which the free space between the toes and the tip of the shoe is filled, so that the weight of the person can be absorbed by the largest possible area of the tip of the foot.
  • the toe is provided with a hard, firm shell 2 made of paper mache (Fig. 1).
  • a hard, firm shell 2 made of paper mache (Fig. 1).
  • an insert 3 is provided which nestles plastically against the toes.
  • the insert 3 In the spread state, the insert 3 has an oval shape (FIGS. 2 and 3). Between two fine, dense, resiliently tough foils 4, a plastic, conforming, non-drying layer 5, preferably made of a kneadable mass of lime, paraffin and sludge chalk, is enclosed. The edges of the foils 4 are sealed together. The thickness of the enclosed plastic layer 5 is approximately 3-5 mm. When spread out, the insert has a length of approx. 4-7 cm, depending on the size of the shoe. On the side of the insert 3 that comes into contact with the toes, a layer 6, preferably fine goat leather, is glued. The side of the insert 3 that does not come into contact with the foot is covered with a fine, smooth layer 7. Layer 7 is preferably made of plastic, e.g. Imitation leather, but can also consist of goat leather.
  • the insert 3 is usually inserted loosely into the shoe 1. It can also be glued or sewn into the shoe 1. It can, for example, already be installed in the shoe 1 during manufacture and fastened with the lining.
  • the insert 3 adapts to every tip and toe shape.
  • the touching and bearing surface of the foot This significantly increases the tip and the specific surface pressure is reduced and balanced so that the pain-causing pressure, friction and wound areas disappear.
  • the insert remains in the shoe 1 for repeated use, while maintaining its adopted form of adaptation.

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In order to avoid the pain-causing pressure, friction and wound points on the feet in toe dancing, inserts (3) are provided, which comprise a layer (5) made of a plastic, non-drying mass of lime, paraffin and prepared chalk, which is enclosed between two fine elastic films (4). The wide side of the insert (3), which comes into contact with the toes, is covered with a layer (6) made of pliable goatskin. The other side of the insert (3) is also covered with a layer (7). <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einlage für Ballettschuhe für Spitzentanz.The invention relates to an insert for ballet shoes for top dance.

Da der Fuss und die Zehen im Spitzentanz senkrecht zum Boden stehen, muss die Spitze des Schuhs hart sein, um den Körper im Gleichgewicht halten zu können. Im Innern des Schuhs können sich aber die Zehen nur schlecht an die harte Form der Spitze anpassen, so dass sich das Gewicht der ganzen Person oft nur auf wenige Stellen der Fussspitze aufstützt. Dies verursacht schmerzhafte Blasen, Hautschürfungen und Quetschungen und hindert vor allem angehende Tänzerinnen am notwendigen regelmässigen Training teilzunehmen.Since the foot and toes are perpendicular to the floor in the tip dance, the tip of the shoe must be hard to keep the body in balance. Inside the shoe, however, the toes can hardly adapt to the hard shape of the tip, so that the weight of the whole person is often only supported on a few points of the tip of the foot. This causes painful blisters, skin abrasions and bruises and especially prevents budding dancers from participating in the necessary regular training.

Die Hersteller von Ballettschuhen für Spitzentanz konnten diese Nachteile mit Einlagen aus Schaumstoff nicht beheben. Deshalb versuchen die Tänzerinnen selbst den Schmerz durch Einlegen von Watte, nassen Papiertüchern oder zugeschnittenem Schaumstoff zu beseitigen. Gewisse Tänzerinnen sollen sogar Kalbslebertranchen anwenden, um mit offenen Wunden weitertanzen zu können.The manufacturers of ballet shoes for top dance could not overcome these disadvantages with foam inserts. That is why the dancers try to eliminate the pain themselves by inserting cotton wool, wet paper towels or cut foam. Certain dancers should even use veal liver slices in order to continue dancing with open wounds.

Der Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine plastisch anpassungsfähige Einlage zu schaffen, bei der der freie Raum zwischen den Zehen und der Schuhspitze ausgefüllt wird, so dass das Gewicht der Person von einer grösstmöglichen Fläche der Fussspitze aufgenommen werden kann.The invention is based on the object of creating a plastically adaptable insert in which the free space between the toes and the tip of the shoe is filled, so that the weight of the person can be absorbed by the largest possible area of the tip of the foot.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss gelöst durch eine Einlage, welche die im kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruchs 1 aufgeführten Merkmale aufweist.This object is achieved according to the invention by an insert, which is the one in the characterizing part of the patent has features listed 1.

In der Zeichnung ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel des Erfindungsgegenstandes dargestellt. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 die in die Einlage eingebetteten Zehen im Ballettschuh,
  • Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht auf die ausgebreitete Einlage, und
  • Fig. 3 einen Schnitt nach Linie III-III der Fig. 2.
In the drawing, an embodiment of the subject of the invention is shown. Show it:
  • 1 the toes embedded in the insert in the ballet shoe,
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view of the spread insert, and
  • 3 shows a section along line III-III of FIG. 2nd

Damit der Ballettschuh 1 für Spitzentanz seine schöne Form beibehält, ist die Schuhspitze mit einer harten, festen Schale 2 aus Papiermache versehen (Fig. 1). Zum Schutze der Fussspitze, insbesondere der Zehen, ist eine Einlage 3 vorgesehen, die sich plastisch an die Zehen anschmiegt.So that the ballet shoe 1 for lace dance maintains its beautiful shape, the toe is provided with a hard, firm shell 2 made of paper mache (Fig. 1). To protect the tip of the foot, in particular the toes, an insert 3 is provided which nestles plastically against the toes.

Im ausgebreiteten Zustand besitzt die Einlage 3 eine ovale Form (Fig. 2 und 3). Zwischen zwei feinen, dichten, elastisch zähen Folien 4 ist eine plastische, sich der Form anpassende, nicht austrocknende Schicht 5, vorzugsweise aus einer knetbaren Masse aus Kalk, Paraffin und Schlämmkreide eingeschlossen. Die Ränder der Folien 4 sind miteinander dicht verschweisst. Die Dicke der eingeschlossenen plastischen Schicht 5 beträgt ca. 3-5 mm. Im ausgebreiteten Zustand hat die Einlage eine Länge von ca. 4-7 cm, je nach Schuhgrösse. Auf die mit den Zehen in Berührung kommende Seite der Einlage 3 ist eine Schicht 6, vorzugsweise feines Ziegenleder, geklebt. Die mit dem Fuss nicht in Berührung kommende Seite der Einlage 3 ist mit einer feinen, geschmeidigen Schicht 7 überzogen. Die Schicht 7 ist vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff, z.B. Kunstleder, kann aber ebenfalls aus Ziegenleder bestehen.In the spread state, the insert 3 has an oval shape (FIGS. 2 and 3). Between two fine, dense, resiliently tough foils 4, a plastic, conforming, non-drying layer 5, preferably made of a kneadable mass of lime, paraffin and sludge chalk, is enclosed. The edges of the foils 4 are sealed together. The thickness of the enclosed plastic layer 5 is approximately 3-5 mm. When spread out, the insert has a length of approx. 4-7 cm, depending on the size of the shoe. On the side of the insert 3 that comes into contact with the toes, a layer 6, preferably fine goat leather, is glued. The side of the insert 3 that does not come into contact with the foot is covered with a fine, smooth layer 7. Layer 7 is preferably made of plastic, e.g. Imitation leather, but can also consist of goat leather.

Die Einlage 3 wird gewöhnlich lose in den Schuh 1 eingesetzt. Sie kann auch in den Schuh 1 eingeklebt oder eingenäht werden. Sie kann, beispielsweise, schon während der Fertigung des Schuhs 1 in diesen eingebaut und mit dem Futter befestigt werden.The insert 3 is usually inserted loosely into the shoe 1. It can also be glued or sewn into the shoe 1. It can, for example, already be installed in the shoe 1 during manufacture and fastened with the lining.

Die Einlage 3 passt sich jeder Fussspitzen- und Zehenform an. Die berührende und tragende Fläche der Fussspitze wird dadurch wesentlich erhöht und der spezifische Flächendruck wird verkleinert und ausgeglichen, so dass die schmerzverursachenden Druck-, Reibungs- und Wundstellen verschwinden. Die Einlage verbleibt zur wiederholten Verwendung im Schuh 1, wobei sie ihre eingenommene Anpassungsform beibehält.The insert 3 adapts to every tip and toe shape. The touching and bearing surface of the foot This significantly increases the tip and the specific surface pressure is reduced and balanced so that the pain-causing pressure, friction and wound areas disappear. The insert remains in the shoe 1 for repeated use, while maintaining its adopted form of adaptation.

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1. Einlage für Ballettschuhe für Spitzentanz, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine plastische, sich der Form anpassbare Masse (5) zwischen zwei elastisch zähen Folien (4) eingeschlossen ist, deren Ränder dicht miteinander verschweisst sind, dass wenigstens eine der beiden Folien (4) mit einer schmiegsamen Schicht (6) überdeckt ist, welche an die Zehen zu liegen kommt, und dass die Einlage eine teilweise ovale Flächenform besitzt.1. insert for ballet shoes for top dance, characterized in that a plastic, adaptable shape (5) is enclosed between two resiliently tough foils (4), the edges of which are welded tightly to one another, that at least one of the two foils (4) is covered with a flexible layer (6) which comes to rest on the toes and that the insert has a partially oval surface shape. 2. Einlage nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die plastische, sich der Form anpassbare Masse (5) aus einer knetbaren, nicht trocknenden Mischung aus Kalk, Paraffin und Schlämmkreide besteht.2. Insert according to claim 1, characterized in that the plastic, the shape adaptable mass (5) consists of a kneadable, non-drying mixture of lime, paraffin and chalk. 3. Einlage nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die schmiegsame Schicht, welche an die Zehen zu liegen kommt, aus Ziegenleder besteht.3. Insert according to claim 1, characterized in that the flexible layer, which comes to rest on the toes, consists of goat leather. 4. Einlage nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Breitfläche, die nicht mit dem Fuss in Berührung kommt, mit einer geschmeidigen Kunststoffschicht (7) überzogen ist.4. Insert according to claim 1, characterized in that the wide surface, which does not come into contact with the foot, is covered with a smooth plastic layer (7). 5. Einlage nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie lose in den Schuh (1) einsetzbar ist.5. Insert according to claim 1, characterized in that it can be inserted loosely into the shoe (1). 6. Einlage nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie im Schuh (1) fest montiert ist.6. Insert according to claim 1, characterized in that it is fixedly mounted in the shoe (1).
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US5129165A (en) * 1990-10-30 1992-07-14 Woodle Alan S Custom toe cap for ballet pointe shoe and method of weight distribution
AT124U1 (en) * 1994-04-29 1995-03-27 Tyrolia Freizeitgeraete LINER
US5469641A (en) * 1995-01-30 1995-11-28 Subotic; Goran Custom ballet pointe shoe
GB2293958A (en) * 1994-10-13 1996-04-17 Mario Anthony Galvagni Insert for ballet shoe
US6189172B1 (en) * 2000-01-14 2001-02-20 Dc Shoes, Inc. Removable liner and inflatable bladder for snowboard boots and method of manufacture
EP1325688A1 (en) 2002-01-03 2003-07-09 Séverine Zaoui Protective device for forefoot, parlicularly adapted for wearing of classical dance slippers
US6705026B1 (en) * 2002-03-21 2004-03-16 Tracy A. M. Arbour Dance shoe
GB2444021A (en) * 2006-06-23 2008-05-28 Loren Beth Taylor An insert to reinforce the toe cavity of footwear
US20110265348A1 (en) * 2010-04-30 2011-11-03 Kelly Susan Schmutte Self-Customized, Moldable, Weight-Distributing Insert for Ballet Pointe Shoes

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US1744122A (en) * 1928-10-18 1930-01-21 John G Keeling Toe-dancer's shield
US2810214A (en) * 1955-11-17 1957-10-22 Sheemon A Wolfe Toe shield
US4026046A (en) * 1976-07-29 1977-05-31 Clark Ann V Dancing slipper with self-molding toe insert
AT342456B (en) * 1973-03-05 1978-04-10 Binder Reinmar Dr METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SHOE WITH AT LEAST ONE INSERT

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US1744122A (en) * 1928-10-18 1930-01-21 John G Keeling Toe-dancer's shield
US2810214A (en) * 1955-11-17 1957-10-22 Sheemon A Wolfe Toe shield
AT342456B (en) * 1973-03-05 1978-04-10 Binder Reinmar Dr METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SHOE WITH AT LEAST ONE INSERT
US4026046A (en) * 1976-07-29 1977-05-31 Clark Ann V Dancing slipper with self-molding toe insert

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US5129165A (en) * 1990-10-30 1992-07-14 Woodle Alan S Custom toe cap for ballet pointe shoe and method of weight distribution
AT124U1 (en) * 1994-04-29 1995-03-27 Tyrolia Freizeitgeraete LINER
GB2293958A (en) * 1994-10-13 1996-04-17 Mario Anthony Galvagni Insert for ballet shoe
US5469641A (en) * 1995-01-30 1995-11-28 Subotic; Goran Custom ballet pointe shoe
US6189172B1 (en) * 2000-01-14 2001-02-20 Dc Shoes, Inc. Removable liner and inflatable bladder for snowboard boots and method of manufacture
US6766599B2 (en) 2000-01-14 2004-07-27 Dc Shoes, Inc. Removable liner and inflatable bladder for snowboard boots and method of manufacture
US7010823B2 (en) 2000-01-14 2006-03-14 Dc Shoes, Inc. Removable liner and inflatable bladder for snowboard boots and method of manufacture
EP1325688A1 (en) 2002-01-03 2003-07-09 Séverine Zaoui Protective device for forefoot, parlicularly adapted for wearing of classical dance slippers
US6705026B1 (en) * 2002-03-21 2004-03-16 Tracy A. M. Arbour Dance shoe
GB2444021A (en) * 2006-06-23 2008-05-28 Loren Beth Taylor An insert to reinforce the toe cavity of footwear
US20110265348A1 (en) * 2010-04-30 2011-11-03 Kelly Susan Schmutte Self-Customized, Moldable, Weight-Distributing Insert for Ballet Pointe Shoes
US9314068B2 (en) * 2010-04-30 2016-04-19 Kelly Susan Schmutte Self-customized, moldable, weight-distributing insert for ballet pointe shoes

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