INSOLE WITH A MEDICINAL INSERT
An insole ( 10 ) includes a body portion ( 11 ) having a recess ( 16 ) therein. The recess ( 16 ) is configured to receive a medically treated insert ( 18 ) which is removably attached to the body portion ( 11 ).
1 . An insole comprising a body portion, a recess formed in said body portion, and an insert configured generally in the shape of said recess, said insert being received in said recess and carrying a medicinal material.
2 . The insole of claim 1 wherein said insert is removably received in said recess.
3 . The insole of claim 2 wherein said body portion includes an attachment surface and said insert has an attachment surface compatible with said attachment surface of said body portion.
4 . The insole of claim 3 wherein one of said attachment surfaces includes a loop type fastener and the other said attachment surface includes a compatible hook type fastener.
5 . The insole of claim 1 wherein said recess has a depth and said insert has a thickness generally corresponding to said depth.
6 . The insole of claim 1 wherein said recess has a depth and said insert has a thickness greater than said depth.
7 . The insole of claim 1 wherein said body portion is made of foam and said insert is made of a fabric material.
8 . The insole of claim 1 wherein said recess is positioned in said body portion under the heel, arch, and ball of foot of the user.