The Futrell Swivel
The Swivel is a 3″ ball-bearing rotation system, which is fitted in the ball of a shoe, between the sole and insole. This allows the planted foot to turn freely.
The Swivel is a 3 inch Lazy Susan, which is a ball bearing rotation system. This bearing has a weight capacity of 200 pounds, and is rust resistant because of the zinc plated bracket and it's weight is 3 oz. The bearing is a turntable put into the front of a shoe under the ball of the foot.
This substitute specification contains no new matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGClaims
1. The purpose of the swivel is relieve stress on the ankle and the knee, allowing the planted foot to turn freely, as the upper body turns from left to right. Taking a blow in a fixed position implies no way to dissipate the energy, and damage ensues. Older people tend to fall when there is no ability to shift a force that will take them to the ground.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 9, 2012
Publication Date: Apr 10, 2014
Inventor: Hermon L. Futrell (Aurora, CO)
Application Number: 13/573,074
International Classification: A43B 13/14 (20060101);