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US20060179549A1
US20060179549A1 US11/395,876 US39587606A US2006179549A1 US 20060179549 A1 US20060179549 A1 US 20060179549A1 US 39587606 A US39587606 A US 39587606A US 2006179549 A1 US2006179549 A1 US 2006179549A1
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Nicole Huggins
Elizabeth Feigenbaum
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B11/00—Hosiery; Panti-hose
    • A41B11/02—Reinforcements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B11/00—Hosiery; Panti-hose
    • A41B11/004—Hosiery with separated toe sections
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/22—Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer
    • A43B13/24—Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer by use of insertions
    • A43B13/26—Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer by use of insertions projecting beyond the sole surface
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/12—Dancing shoes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/26—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with toe-spacers or toe-spreaders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/28—Adapting the inner sole or the side of the upper of the shoe to the sole of the foot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B2400/00—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A41B2400/60—Moisture handling or wicking function

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  • the present invention relates to adjustable formfitting protective footwear generally comprising a protective sheath that envelops all or a portion of the foot from the ankle forward, and which includes fasteners which allow the user to adjust the footwear to comfortably fit his or her foot.
  • the footwear can be worn during activities which are performed with bare feet and which require traction and/or protection from skin burns and tears, including, for example, modern dance, Pilates, yoga and martial arts.
  • the formfitting footwear comprises: a protective sleeve to be worn on a human foot; toe openings disposed in the sleeve; a protective material disposed adjacent to the toe openings; and a footpad disposed on the protective material, wherein the protective material and the footpad are positioned on the sleeve in locations whereby they are underneath and protect the ball of the human's foot when inserted in the sleeve; and fasteners on the protective sleeve for adjustably securing the footwear to the foot.
  • FIG. 2 shows the unassembled components of a second embodiment of the disclosed footwear
  • FIG. 3 shows a plan view of footwear assembled using the components shown in FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 4 shows a bottom view of the embodiment of FIG. 3 positioned on a foot
  • FIG. 5 shows the unassembled components of a third embodiment of the disclosed footwear
  • FIG. 7B shows the footwear of FIG. 7A after it has been assembled
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded view showing various components of the protective footwear according to an exemplary sixth embodiment of the disclosed footwear with the sleeve in a spread-out configuration;
  • FIG. 11 is an exploded view showing various components of the protective footwear according to an eighth exemplary embodiment of the disclosed footwear with the sleeve in a spread-out configuration;
  • FIG. 12 shows the sleeve of FIG. 11 spread out and patterned to include a second cut-out portion
  • FIG. 14 shows protective footwear according to a tenth embodiment of the disclosed footwear
  • FIG. 15 shows a method of forming formfitting footwear according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosed footwear
  • FIGS. 17-21 show an exemplary embodiment of the adjustable formfitting footwear
  • the present invention is directed to improved formfitting footwear for barefoot activities, such as modern dance, yoga, Pilates and martial arts, which can be adjusted about a user's foot through the use of male and female fasteners, including, for example, Velcro®, laces, snaps, buttons and hooks, to name a few.
  • male and female fasteners including, for example, Velcro®, laces, snaps, buttons and hooks, to name a few.
  • FIG. 2 shows the construction elements of a second embodiment of the footwear. As shown in FIG. 2 , this embodiment is constructed of four elements.
  • First element 22 is an upper elasticized material having a first edge 24 disposed substantially perpendicular to side edges 26 and 26 ′ thereof and a second edge 28 defining a curve or shape such that the portions of second edge 28 proximate to side edges 26 and 26 ′ are closer to first edge 24 than is the center portion of second edge 28 .
  • Second element 32 is a substantially non-elasticized material having a first edge 34 defining a curve or shape that matingly corresponds to the curve or shape of second edge 28 of first element 22 .
  • the second element 32 preferably has some elastic properties which allow the toe holes to stretch around the wearer's toes.
  • the second element 32 also includes side edges 36 and 36 ′, and a second edge 38 provided with five toe holes 33 disposed adjacent thereto.
  • element 32 is made from material having characteristics resistant to tearing in the areas adjacent to or between toe holes 33 during intensive use, while at the same time having properties which provide sufficient comfort to the foot, and unlikely to induce blistering or tearing of the skin adjacent to or between the toes.
  • element 32 could be made from any one or more of soft leather, neoprene or a Lycra containing knit, or woven fabric, to name a few.
  • Third element 42 is a lower elasticized material having both a first edge 44 and a second edge 48 disposed perpendicularly to side edges 46 and 46 ′.
  • fourth element 52 is a non-elasticized material suitable for use as a pad capable of protecting the ball of the foot, while not inhibiting the movement of the wearer.
  • first and second elements 22 and 32 are joined, preferably by stitching, along their corresponding edges 28 and 34 .
  • fourth element 52 is joined to third element 42 , again, preferably by stitching, such that fourth element 52 is positioned under the ball of the foot in the finished article.
  • first and third elements 22 and 42 are joined to form a foot-shaped profile, again, preferably by stitching, along their side edges 26 / 46 and 26 ′/ 46 ′, such that the perpendicularly disposed second edges 24 and 44 of first element 22 and third element 42 are adjacent to each other and in parallel, leaving an opening there between through which a foot is inserted.
  • FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of constructed article 20 made from the elements shown in FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 4 shows a bottom view of the embodiment of FIG. 3 positioned over a human foot, wherein the fourth element 52 and second element 32 are positioned such that they are underneath and protect the ball of a wearer's foot when inserted therein.
  • FIGS. 6A and 6B shows an assembled view of the components of FIG. 5 , wherein the second element 32 is on the exterior of the footwear and fourth element 52 is on the interior.
  • the footwear is stitched together and turned inside out such that the second element 32 is on the interior of the footwear and element 52 is on the exterior, wherein second elements 32 and the fourth element 52 are positioned underneath and protect the ball of wearer's foot when inserted therein, as shown in FIG. 6B .
  • these components can be assembled according to the methods relating to FIGS. 2-4 , except that trimming would not be required after assembly.
  • the footpad/protective material 110 is a single piece having an inner protective surface and an outer traction surface which are positioned underneath and protect the ball of a wearer's foot when inserted therein, as shown if FIG. 7B .
  • the inner surface of the footpad/protect material is preferably made from a moisture wicking material, and the outer surface made from any one or more of smooth leather, suede leather, synthetic leather, moldable polymers, elastomers and synthetic rubber materials, such as neoprene.
  • edges 106 and 106 ′ are secured together via stitching and then turned inside out.
  • FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • This embodiment 120 is of unitary construction and is formed by a conventional molding process.
  • Footpad 122 constructed of a like or alternate material may optionally be provided.
  • the footpad is made from one piece having an inner protective surface and an outer traction surface which are positioned underneath and protect the ball of a wearer's foot when inserted therein.
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded view showing various components of the protective footwear according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention with the sleeve in a spread-out configuration.
  • the sleeve 210 is cut out of or otherwise formed from elastic material so as to have the appropriately placed toe openings 214 formed in an upper portion 211 of the sleeve 210 .
  • the elastic material used to form the sleeve 210 is preferably lycra or spandex.
  • the pad 216 is attached to a lower portion 213 of the sleeve 210 preferably by sewing.
  • the ground-contact layer 218 is preferably made of a durable material that provides adequate friction with the ground surface, including smooth leather, suede leather, synthetic leather, moldable polymers, elastomers and synthetic rubber materials, such as neoprene.
  • the ground-contact layer 218 may also be textured to enhance traction, such as by forming ridges, grooves and/or dimplings in the outer surface of the ground-contact layer 218 .
  • the thickness of the ground-contact layer 218 is preferably in the range of about 0.25 mm to about 2.0 mm.
  • the moisture-absorbing or wicking layer 222 is preferably placed closest to the wearer's foot to enhance sweat absorption capability.
  • the moisture-absorbing layer is an optional layer, and thus, in other exemplary embodiments of the invention, the pad 216 may only include the ground-contact layer 218 and the shock-absorbing layer 220 , or the ground-contact layer 218 only.
  • the moisture absorbing layer 222 is preferably made of materials such as, for example, Ultralore® or nylon and polyester fabrics made with up to 50% load of ReFresh fibers, or treated with moisture wicking finishes and has a thickness in the range of about 0.25 mm to about 2.0 mm. If desired, the shock-absorbing and moisture or wicking layer may be combined to form a single construction.
  • FIG. 10 is an exploded view showing various components of the protective footwear according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention with the sleeve in a spread-out configuration.
  • This embodiment is substantially the same as the embodiment of FIG. 9 , except for the provision of a separate toe piece 232 that protects the forefoot of the wearer and provides toe openings.
  • the toe piece 232 is attached to a cutout portion 230 of the sleeve 210 formed in the upper portion 211 of the sleeve 210 .
  • FIG. 11 is an exploded view showing various components of the protective footwear according to an another exemplary embodiment with the sleeve in a spread-out configuration.
  • This embodiment is substantially the same as the first-described embodiment, except for the provision of a second cut-out portion 234 formed in a lower portion 213 of the sleeve 210 that accommodates the pad 216 .
  • FIG. 12 shows the sleeve 210 spread out and patterned to include the second cut-out portion 234 .
  • the pad 216 is attached to the cut-out portion 234 preferably by sewing.
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded view of another embodiment of the protective footwear which includes a sleeve 210 having a first cut-out portion 234 sized and shaped to accommodate a pad 216 when attached thereto. Similarly, the sleeve 210 has a second cut-out portion 230 sized and shaped to accommodate a toe piece 232 when attached thereto. All other features of this embodiment are substantially similar to the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 9-12 , and can be varied in a similar manner to those embodiments if desired.
  • FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the footwear positioned for use over a human foot.
  • This embodiment which may be adapted for use with any of the other embodiments of the invention, is characterized by a sleeve 140 which extends over the ankle, thereby providing increased lateral stability and support.
  • the sleeve 140 can be made from two pieces of Lycra sewn together, or a single piece of Lycra made on a knitting machine.
  • the sleeve 140 includes a pad 216 having the same construction as that described with reference to FIG. 9 .
  • the pad 216 which is located underneath and protects the ball of the foot.
  • the footpad and protective material can be made and attached to the sleeve 140 according to any of the embodiments discussed herein, and can be made as a single construction or made from multiple elements.
  • the footpad is made of neoprene, rubber, or a moisture absorbing foam.
  • the sleeve 210 is first formed from a Lycra sheet in a spread out configuration as shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 9-14 .
  • cut-out portions 230 and/or 234 may be formed in the Lycra sleeve to accommodate the toe piece 232 and/or the pad 216 , respectively.
  • toe holes 214 may be formed directly in the sleeve 210 instead of using a separate toe piece 232 .
  • the pad 216 is then attached to the lower portion 213 of the sleeve 210 and the lycra is trimmed around the pad 216 .
  • the elastic piece 212 is also attached to the end of the sleeve 210 furthest from the wearer's toes, which can be done at any time during the assembly process.
  • the upper portion 211 of the sleeve 210 is folded over the lower portion 213 of the sleeve 210 such that the pad 216 is disposed within the void defined by the upper portion 211 and lower portion 213 .
  • the upper portion 211 and the lower portion 212 are joined together around their respective edges, and the product is turned inside out to result in the finished protective footwear 210 .
  • mating fasteners 251 , 253 may optionally be included along the outer lower edges of sleeve 210 .
  • the operation and function of these adjustable fasteners is best shown for these embodiments in FIG. 18 , which shows pad 216 attached to sleeve 210 by a seam 258 .
  • the sleeve 210 includes a first cut-out portion 234 and/or a second cut-out portion 230 to accommodate the pad 216 and the toe piece 232 , respectively.
  • toe holes 214 are included in the sleeve 210 (or toe piece 232 if used) and an elastic retaining strip 212 is secured to the bottom of sleeve 210 . Additionally, fasteners 251 and 253 are secured (e.g., via stitching) to the bottom half of the sleeve 210 , as shown in FIG. 18 .
  • the upper portion 211 is folded over the lower portion 213 , as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21 .
  • the outer periphery of pad 216 which extends between points 255 and 256 , is secured by a seam 259 to the outer periphery of the upper portion sleeve 210 , which extends between portions 256 , 257 , as shown in FIG. 20 .
  • the material on sleeve 210 located below portions 255 and 257 are not stitched together. Rather, they include fasteners 251 , 253 , which in a preferred embodiment, is Velcro®. However, other fasteners, such as laces, hooks, loops, snaps and buttons may also be used.
  • FIG. 23 shows an exemplary embodiment which was assembled according to the foregoing method, and which includes cutouts corresponding to the pad 216 and toe piece 232 .
  • the fasteners 251 and 253 allow the wearer to close and adjust the sleeve 210 according to the size of their foot. In this regard, once inserted on the wearer's foot, the fasteners 251 , 253 are secured together about the foot and can be adjusted as needed. Additionally, for this embodiment, it is possible to assemble the footwear without the moisture absorbing layer 222 , and/or the shock absorbing and/or cushioning layer 220 such that the pad includes the ground contact layer 218 only. Moreover, although the fasteners 251 and 253 are located on the bottom of the foot when worn, it is possible to modify the design of the footwear such that the fasteners are located on the top side of the footwear, if desired. In each of the embodiments described herein, the pad 216 is located in a position where it will be underneath and protect the ball of the foot when the footwear is worn.
  • fasteners 321 , 323 are Velcro®, but can be other types of fasteners as well, including, for example, hooks, laces, buttons, snaps and the like.
  • the pad 305 is generally heart shaped and includes rounded edges that correspond in shape and size to rounded portions 315 , 317 of elastic material 304 and are secured thereto (e.g., via stitching), as shown in FIG. 22B .
  • Top portion 309 is approximately the same width as the pad 305 , as shown in FIG. 22A .
  • Top portion 309 has a rectangular or square-shaped lower half 331 and an upper rounded half 333 , which includes toe holes 310 .
  • the rounded half 333 of top portion 309 is secured to the upper of pad 305 via a seam 337 , thereby forming a pocket through which the foot and toes are inserted, as shown in FIG. 22C .
  • the lower half 331 of top portion 309 includes a fastener 339 (e.g., Velcro®) which is located such that it will mate with fasteners 321 and 323 when worn on a foot, as shown in FIG. 22D .
  • a fastener 339 e.g., Velcro®
  • the pad 305 can consist of the moisture absorbing layer 222 , ground contact layers 218 and cushioning layer 220 , or any combination thereof. Additionally, if desired, a separate toe piece and corresponding cut-out can be used.
  • the protective footwear may be made by any other suitable process, such as one in which the sleeve with the toe holes are formed as a unitary construction using conventional molding processes.
  • the upper and lower portions of the sleeve may be two entirely separate pieces which are later sewn together.
  • Soft leather, synthetic leather or any other suitable materials may be used so that the footpad is constructed of one layer that is either sewn onto the sleeve 210 or sewn on to a cutout area 234 where the inner surface of the footpad that makes contact with the skin serves as the protective layer and the opposite side serves as the ground contact layer.

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