US20150096203A1 - Vibrating massaging footwear - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to footwear having a sole insert designed to provide the same massaging affect as flowing particulate sand underneath bare feet on the beach, enhanced by electro-massaging.
- the present invention relates to all types of footwear, but especially to slippers which are provided with an inner sole for massaging the underside of the foot. It generally provides the wearer with continuous stimulation of the soles of the feet and has a beneficial effect on the leg and foot muscles of the wearer, particularly as it relates to enhancement of circulation in the lower extremities. It represents an improvement over commonly owned U.S. Pat. No. 8,671,591, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- the result of the above described movement is that the sole insert loses its affect entirely, rendering the footwear useless for its intended purpose.
- To have an adequate sole insert which does allow correct flow of the particles involves both a combination of selection of the correct particles (not too heavy, such as sand) and the selection of sole inserts which have the correct configuration to prevent undesirable flow characteristics, i.e., smashing of particles to the side.
- the sole insert used in the '591 patent made use of parallel open ended pockets filled loosely with particulate material.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide footwear that mimics the experience of rubbing your feet into dry particulate sand.
- a further objective of the present invention is to provide footwear sole inserts having the proper particulate distribution and configuration to give the exhilarated bare foot in the sand feeling and massage affect, enhanced by electro-massage vibration.
- a footwear article preferably a sand slipper comprised of a sole, an upper attached to the sole which defines a foot opening with an insert pad filled with loose particulate material which is configured within the pad to provide the feeling of walking on the sandy beach, all without squishing the particulate material to the sides, and with an electric massage element mounted in the insert pad to provide vibration to both the wearer's foot and the particulate material to enhance the massage affect.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of exemplary footwear of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a bottom view of exemplary footwear of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a back view of exemplary footwear of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the footwear product of FIG. 1 along line 4 - 4 .
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one of the inserts of the present invention, with the embedded vibration motors.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of one of the inserts of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic of the vibro-massage elements which are embedded in the sole insert pad.
- the footwear of the present invention can be adapted for a variety of different kinds of footwear and can include, for example, slippers, sandals, shoes, stockings and boots.
- slippers for example, slippers, sandals, shoes, stockings and boots.
- slipper we first describe the slipper, then the embedded vibro-massage elements.
- FIG. 1 it shows a perspective view of the slipper 10 of the present invention.
- a slipper as does any other type of footwear, has a sole preferably made of a more durable material than the upper configuration.
- the sole 12 has an upper portion 14 , commonly referred to as the shoe upper, which in the case of a shoe is made of a soft pliable material, as leather. In the case of a slipper, it may be made of a cloth-like material, such as nylon, etc.
- Upper portion 14 attaches to the sole 12 in conventional sewn manner and the upper above the heel area defines an opening 16 through which the wearer's foot is inserted to provide a tight fit around the user's ankle or leg.
- the sole 12 has a forward or toe extending portion 18 and an under heel portion 20 .
- An insert pad (see FIG. 5 ) has similar configuration to the sole 12 as seen in FIG. 2 .
- the insert pad 22 is a woven cloth material and may be adhered to the sole 12 or may be a removable insert pad 22 , which in most cases is preferred.
- the insert pad 22 is best illustrated in FIG. 5 . There shown, it conforms generally to the same configuration as the sole 12 (see FIGS. 2 and 5 ).
- the insert pad 22 has a plurality of generally parallel elongated channels or pockets 24 , 26 , 28 and 30 . These are all illustrated in sectional view in FIG. 4 and in perspective view in FIG. 5 .
- the channels are made by having sewn compartments or pockets as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 .
- the channels communicate so that particles can communicate from one elongated channel or pocket compartment area to another via an exit from one and entrance to another at 32 , 34 .
- this configuration as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 particularly is extremely important to the adequate performance of the insert pad 22 .
- Equally important to the adequate performance of the insert pad 22 is the nature of the flowable particulate material that this within insert pad 22 particles 36 are illustrated in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 4 .
- deformable insert pad 22 is formed as described with reference to FIG. 5 .
- This deformable insert pad 22 accommodates a plurality of ergonomically favorable positions.
- Deformable insert pad 22 is resiliently deformable and covered with spandex or like stretchable material.
- Deformable insert pad 22 is filled with a granular filling material 36 that may be a plurality of small, tightly packed pellets or beads, hereinafter referred to collectively as beads. Beads 36 are shown in the cut-away portion of FIG. 4 that shows filling material 36 . Beads 36 may be oval, elliptical, round, disc or egg-shaped, without sharp or rough edges and with a completely smooth exterior.
- the exemplary beads 36 or other filling material 36 is loosely packed in a corresponding pocket 24 , 26 , 28 and 30 that forms deformable insert pad 22 , to a sufficiently high density so that deformable insert pad 22 is moldable as the beads smoothly redistribute responsive to the underlying structure and the position of the wearer's foot.
- the packing and configuration may be so as to provide a resiliency to deformable insert pad 22 .
- Filling material 36 may be more tightly packed within the pocket to provide complete and smooth moldability.
- Filling material 36 may be advantageously formed of thermal storage material capable of maintaining a reduced temperature for an extended period of time.
- reduced temperature it is meant that the temperature of the thermal storage material is lower than that of the ambient environment.
- the reduced temperature may be a temperature at or below 32° F., a temperature at or below 40° F., or any temperature that is less than room temperature.
- ergoBeadsTM may be used as filler material 36 . Since filling material 36 is advantageously formed of a population of small beads 36 with tiny air pockets between the beads, it provides a more comfortable soothing cool than the freezing cold sensation such as provided by ice or gel.
- filling material 36 may be maintained at reduced temperatures greater than 32° F.
- the beads 36 may also be warmed, if desired.
- Deformable insert pad 22 has a smooth conforming nature that is more comfortable than the lumpy surface of an ice bag which includes sharp or hard edges that may provide pressure points of extreme cold.
- the thermal storage material may additionally or alternatively be chosen to retain heat and provide soothing warmth.
- Various thermal storage materials may be used.
- Exemplary beads 36 of filling material have smooth exterior surfaces.
- beads 36 may be formed of low density polyethylene (“LDPE”) and may be natural or semi-clear white in color. They may be injection molded or extrusion type LDPE particles. Beads 36 are free of sharp edges and include a surface that has an average surface roughness of less than 100 nanometers in one exemplary embodiment enabling the beads to slide easily and freely against each other. The beads' surface may advantageously be polished to enhance smoothness.
- a coating may optionally be added to filling material 36 , in particular coating the surfaces of beads 36 .
- the coating may be a powdery coating formed of a mold-release agent such as an amide, or other materials that provide lubrication. Beads 36 maintain their surface smoothness and the easy deformability of deformable insert pad 22 is retained at a range of suppressed temperatures below 32° F. and on the other end above room temperature.
- Exemplary illustrated disc shaped beads 36 may include a pair of opposed round or oval surfaces and a length chosen to be less than or equal to 4.5 millimeters in one exemplary embodiment.
- Beads 36 may include dimensions of 3 millimeters ⁇ 4.5 millimeters ⁇ 2 millimeters and a density of 0.910 to 0.935 grams per cubic centimeter but other sizes and densities may be used in other exemplary embodiments, however.
- beads 36 may include dimensions of about 6 millimeters.times.4 millimeters.times.3 millimeters.
- the exemplary dimensions provided are illustrative but not restrictive of the bead dimensions as other dimensions may be used in other exemplary embodiments.
- the beads may optionally include at least one dimple.
- Filler material 36 is packed tightly enough so that deformable insert pad 22 is deformable or moldable as the beads redistribute responsive to contact surfaces and positioning by the wearer.
- a gentle massaging action is created by filling material 36 when pressure such as a gentle rolling action is applied to the opposed side of deformable insert pad 22 .
- the pad must have a plurality of elongated channels or pockets 24 , 26 , 28 and 30 to function to prevent the beads 36 from all being squeezed out from underneath the foot towards the sides, eliminating completely the sand feel.
- the particular configuration for the elongated pocket channels 24 , 26 , 28 and 30 is such that at the forward end they all communicate under the toe area 32 and similarly they all communicate at the rearward end under the heel at 34 . This enhances the opportunity for the massaged, squishy feeling that occurs naturally in the sand.
- the sewn channels prevent pushing out from under the feet.
- the user can decide what amount of comfort or massage affect is desired and then can use the pads as long as he or she wishes, since inserts are easy to insert into, for example, a slipper.
- electrical vibrating massage is provided by five individual vibrating motors 38 , 40 , 42 , 44 and 46 which are electrically connected by wires 48 , 50 , 52 , 54 and 56 to power source such as battery 58 .
- Battery 58 is inside of plastic housing 60 and carries an on/off switch 62 and has a charger plug in 64 .
- the electrical assembly of FIGS. 1 , 5 and 7 is placed in an embedded relationship in the insert pad 22 and in the beads as illustrated in FIGS. 1 , 4 and 5 , and preferably seamed over it, as illustrated in FIG. 5 is an overlay 66 of the same stretchable fabric glove that is stitched to the top of the insert pad of FIG. 1 .
- the exterior of upper 14 has a pocket 68 ( FIG. 1 ) to be peeled back as illustrated in FIG. 1 to provide access to the battery 58 for recharging and for pushing the on/off switch 62 .
- Pocket 68 may be hooked closed by a conventional hook and pile velcro fastening means, 70 .
- Pocket 68 has stitches 70 , and motors 38 - 46 have stop stitches 72 in the front/back to prevent migration.
- a suitable compression material that is stretchable is available and can be purchased and is useable for covering of the insert pad.
- Preferably it is 90% cotton and about 10% spandex and most preferably 92% cotton and about 8% spandex.
- Piezo electric vibration generator may be used to replace the motors.
- Motors and battery are from an available variety of sources.
- An example, one suitable supplier is Shenzhen Jingkefa Electronics Co. Limited.
- Batteries suitable for the vibrating motors 38 - 46 is a 3.7 volt lithium ion battery, which is rechargeable.
- the use of the beaded insole insert pad 22 with vibrating motors enhances the communication of the vibration.
- the loose ergo bead fill amplifies the vibration generated by the vibrating motors giving the effect of stable vibration inside of the sole.
- the fact is loose beads as a consequence of the vibration migrate throughout the channels and from one channel through the other in the insole providing a gentle soothing massage effect enhancing the mimic of the feeling sensation of walking barefoot on a sandy beach, even when at rest.
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- This is a Continuation-in-part application of U.S. Ser. No. 14/011,844 filed Aug. 28, 2013, which is a Continuation-in-part application of U.S. Ser. No. 13/948,264 filed Jul. 23, 2013, all of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
- This invention relates to footwear having a sole insert designed to provide the same massaging affect as flowing particulate sand underneath bare feet on the beach, enhanced by electro-massaging.
- The present invention relates to all types of footwear, but especially to slippers which are provided with an inner sole for massaging the underside of the foot. It generally provides the wearer with continuous stimulation of the soles of the feet and has a beneficial effect on the leg and foot muscles of the wearer, particularly as it relates to enhancement of circulation in the lower extremities. It represents an improvement over commonly owned U.S. Pat. No. 8,671,591, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Our commonly owned patent '591 discloses a sole insert which stimulates the bottom of the foot in similar fashion to walking in particulate, flowable sand particles on a beach. The latter affect is not easy to achieve with a sole insert since the flow of the particulate particles under influence of the body weight will typically move out from under the weight of the body to the sides, leaving an insert of particulate, particle distribution that fails in its desired effect.
- The result of the above described movement is that the sole insert loses its affect entirely, rendering the footwear useless for its intended purpose. To have an adequate sole insert which does allow correct flow of the particles involves both a combination of selection of the correct particles (not too heavy, such as sand) and the selection of sole inserts which have the correct configuration to prevent undesirable flow characteristics, i.e., smashing of particles to the side. The sole insert used in the '591 patent made use of parallel open ended pockets filled loosely with particulate material.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide footwear of a relaxed, refreshed and massaged foot feeling, as when twisting the feet into a dry sand beach, enhanced by vibration massage.
- A further object of the present invention is to provide footwear that mimics the experience of rubbing your feet into dry particulate sand.
- A further objective of the present invention is to provide footwear sole inserts having the proper particulate distribution and configuration to give the exhilarated bare foot in the sand feeling and massage affect, enhanced by electro-massage vibration.
- The method and details necessary to achieve the above objectives will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention.
- A footwear article, preferably a sand slipper comprised of a sole, an upper attached to the sole which defines a foot opening with an insert pad filled with loose particulate material which is configured within the pad to provide the feeling of walking on the sandy beach, all without squishing the particulate material to the sides, and with an electric massage element mounted in the insert pad to provide vibration to both the wearer's foot and the particulate material to enhance the massage affect.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of exemplary footwear of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a bottom view of exemplary footwear of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a back view of exemplary footwear of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the footwear product ofFIG. 1 along line 4-4. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one of the inserts of the present invention, with the embedded vibration motors. -
FIG. 6 is a side view of one of the inserts of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 is a schematic of the vibro-massage elements which are embedded in the sole insert pad. - As heretofore mentioned, the footwear of the present invention can be adapted for a variety of different kinds of footwear and can include, for example, slippers, sandals, shoes, stockings and boots. For convenience and for exemplary purposes only in the present drawings there is shown a slipper. Here, we first describe the slipper, then the embedded vibro-massage elements.
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FIG. 1 , it shows a perspective view of theslipper 10 of the present invention. A slipper, as does any other type of footwear, has a sole preferably made of a more durable material than the upper configuration. The sole 12 has anupper portion 14, commonly referred to as the shoe upper, which in the case of a shoe is made of a soft pliable material, as leather. In the case of a slipper, it may be made of a cloth-like material, such as nylon, etc.Upper portion 14 attaches to the sole 12 in conventional sewn manner and the upper above the heel area defines anopening 16 through which the wearer's foot is inserted to provide a tight fit around the user's ankle or leg. The sole 12 has a forward ortoe extending portion 18 and an underheel portion 20. - An insert pad (see
FIG. 5 ) has similar configuration to the sole 12 as seen inFIG. 2 . Theinsert pad 22 is a woven cloth material and may be adhered to the sole 12 or may be aremovable insert pad 22, which in most cases is preferred. Theinsert pad 22 is best illustrated inFIG. 5 . There shown, it conforms generally to the same configuration as the sole 12 (seeFIGS. 2 and 5 ). Theinsert pad 22 has a plurality of generally parallel elongated channels orpockets FIG. 4 and in perspective view inFIG. 5 . The channels are made by having sewn compartments or pockets as illustrated inFIGS. 4 and 5 . At the end just prior to the terminus of thetoe portion 32 and therearward heel portion 34, the channels communicate so that particles can communicate from one elongated channel or pocket compartment area to another via an exit from one and entrance to another at 32, 34. As hereinafter explained, this configuration as illustrated inFIGS. 4 and 5 particularly is extremely important to the adequate performance of theinsert pad 22. Equally important to the adequate performance of theinsert pad 22 is the nature of the flowable particulate material that this withininsert pad 22particles 36 are illustrated in the cross-sectional view ofFIG. 4 . - Referring to
FIG. 4 ,deformable insert pad 22 is formed as described with reference toFIG. 5 . Thisdeformable insert pad 22 accommodates a plurality of ergonomically favorable positions.Deformable insert pad 22 is resiliently deformable and covered with spandex or like stretchable material. -
Deformable insert pad 22 is filled with agranular filling material 36 that may be a plurality of small, tightly packed pellets or beads, hereinafter referred to collectively as beads.Beads 36 are shown in the cut-away portion ofFIG. 4 that shows fillingmaterial 36.Beads 36 may be oval, elliptical, round, disc or egg-shaped, without sharp or rough edges and with a completely smooth exterior. Theexemplary beads 36 or other fillingmaterial 36 is loosely packed in acorresponding pocket deformable insert pad 22, to a sufficiently high density so thatdeformable insert pad 22 is moldable as the beads smoothly redistribute responsive to the underlying structure and the position of the wearer's foot. The packing and configuration may be so as to provide a resiliency todeformable insert pad 22. - Filling
material 36 may be more tightly packed within the pocket to provide complete and smooth moldability. Fillingmaterial 36 may be advantageously formed of thermal storage material capable of maintaining a reduced temperature for an extended period of time. By reduced temperature, it is meant that the temperature of the thermal storage material is lower than that of the ambient environment. The reduced temperature may be a temperature at or below 32° F., a temperature at or below 40° F., or any temperature that is less than room temperature. In one exemplary embodiment, ergoBeads™ may be used asfiller material 36. Since fillingmaterial 36 is advantageously formed of a population ofsmall beads 36 with tiny air pockets between the beads, it provides a more comfortable soothing cool than the freezing cold sensation such as provided by ice or gel. As opposed to ice which has a temperature of 32° F. or lower, fillingmaterial 36 may be maintained at reduced temperatures greater than 32° F. Thebeads 36 may also be warmed, if desired. Deformable insertpad 22 has a smooth conforming nature that is more comfortable than the lumpy surface of an ice bag which includes sharp or hard edges that may provide pressure points of extreme cold. According to the embodiment in which fillingmaterial 36 is a thermal storage material, the thermal storage material may additionally or alternatively be chosen to retain heat and provide soothing warmth. Various thermal storage materials may be used. -
Exemplary beads 36 of filling material have smooth exterior surfaces. In an exemplary embodiment,beads 36 may be formed of low density polyethylene (“LDPE”) and may be natural or semi-clear white in color. They may be injection molded or extrusion type LDPE particles.Beads 36 are free of sharp edges and include a surface that has an average surface roughness of less than 100 nanometers in one exemplary embodiment enabling the beads to slide easily and freely against each other. The beads' surface may advantageously be polished to enhance smoothness. A coating may optionally be added to fillingmaterial 36, in particular coating the surfaces ofbeads 36. The coating may be a powdery coating formed of a mold-release agent such as an amide, or other materials that provide lubrication.Beads 36 maintain their surface smoothness and the easy deformability ofdeformable insert pad 22 is retained at a range of suppressed temperatures below 32° F. and on the other end above room temperature. - Exemplary illustrated disc shaped
beads 36 may include a pair of opposed round or oval surfaces and a length chosen to be less than or equal to 4.5 millimeters in one exemplary embodiment.Beads 36 may include dimensions of 3 millimeters×4.5 millimeters×2 millimeters and a density of 0.910 to 0.935 grams per cubic centimeter but other sizes and densities may be used in other exemplary embodiments, however. In another exemplary embodiment,beads 36 may include dimensions of about 6 millimeters.times.4 millimeters.times.3 millimeters. The exemplary dimensions provided are illustrative but not restrictive of the bead dimensions as other dimensions may be used in other exemplary embodiments. The beads may optionally include at least one dimple.Filler material 36 is packed tightly enough so thatdeformable insert pad 22 is deformable or moldable as the beads redistribute responsive to contact surfaces and positioning by the wearer. Whendeformable insert pad 22 is in contact with a wearer, a gentle massaging action is created by fillingmaterial 36 when pressure such as a gentle rolling action is applied to the opposed side ofdeformable insert pad 22. - Important to accomplishing the objectives of the present invention is not only the use of the proper particulate flowable material which may be subjected to either heat or cold and which is not too heavy (like sand is). Equally important, however, is to have the
correct insert pad 22. The pad must have a plurality of elongated channels or pockets 24, 26, 28 and 30 to function to prevent thebeads 36 from all being squeezed out from underneath the foot towards the sides, eliminating completely the sand feel. The particular configuration for theelongated pocket channels toe area 32 and similarly they all communicate at the rearward end under the heel at 34. This enhances the opportunity for the massaged, squishy feeling that occurs naturally in the sand. The sewn channels prevent pushing out from under the feet. - Through the use of the
insert pads 22, the user can decide what amount of comfort or massage affect is desired and then can use the pads as long as he or she wishes, since inserts are easy to insert into, for example, a slipper. - As best illustrated in
FIGS. 1 , 5 and 7 electrical vibrating massage is provided by five individual vibratingmotors wires battery 58.Battery 58 is inside ofplastic housing 60 and carries an on/offswitch 62 and has a charger plug in 64. The electrical assembly ofFIGS. 1 , 5 and 7 is placed in an embedded relationship in theinsert pad 22 and in the beads as illustrated inFIGS. 1 , 4 and 5, and preferably seamed over it, as illustrated inFIG. 5 is an overlay 66 of the same stretchable fabric glove that is stitched to the top of the insert pad ofFIG. 1 . The exterior of upper 14 has a pocket 68 (FIG. 1 ) to be peeled back as illustrated inFIG. 1 to provide access to thebattery 58 for recharging and for pushing the on/offswitch 62. Pocket 68 may be hooked closed by a conventional hook and pile velcro fastening means, 70. Pocket 68 hasstitches 70, and motors 38-46 have stop stitches 72 in the front/back to prevent migration. - Certain constructional features are worthy of mention.
- A suitable compression material that is stretchable is available and can be purchased and is useable for covering of the insert pad. Preferably it is 90% cotton and about 10% spandex and most preferably 92% cotton and about 8% spandex.
- If desired a Piezo electric vibration generator may be used to replace the motors.
- Motors and battery are from an available variety of sources. An example, one suitable supplier is Shenzhen Jingkefa Electronics Co. Limited. Batteries suitable for the vibrating motors 38-46 is a 3.7 volt lithium ion battery, which is rechargeable.
- The use of the beaded
insole insert pad 22 with vibrating motors enhances the communication of the vibration. The loose ergo bead fill amplifies the vibration generated by the vibrating motors giving the effect of stable vibration inside of the sole. However, the fact is loose beads as a consequence of the vibration migrate throughout the channels and from one channel through the other in the insole providing a gentle soothing massage effect enhancing the mimic of the feeling sensation of walking barefoot on a sandy beach, even when at rest. - It can therefore be seen that the invention accomplishes at least all of its stated objectives.
- Although the invention has been described in terms of exemplary embodiments, it is not limited thereto. Rather, the appended claims should be construed broadly to include other variances and embodiments of the invention which may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and range of equivalence of the present invention.
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