FR2856248A1 - Slipper device for supporting foot of e.g. child, on ground, has non-skid gum bands on bottom of foot and located around side of foot, at heel part, and at top part of toes to allow individual to take support while walking - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has non-skid gum bands on bottom of a foot (1). The band located around a side (2) of the foot makes an individual to take support for moving from a reclining side position to an upright position. The band located at heel part (3) allows the individual to stretch back and take support for moving back. The band at top part (4) of toes allows the individual to take support for walking on four limbs.

Description

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  The present invention relates to a footwear device which aims to promote psychomotricity on the ground by allowing to have a total grip whatever the position.

  Starting from the postulates that the feet are made to live naked and that the foot is a receptor of energy, one quickly realizes that the shoe has drawbacks. It limits body movements, sensory discoveries, blood circulation and the very use of one's body due to its stability. But in our societies it is not possible to live barefoot all day. Even in protected places (house, hospitals ...), cold floors A c cause an unpleasant feeling. Likewise, socks pose an accident risk on smooth floors. There are already socks with small non-slip parts of round shapes or representing certain patterns, but these only cover a small area located at the level of the sole. They are therefore ineffective in terms of grip on the ground and not very comfortable. ) 5 'In addition, other parts of the foot are stressed during different movements depending on the positions adopted by an individual: the heel, the toes, the toe, the sides ... and these are never caught. account by manufacturers.

  The present invention overcomes its various drawbacks. The non-slip boot promotes psychomotricity by allowing X an efficient grip on the ground whatever the position adopted by an individual while reducing the risk of accidents and improving well-being and comfort.

  This slipper looks like the body of a sock that adapts perfectly to the shape of the foot. At the various supports of the foot, that is to say: the sole of the foot, the top of the toes and / or the heel and / or the sides of the foot are arranged with anti-slip rubber bands.

  These anti-slip rubber bands are made of latex. This material reduces the number of vibrations caused by walking and thus increases comfort. They must be long, thin, numerous and disparate, arranged horizontally, vertically and / or diagonally. These strips must be distributed regularly between them. These can be arranged alternately every other row to improve grip on the ground. Their shapes can be different depending on the selected pattern: diamond, half-moon and / or wave etc ... Similarly, the number and size of the bands are to be fixed according to the size of the boot. The non-slip strip of rubber will not exceed three millimeters in thickness and five centimeters in length.

  The materials used for the body of the liner can be elastane, cotton or polyamide. Thus, the latter is machine washable.

  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: Figure I shows in section, the device of the invention (seen from below). 4o Figure 2 shows in section, a variant of this device (side view).

  With reference to these drawings, the body of the liner can be made of elastane, cotton or polyamide. On the areas located opposite: the sole of the foot (1), the sides (2), the heel (3) and the top of the toes (4) are placed with strips of non-slip gums.

  S [ç All individuals are likely to be affected by this invention according to their stage of development and their psychomotor activities.

  Interest in the child. The child, from the first months, leans on his feet to: turn around, crawl, go to the sitting position, walk on all fours and finally go to a standing position. The child needs to lean on the internal and external parts of the foot as well as on the heel and toes.

  Interest in the adult. The adult can use this slipper inside to move around, avoiding any risk of slipping on smooth floors (tiling, 55 parquet, etc.). This slipper gives him a feeling of comfort and well-being while promoting energy transfer at the level of the sole of the foot.

  Interest in gymnasts. People engaged in physical activity such as gymnastics or fitness can use this slipper. Indeed, it allows them to have a grip on the ground and the elements (agrets, steps ...) 6o while keeping a great mobility.

  Interest for sick or disabled people. This type of non-slip boot is interesting for people with a motor deficit or for patients with a pathology that does not allow them to put on shoes, example: ingrown toenail, functional rehabilitation, diabetes, edema .....

  6es3 Interest for the elderly. These people often have deformed feet and have some difficulty fitting their shoes properly.

  This non-slip liner will allow them to have better stability on the ground and to be able to move more independently.

  In summary, the invention relates to a footwear device which has the function of promoting psychomotricity on the ground, characterized in that it comprises strips of non-slip gums at least over all or part of the area situated opposite the sole of the foot. . It can have a non-slip part on the area opposite the side of the foot to allow the individual to take support and thus move from the lying position on the side to the standing position using the 1 internal and external faces of the foot. This shoe can also have a non-slip part on the area opposite the heel to allow the individual lying on the back to take support to back up. it can also be characterized by a non-slip part on the area opposite the top of the toes to allow the individual to take support for walking on all fours and to move when he is in the prone lying position.

Claims (4)

  1) Footwear device for promoting psychomotricity on the ground, characterized in that it comprises strips of non-slip erasers at least over all or part of the area located opposite the sole of the foot (1).   2) Footwear device according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises a non-slip part on the area opposite the side of the foot (2), which allows an individual to take support to pass from the lying position on the side to the standing position using the internal and external faces of the foot.   3) Footwear device according to claim 1 or 1 claim 2 characterized in that it comprises a non-slip part on the area opposite the heel (3) which allows an individual lying on the back to take support to move back.   4) Footwear device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized by a non-slip part on the area located in - 5 'look from above the toes (4) which allows an individual to take support for walking on all fours and to move when it is in the prone lying position.