JPH10234416A - Plantar arch-shaped foot mat - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To maintain the antibacterial property, deodorant property, heat retaining property and moisture retaining property when a shoe is taken on by inserting a foot mat containing tourmaline grains or powder in plantar arch-shaped bags. SOLUTION: This foot mat 1 is formed into a shape corresponding to the plantar arch of a foot, it is formed with two-layer cloth bags 2, 2', the inside layer 2 is made of a nonwoven fabric interlining, and the outside layer 2' to be kept in contact with the foot is made of nylon plain gauze. The tourmaline grains or power 3 of 1mm-2mm, for example, is contained in the cloth bags 2, 2'. The foot mat 1 formed with the bags 2, 2' is stuck to a sole 10 into contact with the plantar arch of the foot. The heat retaining property and antibacterial property of footgear are improved by the characteristic of formalin, athlete's foot is prevented and the blood circulation of the foot is promoted by the effect of far infrared rays, and a good effect is given to the mitigation of the fatigue of the foot. Since the foot mat 1 is formed into the plantar arch shape, it adapts to the sole. Since tourmaline grains or powder 3 is used, a proper stimulus is given to the sole.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a foot mat to be inserted into footwear, and more particularly to a foot mat having an arch shape.

2. Description of the Related Art Usually, when shoes are worn, there are individual differences and regional differences, but in the winter the feet get cold. In summer, sweating from the body and heat often cause heat and humidity. It becomes an environment preferred by pathogenic fungi causing skin diseases, and is not very favorable from the viewpoint of environmental hygiene. Various proposals have been made to solve such problems. For example, there is known a shoe in which an insole containing an adsorbent such as activated carbon is inserted into a shoe and adsorbed by an adsorbent such as perspiration component activated carbon to obtain a dehumidifying and deodorizing effect.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims at solving the problems of antibacterial, or offensive odor, heat retention, moisture retention, etc. when wearing shoes. An object of the present invention is to provide a foot mat having an arch shape to be inserted into footwear which is effective for recovery from fatigue and the like.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a foot mat to be inserted into footwear, wherein a tourmaline particle or powder is placed in an arch-shaped bag. is there. Further, the present invention is characterized in that the arch-shaped bag has two layers of cloth.

[0005] The present invention is also characterized in that an arch-shaped bag is provided with an adhesive layer. Further, the invention is characterized in that an arch-shaped bag for containing tourmaline particles or powder is partitioned into a plurality of independent chambers. Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that an arch-shaped bag containing tourmaline particles or powder is provided integrally with the insole.

[0006]

According to the arch-shaped foot mat of the present invention,
Since it is made by putting tourmaline particles or powder into an arch-shaped bag, the properties of tourmaline (tourmaline) have the effect of keeping the footwear warm, antibacterial, preventing athlete's foot by the effect of far-infrared rays, and promoting blood circulation in the feet. This has a favorable effect on the relief of foot fatigue and the like. In addition, the foot mat is formed into an arch shape, so that the foot mat is adapted to the sole of the foot. Further, when the mat is used for tourmaline particles or powder, the sole of the foot gives a moderate stimulation.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the present invention, torumalin (torumalin) is placed in an arch-shaped bag as a foot mat.
e) is also called tourmaline and has piezo-electricity and pyro-electricity, and is shown as follows. Composition general formula XY ₉ B ₃ Si ₆ O ₂₇ (O, OH,
F) ₄ , wherein X = Ca, Na, K, Mn, Y = Mg, Fe, Al, Cr, Mn, Ti, Li, and a general formula XY ₃ Al ₆ (OH) ₄ (BO ₃ ) ₃ (Si ₆ O ₁₈ )
Some are represented by These are classified, for example, as follows according to the chemical components. Doravit, X, Y = Na, Mg scholl, X, Y = Na, Fe Elbaite, X, Y = Na, Li Tilasite (vitite), X, Y = Ca, Mg

In order to determine the effect of far-infrared rays due to the tourmaline particles and / or powder contained in the arch-shaped bag of the foot mat of the present invention, the foot mat was put into footwear and the temperature was measured. This test method is performed at room temperature (16 ° C),
The test was performed at a humidity of 61%. The thermometer was measured with a radiation thermometer of Yamagata Chino Co., Ltd. IR-TAMP1000. As a result, when the foot mat containing the tourmaline particles and / or powder was used, the average was higher by 0.5 ° C.

In the antibacterial test, 0.5 ml of the bacterial solution was dropped on a foot mat containing tourmaline particles and / or powder, and stored at 35 ° C. for 6 hours. Thereafter, the number of surviving bacteria was measured by a dilution plate method using a culture medium for measuring the number of bacteria in the test solution from which cells were washed out with a sterilized phosphate buffer. The test bacteria used in this test were as follows. Staphylococcus s
p) (initial bacterial count: 5.8 × 10 ⁵ cells / ml) Escherichia coli (Escherichia-Coli) (initial bacterial count: 1.1 × 10 ⁵ cells / ml) As a result, most of Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli are killed As a result, the number of surviving bacteria was hardly found. The foot mat containing the tourmaline particles and / or powder has an antibacterial action.

[0010] Tourmaline put in an arch-shaped bag as a foot mat is used in the form of particles or powder, and particles or powder of 0.1 mm to 2 mm are preferable. The amount is preferably 3 g to 5 g.
In addition, tourmaline put in an arch-shaped bag as a foot mat is in the form of particles or powder,
In addition, appropriate particles or powder, for example, activated carbon may be added together. It is preferable that the arch-shaped bag into which the tourmaline particles or powder are put is made of cloth and has two layers. The inner layer of the two layers is such that even if the foot mat is stepped on and rubbed, the bag is not broken by tourmaline particles or powder. For example, a nonwoven fabric interlining is used. The layer in contact with the outer soles is made of a material that is comfortable to the touch and that does not cause discomfort, such as nylon shear.

The arch-shaped bag of the foot mat is provided with an adhesive layer so that it can be adhered and fixed to footwear or the like.
It is preferred that the arch-shaped bag containing the tourmaline particles or powder be partitioned into a plurality of independent chambers so that the tourmaline particles or powder are not biased toward one of the bags during use. In particular, when used for high-heeled shoes such as high heels, it is preferable that the arch-shaped bag be partitioned into a plurality of independent chambers, each containing tourmaline particles or powder. Further, a foot mat of an arch-shaped bag containing tourmaline particles or powder may be integrally attached to the insole of the shoe.

[0012]

Embodiment 1 FIGS. 1 (a) to 1 (d) show a first embodiment of the present invention.
Shown in FIG. 1A is a plan view of a foot mat according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 1B and 1C are cross-sectional views thereof, and FIG. Mat for foot (1)
Has a shape corresponding to the arch of the foot, is formed of two layers of cloth bags (2) and (2 ′), the inner layer (2) is a nonwoven interlining, and the outer layer (2 ′) is The layer in contact with the sole is nylon shear. (4) is a seam of a cloth bag. The number of particles or powder (3) of tourmaline put in the cloth bag (2) (2 ′) is 1
4 g for particles or powder of mm to 2 mm.

The effect was tested by bonding a foot mat (1) of a bag filled with tourmaline particles or powder (3) to the sole (10) so as to hit the arch of the sole of the foot.
Shown in Test 1 was conducted by asking 20 people to use for one month, and asked about the degree of fatigue, odor, and swelling of the feet. Twenty people involved in this test 1 were 10 food supermarket clerks and 10 restaurant waitress.
Used for working hours. Test 2 is 30
After having a person use it for one month, the effect on frost and athlete's foot was heard, and the effect is shown in Table 2.

[Table 1]

[Table 2]

As shown in the test results in Tables 1 and 2 above, when the foot mat (1) was used, it showed a favorable effect on the degree of fatigue of the feet, reduction of odor, and swelling of the feet. Many respondents say that itching on feet is reduced or not for frost and athlete's foot, deodorizing in footwear, antibacterial, prevention of athlete's foot by the effect of far infrared rays, promoting blood circulation of feet, relieving foot fatigue, etc. It is clear that this has a good effect.

[0015]

Second Embodiment FIGS. 2A to 2C show a second embodiment of the present invention.
Shown in FIG. 2A is a plan view of a foot mat according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2B and 2C are sectional views thereof. The foot mat (1) is similar to the foot mat of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 (a) to 1 (d), and has an adhesive layer (5) on the outer surface of the cloth bag (2 '). Is provided so that it can be easily adhered and fixed to the bottom surface of the shoe.

[0016]

Third Embodiment FIGS. 3A to 3C show a third embodiment of the present invention.
Shown in FIG. 3A is a plan view of a foot mat according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 3B and 3C are sectional views thereof. The foot mat (1) has a shape corresponding to the arch of the foot.
The arch-shaped bags (2) and (2 ') are formed by a partition (6) into three independent chambers, each of which contains tourmaline particles or powder (3). The tourmaline particles or powder (3) are particles of 1 mm to 2 mm, and the total amount is 5 g. In this way, by dividing the arch-shaped bag (2) into which the tourmaline particles or powder are put into three independent chambers, the tourmaline particles or powder can be applied to the bottom of the high-heeled shoe even when used. There is no one-sided bias. In the third embodiment, two partitions are used to form three independent rooms.
The number of partitions may be one and two independent chambers may be used.

[0017]

Embodiment 4 FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
Is an insole with a foot mat (1) in which the foot mat (1) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is formed integrally with a shoe insole (11). In addition to the effect of the insole, it keeps the inside of the footwear warm, antibacterial, prevents the athlete's foot by the effect of far-infrared rays, promotes blood circulation of the foot, and has a favorable effect on the relief of foot fatigue.

[0018]

As described above, the foot mat of the present invention is made by putting tourmaline particles or powder in an arch-shaped bag. Antibacterial, heat retention, prevention of athlete's foot by the effect of far infrared rays, deodorization, promote blood circulation of the foot, and have a good effect on relaxation of foot fatigue, etc.By making the foot mat an arch shape, It is suitable for the sole of the foot and has an effect of giving a moderate stimulus to the sole of the foot by using it as particles or powder of tourmaline.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Foot mat 2, 2 'bag 3 Tourmaline particles or powder 6 Partition

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An arch-shaped foot mat to be inserted into footwear, wherein the arch-shaped bag is filled with tourmaline particles or powder. 2. An arch-shaped foot mat according to claim 1, wherein the arch-shaped bag has two layers of cloth. 3. An arch-shaped foot mat according to claim 1, wherein an adhesive layer is provided on the arch-shaped bag. 4. An arch-shaped foot mat according to claim 1, wherein the arch-shaped bag for storing tourmaline particles or powder is divided into a plurality of independent chambers. . 5. An arch-shaped foot mat according to claim 1, wherein an arch-shaped bag containing tourmaline particles or powder is provided integrally with the insole. .