US20050257398A1

US20050257398A1 - Inner sole savers

Info

Publication number: US20050257398A1
Application number: US10/848,856
Authority: US
Inventors: Maryann Blackmer
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2004-05-20
Filing date: 2004-05-20
Publication date: 2005-11-24

Abstract

Sole Savers, shoe inserts, provide a sanitary rather than therapeutic use which makes them inexpensive and unique in the area of shoe inserts. They are composed of a soft cotton or similar material with a soft and pliable underside for maximum comfort. The insert can easily be cut to size with a scissor. The underside of the inserts are lined by a thin sheet of paper; the thin paper once removed leaves a sticky residue on the backside of the sole saver so that it can easily be inserted and adhere to any shoe, men's or women's, or children, no matter what the size or shape of the shoe. They will be produced in such a way that they will not be visible when the shoe is worn and they can easily be detached and discarded for new inserts without damaging the sole of the shoe.

Description

These will be shoe inserts that will can be self modified to fit women's and men's shoe sizes They will be thin, measuring approximately ¼ centimeter to ¾ centimeters in thickness. The sole inserts will be composed of absorbable cotton fiber and thin plastic material at the underside. The shoe pads are absorbable, comfortable, sanitary, may or may not be lightly scented and disposable. They will have a peel off plastic film on the back that can be torn off to expose the adhesive that will adhere it to the bottom inside of the shoe.
These will come in various colors including tan, grey, and white. They will be easy to cut with an ordinary scissor so that they can easily be cut to fit standard shoe sizes 5 to 12.
The purpose of the insert is to keep inner soles of shoes sanitary and to prolong life of shoe by protecting it from soils and odors. The advantages are the inexpensiveness, the convenience, and the sanitary aspects of product. These sole inserts are different from other products on the market because they are disposable and are primarily for sanitary and not therapeutic use.

FIELD OF INVENTION

Sole Savers are items of personal hygiene and personal comfort. They afford extended wear for shoes in that, because they are disposable, they will keep inner soles sanitary and possibly odor free. The sole shields can be used and then discarded at will to be replaced by fresh shields.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Sole Savers are disposable insoles which can easily be cut to fit men's and women's shoes sizes 5 to 12. Their primary feature is their disposibility which makes them inexpensive, utilitarian and expedient. These are perfect substitutes for individuals who would prefer not to wear socks or stockings and still keep shoes fresh and clean especially during the summer months.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Sole Savers, unlike any of its predecessors, is an inexpensive and disposable insole. They are comfortable, sanitary, and ultra thin, approximately ¼ to ¾ centimeters in thickness. They are composed of cotton materials that absorb moisture from the feet and keep soles of shoes clean, dry, and sanitary. They come in various neutral colors including white, tan and gray and black so that they blend nicely with all shoe colors and become close to invisible. An additional feature in production would be insoles manufactured in such a way as to combat odor as well as well as absorbing perspiration.
Drawings include front view and back view with back view showing adhesive strip.

Claims

1. What I claim as my invention is a product called a Sole Saver. It is my intent that the product, not the name necessarily, be patented since I am interested in having claim to the product. I am not adverse to calling the item by a different name in order to have the patent accepted and a company manufacture the shields.

The inserts will be thin, measuring approximately ¼ to ¾ centimeters in thickness. They will come in various colors including tan, grey and white and will be easily sized with a scissor.

The item is an absorbent and possibly odor combating insole or shield which can be cut to fit any shoe size the object being to keep the inside soles of shoes from becoming soiled or from absorbing odor. It's intent is to prolong the life and the appearance of a pair of shoes.