US20100287686A1

US20100287686A1 - Pedicure sock

Info

Publication number: US20100287686A1
Application number: US12/467,547
Authority: US
Inventors: Janet Rosenberg
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-05-18
Filing date: 2009-05-18
Publication date: 2010-11-18

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sock for use during and after a pedicure comprising: a bootie portion, where said bootie encloses the heel, sole and portion of the top of the foot; a drawstring enclosed around the perimeter of the insertion opening of the bootie portion; a plurality of toe openings, where the toe openings expose the toes of the wearer; toe dividers between each of the toe openings; and toe cushions on the upper portion of each toe opening. The drawstring may be exposed at the heel portion of the bootie to allow for tightening thereof. The present invention enhances the pedicure experience by protecting the foot and extending the benefits of costly lotions and pedicures. After all, often feet are sensitive after being exfoliated and scrubbed, especially if razors are used for extracting calluses.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a pedicure sock to be worn after the completion of a pedicure.
2. Description of Related Art
A pedicure provides a means to improve the appearance of one's feet and toe nails. Usually a pedicure involves the soaking and washing of feet, removal of dead skin, clipping and trimming of toenails, application of creams or softeners to the feet and application of polish to the toe nails. At some point during a pedicure, a manicurist will normally insert cotton or some means of toe separation between the toes so that polish may be applied to the toenails. In order to retain the full benefits of the pedicure many individuals must wear flip flops or toe dividers as toe nails dry and after application of toe nail polish. In addition to flip flops, disposable socks also may be worn after the pedicure in order to retain the moisture created due to the application of creams and pedicure treatments.
Some of the devices used after pedicure treatment have some drawbacks. In hot weather putting on socks may be uncomfortable, using regular flip flops following a pedicure can be slippery and the pedicure socks that are available on the market are extremely pricey and therefore not feasible for many clients.
Consequently there exists a need to provide a product that may be utilized after a pedicure that is cost effective and able to effectively keep the toes separated and feet clean during the drying process after a pedicure. A substitute is therefore needed for the flip flops and toe dividers that are commonly used in many salons. A substitute for these devices could be in the form of a pedicure sock that is soft, sanitary and disposable but yet cost effective for both the salon owner and clients.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a sock for use during and after a pedicure comprising: a bootie portion, where said bootie encloses the heel, sole and portion of the top of the foot; a drawstring enclosed around the perimeter of the insertion opening of the bootie portion; a plurality of toe openings, where the toe openings expose the toes of the wearer; toe dividers between each of the toe openings; and toe cushions on the upper portion of each toe opening. The drawstring may be exposed at the heel portion of the bootie to allow for tightening thereof.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a pedicure sock according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention provides a pedicure sock that is capable of locking in moisture and protecting the feet from unsanitary conditions. Further the pedicure sock according to the present invention provides a means to preserve the polished look of a new pedicure without the need of unsightly socks, flimsy flip flops or uncomfortable toe dividers. The pedicure sock according to the present invention retains moisturizing agents applied to the foot during the pedicure and may also be used as a protector that could be worn in the day spa while the feet are being massaged and pampered.
FIG. 1 depicts a pedicure sock 10 according to the present invention. The pedicure sock 10 may be made out of soft material that is occasionally used in hospitals and various other health care facilities for footies that are placed over a foot for sanitary purposes. The pedicure sock 10 includes a series of reinforced toe dividers 11 and toe cushions 13. As depicted in FIG. 1 the toe dividers 11 are between the toes at the toe end of the pedicure sock 10. Toe cushions 13 are positioned above each toe and provide another comfort feature associated with the pedicure sock 10 according to the present invention.
The pedicure sock 10 is inserted over a foot 12 in FIG. 1. A tie string 14 at the heel and of the pedicure sock 10 provides a means to tighten and secure the sock onto the foot. The tie string 14 is enclosed around the perimeter to the opening to the bootie portion of the sock 10. A person's toes 20 are exposed at the toe end of the pedicure sock 10. The exposed toenails therefore are separated by the toe dividers 11 and may therefore air dry as when a conventional toe divider is used.
The pedicure sock 10 according to the present invention provides a means to extend the benefits of a pedicure by keeping in moisture that is often lost when putting on flip flops following a pedicure. The pedicure sock 10 provides an affordable protector that could be readily available in spas and salons throughout the country. The pedicure sock 10 also provides a means for a user to keep the feet clean until they choose to expose the results of the pedicure to the public. Further the pedicure sock 10 is aesthetically pleasing and attractive and therefore does not subject the user to the embarrassment that may be associated with the flip flops that are currently used on the market.
Salons and spas by the placement of color and logos may also personalize the pedicure sock 10 according to the present invention. The pedicure sock 10 according to present invention also is a durable, soft and disposable device that may be worn in various climates. The toe dividers 11 and toe cushions 13 may be made out of a cotton-type material where they're sewn with the hosiery that encompasses the body of the pedicure sock 10. Another advantage of the pedicure sock 10 is that the sock provides a sanitary means to cover the feet and to protect them from exposure to possible infection.
The instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A sock for use during and after a pedicure comprising:

a. a bootie portion, where said bootie encloses the heel, sole and portion of the top of the foot;

b. a drawstring enclosed around the perimeter of the insertion opening of the bootie portion;

c. a plurality of toe openings, where the toe openings expose the toes of the wearer;

d. toe dividers between each of the toe openings; and

e. toe cushions on the upper portion of each toe opening.

2. The sock according to claim 1, where the drawstring is exposed at the heel portion of the bootie to allow for tightening thereof.

3. The sock according to claim 1, where toe dividers and toe cushions are made of a cotton material.

4. The sock according to claim 1, where the sock is made of an anti-bacterial material.

5. The sock according to claim 1, where the sock is made of a bio-degradable material.