US20230067504A1

US20230067504A1 - Self-ventilating footwear assembly and method employed thereof

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Publication number: US20230067504A1
Application number: US17/524,761
Authority: US
Inventors: Ramu Vuppala; Rajitha Dhanekula
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-08-24
Filing date: 2021-11-12
Publication date: 2023-03-02

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a self-ventilating footwear assembly comprising: one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures includes one or more spore structures, the one or more spore structures is configured to provide ventilation and protection to the foot of the wearer, and one or more conical shape profile structures integrating with the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures and which is configured to connect an outer surface of a shoe vamp. The self-ventilating footwear assembly further comprising a hollow portion of the interior structure configured to allow the air passed through the one or more conical shape profile structures for providing both superior ventilation and protection to the foot of the wearer, and the specialized structures is configured to provide physical protection and shock absorption against object striking the top and sides of the wearer's foot.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This patent application claims priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/236,339, entitled “Self-Ventilating Footwear Assembly And Method Employed Thereof”, filed on 24 Aug. 2021. The entire contents of the patent application is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE

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TECHNICAL FIELD

The disclosed subject matter relates to a ventilating shoe assembly and is applicable in footwear designed for running, sports, hiking, walking, and other related activities. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a self-ventilating footwear assembly that consists of structures on its outer surface and which provide ventilation and protection to the feet of the wearer.

BACKGROUND

Generally, traditional athletic shoe designs must balance many factors, including secure fit, protection for the foot, ventilation, and many other considerations. This generally results in tradeoffs between these features. For example, choosing a material that provides superior ventilation involves the construction of an upper and toe box from a thinner, more permeable material resulting in less protection for the foot. Designing a shoe for superior foot protection, on the other hand, generally involves the use of thinner, impermeable materials, such as thick leather or foam padding, which results in a less breathable shoe.
Ventilation and physical protection are important to the health of athletes' feet. Excessive sweating, whether due to exercise or medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis, can lead to athlete's foot and other fungal infections which can be uncomfortable and painful. Lack of physical protection for the foot, on the other hand, can result in direct injury to the foot and potential broken bones. For example, in the game of cricket, the ball may be bowled in such a way that it strikes the top of the batsman's foot. As the ball in cricket is hard and bowled at high speed, such strikes may cause significant harm to the batter.
In the case of typical shoes, because they are made of leather or synthetic resin, which is poorly ventilated, when a user wears the shoes for a long time, the space inside the shoes is heated and the shoes absorb moisture resulting from the sweat of the user. Thereby, mold accumulates in the shoes, thus raising problems of foot odors and athlete's foot.
Ventilation, i.e., the removal of excess heat and moisture from within the footwear, is one of the few areas where the performance of modern footwear remains unsatisfactory. Although there is an extensive prior art concerning the forced air ventilation of footwear, typical forced air ventilation systems are costly and difficult to manufacture, have poor durability or are otherwise incapable of circulating a sufficient amount of air to cool the wearer's foot effectively. The sweat promotes bacteria growth and results in conditions ranging from relatively minor foot odor to more serious fungal infections, including painful athlete's foot.
For at least the reasons provided herein above, there exists a need for an improved athletic shoe that provides both superior ventilation and protection to the foot of the wearer.
In the light of aforementioned discussion, there exists a need for assembly and method that would overcome or ameliorate the above-mentioned limitations.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identify key/critical elements of the invention or delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a self-ventilating footwear assembly and method employed thereof.
An objective of the present disclosure is directed towards a self-ventilating footwear assembly that provides specialized structures on outer surface of its vamp, a toe box and an upper portion.
Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards a self-ventilating footwear assembly that creates comfortable, healthy, and dry environment for a foot of a wearer.
Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards a self-ventilating footwear assembly that reduces the amount of sweat that collects in the shoe during wear.
Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards a self-ventilating footwear assembly that provides a shoe ventilation system which is effective in providing a circulation of air within the shoe.
Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards a self-ventilating footwear assembly that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture, without compromising cushioning, durability, stability, and aesthetic aspects of the footwear.
Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards a self-ventilating footwear assembly that provides footwear with an effective air ventilation system that is inexpensive and easy to manufacture, and capable of pumping a sufficient amount of air to effectively cool the wearer's foot without compromising cushioning, durability, stability or the aesthetic aspects of the footwear.
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the self-ventilating footwear assembly, comprising one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures one or more spore structures configured to provide ventilation and protection to a foot of a wearer.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the self-ventilating footwear assembly comprising one or more conical shape profile structures integrated with the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures, the one or more conical shape profile structures configured to connect an outer surface of a shoe vamp.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the self-ventilating footwear assembly comprising an interior structure is similar to an exterior structure of the one or more spore structures, a space between the interior structure and the exterior structure filled with a cushioning material or cushioning gel.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the self-ventilating footwear assembly comprising a hollow portion at the interior structure of the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures configured to allow the air through the one or more conical shape profile structures for providing superior ventilation and protection to the foot of the wearer.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the following, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough description of various embodiments. Certain embodiments may be practiced without these specific details or with some variations in detail. In some instances, certain features are described in less detail so as not to obscure other aspects. The level of detail associated with each of the elements or features should not be construed to qualify the novelty or importance of one feature over the others.

FIG. 1A-1B are diagrams depicting spore structures of the self-ventilating footwear assembly, according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1C is a diagram depicting an embodiment of the self-ventilating footwear assembly, according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart depicting a method for providing ventilation and protection to foot of the wearer, according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
The use of “including”, “comprising” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the use of terms “first”, “second”, and “third”, and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.
Referring to FIG. 1A-1B are diagrams 100 a-100 b, depicting spore structures of the self-ventilating footwear assembly, according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The ventilating footwear assembly includes a cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structure 102 a, a spore structure 104 a, and a conical shape profile structure 106 a. The cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structure 102 a includes the spore structure 104 a configured to provide ventilation and protection to a foot of a wearer. The persons may include, but not limited to, a sports person, a walker, a jogger, a traveler, a hiker, and the like.
As shown in FIG. 1A-1B, the conical shape profile structure 106 a may be integrated with the cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures 102 a. Here, the cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures may include multiple cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures 102 a, 102 b, 102 c . . . 102 n (shown in FIG. 1C). Similarly, the conical shape profile structure may include multiple conical shape profile structures 106 a, 106 b, 106 c . . . 106 n (shown in FIG. 1C). The conical shape profile structure 106 a may be connected to an outer surface of a shoe vamp 108 (shown in FIG. 1C). An interior structure 110 a is similar to the exterior structure 112 a of the spore structure 104 a. The space between the interior and the exterior structure 114 a of the conical shape profile structure 106 a and is filled with a cushioning material or cushioning gel. The exterior 112 a and interior structures 110 a may be constructed from any number of materials having beneficial shock-absorbing proprieties. The number of materials may include, but not limited to, natural or synthetic rubber, various plastics and polymers, vinyl and any other natural or synthetic material commonly used in shoe fabrication, and the like.
Referring to FIG. 1C is a diagram 100 c, depicting an embodiment of the self-ventilating footwear assembly, according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The self-ventilating footwear assembly may be attached to a shoe upper portion 118. The multiple cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures 102 a, 102 b, 102 c . . . 102 n are placed on the outer surface of toe box, upper portion and shoe vamp 108. The multiple conical shape profile structure 106 a, 106 b, 106 c . . . 106 n are integrating with the cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures 102 a, 102 b, 102 c . . . 102 n. The conical shape profile structure 106 a, 106 b, 106 c . . . 106 n may be connected to an outer surface of a shoe vamp 108.
As shown in FIG. 1C, the multiple cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures 102 a, 102 b, 102 c . . . 102 n may include a hollow portion at the interior structure 110 a (As shown in FIG. 1A). The hollow portion of the interior structure 110 a may be configured to allow the air through the multiple conical shape profile structures 106 a, 106 b, 106 c . . . 106 n for providing superior ventilation and protection to the foot of the wearer. A filter membrane 116 a (As shown in FIG. 1B) may be configured to permit air for preventing dust and dirt from reaching the wearer's foot through the multiple cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures 102 a, 102 b, 102 c . . . 102 n.
As shown in FIG. 1C, the multiple cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures 102 a, 102 b, 102 c . . . 102 n may be configured to provide physical protection and shock absorption against objects striking the top and sides of the wearer's foot. The multiple cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures 102 a, 102 b, 102 c . . . 102 n may be placed on the outer surface of the shoe for providing ventilation and protection to the feet of the wearer. The multiple cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures 102 a, 102 b, 102 c . . . 102 n may be placed at other locations on the exterior of the shoe, sides, and the tongue of the shoe. These specialized structures may be located at different parts of the shoe to serve specific functions depending on the need and specific function, for example, depending on a sport or regular wear. Further, one having skill in the art may be recognized that various additional shapes are possible, including but not limited to a ball-shaped or circular structure.
Referring to FIG. 2 is a flowchart 200, depicting a method for providing ventilation and protection to foot of the wearer, according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The method 200 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A, and FIG. 1B. However, the method 200 may also be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.
The method commences at step 202, integrating the multiple conical shape profile structures with the multiple cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures. Thereafter, at step 204, connecting the multiple conical shape profile structures to the outer surface of the shoe vamp. Thereafter, at step 206, forming a space between the interior and exterior structure of the multiple spore structures, where the multiple spore structures are filled with a cushioning material or cushioning gel. Thereafter, at step 208, flowing the air through the multiple cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures by a filter membrane for preventing dust and dirt from reaching the wearer's foot. Thereafter, at step 210, passing the air through the one or more conical shape profile structures by a hollow portion of the interior structure for providing superior ventilation and protection to a foot of the wearer.
Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment”, “in an embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.
Although the present disclosure has been described in terms of certain preferred embodiments and illustrations thereof, other embodiments and modifications to preferred embodiments may be possible that are within the principles and spirit of the invention. The above descriptions and figures are therefore to be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive.
Thus the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and includes both combinations and sub-combinations of the various features described hereinabove as well as variations and modifications thereof, which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A self-ventilating footwear assembly, comprising:

one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures comprising one or more spore structures, whereby the one or more spore structures configured to provide ventilation and protection to a foot of a wearer;

one or more conical shape profile structures integrated with the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures, the one or more conical shape profile structures configured to connect an outer surface of a shoe vamp;

an interior structure is similar to an exterior structure of the one or more spore structures, a space between the interior structure and the exterior structure filled with a cushioning material or cushioning gel; and

a hollow portion at the interior structure of the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures configured to allow the air through the one or more conical shape profile structures for providing superior ventilation and protection to the foot of the wearer.

2. The self-ventilating footwear assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures placed on the outer surface of the shoe vamp, a toe box and an upper portion.

3. The self-ventilating footwear assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more conical shape profile structures comprising a filter membrane configured to permit the air for preventing dust and dirt from reaching the wearer's foot through the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures.

4. The self-ventilating footwear assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures configured to provide physical protection and shock absorption against an object striking the top and sides of the wearer's foot.

5. The self-ventilating footwear assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the exterior structure and the interior structure are constructed from number of materials having beneficial shock-absorbing proprieties, natural or synthetic rubber, various plastics and polymers, vinyl and any other natural or synthetic material commonly used in shoe fabrication.

6. The self-ventilating footwear assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures are placed on the shoe outer surface for providing ventilation and protection to the feet of the wearer.

7. The self-ventilating footwear assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures placed at other locations on the exterior of the shoe, sides and the tongue of the shoe.

8. A for providing ventilation and protection to a wearer, comprising:

integrating one or more conical shape profile structures with one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures;

connecting the one or more conical shape profile structures to an outer surface of a shoe vamp;

forming a space between an interior structure and an exterior structure of one or more spore structures, whereby the one or more spore structures filled with a cushioning material or cushioning gel;

flowing air through the one or more cylindrical and barrel shaped profile structures by a filter membrane for preventing dust and dirt from reaching a wearer's foot; and

passing the air through the one or more conical shape profile structures by a hollow portion of the interior structure for providing superior ventilation and protection to a foot of the wearer.