WO2016040965A1 - Chaussure avec système à diodes électroluminescentes - Google Patents

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WO2016040965A1
WO2016040965A1 PCT/US2015/060400 US2015060400W WO2016040965A1 WO 2016040965 A1 WO2016040965 A1 WO 2016040965A1 US 2015060400 W US2015060400 W US 2015060400W WO 2016040965 A1 WO2016040965 A1 WO 2016040965A1
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Yang SONG(Alex)
Heng Liu
Sander SANDRO
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New Start Shoes, Llc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63J—DEVICES FOR THEATRES, CIRCUSES, OR THE LIKE; CONJURING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE
    • A63J17/00—Apparatus for performing colour-music
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/34—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements
    • A43B3/36—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with light sources

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to footwear including lighting means disposed in the sole of a shoe. More particularly, the invention is directed to an improved shoe having an outsole including an LED system comprising a plurality of LED light sources individually encased within a resistant housing, the plurality of LED light sources are connected using a flexible LED belt to link the housing of each LED source.
  • the system of the present invention allows a user to control the brightness and color or color combination of the LED light sources and allow a user to synchronize the color of the LED light sources to music.
  • Footwear with lighting means incorporated therein is known in the art. Footwear including lighting devices is fun and fashionable. Additionally, footwear with lighting devices provides a safety feature by allowing a user to have greater visibility.
  • the prior art teaches footwear having a light source, such as an LED, a portable power supply and a manually operated power switch connected as an electric circuit.
  • the prior art further teaches footwear having a light source wherein the power switch is not manually operated, but rather includes a switching circuit mechanism to switch the light source on or off in association with a motion sensor or other sensing device, such as a sensor that is activated on impact.
  • LED lights incorporated in footwear are often subjected to flexing and pounding motion as the user walks or runs.
  • LED lights in the sole of footwear known the prior art are prone to breakage.
  • footwear that includes LED light sources in footwear that are resistant to breakage and also allow a user to synchronize the color of the LED lights to stimuli, such as music.
  • footwear including LED lights is disclosed.
  • the present invention teaches that the LED lights are controlled by a main electronic circuitry positioned within the sole of a shoe, whereby the electronic circuitry is equipped with a standard short-range wireless interconnection, such as for example, Bluetooth technology.
  • a user may thereby manipulate and control the brightness of the LED lights, or change the color or color combination by sending a signal via a computing device, such as a smart phone or tablet.
  • a program that synchronizes the LED lights to alter color, color brightness or even the speed at which the colors change, in response to music may also be included in a software application within the computing device and linked via wireless interconnection to the electronic circuitry embedded within the sole of the shoe.
  • the footwear includes an LED belt or strip for retaining a plurality of LED lights within the LED strip.
  • the LED belt includes a plurality of LED lights secured therein.
  • a segment of the LED strip includes LED lights, wherein the LED lights are individually encased within a resistant housing unit to protect against breakage of the LED lights.
  • Each individual LED light is connected to a mini circuit board to form an LED unit, prior to being encased within the resistant housing.
  • the combined LED light and mini circuit board encased within the resistant housing form an LED circuit box.
  • Soldering technology is utilized to connect the combined LED light and circuit board to wiring within the LED belt.
  • the LED belt comprises a plurality of LED circuit boxes.
  • Each LED circuit box is positioned within a recessed cavity in the sole of the footwear, whereby the recessed cavity is dimensioned to receive an LED circuit box within the cavity in a comfortably snug fit.
  • At least one recessed cavity for receiving at least one LED circuit box is located along an area of the sole proximate to a perimeter of the sole of the footwear.
  • recessed cavities for receiving the LED belt including LED circuit boxes are positioned along a perimeter of an anterior portion of the shoe or footwear.
  • the LED belt includes wiring that connects the LED circuit boxes.
  • the LED belt is positioned along the perimeter of the sole of the shoe. In a preferred embodiment the LED belt links the LED lights of the LED circuit boxes in series.
  • the sole of the footwear includes opposing walls that form a channel therebetween.
  • the channel includes a series of arcuate grooves that project from an area of the sole proximate to the perimeter in a direction towards a center axis of the sole.
  • the opposing walls of the channel alternately form arcuate grooves and recessed cavities.
  • the recessed cavities of the channel are for retaining the LED circuit boxes of the LED belt.
  • the channel includes a plurality of alternating recessed cavities and arcuate grooves that provide a groove for the LED belt to snake through within the channel.
  • the flexibility of the LED belt allows the LED belt to weave in and out of the arcuate grooves and to generally adopt the shape of the grooves. This configuration results in a more secure arrangement of the LED lights and helps prevent breakage of the LED lights.
  • the weaving of the LED belt between the recessed cavities and arcuate grooves within the channel secures the LED belt and provides for absorption of the impact that would ordinarily be borne by the LED lights as a result of the flexing of the foot
  • a portion of the LED belt secured within one or more arcuate grooves may be twisted or bent over to form a spiral curve or loop.
  • portions of the LED belt are twisted or bent into a spiral curve or loop in at least four sections of the LED belt.
  • Each of the twisted loop portions of the LED belt are secured within at least four arcuate grooves of the sole, in particular, within two arcuate grooves on each side of the sole, whereby the arcuate grooves are positioned in a region that defines a flexing area of the sole, thus providing greater protection for the LED belt and LED lights from breaking while the wearer's foot is flexing.
  • the present invention includes the use of a power source that is attached to a circuit board equipped with a standard short-range wireless interconnection, such as for example, Bluetooth technology.
  • the power source is a 3.7 volt battery, such as for example, the type used in cellular telephones.
  • An advantage of the present invention is that it utilizes a standard short-range wireless interconnection to allow a user to control the color speed, color combination and/or the color brightness of the LED lights using a computing device, such as for example a smart phone.
  • the power source may be recharged using a double wire USB cable connected to a cell phone charger via a charging connector.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a shoe incorporating the sole of the present invention and illustrating the LED belt as viewed from a lateral side.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the underside of the sole incorporating the LED belt within the channel and the battery and main circuit board of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of components of the present invention, in particular the enclosure and LED unit, including an LED light combined with a circuit board.
  • FIG. 4 is a top view of the LED circuit box of the present invention connected to wiring within the LED belt, of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the LED circuit box of the present invention connected to wiring within the LED belt, of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective bottom view of the underside layer of the sole of footwear illustrating the channel, recessed cavities and arcuate grooves of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of the wire connections emanating from the main circuit board of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a bottom view illustrating an alternative embodiment of the underside layer of the sole of footwear incorporating the LED belt within the channel of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 A is a close up sectional view of the flexing area of the sole of the footwear illustrating the twisted loop of the LED belt secured within the arcuate grooves of the channel as shown in Figure 8.
  • FIGS. 1-8A there is shown a sole of a shoe 10, the sole 10 including a first layer 12, a second layer 14, a first lateral side 16A and a second lateral sidel6B, the first and second lateral sides, 16A, 16B, located on either side of the sole 10.
  • the sole 10 further includes an anterior region 18 for supporting an anterior region on the planter side of the foot, and a posterior region 20 for supporting a heel located at a posterior region on the planter side of the foot.
  • the first layer 12 includes a bottom 12B, the bottom 12B further including a plurality of recessed cavities 22 for receiving and retaining an LED circuit box 24 within each of the plurality of recessed cavities 22.
  • Each LED circuit box 24 includes a three primary color LED light 26 connected to a mini circuit board 28 to form an LED unit 30 which is further encased in a thermoplastic enclosure 32.
  • Each LED unit 30 within the LED circuit box 24 is connected to an LED belt 34.
  • the LED belt 34 comprises a plurality of LED circuit boxes 24.
  • the LED belt 34 must be soft and flexible in order to accommodate the flexing movement of the foot while walking or running.
  • soldering technology is utilized to connect the LED unit 30 to wiring 46 within the LED belt 34.
  • the wiring 46 comprises a triple wire 46A, 46B and 46C.
  • Each LED unit 30 is connected to the LED belt 34 with a triple wire 46A, 46B,
  • the wires, 46A, 46B and 46C should be soft and flexible and covered with a sleeve 45 in order to prevent the color of the wires from being visible and interfering with the LED lights 26.
  • the LED belt 34 is preferably composed of thermoplastic material.
  • the LED belt 34 is preferably composed of thermoplastic material.
  • the LED belt 34 is flexible and at least semi transparent in order to allow the color of the LED light 26 to be perceived.
  • the LED belt 34 is integrated within the bottom side 12B of the first layer 12.
  • the LED belt 34 is secured within a channel 36 formed along a perimeter 37 of the bottom side 12B of the first layer 12.
  • the channel 36 of the bottom side 12B of the first layer 12 includes opposing walls 38A and 38B, wherein the opposing walls 38A and 38B form a continuous channel along the entire perimeter 37.
  • opposing walls 38A and 38B emerge at a substantially ninety degree angle relative to a top side 12A of the first layer 12.
  • opposing walls 38A and 38B, and lateral sides 16A and 16B are at least semi transparent so that the LED lights 26 can be seen through lateral sides 16A and 16B.
  • Opposing walls 38A and 38B of the channel 36 along the posterior portion 20 of the bottom side 12B form a generally U-shaped channel at the posterior portion 20 of the bottom side 12B.
  • the channel 36 includes a width and height sufficient to accommodate the LED belt 34 in a snug and comfortable fit that secures the LED belt 34 and allows sufficient space so as not to squeeze the LED belt 34 while the wearer is flexing his or her foot thereby rendering the LED belt 34 and portions thereof more susceptible to breakage.
  • the LED belt 34 is secured within the channel 34 with a plurality of retaining straps 40.
  • the channel 36 at the anterior portion 18 of the first layer 12 includes a plurality of recessed cavities 22 for receiving and retaining at least one LED circuit box 24 within each recessed cavity 22 in a snug and comfortable fit, whereby the recessed cavities 22 are of a shape and size sufficient to
  • the channel 36 further forms a plurality of twisting indentations or arcuate grooves 42 that project from the perimeter 37 of the bottom side 12B of the first layer 12, most proximate to lateral sides 16A and 16B, in a direction toward a central axis 39 along a length of the sole 10.
  • the channel 36 alternately forms arcuate grooves 42 between the recessed cavity cavities 22.
  • the opposing walls 38A and 38B of the channel at the anterior portion 18 form an alternating pattern of recessed cavities 22 for accommodating LED circuit boxes 24, and arcuate grooves 42 for receiving portions of the LED belt 34 that do not include LED circuit boxes 24.
  • a portion of the LED belt 34 is twisted to form a loop or a spiral curve of increasing diameter 35 within the arcuate groove 42 of the channel 36.
  • the configuration of a spiral curve or loop 35 within the arcuate groove 42 further relieves the stress to the LED belt 34 within the channel 36 in order to further protect the LED belt 34, the LED circuit boxes 24, or a portion thereof from breaking.
  • the arcuate grooves 42 formed by opposing walls 38A and 38B in channel 36 are generally curved in a "C" shape 42A along the perimeter 37 most proximate to lateral side 16 A.
  • the arcuate grooves 42 formed by opposing walls 38A and 38B in channel 36 are generally curved in the shape of a reverse "C" groove 42B along the perimeter 37 most proximate the lateral side 16B.
  • Grooves 42 A and 42B within the channel 36 are dimensioned to receive and retain the LED belt 34 in a secure position while allowing sufficient space so as not to squeeze the LED belt 34 while a wearer's foot flexes, in order to prevent breakage of the LED belt 34.
  • the joint mode and positioning of the LED belt 34 includes a plurality of
  • a void space 48 for receiving a main circuit board 50 is located in the bottom of the first layer 12B.
  • the void space is located at a relative midpoint 52 of the anterior portion 18 of the bottom of the first layer 12B.
  • FIGS. 1-2 there is shown the shoe sole 10 with LED lights 26, the shoe sole 10 comprising the first lateral side 16A and the second lateral side 16B wherein the second lateral side 16B is positioned opposite to the first lateral side 16A of the sole 10 for accommodating a planter side of a foot.

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Cette invention concerne une semelle de chaussure comprenant une première paroi et une seconde paroi, ladite seconde paroi étant opposée à la première paroi et disposée à une certaine distance de la première paroi, la première paroi et la seconde paroi formant un canal continu entre celles-ci pour recevoir une bande à LED, la bande à LED comprenant une pluralité de boîtes de circuit à LED contenant des lampes à LED. Ledit canal comprend en outre une pluralité de cavités en retrait pour recevoir les boîtes de circuit à LED comprenant les lampes à LED et une pluralité de rainures arquées pour recevoir les parties de la bande à LED qui ne comprennent les boîtes de circuit à LED. Lesdites rainures arquées sont disposées selon un motif alterné avec la pluralité de cavités en retrait, les saillies forment en outre une indentation sensiblement en forme de "C" inversé à proximité d'un périmètre le long d'un premier côté latéral de la semelle et une indentation sensiblement en forme de "C" inversé à proximité d'un périmètre le long d'un second côté latéral de la semelle.
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