WO2022224010A1 - Footwear for beach - Google Patents

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WO2022224010A1
WO2022224010A1 PCT/IB2021/053224 IB2021053224W WO2022224010A1 WO 2022224010 A1 WO2022224010 A1 WO 2022224010A1 IB 2021053224 W IB2021053224 W IB 2021053224W WO 2022224010 A1 WO2022224010 A1 WO 2022224010A1
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Ramin MOHEBATI MEYMANDI
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A63B31/11—Swim fins, flippers or other swimming aids held by, or attachable to, the hands, arms, feet or legs held by, or attachable to, the hands or feet attachable only to the feet
    • A63B2031/112—Swim fins, flippers or other swimming aids held by, or attachable to, the hands, arms, feet or legs held by, or attachable to, the hands or feet attachable only to the feet with means facilitating walking, e.g. rectractable, detachable or pivotable blades

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  • the present invention relates to a footwear, in particular, a footwear that could be used for covering the foot securely with respect to a sole structure of the footwear, and also to aid in support and stability of our foot.
  • Walking and running on bare feet when at sea, in the water or on the beach are common practice. Walking and running barefoot is considered as one of the more real dangers, as it can cause dirty objects to pierce the skin of your foot and cause not only pain, but possibly even infection. Such wounds can be caused by sharp objects lying on the beach.
  • a regular shoe is simply not suitable for the water and a regular fin is simply not suitable for land.
  • Regular shoes are slippery when walking on a wet surface or in the water, and possibly result in injuries to wearers of such shoes. Therefore, beach shoes or water shoes are designed for both walking on the beach and moving in the water, as typically shoes are made of strong and durable rubber to protect feet from sharp objects such as spiny shells, horse mussels and broken sea shells and sharp, rough rocks but can also serve as protection against stings from various creatures.
  • the beach shoe is not suitable to be used for walking on hot sand, shopping esplanades near the beach area, or even heading back to the hotel or resort.
  • a suitable footwear is proposed for those who want to wear their shoes from home and go all the way to the beach and into the sea without taking off their shoes.
  • the proposed footwear is also useful for hiking around bodies of water where you would also like to swim, or hiking and crossing a lake without the need of changing beach shoes to normal shoes and continue hiking on the other side.
  • One embodiment of the present invention relating to the footwear or shoe comprises; a top portion and bottom portion attached to form a foot receiving cavity, characterized in that the bottom portion having at least an outer-sole portion attached to at least one inner-sole portion, wherein the outer-sole portion has a fin-like extension stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, in which that width of the fin-like extension has smaller or same width or length of the outer-sole portion, such that the outer-sole portion with the fin-like extension is suitable to be used for walking and swimming.
  • the fin-like extension has a flat end on the end of the extension.
  • the outer-sole portion has more thickness than the fin-like extension.
  • the thickness of the outer-sole portion within the foot receiving cavity is more than the fin-like extension.
  • the size of the outer-sole portion within the foot receiving cavity is larger than the fin-like extension.
  • the fin-like extension has a flap-like shape.
  • the fin-like extension is a flexible part, such that the fin-like extension provides ease to be used for swimming by a user wearing the shoe.
  • the fin-like extension is shorter to permit a user to kick during swimming at a higher rate over longer periods of time.
  • the outer-sole portion having the fin-like extension projecting from a heel portion of the shoe to the toe portion extending beyond the foot receiving cavity.
  • the fin-like extension width does not extend beyond the width of the shoe.
  • the top portion of the shoe is made of cloth, leather, rubber or plastic materials.
  • the foot receiving cavity having a front, a top, and two sides for covering the foot.
  • the fin-like extension is shaped in such a way to maneuverer in underwater.
  • Figure 1 illustrates one embodiment of the footwear or shoe that are designed for walking on the beach and swimming in the water.
  • Figure 2 illustrates another embodiment of the footwear or shoe that are designed like a common walking shoes that can be used for swimming in the water.
  • One embodiment of the present invention relates to footwear or shoes that are designed for walking on the beach and swimming in the water.
  • the footwear or shoe is divided into a top part or portion footwear and bottom part or portion footwear that are attached to form a foot receiving cavity, characterized in that the bottom portion having at least an outer-sole portion attached to at least one inner-sole portion surface where the foot receiving cavity is formed on the other surface.
  • the outer-sole portion is positioned beneath the foot receiving cavity and, one part or of the toes portion, the outer-sole portion, has a fin-like extension stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, like a swim fin, swim fins or diving fins.
  • the footwear or shoe includes a heel section and a forefoot section, in which the outer-sole portion having the fin-like extension stretched beyond the forefoot section.
  • the outer-sole portion and the fin-like extension have a tread pattern that provides ground friction forces or improve the traction of the existing shoe.
  • the fin-like extension is a single piece formed from the outer-sole portion, in which the width of the fin-like extension has smaller or same width or length of the outer-sole portion, such that the outer-sole portion with the fin-like extension is suitable to be used for walking and swimming.
  • the outer-sole portion is made of strong and durable rubber to protect feet from sharp objects such as spiny shells, horse mussels and broken sea shells, etc.
  • the outer- sole portion also has good floor-grip to prevent slipping during walking or climbing on submerged rocks.
  • Another embodiment of the present invention relates to an outer-sole of a footwear or shoe, wherein the outer-sole portion has a swimfin-like extension stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, in which that width of the fin-like extension has smaller or same width or length of the outer-sole portion, such that the outer-sole portion with the swimfin -like extension is suitable to be used for walking and swimming.
  • the outer-sole portion is a skid-proof structure.
  • the present footwear or shoe is suitable for those who want to wear their shoes from home and go all the way to the beach and into the sea without taking off their shoes. It is also very useful for hiking around bodies of water, swimming, hiking at a lake or crossing a lake and hiking on the other side.
  • the present footwear or shoe is suitable for beach goers, as the footwear can be used for walking on the hot sand and going into the sea without taking off their shoe and come up at any point of the shore and walk back to their spot without looking for a replacement of shoes or sandals.
  • the present footwear or shoe component may further include a hook portion or strap portion on the heel portion for hanging the footwear or shoe for storing or drying after use, or for carrying using a strap or belt.
  • the present footwear or shoe component may comprise of a body member constructed from a natural rubber, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds, or flexible high polymer resin.
  • a body member constructed from a natural rubber, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds, or flexible high polymer resin.
  • This present footwear or shoe also can be used for swimming pools to use as a fin in the water for exercise or swimming.
  • the body member is characterized by a top foot-platform member which can be directly or indirectly connected to a shoe’s upper or top portion.
  • the component further comprises a corresponding bottom member or bottom portion which can be used either as the ground contacting member or for attachment to an outsole material.
  • Internal support members for the sole component are provided by indentations in one or both of the top and bottom members. The indentations extend into the interval between the top and bottom members and may contact or bridge with the opposite component member.
  • the support members made by the indentations in the flexible sole component material provide flexible resistance to compressive forces exerted on the sole component.
  • the component also may include a wall member coextensive with the top and bottom portion.
  • One embodiment of the footwear (100) or shoe as illustrated in figure 1 is that the footwear (100) or shoe are designed for walking on the beach and swimming in the water.
  • the footwear or shoe is divided into a top portion (101) footwear and bottom portion (102) footwear that are attached to form a foot receiving cavity, characterized in that the bottom portion (102) having at least an outer-sole portion (103) attached to at least one inner-sole portion surface where the foot receiving cavity is formed on the other surface.
  • the outer-sole portion (103) is positioned beneath the foot receiving cavity and, one part or of the toes portion (104) the outer-sole portion has a fin-like extension (105) stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, like a swimfins, swim fins or diving fins.
  • the footwear (100) or shoe includes a heel section and a forefoot section or toes portion (104), in which the outer-sole portion having the fin-like extension (105) stretched beyond the forefoot section.
  • the top portion (101) has a vertical-fin (106) to provide directional stability during swimming, while the fin- like extension (105) provide lift or thrust, or provide the ability to steer or stabilize motion in the water.
  • FIG. 202 Another embodiment of the footwear (200) or shoe that are designed like a typical walking shoes can be used for swimming in the water as illustrated in figure 2.
  • the footwear or shoe is divided into a top portion (201) footwear and bottom portion (202) footwear that are attached to form a foot receiving cavity.
  • the bottom portion (202) having at least an outer-sole portion (203) attached, where the outer-sole portion (203) is positioned beneath the foot receiving cavity and, the outer-sole portion (203) has a fin-like extension (204) stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity horizontally, where the fin-like extension (204) has a flat end or flap-like shape on the end of the extension horizontal to the surface area.
  • the fin-like extension (204) has a smaller thickness than the other end of the outer-sole portion.
  • the fin-like extension is flap-like or a flexible part, such that the fin-like extension (204) provide ease to be used for swimming or walking on a normal surface.
  • the fin-like extension (204) is shaped shorter in order to permit the user to kick during swimming at a higher rate over longer periods of time and ease up the walking since the fin-like extension (204) does not hinder the movement of the foot during walking.
  • the fin-like extension (204) has a distinctive heel that points upwards like the prow of a boat that curves upwards.
  • the fin-like extension (204) can be shaped as extended toes, where the length of the outer-sole portion (203) is longer than the length of the foot of the user or the foot receiving cavity.
  • the fin-like extension (204) can be shaped like duck-feet, rounded, truncate, emarginated, lunate, rhomboid or any other common caudal fin or fish-tail shapes.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a footwear (100) or shoe comprising; a top portion (101) and bottom portion (102) attached to form a foot receiving cavity, characterized in that the bottom portion (102) having at least an outer-sole portion (103) attached to at least one inner-sole portion, wherein the outer-sole portion (103) has a fin-like extension (105) stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, in which the width of the fin-like extension (105) has smaller than or same width or length of the outer-sole portion (103), such that the outer-sole portion (103) with the fin-like extension (105) is suitable to be used for walking and swimming.

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FOOTWEAR FOR BEACH
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a footwear, in particular, a footwear that could be used for covering the foot securely with respect to a sole structure of the footwear, and also to aid in support and stability of our foot.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Walking and running on bare feet when at sea, in the water or on the beach are common practice. Walking and running barefoot is considered as one of the more real dangers, as it can cause dirty objects to pierce the skin of your foot and cause not only pain, but possibly even infection. Such wounds can be caused by sharp objects lying on the beach.
A regular shoe is simply not suitable for the water and a regular fin is simply not suitable for land. Regular shoes are slippery when walking on a wet surface or in the water, and possibly result in injuries to wearers of such shoes. Therefore, beach shoes or water shoes are designed for both walking on the beach and moving in the water, as typically shoes are made of strong and durable rubber to protect feet from sharp objects such as spiny shells, horse mussels and broken sea shells and sharp, rough rocks but can also serve as protection against stings from various creatures.
However, the beach shoe is not suitable to be used for walking on hot sand, shopping esplanades near the beach area, or even heading back to the hotel or resort.
Hence, a suitable footwear is proposed for those who want to wear their shoes from home and go all the way to the beach and into the sea without taking off their shoes. The proposed footwear is also useful for hiking around bodies of water where you would also like to swim, or hiking and crossing a lake without the need of changing beach shoes to normal shoes and continue hiking on the other side. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
One embodiment of the present invention relating to the footwear or shoe comprises; a top portion and bottom portion attached to form a foot receiving cavity, characterized in that the bottom portion having at least an outer-sole portion attached to at least one inner-sole portion, wherein the outer-sole portion has a fin-like extension stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, in which that width of the fin-like extension has smaller or same width or length of the outer-sole portion, such that the outer-sole portion with the fin-like extension is suitable to be used for walking and swimming.
Preferably, the fin-like extension has a flat end on the end of the extension.
Preferably, the outer-sole portion has more thickness than the fin-like extension.
Preferably, the thickness of the outer-sole portion within the foot receiving cavity is more than the fin-like extension.
Preferably, the size of the outer-sole portion within the foot receiving cavity is larger than the fin-like extension.
Preferably, the fin-like extension has a flap-like shape.
Preferably, the fin-like extension is a flexible part, such that the fin-like extension provides ease to be used for swimming by a user wearing the shoe.
Preferably, the fin-like extension is shorter to permit a user to kick during swimming at a higher rate over longer periods of time.
Preferably, the outer-sole portion having the fin-like extension projecting from a heel portion of the shoe to the toe portion extending beyond the foot receiving cavity. Preferably, the fin-like extension width does not extend beyond the width of the shoe.
Preferably, the top portion of the shoe is made of cloth, leather, rubber or plastic materials.
Preferably, the foot receiving cavity having a front, a top, and two sides for covering the foot.
Preferably, the fin-like extension is shaped in such a way to maneuverer in underwater.
The present invention consists of features and a combination of parts hereinafter fully described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it being understood that various changes in the details may be made without departing from the scope of the invention or sacrificing any of the advantages of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
To further clarify various aspects of some embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by references to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 illustrates one embodiment of the footwear or shoe that are designed for walking on the beach and swimming in the water.
Figure 2 illustrates another embodiment of the footwear or shoe that are designed like a common walking shoes that can be used for swimming in the water.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
One embodiment of the present invention relates to footwear or shoes that are designed for walking on the beach and swimming in the water. The footwear or shoe is divided into a top part or portion footwear and bottom part or portion footwear that are attached to form a foot receiving cavity, characterized in that the bottom portion having at least an outer-sole portion attached to at least one inner-sole portion surface where the foot receiving cavity is formed on the other surface. The outer-sole portion is positioned beneath the foot receiving cavity and, one part or of the toes portion, the outer-sole portion, has a fin-like extension stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, like a swim fin, swim fins or diving fins. The footwear or shoe includes a heel section and a forefoot section, in which the outer-sole portion having the fin-like extension stretched beyond the forefoot section.
The outer-sole portion and the fin-like extension have a tread pattern that provides ground friction forces or improve the traction of the existing shoe. The fin-like extension is a single piece formed from the outer-sole portion, in which the width of the fin-like extension has smaller or same width or length of the outer-sole portion, such that the outer-sole portion with the fin-like extension is suitable to be used for walking and swimming.
The outer-sole portion is made of strong and durable rubber to protect feet from sharp objects such as spiny shells, horse mussels and broken sea shells, etc. The outer- sole portion also has good floor-grip to prevent slipping during walking or climbing on submerged rocks.
Another embodiment of the present invention relates to an outer-sole of a footwear or shoe, wherein the outer-sole portion has a swimfin-like extension stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, in which that width of the fin-like extension has smaller or same width or length of the outer-sole portion, such that the outer-sole portion with the swimfin -like extension is suitable to be used for walking and swimming. The outer-sole portion is a skid-proof structure. The present footwear or shoe is suitable for those who want to wear their shoes from home and go all the way to the beach and into the sea without taking off their shoes. It is also very useful for hiking around bodies of water, swimming, hiking at a lake or crossing a lake and hiking on the other side.
The present footwear or shoe is suitable for beach goers, as the footwear can be used for walking on the hot sand and going into the sea without taking off their shoe and come up at any point of the shore and walk back to their spot without looking for a replacement of shoes or sandals.
The present footwear or shoe component may further include a hook portion or strap portion on the heel portion for hanging the footwear or shoe for storing or drying after use, or for carrying using a strap or belt.
The present footwear or shoe component may comprise of a body member constructed from a natural rubber, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds, or flexible high polymer resin.
This present footwear or shoe also can be used for swimming pools to use as a fin in the water for exercise or swimming.
Another embodiment of the present invention relates to an outer-sole of a footwear or shoe, wherein the outer-sole portion has a swimfin-like extension stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, in which the swimfin-like extension can be added or attached to any type of shoe or sandals. The body member is characterized by a top foot-platform member which can be directly or indirectly connected to a shoe’s upper or top portion. The component further comprises a corresponding bottom member or bottom portion which can be used either as the ground contacting member or for attachment to an outsole material. Further, Internal support members for the sole component are provided by indentations in one or both of the top and bottom members. The indentations extend into the interval between the top and bottom members and may contact or bridge with the opposite component member. The support members made by the indentations in the flexible sole component material provide flexible resistance to compressive forces exerted on the sole component. The component also may include a wall member coextensive with the top and bottom portion.
One embodiment of the footwear (100) or shoe as illustrated in figure 1 , is that the footwear (100) or shoe are designed for walking on the beach and swimming in the water. The footwear or shoe is divided into a top portion (101) footwear and bottom portion (102) footwear that are attached to form a foot receiving cavity, characterized in that the bottom portion (102) having at least an outer-sole portion (103) attached to at least one inner-sole portion surface where the foot receiving cavity is formed on the other surface. The outer-sole portion (103) is positioned beneath the foot receiving cavity and, one part or of the toes portion (104) the outer-sole portion has a fin-like extension (105) stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, like a swimfins, swim fins or diving fins. The footwear (100) or shoe includes a heel section and a forefoot section or toes portion (104), in which the outer-sole portion having the fin-like extension (105) stretched beyond the forefoot section. The top portion (101) has a vertical-fin (106) to provide directional stability during swimming, while the fin- like extension (105) provide lift or thrust, or provide the ability to steer or stabilize motion in the water.
Another embodiment of the footwear (200) or shoe that are designed like a typical walking shoes can be used for swimming in the water as illustrated in figure 2. The footwear or shoe is divided into a top portion (201) footwear and bottom portion (202) footwear that are attached to form a foot receiving cavity. The bottom portion (202) having at least an outer-sole portion (203) attached, where the outer-sole portion (203) is positioned beneath the foot receiving cavity and, the outer-sole portion (203) has a fin-like extension (204) stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity horizontally, where the fin-like extension (204) has a flat end or flap-like shape on the end of the extension horizontal to the surface area. The fin-like extension (204) has a smaller thickness than the other end of the outer-sole portion. The fin-like extension is flap-like or a flexible part, such that the fin-like extension (204) provide ease to be used for swimming or walking on a normal surface. The fin-like extension (204) is shaped shorter in order to permit the user to kick during swimming at a higher rate over longer periods of time and ease up the walking since the fin-like extension (204) does not hinder the movement of the foot during walking. The fin-like extension (204) has a distinctive heel that points upwards like the prow of a boat that curves upwards. Alternatively, the fin-like extension (204) can be shaped as extended toes, where the length of the outer-sole portion (203) is longer than the length of the foot of the user or the foot receiving cavity. Alternatively, the fin-like extension (204) can be shaped like duck-feet, rounded, truncate, emarginated, lunate, rhomboid or any other common caudal fin or fish-tail shapes.
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes, which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims, are to be embraced within their scope.
Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated step or element or integer or group of steps or elements or elements or integers, but not the exclusion of any other step or element or integer or group of steps, elements or integers. Thus, in the context of this specification, the term “comprising” is used in an inclusive sense and thus should be understood as meaning “including principally, but not necessarily solely”.

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1. A footwear (100) or shoe comprising; a top portion (101) and bottom portion (102) attached to form a foot receiving cavity, characterized in that the bottom portion (102) having at least an outer-sole portion (103) attached to at least one inner-sole portion, wherein the outer-sole portion (103) has a fin-like extension (105) stretched beyond the foot receiving cavity in parallel projection, in which the width of the fin-like extension (105) has smaller than or same width or length of the outer-sole portion (103), such that the outer-sole portion (103) with the fin-like extension (105) is suitable to be used for walking and swimming.
2. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fin-like extension (105) has a flat end on the end of the extension.
3. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the outer-sole portion (103) has more thickness than the fin-like extension (105).
4. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thickness outer-sole portion (103) within the foot receiving cavity is more than the fin-like extension (105).
5. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the size of the outer-sole portion (103) within the foot receiving cavity is larger than the fin-like extension (105).
6. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fin-like extension (105) is a flap like shape.
7. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fin-like extension (105) is a flexible part, such that the fin-like extension (105) provides ease to be used for swimming by a user wearing the shoe.
8. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fin-like extension (105) is shorter to permit a user kick during swimming at a higher rate over longer periods of time.
9. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the outer-sole portion (103) having the fin-like extension (105) projecting from a heel portion of the shoe to a toes portion (104) extending beyond the foot receiving cavity.
10. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fin-like extension (105) width does not extend beyond the width of the shoe.
11. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the top portion (101 ) of the shoe is made of cloth, leather, rubber or plastic materials.
12. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the foot receiving cavity having a front, a top, and two sides for covering the foot.
13. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fin-like extension (105) is shaped in such a way for maneuverer in underwater.
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