Self-cushion airflow shoes

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-13
OH PHILLIP J
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The pumping chamber contains a first inlet check valve near the rear portion of said chamber. The first inlet check valve allows air to enter the pumping chamber from outside of the footwear, but prevents it from exiting back through said first check valve. The first check valve is connected to a first inlet air conduit which extends from said check valve up a back wall and to the top of said foot

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This foot stress leads to foot problems such as undesirable odors in the shoe or footwear, blisters and athlete's foot fungi, especially in physically active individuals.

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The present invention resides in a self-cushion airflow shoe which ventilates the human foot during use. The shoe contains a pumping chamber, two separate air check valves and air conducts to direct the air flow to out-let holes located in the interior of the shoe. The pumping chamber, in addition, contains a plurality of shock absorbers which cushion the heel portion as the heel presses down on the pumping chamber for example when walking. The shock absorbers act like miniature springs, pushing the heel in an upward motion when the walking motion releases pressure on the pumping chamber.

Embodiments of the self-cushion airflow shoes of the present invention are hereinafter described with reference to the drawings, in which identical or corresponding parts are indicated by the same reference characters or numbers through the several views.

FIG. 1 illustrates a cut-away perspective view of a self-cushion airflow shoe 2 containing the air ventilating system 5 of the present inventio...

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Abstract

The present invention resides in self-cushion airflow shoes and shoe inserts containing an air ventilating system. The shoes and inserts contain a pumping chamber containing an elongated circular configuration, a first intake air valve connected to the pumping chamber and a first inlet air conduit. A second air outlet check valve is connected to the pumping chamber at one end and to outlet air conduits at the other end. When the pumping chamber is in a pumping mode during use, air is brought in from the outside and circulated through the mid sole and toe regions of the shoe.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to self-cushion airflow shoes for ventilating the toe region and mid region of the human foot contained therein during use. Shoes have been worn outdoors by individuals since ancient times to protect their feet during walking running or other physical activities, which require the use of feet. One of the problems associated with shoes or footwear, especially in hot climate areas-or periods of time, is the inability to dissipate or discharge heat and moisture from the shoe. Excessive heat and perspiration in shoes and footwear often cause comfort problems such as undesirable odor, blisters and fungal growth on the foot, especially around the toe and heal regions. In an attempt to alleviate this problem in shoes and footwear, users have worn specialized socks that wick moisture away from the foot, used deodorizing and disinfecting foot and shoe sprays and shoe insoles containing a deodorizer. These solutio...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B7/06A43B13/20
CPCA43B7/081A43B13/206A43B13/203
InventorOH, PHILLIP J.
OwnerOH PHILLIP J