Protective casual footwear suitable as a slipper

Abstract

A household slipper which is adapted to provide increased protection for the foot and comfort by means of providing a protective layer for the front and toes of the slipper, an enhanced sole, and other comfort features.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The intervention relates to footwear, particularly footwear which is suitable for use as a household slipper. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Among of the more popular forms of casual footwear are as bedroom slippers. Such footwear has a primary purpose of keeping the feet warm. Typically, household slippers offer only minimal protection to a person's foot, as they are principally only for walking about the bedroom or the home. Such footwear is rarely used outside of the house or home. Accordingly, such slippers are normally made of lightweight material which does not protect the feet from hazards such as stubbing of the toe. Additionally, such footwear does not include additional or other significant support for the arches of the foot. [0003] United States Published Patent Application Number U.S. Pat. No. 2002 / 0,007,568 A1, authored by Kellerman and published on Jan. 24, 2002, describes an insole to afford cushioning for shoes. Such insole is meant ...

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Benefits of technology

[0013] It is, then, an advantage of the present invention to provide a flexible and lightweight item of footwear which is both comfortable and offers a measure of protection for the foot.

[0014] It is a further object of the present invention to provide such an item of footwear which guards against the stubbing of the toe, heel, or ankle.

[0015] It is a further object of the present invention to provide such an item of footwear which affords a measure of protection from household objects which may fall on a person's foot.

[0016] It is a further object of the present invention to provide such an item of footwear which may be adapted with an arch support.

[0017] It is a further object of the invention to provide such an item of footwear which affords comfort equivalent to that of a standard house slipper.

[0018] It is a further object of the present invention to provide such an item of footwear which is attractive while providing both comfort and safety.

Problems solved by technology

Typically, household slippers offer only minimal protection to a person's foot, as they are principally only for walking about the bedroom or the home.

Accordingly, such slippers are normally made of lightweight material which does not protect the feet from hazards such as stubbing of the toe.

Additionally, such footwear does not include additional or other significant support for the arches of the foot.

The invention of Kellerman comprises a separate appliance from the shoe itself and does not afford protection to the top of a foot.

It could be used with a household slipper, but does not appear practical for such use.

The invention taught in Melton is not suitable for use outside the immediate home and the protection afforded to the foot does not protect against stubs or collisions with door jams, table and chair legs, falling objects, or the like.

It does not afford protection from collisions or potential contact injuries.

It also does not teach any comfort or convenience features.

It would appear that the principles of Wahrheit might be adaptable for use with a slipper since the apparatus does not afford a substantial measure of comfort.

It does not offer protection to the top or sides of the foot.

It does not protect from outside hazards.

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