Footwear for feet beautification

Abstract

An apparatus comprises a disposable footwear article. The disposable footwear article is adapted to receive a foot. The disposable footwear article is made from a plastic material. The disposable footwear article has a toe portion, a heel portion, and an upper foot covering portion. The disposable footwear article is configured to hold a topical agent in close contact with the skin of the foot. The topical agent is a foot lotion configured to enhance the cosmetic appearance of the skin of the foot.

Description

PRIORITY APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10 / 396,755 (filed 24 Mar. 2003), the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to footwear, and relates particularly to footwear configured to promote feet beautification. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Shoe inserts have been proposed for various applications, but many of the inserts suffer from drawbacks. For example, many conventional shoe inserts are directed principally to medicinal uses or odor reduction, and are not directed to foot beautification. In addition, many shoe inserts are difficult to size appropriately and do not provide the user with footwear having an attractive outward appearance. Further, many shoe inserts only contact the sole and heel of the foot and inadequately cover the upper portions of the foot. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] In accordance with the foregoing, it is des...

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Benefits of technology

[0004] In accordance with the foregoing, it is desired to develop an article of footwear capable of beautifying the feet and promoting healthy skin on the feet. As used herein “beautifying” refers to the process of making the skin more visually attractive, soft to the touch, and / or providing the skin with a more healthy appearance. Embodiments of the footwear are, for example, comfortable, convenient to use, and capable of being manufactured inexpensively. In addition, certain embodiments of the footwear described herein provide advantageous cosmetic and therapeutic effects to most or all of the surface of the foot, such as by allowing creams, ointments, lotions and / or other medicaments to be held in close contact with the skin. Other embodiments of the present invention are configured to have an attractive outwardly appearance such as can be created using visually appealing color schemes, ornamental designs and decorations. Still other embodiments are configured to provide the user with comfortable footwear that can be worn to bed whilst performing a foot beautification treatment.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a disposable footwear article. The disposable footwear article is adapted to receive a foot. The disposable footwear article is made from a plastic material. The disposable footwear article has a toe portion, a heel portion, and an upper foot covering portion. The disposable footwear article is configured to hold a topical agent in close contact with the skin of the foot. The topical agent is a foot lotion configured to enhance the cosmetic appearance of the skin of the foot.

Problems solved by technology

Shoe inserts have been proposed for various applications, but many of the inserts suffer from drawbacks.

In addition, many shoe inserts are difficult to size appropriately and do not provide the user with footwear having an attractive outward appearance.

Further, many shoe inserts only contact the sole and heel of the foot and inadequately cover the upper portions of the foot.

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