Tamper resistant institutional shoe and method

Abstract

A tamper resistant institutional shoe and a method for discouraging concealment of contraband in an institutional setting includes providing shoes having an outsole that is light transparent in at least a translucent manner for people confined to an institution. In addition, the method can include instructing to inspect said shoes for evidence of tampering or for contraband concealed therein by viewing the outsole and looking through the outsole.

Description

[0001] This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 819,671, filed Apr. 6, 2004, which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 282,916, filed Oct. 29, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,739,074, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 398,162, filed Jul. 23, 2002, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to institutional footwear or shoes. More particularly, the present invention relates to tamper resistant shoes that discourage concealment of contraband and / or weapons, thus potentially saving lives. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] Many institutions, such as prisons, correctional facilities, asylums, and the like, are charged with incarcerating or otherwise detaining people. In addition, such a charge often requires that the institutions restrict such people from various contraband, including for example, weap...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] It has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a method and shoe for institutional use that resists tampering, abuse and wear to reduce replacement costs. In addition, it has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a shoe that resists concealment of contraband, such as weapons, to provide additional safety to corrections officers and other incarcerated persons.

Problems solved by technology

In addition, such a charge often requires that the institutions restrict such people from various contraband, including for example, weapons and drugs.

Tampering with or modifying the personal effects can damage the personal effects, requiring the institution to replace the personal effects at great expense to the institution.

Thus, these personal effects are often subject to extraordinary wear from lack of care, abuse, and tampering.

Because institutions are required to provide these personal effects, they are required to replace the worn, abused and / or modified personal effects, often at great expense to the institution.

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