Attachable non-slip foot sole and methods of manufacturing and using the same

Abstract

An attachable sole for a foot comprises a substantially flat substrate, having an upper surface and a lower surface and an adhesive disposed on the upper surface of the substrate. The adhesive is adapted to attach the substrate to the bottom of a foot and to allow easy removal of the substrate from the foot. The lower surface of the substrate is at least somewhat resistant to slipping when in contact with a smooth floor.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an attachable non-slip sole for a foot which protects the bottom of the foot, sock or stocking against soiling and increases friction so as to inhibit slipping. [0002] Webster's Dictionary defines “sole” as “the under surface of a foot” or “the bottom of a shoe”. In the context of the present invention, a “sole” is defined as any substrate, usually substantially planar, which is attachable to the underside of a foot, be it bare or covered (for example with a sock, stocking, slipper or shoe). [0003] Soles have been designed and used for many purposes. Their chief purpose has been to protect the foot against the pain and possibly injury of contacting sharp objects. A secondary purpose has been to protect the foot, or the sock or stocking covering the foot, against soiling. Still another purpose has been to protect the foot against slipping on the surface beneath it. [0004] Especially when a foot is covered by a sock o...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] Accordingly, it is a principal object of the present invention to provide a non-slip sole for a foot which is easy and convenient to attach.

[0009] It is a still further object of the present invention to provide an attachable non-slip sole for a foot which is as easy to remove as it is to attach.

[0010] It is a further object of the invention to provide an attachable non-slip sole for a foot which is extremely easy and inexpensive to manufacture.

[0012] A sole of this type may be quickly and easily attached to the underside of a foot, be it bare or covered with a sock, stocking or the like, and easily removed when it is no longer needed. When attached, the foot is protected against slipping on smooth floors, such as floors having a hardwood, linoleum or tile surface.

[0013] The sole according to the invention also protects the foot or foot cover (for example, the sock or stocking) against contamination by dirt or grime from the floor.

[0019] The preferred use of the sole is with a foot that is covered by a stocking or sock, since when so covered, the foot is prone to slip on a smooth floor. The sole is merely attached to the bottom of the covered foot by means of the adhesive. Thereafter, the person may simply walk on a smooth floor with his / her feet covered by a sock or stocking and with a sole attached to each foot. The sole will inhibit the feet from slipping on the smooth floor.

Problems solved by technology

Especially when a foot is covered by a sock or stocking, it is liable to slip on smooth surfaces, such as smooth floors of hardwood, linoleum or tile.

In such cases also, the sock or stocking collects dirt and grime from the floor and thus becomes quickly soiled, often permanently so.

This well-known problem is particularly acute when children run free in stocking feet.

As a result they are liable to fall and in some cases become injured.

All of these known devices for providing a foot with a non-slip sole have been relatively inconvenient to use and unnecessarily expensive to manufacture.

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