Disposible Ice Patch For Shoes

Abstract

The present invention relates to a disposable ice patch for shoes that can be temporarily affixed to the sole of a shoe by means of an adhesive. The patch includes flat and rectangular panel with a plurality of opposite surface layers disposed thereon. The first of the plurality of surface layers includes an adhesive that is protected by a removable thin plastic film and allows the patch to be instantly affixed to the sole of a shoe. The second of the plurality of surface layers includes an abrasive gripping surface that provides extra traction in slippery conditions such as ice or snow. The ice patch has a thickness of ⅛ of an inch to ensure that the abrasives gripping surface comes in contact with the slippery surface prior to the sole of the shoe in order that slipping will be prevented.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a disposable ice patch that can be temporarily affixed to the sole of a shoe for improving the traction between the shoe and slippery surfaces such as snow and ice.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Icy and snowy conditions often increase the risk of slipping and falling. Over the years, a number of inventions have been developed relating to improving the traction of shoes in slippery conditions. The following U.S. patents are representative of some of those inventions.[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 5,813,143 issued to Michael Bell discloses an integral one piece unit molded out resilient material, and adapted to fit onto a person's footwear to provide improved traction on snow and ice.[0006]U.S. Pat. No. 5,170,574 to Weisbeck discloses a connector for footgear and a variety of specific step on devices using flexible gripping means such as hook or loop fasteners.[0007]U.S. Pat. No. 3,889,401 to McD...

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Benefits of technology

[0015]A primary advantage of the present invention is that it is easily and quickly installed and removed from a shoe.

[0016]It is another object of the present invention to provide a disposable ice patch for shoes that can be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

[0017]Another advantage of the present invention is that the shoe does not have to be removed to place the patch on the shoe.

[0018]It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved shoe traction enhancing patch that does not have to be sized to a particular shoe.

[0019]A further advantage of the present invention is that the disposable ice patch can be easily and conveniently stored.

[0020]The foregoing features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail subsequently and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

Problems solved by technology

Icy and snowy conditions often increase the risk of slipping and falling.

While these inventions fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not disclose a disposable ice patch for shoes.

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