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Shoe sole with embedded gemstones

a technology of gemstones and soles, applied in the field of soles of shoes, can solve the problems of time-consuming reflexology treatment and crystal healing, and achieve the effect of reducing the cost of treatmen

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-09-30
MCCANN CAROL U
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"The patent describes a shoe sole that has embedded gemstones on its upper surface. These gemstones partially project above the shoe's base layer, making them comfortable for the user's feet when wearing the shoes. The shoe sole can also have a removable insole with embedded gemstones. The patent allows for the use of different types of gemstones and their variations in size, shape, color, and chemical composition. The term \"gemstone\" refers to both natural and artificial stones. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a shoe sole with a unique and comfortable design that enhances the user's experience while walking or running."

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Further, both reflexology treatment and crystal healing are time consuming and require specialized treatments by trained practitioners.

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[0019]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an embodiment of a shoe sole with embedded gemstones is designated generally as 10. It should be understood that the shoe is shown for exemplary purposes only, and that the sole 10 may be incorporated into any desired style of shoe. Similarly, shoe sole 10 is shown for exemplary purposes only, and the dimensions, configuration, and composition of sole 10 depend upon the style of shoe. In FIG. 1, sandal-type footwear is shown only as an example. In FIG. 6, a similar type of sole is used with a high-heel type shoe. It should be understood that the shoe sole with embedded gemstones 10 may be used with any desired type of shoe or footwear.

[0020]The shoe sole with embedded gemstones 10 is a shoe sole, formed as a base layer 12 having opposed upper and lower surfaces, with a plurality of gemstones being embedded within the base layer 12. In FIGS. 1 and 2, multiple types of gemstones 14, 16, 18, 20 are utilized. It should be understood that a single type o...

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The shoe sole with embedded gemstones is a shoe sole having opposed upper and lower surfaces with a plurality of gemstones being embedded therein, adjacent to the upper surface. The shoe sole includes a base layer, with the plurality of gemstones each partially projecting above the upper surface of the base layer such that the gemstones contact the user's feet when the shoes are worn. Alternatively, a removable insole for shoes may be provided, with the shoe insole similarly forming a base layer having opposed upper and lower surfaces, with a plurality of gemstones being embedded within the base layer. Similarly, the plurality of gemstones each partially project above the upper surface of the base layer such that the gemstones contact the user's feet when the shoes are worn.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 202,681, filed Mar. 26, 2009.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to shoe soles. Particularly, the present invention relates to shoe soles having gemstones embedded therein.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Many people believe that crystals and gemstones hold certain beneficial properties. Crystal healing is an alternative medicine technique that employs gemstones and crystals as healing tools. In use, the practitioner typically places crystals on different parts of the body, often corresponding to the “chakras”, or places crystals around the body in an attempt to construct an energy grid, which is believed to surround the client with healing energy. The healing is supposed to remove blockages in the aura or the body's electromagnetic field.[0006]When the stones are placed in the area of...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B23/00A43B13/38A43B13/14
CPCA43B1/0027A43B17/003A43B13/02A43B7/146A43B23/24
Inventor MCCANN, CAROL U.
Owner MCCANN CAROL U
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