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Pedicure sock

a technology for shoes and feet, applied in the field of shoes for shoes, can solve the problems of high price of shoes available on the market, and is therefore not practical for many clients, and achieve the effect of improving comfort and reducing pain

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-11-18
ROSENBERG JANET
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In hot weather putting on socks may be uncomfortable, using regular flip flops following a pedicure can be slippery and the pedicure socks that are available on the market are extremely pricey and therefore not feasible for many clients.

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[0009]The present invention provides a pedicure sock that is capable of locking in moisture and protecting the feet from unsanitary conditions. Further the pedicure sock according to the present invention provides a means to preserve the polished look of a new pedicure without the need of unsightly socks, flimsy flip flops or uncomfortable toe dividers. The pedicure sock according to the present invention retains moisturizing agents applied to the foot during the pedicure and may also be used as a protector that could be worn in the day spa while the feet are being massaged and pampered.

[0010]FIG. 1 depicts a pedicure sock 10 according to the present invention. The pedicure sock 10 may be made out of soft material that is occasionally used in hospitals and various other health care facilities for footies that are placed over a foot for sanitary purposes. The pedicure sock 10 includes a series of reinforced toe dividers 11 and toe cushions 13. As depicted in FIG. 1 the toe dividers 1...

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The present invention relates to a sock for use during and after a pedicure comprising: a bootie portion, where said bootie encloses the heel, sole and portion of the top of the foot; a drawstring enclosed around the perimeter of the insertion opening of the bootie portion; a plurality of toe openings, where the toe openings expose the toes of the wearer; toe dividers between each of the toe openings; and toe cushions on the upper portion of each toe opening. The drawstring may be exposed at the heel portion of the bootie to allow for tightening thereof. The present invention enhances the pedicure experience by protecting the foot and extending the benefits of costly lotions and pedicures. After all, often feet are sensitive after being exfoliated and scrubbed, especially if razors are used for extracting calluses.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a pedicure sock to be worn after the completion of a pedicure.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]A pedicure provides a means to improve the appearance of one's feet and toe nails. Usually a pedicure involves the soaking and washing of feet, removal of dead skin, clipping and trimming of toenails, application of creams or softeners to the feet and application of polish to the toe nails. At some point during a pedicure, a manicurist will normally insert cotton or some means of toe separation between the toes so that polish may be applied to the toenails. In order to retain the full benefits of the pedicure many individuals must wear flip flops or toe dividers as toe nails dry and after application of toe nail polish. In addition to flip flops, disposable socks also may be worn after the pedicure in order to retain the moisture created due to the application of creams and pedicure treatme...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B17/00A45D29/00A43B7/26
CPCA41B11/08A45D29/00A43B7/26
Inventor ROSENBERG, JANET
Owner ROSENBERG JANET
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