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System, Method, and Article of Manufacture for Providing Protection to an Appendage From Infectious Agents

a technology of appendages and infectious agents, applied in the field of protective clothing, can solve the problems of people at risk of bacterial and viral diseases, disapproval of walking barefoot on the carpet,

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-14
CAMMEYER ADRIA
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[0008]Further, in accordance with one embodiment of the subject application, there is provided a system, method and article of manufacture for easing the sanitary concerns of patrons of at least airports, gyms, hotels, clubs, stores, and the like.

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However, the hands are not the only unprotected portion of the body that can contact various sources of infections.
It is very distasteful for many people to walk barefoot on the carpet in a hotel room that has been visited by a multitude of people.
This also puts a person at risk for bacterial and viral diseases.

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[0027]The present invention is directed to a system, method, and article of manufacture for protecting feet. In particular, the present invention is directed to a disposable foot cover (also called protective foot apparel). The foot cover may be composed of a suitable biologically impermeable layer, such as nitrile butadiene rubber (trade names Nipol®, Krynac®, and Europrene®), latex, or other such material, as discussed in greater detail below. The disposable foot cover / liner / bootie facilitates the protection of feet from various foot infections such as athlete's foot, fungal toenails, bacterial and viral diseases to which patrons are exposed when they are expected to remove their shoes in various circumstances. The disposable foot covers are capable of being worn over socks or on bare feet prior to the addition of shoes in anticipation of such occasions. In this manner, a user would be prepared in the event they would have to take their shoes off and prefer not to walk directly on...

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Abstract

The subject application includes a disposable foot cover that has a body, an open edge, a retention mechanism, and a tab. The body is roughly in the shape of a foot and is made of a compound that has rubber-like properties and is configured to provide a barrier against infectious agents. The open edge is located at one end of the body and is configured to receive an associated foot. The retention mechanisms, located around the open edge, are adapted for securing the cover to the associated foot. In addition, the tab, located at the rear of the opening, is suitably configured to enable removal of the cover from the associated foot.

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[0001]The present application claims the benefit and priority of and incorporates by this reference U.S. application No. 61 / 459,163 filed provisionally with the USPTO on Dec. 8, 2010.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]The subject application is directed generally to protective wearing apparel. The application is particularly suited to providing a barrier between an appendage, such as a foot, and various microorganisms, i.e. infectious agents.[0004]2. Background of Invention[0005]Each day, an individual comes into contact with multiple sources of infection. A person will generally wash or disinfect his or her hands on a regular basis. However, the hands are not the only unprotected portion of the body that can contact various sources of infections. At airports, hotel rooms, some ethnic restaurants, gyms, health clubs, etc., an individual may have to remove shoes, socks, hose, or the like, allowing their feet to contact sources of athlete's foot, fungal diseas...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/06
CPCA41D13/06A41D2400/34A43B3/163A43B1/0045A41D2400/52A41D31/30
Inventor CAMMEYER, ADRIA
Owner CAMMEYER ADRIA