Kicking shoe attachment for propelling kick scooters and the like

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-06-23
KHURGIN BORIS
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The invention is a kicking shoe attachment for a kick scooter rider that extends the length of the kicking leg, allowing the bottom of the shoe to contact the ground with less bending of the rider's stationary leg. The attachment is made of lightweight sturdy material and includes a resilient structure to reduce shock to the kicking leg. The attachment also includes an upper sole and a lower sole for stability and good traction on the ground. The technical effect is to improve the efficiency and comfort of the kicked scooter ride.

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The constant flexing of the stationary leg may be very tiring.

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first embodiment

[0031]Referring first to FIG. 1, there is shown a side elevational, schematic view of first embodiment of a kicking shoe attachment in accordance with the invention, generally at reference number 100.

[0032]A solid main body 102 has a substantially flat upper surface 104, and a convex lower surface 106. In this embodiment, main body 102 is formed from a solid piece of sturdy, lightweight material. Such lightweight, sturdy materials include lightweight metals such as aluminum and polymers such as ABS. It will be recognized that numerous other lightweight, sturdy materials may be known to those of skill in the art and, consequently, the invention is not limited by the material examples chosen for purposes of disclosure. Rather, the invention is intended to include any suitable material.

[0033]An upper sole 108 is fastened to the upper surface 104 of main body 102. Upper sole 108 is typically formed from rubber, either natural or artificial, or from another polymeric elastomer. Upper sol...

second embodiment

[0044]Referring now also to FIG. 4, there is shown a side elevational, schematic view of the kicking shoe attachment with springs within the elongated main body, generally at reference number 150.

[0045]In the kicking shoe attachment 150 elongated main body 102 of kicking shoe attachment 100 is split into two portions; and upper body portion 152 and a lower body portion 154. Each of upper body portion 152 and lower body portion 154 is thinner than solid main body 102.

[0046]Coil springs 156 are interposed between a lower surface of upper body portion 152 and an upper surface of lower body portion 154. Springs 156 are typically coil springs having sufficient stiffness to maintain connective integrity between upper body portion 152 and lower body portion 154 while providing a kicking assist to the rider of a kick scooter.

[0047]While coil springs 156 are shown for purposes of disclosure, it will be recognized by those of skill in the art that springs of other types, for example, leaf spr...

third embodiment

[0048]Referring now also to FIG. 5, there is shown a side elevational, schematic view of the kicking shoe attachment with springs within the body generally at reference number 200.

[0049]In kicking shoe attachment 200, springs 156 are replaced by a block of a resilient material 202. Materials such as polyurethanes, latex, or polyether urethanes (EU) elastomeric foam have been found suitable for the application. It will be recognized by those of skill in that art that suitable other material may be available. Consequently, the invention is not considered limited to the materials chosen for purposes of disclosure. It is anticipated that kicking shoe attachment 200 is less expensive to manufacture while still providing the kicking assist benefits of kicking shoe attachment 150. Resilient material 202 may readily be adhesively attached to a lower surface of upper body portion 152 and an upper surface of lower body portion 154.

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Abstract

A kicking shoe attachment for use by the rider of a kick scooter or the like having an elongated body with a flat upper surface with a skid resistant upper sole thereupon, and an opposing curvilinear lower surface with a wear resistant lower sole disposed thereupon. The elongated body may be split apart horizontally and two or more springs may be placed between the upper and lower body portions. Alternately, a block of a resilient material may be substituted for the springs. An opening may be placed in the upper surface of the elongated body to receive the protruding heel of typically a woman's heeled shoe or boot. A harness or quick-release safety binding is provided to retain a riders foot to the kicking shoe attachment. A tether may be provided for securing the kicking shoe attachment when not in use.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention pertains to an attachment for footwear and, more particularly, to an attachment for a shoe or boot worn by the “kicking” foot of a rider of a kick scooter or the like to minimize the bending of a rider's leg standing on the kick scooter.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Kick scooters are well known and widely used. In addition, so-called skate boards have become widely used in recent years. A rider, particularly of a kick scooter places one of his or her feet on the horizontal wheeled platform of the kick scooter and uses his or her other foot to exert pressure against the ground. In accordance with Newton's Third Law, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Consequently the pushing action of a rider's foot against the ground imparts motion (typically forward motion) to the kick scooter.[0003]Once the kick scooter is in motion, the rider may lift his or her “kicking” foot and coast until such time the friction slows the kic...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B5/18
CPCA43B5/18A43B3/16A43B5/145A43B7/38
Inventor KHURGIN, BORIS
Owner KHURGIN BORIS
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