Disposable Insert with Deodorizing Antiperspirant

Abstract

An insert for inserting into an article of bodily contact, such as a shoe, that deodorizes and absorbs moisture, is economical enough for daily disposable use and moves about within the article. Embodiments of the insert comprise a single-layered flexible sheet of material impregnated with a deodorizing and moisture-absorbing composition. Embodiments of the composition comprise all-natural ingredients such as baking powder, baking soda, kaolin powder and essential oil.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to and the benefit of the filing of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 540,810, entitled “Disposable Shoe Insert”, filed on Aug. 3, 2017, and the specifications and claims thereof are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]Embodiments of the present invention relate to disposable inserts for controlling odor and perspiration of articles in contact with the human body.Description of Related Art[0003]The desire for clean, fresh smelling feet and shoes is an ongoing continuous battle. Feet, like hands, face and body, sweat and shed dead skin which enables bacteria to multiply in the moist shoe, producing odor. Those who wear shoes without socks are even more familiar with the problem of odor and moisture because sockless bare feet in shoes produce more sweat than feet with socks.[0004]Foot and shoe care products currently available are either carbon sho...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an article insert that is designed to fit within a shoe and absorb moisture while also deodorizing. The insert is made of a single-layered sheet that is sized to fit within the shoe and has a deodorizing and moisture-absorbing composition on or in it. The composition is gradually released from the sheet upon contact with a person's body. The sheet can be adjusted to fit different needs and can be placed within the shoe for a one-day use. The deodorizing and moisture-absorbing composition comprises baking powder, baking soda, kaolin powder, and essential oil.

Problems solved by technology

The disadvantages of these long-term inserts and powders are immediately evident to the sockless shoe wearer: the carbon-filled cut-to-length inserts become slippery with a sockless barefoot, and sweat is dried and remains in the shoe or on the insert for months.

Such inserts often have multiple layers of different materials, but such layers of material add to the expense of the insert, require alteration to fit particular shoe sizes, cause damage to the inside of the shoe due to the use of adhesives and can be uncomfortable.

Due to their materials, construction, and ingredients, long-term inserts and deodorizing products are expensive and inconvenient.

Any insert that is intended to be used longer than a day itself develops an odor or becomes dirty.

Deodorizing powders are not convenient to carry around or remember to use, thus leading back to a smelly foot and shoe due to non-use.

Deodorizing powders also make a mess because the powder is distributed into the shoe or on the person's body all at once, rather than over time gradually with use.

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