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Midsole Protection Device

a protection device and foot technology, applied in the field of footwear protection devices, can solve the problems of hiding the shoe, aesthetically unattractive, and deprived the wearer of the gripping utility of the sneaker's bottom sol

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-12-09
CHARLTON RANDY
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a midsole protection device for sneakers. The device includes a sidewall with a bottom retaining flange, toe section, and heel section. The sidewall is designed to fit the specific size and shape of a midsole of a predetermined sneaker. The bottom retaining flange is perpendicular to the sidewall and has a bottom opening. The toe section and heel section have a curved shape to fit the shape of the sneaker. The angle of the toe section is between 35-55 degrees, while the angle of the heel section is between 25-45 degrees. The distance between the top edge and bottom edge of the sidewall is about the size of the midsole of the sneaker. The bottom opening is greater than 50% of the bottom of the device. The device may be made of elastomer and may have a logo or other decorative features. The technical effects of the device include protecting the midsole of the sneaker and enhancing the fit of the shoe.

Problems solved by technology

While effective, the principal drawback of galoshes is that they hide the shoe.
Thus, many find them aesthetically unattractive.
Other known devices cover the bottom sole of the shoe as well as the midsole, which deprives the wearer of the gripping utility of the sneaker's bottom sole.

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[0023]As used herein the terms “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “some embodiments”, “other embodiments” and so on are not exclusive of one another. Except where there is an explicit statement to the contrary, all descriptions of the features and elements of the various embodiments disclosed herein may be combined in all operable combinations thereof.

[0024]Language used herein to describe process steps may include words such as “then” which suggest an order of operations; however, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the use of such terms is often a matter of convenience and does not necessarily limit the process being described to a particular order of steps.

[0025]Conjunctions and combinations of conjunctions (e.g. “and / or”) are used herein when reciting elements and characteristics of embodiments; however, unless specifically stated to the contrary or required by context, “and”, “or” and “and / or” are interchangeable and do not necessarily require every element of a list or only ...

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Abstract

A midsole protection device is provided. The device includes a closed loop elastomeric sidewall band. In a fully relaxed state, the sidewall approximates the outer shape of a sneaker and cooperates with the sneaker to substantially cover and protect its midsole while leaving the upper substantially exposed. The device grips the sneaker between an upper edge and a bottom flange. The upper edge and flange structures cooperate to retain the device in a fixed position on the sneaker. The midsole protection device may also include one or more iridescent colors, a camouflage or other pattern, or a logo such as a logo of a favorite sports team or a logo of a sneaker manufacturer.

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I. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONA. Field of Invention[0001]Embodiments generally relate to the field of footwear protection devices.B. Description of the Related Art[0002]There is a long-standing need to protect footwear, and a wide variety of devices have been developed for this purpose. One very common device is commonly known as the galosh, or as galoshes. This is typically a rubber over shoe sized slightly smaller than the shoe size with which it is intended to cooperate. Galoshes are stretched over shoes to provide a protective barrier against water, mud, or any common environmental contaminants that would damage or soil footwear. While effective, the principal drawback of galoshes is that they hide the shoe. Thus, many find them aesthetically unattractive.[0003]Other devices have been developed that provided targeted protection to particularly vulnerable parts of a shoe. For instance, the midsole of a sneaker which is often white tends to show the slightest blemish. Devices have...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B13/12
CPCA43B13/125A43B1/0036A43B3/0078A43B3/18A43B3/166A43B5/18
Inventor CHARLTON, RANDY
Owner CHARLTON RANDY