Attachable non-slip foot sole and methods of manufacturing and using the same

a non-slip, foot technology, applied in the direction of wear-resistance attachments, pantyhose, fastenings, etc., can solve the problems of easy slippage on smooth surfaces, rapid soiled, and particularly acute problems, and achieve the effect of convenient and convenient attachmen

US20060112591A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-01LOMBARDO ENTERPRISES
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US · United States
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Publication Date
2006-06-01
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Abstract

An attachable sole for a foot comprises a substantially flat substrate, having an upper surface and a lower surface and an adhesive disposed on the upper surface of the substrate. The adhesive is adapted to attach the substrate to the bottom of a foot and to allow easy removal of the substrate from the foot. The lower surface of the substrate is at least somewhat resistant to slipping when in contact with a smooth floor.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an attachable non-slip sole for a foot which protects the bottom of the foot, sock or stocking against soiling and increases friction so as to inhibit slipping.

[0002] Webster's Dictionary defines “sole” as “the under surface of a foot” or “the bottom of a shoe”. In the context of the present invention, a “sole” is defined as any substrate, usually substantially planar, which is attachable to the underside of a foot, be it bare or covered (for example with a sock, stocking, slipper or shoe).

[0003] Soles have been designed and used for many purposes. Their chief purpose has been to protect the foot against the pain and possibly injury of contacting sharp objects. A secondary purpose has been to protect the foot, or the sock or stocking covering the foot, against soiling. Still another purpose has been to protect the foot against slipping on the surface beneath it.

[0004] Especially when a foot is covered by a sock o...

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[0028] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1-6 of the drawings. Identical elements in the various figures are designated with the same reference numerals.

[0029]FIG. 1 shows a non-slip foot sole 10, according to the invention, intended for application to the bottom of a stockinged foot 12. The sole comprises a substantially flat, flexible substrate having an upper surface 14 and a lower surface 16. The upper surface of the substrate is coated with an adhesive, so that the sole may be removably attached to the bottom of the stockinged foot 12. The lower surface 16 of the sole is made at least somewhat resistant to slipping when in contact with a smooth floor.

[0030] When attached to the bottom of the foot 12, the sole 10 serves to inhibit the foot from slipping and also to prevent dirt and grime from soiling the bottom of the stocking.

[0031]FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate two possible shapes of the sole 10. In FIG. 2A, the sole...