Climbing-Shoe Repair Patch

Abstract

A climbing-shoe repair patch has a first adhesive planar side and a second non-adhesive planar side, each having a profile defined by a U-shaped edge, a straight edge, and two curvilinear edges connecting the U-shaped edge to the straight edge. The patch is bilaterally symmetric, with curvilinear edges comprising linear and rounded regions forming acute and right angles at junctions, and the straight edge perpendicularly bisected by the axis of symmetry. The patch can be formed into a dome with a concave adhesive side and a convex non-adhesive side, conforming to the curved toe region of a climbing shoe.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSED TECHNOLOGY

[0001] The disclosed technology relates to shoe repair, and, more specifically, to patches for repairing climbing shoes.BACKGROUND

[0002] Climbing shoes are specialized footwear designed to provide maximum grip, sensitivity, and support for the foot during rock climbing, bouldering, and related sports. Due to their function, climbing shoes are typically constructed with a tight fit and a high-friction rubber sole that extends over the toe region (tox box that surrounds the toes). While these design features enhance performance, they also subject the shoe to substantial localized stress, particularly in the toe area and the extreme proximal end thereof.

[0003] The toe region of a climbing shoe frequently experiences significant forces during climbing maneuvers such as edging, toe hooking, and smearing. These forces result from concentrated contact with small holds, rough surfaces, and repeated friction against rock or artificial climbing structures. Over time, this repeated stress can cause wear and deformation of the upper material and rubber overlay of the shoe, leading to punctures and tears. Such damage compromises the performance and safety of the shoe, as well as the climber's comfort and foot protection.

[0004] While damaged climbing shoes can be replaced, there exists a need for a simple, durable, and user-friendly repair solution specifically designed to reinforce or restore the structural integrity of the toe region in climbing shoes, thereby maintaining usability in spite of perforation.SUMMARY

[0005] A climbing-shoe repair patch has a first planar side that is adhesive, and a second planar side opposite the first planar side that is non-adhesive. Both planar sides have a profile defined by a U-shaped edge with a first endpoint and a second endpoint, a first curvilinear edge extending from the first endpoint of the U-shaped edge to a first endpoint of a straight edge, and a second curvilinear edge extending from the second endpoint of the U-shaped edge to a second endpoint of the straight edge. The U-shaped edge forms a first acute angle with the first curvilinear edge, having a vertex at the first endpoint of the U-shaped edge, and a second acute angle with the second curvilinear edge, having a vertex at the second endpoint of the U-shaped edge.

[0006] The first planar side may be congruent to the second planar side, and the patch may be bilaterally symmetric about an axis of symmetry. Each curvilinear edge may comprise two linear regions joined by a rounded region, with the first curvilinear edge including a first and second linear region connected by a first rounded region, and the second curvilinear edge including a third and fourth linear region connected by a second rounded region. All four linear regions may be equal in length, and the straight edge may be perpendicularly bisected by the axis of bilateral symmetry. The first and second rounded regions may be positioned closer to the intersection of the U-shaped edge and the axis of bilateral symmetry than their respective U-shaped edge endpoints.

[0007] In embodiments of the disclosed technology, a third acute angle is formed between the first and second linear regions, and a fourth acute angle is formed between the third and fourth linear regions. Additionally, the junctions between the curvilinear edges and the straight edge form first and second right angles at the endpoints of the straight edge, with the right angles being opposite interior angles. The U-shaped edge and the curvilinear edges are smooth.

[0008] The patch can be formed into a dome structure, having a concave adhesive side and a convex non-adhesive side, with a contiguous round perimeter defined by the straight edge and U-shaped edge, and seams disposed at the abutments of the linear regions of each curvilinear edge. The dome maintains the axis of bilateral symmetry that bisects the U-shaped edge and perpendicularly bisects the straight edge, and retains the acute angles at the U-shaped edge endpoints as well as V-shaped indents formed by the linear regions of the curvilinear edges with fillet(s). A “fillet” is defined as “a rounded internal corner or junction”. The first and second seams are shorter than the radius of the dome and form right angles with the straight edge, preserving the overall geometry and symmetry of the dome.

[0009] A method of using the climbing-shoe repair patch involves abutting the first linear region and the second linear region to close the third acute angle, and abutting the third linear region and the fourth linear region to close the fourth acute angle. The method may further have a step of forming a contiguous round perimeter of a dome, the contiguous perimeter being formed solely from the U-shaped edge and the straight edge. The first planar side may become concave, and the second planar side may, in turn, become convex.

[0010] On the first planar side, the point of intersection of the U-shaped edge and the axis of bilateral symmetry may be abutted to a sole of a climbing shoe. The contiguous round perimeter of the dome is then calibrated such that the concave first planar side conforms to and abuts the convex curvature of a toe region of the climbing shoe. The axis of bilateral symmetry of the patch may then be aligned with a longitudinal axis of the climbing shoe, the longitudinal axis extending from the heel region to the toe region of the shoe and perpendicularly bisecting the widest width of the shoe.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a planar climbing-shoe repair patch in an embodiment of the disclosed technology.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the planar climbing-shoe repair patch of FIG. 1.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a climbing-shoe with a hole used with embodiments of the disclosed technology.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a climbing-shoe repair patch of FIG. 1. placed upon the hole of the climbing-shoe shown in FIG. 3 in an embodiment of the disclosed technology.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a bottom elevation view of the climbing shoe-repair patch of FIG. 1. upon the sole of a climbing-shoe.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a plan view of in an interior of a dome formed from the climbing-shoe repair patch of FIG. 1.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE DISCLOSED TECHNOLOGY

[0017] A climbing-shoe repair patch has a first adhesive planar side and a second non-adhesive planar side, each having a profile defined by a U-shaped edge, a straight edge, and two curvilinear edges connecting the U-shaped edge to the straight edge. The patch is bilaterally symmetric, with curvilinear edges comprising linear and rounded regions forming acute and right angles at junctions, and the straight edge perpendicularly bisected by the axis of symmetry. The patch can be formed into a dome with a concave adhesive side and a convex non-adhesive side, conforming to the curved toe region of a climbing shoe.

[0018] Turning now to the Figures, FIG. 1 is a plan view of a planar climbing-shoe repair patch in an embodiment of the disclosed technology. The first planar side 48 is adhesive, “adhesive” being defined as “securable to a material of a body of a shoe by abutment, and remaining attached during use of the shoe while used for an intended purpose of walking and / or climbing”. In embodiments, the securement granted by an adhesive or adhesive material remains active and is sufficient independent of further mechanisms or forces, such as compression. Examples of adhesives include, but are not limited to, contact cement, polyurethane derivatives, cyanoacrylate, rubber cement, and epoxy derivatives. Referring now simultaneously to FIG. 4, the second planar side 50, is opposite the first planar side 48, the two sides 48 and 50 having the same shape and perimeter. The second planar side 50, however, is non-adhesive, as the first planar side 48 attaches to the tip of a shoe, whilst the second planar side 50 need not attach to the shoe body for intended use of the disclosed technology, as described further herein. Thus, while the forgoing description of the patch refers to the first planar side 48, it should be noted that the same description applies to the second planar side 50 as well, but for, in embodiments of the disclosed technology, the adhesiveness / non-adhesiveness of the respective sides.

[0019] Still referring to FIG. 1, a U-shaped edge 38 is shown with a first linear region 44 opposite and parallel to a second linear region 46. For purposes of this disclosure, the shape of a “U” is defined as having two opposite arms extending upwards from opposite ends of a lower curve, the opposite arms being parallel to each other or rounded in a manner to be equidistant along the arms to a line of bilateral symmetry which passes through the local minimum of the “U” shape. In the depicted embodiment, the first linear region 44 constitutes a first arm of the U-shape, whilst the second linear region 46 constitutes a second arm of the U-shape, both arms 44 and 46 being disposed equidistant from and parallel to the line / axis of bilateral symmetry 12 of the patch.

[0020] The U-shaped edge 38 has a first endpoint 40 disposed at the end of the first arm 44 and a second endpoint 42 disposed at the end of the second arm 46. A first curvilinear edge 25 extends from the first endpoint 40 of the U-shaped edge 38 to a first endpoint 56 of a straight edge 36, the first curvilinear edge 25 formed from a first linear region 24 and a second linear region 26 angularly offset from the first linear region 24 and connected to the first linear region 24 via an intermediate first rounded region 32. Similarly, a second curvilinear edge 27 extends from the second endpoint 42 of the U-shaped edge 38 to a second endpoint 58 of the straight edge 36, the second curvilinear edge 27 formed from a third linear region 28 and a fourth linear region 30 angularly offset from the third linear region 28 and connected to the third linear region 28 via an intermediate second rounded region 34. The first curvilinear edge 25 and the second curvilinear edge 27 may also be described as V-shaped indents with fillets. All four linear regions 24, 26, 28, and 30 are equal in length.

[0021] The U-shaped edge 38, the first curvilinear edge 25, and the second curvilinear edge 27 are all smooth, “smooth” defined as “contiguous and lacking a vertex of an angle formed by two linear segments thereof”. (The first curvilinear region 25 and the second curvilinear region 30 have “fillets”, as defined herein-below.) Described differently, a smooth component can be graphed either by (1) a singular function with a contiguous first derivative, or (2) by a piecewise relation having at least a first piece being a vertical line with a domain at a single discrete point and a second piece having a domain spanning all values between the domain of the first piece and a second discrete endpoint, the second piece being a function with a contiguous first derivative at all points besides for the endpoints of the piecewise relation. In the instance of the U-shaped edge 38 as shown, the U-shaped edge 38 can be represented by piecewise relation having at first piece 44 and a third piece 46 that are vertical lines have domains that are only a single respective discrete point and a second piece having a domain spanning all values between the domains of the first and third pieces, the second piece being a function with a contiguous first derivative. “Curvilinear” components are a type of “smooth” line comprised of a contiguous combination of a straight region and curved region.

[0022] The second linear region 26 and the third linear region 28 are parallel to one another and to the axis of bilateral symmetry 12, and are both perpendicular to the straight edge 36. The point of intersection 52 of the straight edge 36 and the axis of symmetry 12 is the midpoint of the straight edge 36, while the point of intersection 54 of the U-shaped edge 38 and the axis of symmetry 12 is the midpoint of the U-shaped edge 38. For purposes of this disclosure, “straight” and “linear” are synonymous, both being defined as “formed from a line segment traversing the shortest path between two endpoints”. The first rounded region 32 is positioned closer to the intersection point 54 of the U-shaped edge 38 and the axis of symmetry 12 than the first endpoint 40 of the U-shaped edge. Analogously, the second rounded region 34 is positioned closer to the intersection point 54 of the U-shaped edge 38 and the axis of symmetry 12 than the second endpoint 42 of the U-shaped edge.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the planar climbing-shoe repair patch of FIG. 1. The first linear region 44 of the U-shaped edge 38 and the first linear region 24 of the first curvilinear edge 25 form a first acute angle 62, with the first endpoint 40 of the U-shaped edge 38 as the vertex thereof. Similarly, the second linear region 46 of the U-shaped edge 38 and the fourth linear region 30 of the second curvilinear edge 27 form a fourth acute angle 68, with the first endpoint 42 of the U-shaped edge 38 as the vertex thereof.

[0024] The rounded regions 32 and 34 are respective fillets, denoting that the vertex of the second acute angle 64 is disposed proximally to the first rounded region 32, and the vertex of the third acute angle 66 is disposed proximally to the second curved region 34. The respective vertices are disposed within the interior of the patch, as opposed to on the perimeter thereof, and are found at the respective points of intersection of imaginary extensions of the linear segments 24, 26, 28, and 30 into infinite lines. The vertices are more proximal to the respective rounded region 32 or 34 than to the axis of symmetry 12. Furthermore, the rounded regions 32 and 34 are both more proximal to the axis of symmetry 12 than endpoints 40 and 42.

[0025] The first endpoint 56 of the straight edge 36 is a vertex of a first right angle 70, the first right angle 70 formed from the straight edge 36 and the second linear segment 26. Similarly, the second endpoint 58 of the straight edge 36 is a vertex of a second right angle 72, the second right angle 72 formed from the straight edge 36 and the third linear segment 28. The two right angles 70 and 72 open towards one another. Furthermore, the axis of bilateral symmetry 12 perpendicularly bisects the straight edge 36, forming two right angles with the straight edge 36.

[0026] Turning now to FIG. 3, FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a climbing-shoe 18 with a hole 20 used with embodiments of the disclosed technology, the hole 19 being in the toe region 19. Climbing shoes are specialized footwear designed to maximize friction, precision, and control on rock or artificial climbing surfaces. Unlike regular athletic shoes, climbing shoes typically have a highly snug fit conforming to the foot of the wearer, with a shape that compresses the toes together and toward the front of the shoe to enhance contact with small footholds, enabling delicate balance on surface edges. The upper materials, often leather or synthetic textiles, are selected to balance durability, stretch, and breathability, while closure systems, such as laces or hook and loop fastener affect how precisely the fit can be adjusted. The “toe region” of a shoe is also known in the “tox box” in the art which is “a reinforced or structured area that houses the toes” which provides space for the toes to move. The toe region is rounded in embodiments of the disclosed technology. While the disclosed technology is disclosed with reference to a “climbing-shoe”, use for repair of a non-climbing shoe, such as an everyday sneaker, is also contemplated and within the scope of the disclosed technology. The material of the repair patch may be formed of the same material as the toe region 19 of the climbing shoe 18. The heel region 21 is opposite the toe region 19, the “heel region” being defined as “the portion of the shoe in which the heel of a wearer is located when the shoe is worn, as intended by the manufacturer for use of at least ten minutes, and used for walking”. The “heel region” may be referred to as the “heel portion”, “heel area”, “rearfoot region”, “hindfoot portion”, and / or “calcaneal region” in the art.

[0027] Now returning again to FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a climbing-shoe repair patch of FIG. 1. placed upon the hole of the climbing-shoe shown in FIG. 3 in an embodiment of the disclosed technology. The repair patch forms a dome, as described herein-below, and the adhesive side 48 adheres to the toe region 19 of the climbing shoe 18 and abuts the hole 20. The axis of bilateral symmetry 12 of the patch is superimposed upon / collinear with the longitudinal axis 14 of the climbing shoe 18, the longitudinal axis 14 being defined as an axis extending from the heel region 21 to the toe region 19 of the shoe 18 and perpendicularly bisecting the widest width 16 of the shoe 18. It should be noted that discussion of collinearity, widest width, superimposition, and other directionality pertaining to the longitudinal axis 12 and the widest width 16 are exclusively with respect to a plane parallel to the sole 22 (as shown in FIG. 5) of the 18 when the sole 22 is abutted to a flat section of ground. Described differently, the longitudinal axis 14 and the widest width 16 lie in a plane parallel to the sole 22, yet the superimposition of the axis of bilateral symmetry 12 of the patch and the longitudinal axis 12 may only be valid when considering the component of the axis of bilateral symmetry 12 lying in the same plane as the longitudinal axis 14.

[0028] Turning to FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a bottom elevation view of the climbing shoe-repair patch of FIG. 1. upon the sole 22 of a climbing-shoe 18. While the first side 48 and the second side 50 of the patch are said to be planar, such description may only be true when the patch is not disposed upon a shoe. Described differently, the first side 48 and the second side 50 are planar in FIGS. 1 and 2, yet in FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, the first side 48 is concave and the second side 50 is convex. For purposes of this disclosure, “concave” is defined as “curving inwards like the interior of a circle, sphere, or rounded figure”, the concave side 48 curving towards the shoe 18 to abut the curvature of the toe region 19. “Convex” is defined as “curving outwards like the exterior of a circle, sphere, or rounded figure”, the convex side 50 being opposite the concave side 48 contacting the shoe 18, and curving outwards and away from a point exterior to and in front of the toe region 19.

[0029] Turning to FIG. 6, FIG. 6 is a plan view of in an interior of a dome formed from the climbing-shoe repair patch of FIG. 1. For purposes of this disclosure, a “dome” is defined as “a three dimensional subsection of an outer face, or an entire surface, of an ovoid, spheroid, or ellipsoid, the subsection being substantially enclosed”. The rounded base of the dome that is a cross section of the ovoid, spheroid, or ellipsoid may be unenclosed, however, with the overall dome still being referred to as “substantially enclosed”. The dome has a contiguous round perimeter formed from the straight edge 36 and the U-shaped edge 38, whereby endpoints 40 and 46 are abutted to one another and endpoints 42 and 58 are abutted to one another. Such abutment necessitates deformation of the planar orientation of the patch, causing three dimensional curvature as described herein. The equal lengths of of the linear subsections 24, 26, 28, and 30 aids in symmetry for assembly of the dome, whereby the first linear subsection 24 is abutted to the second linear subsection 26 to form the first seam 74 of the dome, and the third linear subsection 28 is abutted to the fourth linear subsection 30 to form the second seam 76 of the dome. Described differently, a method of using the climbing-shoe repair patch involves abutting the first linear region 24 and the second linear region 26 to close the third acute angle 64, and abutting the third linear region 28 and the fourth linear region 30 to close the fourth acute angle 66.

[0030] The seams 74 and 76 are both shorter than all radii of the dome. “Radii of the dome” are defined as “linear segments extending from a center of a largest contiguous and round cross section of the dome, wherein a line segment from the center is orthogonal to the cross section.” The center point of the cross section is found at the center of mass of the cross section, or, alternatively, at an intersection point of multiple lines of bilateral symmetry of the cross section. In FIG. 6, the largest radius is 78b and is denoted as the “major radius”, whilst the smallest radius 78a is the “minor radius”. The seams 76 and 78 form right angles 70 and 72, respectively, with the straight edge 36, as shown in FIG. 4. The adhesive layer / concave first planar side 48 is oriented to abut the outer convex surface of the toe region 19 of a climbing shoe 18 and conform thereto, ensuring a snug and exacting fit while sealing the hole 20.

[0031] Any device or step to a method described in this disclosure can comprise or consist of that which it is a part of, or the parts which make up the device or step. The term “and / or” is inclusive of the items which it joins linguistically and each item by itself. “Substantially” is defined as “between 95% and 100% of the term being described, inclusive” and / or “within a tolerance level known in the art and / or within 5% thereof”. Any device or aspect of a device or method described herein can be read as “comprising” or “consisting” thereof.

[0032] While the disclosed technology has been taught with specific reference to the above embodiments, a person having ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes can be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and the scope of the disclosed technology. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope. Combinations of any of the methods and apparatuses described hereinabove are also contemplated and within the scope of the invention.PARTS LISTING12—Bilateral axis of symmetry

[0034] 14—Longitudinal axis of shoe

[0035] 16—Widest width of shoe

[0036] 18—Shoe

[0037] 19—Toe region

[0038] 20—Hole

[0039] 21—Heel region

[0040] 22—Sole

[0041] 24—First linear region

[0042] 25—First curvilinear edge

[0043] 26—Second linear region

[0044] 27—Second curvilinear edge

[0045] 28—Third linear region

[0046] 30—Fourth linear region

[0047] 32—First rounded region

[0048] 34—Second rounded region

[0049] 36—Straight edge

[0050] 38—U-shaped edge

[0051] 40—First endpoint of U-shaped edge

[0052] 42—Second endpoint of U-shaped edge

[0053] 44—First linear region of U-shaped edge

[0054] 46—Second linear region of U-shaped edge

[0055] 48—First side of patch

[0056] 50—Second side of patch

[0057] 52—Intersection point of bilateral axis of symmetry and straight edge

[0058] 54—Intersection point of bilateral axis of symmetry and U-shaped edge

[0059] 56—First endpoint of straight edge

[0060] 58—Second endpoint of straight edge

[0061] 62—First acute angle

[0062] 64—Second acute angle

[0063] 66—Third acute angle

[0064] 68—Fourth acute angle

[0065] 70—First right angle

[0066] 72—Second right angle

[0067] 74—First seam

[0068] 76—Second seam

[0069] 78a—Minor radius

[0070] 78b—Major radius

Claims

1. A climbing-shoe repair patch comprising:a first planar side, said first planar side being adhesive and bilaterally symmetric about an axis of bilateral symmetry;a second planar side opposite said first planar side, said second planar side being congruent in shape to said first planar side, non-adhesive, and bilaterally symmetric about said axis of bilateral symmetry;wherein said first planar said and said second planar side have a profile defined by:a U-shaped edge with a first endpoint and a second endpoint;a first curvilinear edge extending from said first endpoint of said U-shaped edge to a first endpoint of a straight edge, said first curvilinear edge comprising a first linear region and a second linear region adjoined by a first rounded region, said first linear region and said second linear region being equal in length;a second curvilinear edge extending from said second endpoint of said U-shaped edge to second endpoint of said straight edge, said second curvilinear edge comprising a third linear region and a fourth linear region adjoined by a second rounded region, said third linear region and said fourth linear region being equal in length;said straight edge being perpendicularly bisected by said axis of bilateral symmetry;a first acute angle formed by said U-shaped edge and said first curvilinear edge, said acute angle having a vertex at said first endpoint of said U-shaped edge;a second acute angle formed by said U-shaped edge and said second curvilinear edge, said acute angle having a vertex at said second endpoint of said U-shaped edge;a third acute angle formed between and having legs of said first linear region and said second linear region, said first rounded region being more proximal to a point of intersection of said U-shaped edge and said axis of bilateral symmetry than said first endpoint of said U-shaped edge to said point of intersection;a fourth acute angle formed between and having legs of said third linear region and said fourth linear region, said said second rounded region being more proximal to a point of intersection of said U-shaped edge and said axis of bilateral symmetry than said second endpoint of said U-shaped edge to said point of intersection;a first right angle formed from said first curvilinear edge and said straight edge, said first right angle having a vertex formed from said first endpoint of said straight edge; anda second right angle formed from said second curvilinear edge and said straight edge, said first right angle having a vertex formed from said second endpoint of said straight edge, said first right angle and said second right angle being opposite interior angles; andsaid U-shaped edge, said first curvilinear edge, and said second curvilinear edge being smooth.

2. A method of use of the climbing shoe repair patch claim 1, comprising steps of:abutting said first linear region and said second linear region, closing said third acute angle;abutting said third linear region and said fourth linear region, closing said fourth acute angle; andforming a contiguous round perimeter of a dome, said contiguous perimeter formed from only said U-shaped edge and said straight edge, said first planar side being concave, said second planar side being convex.

3. The method of use of the climbing shoe repair patch of claim 2, further comprising steps of:abutting, on said first planar side, said point of intersection to a sole of a climbing shoe; andcalibrating said contiguous round perimeter of said dome such that said first planar said being concave abuts the convex curvature of a toe region of said climbing shoe.

4. The method of use of the climbing shoe repair patch of claim 3, further comprising a step of:aligning said axis of bilateral symmetry with a longitudinal axis of said climbing shoe, said longitudinal axis extending from a heel region to a toe region of said climbing shoe and perpendicularly bisecting a widest width of said climbing shoe.

5. A climbing-shoe repair patch comprising:a first planar side, said first planar side being adhesive;a second planar side opposite said first planar side, said second planar side opposite said first planar side and being non-adhesive;wherein said first planar side and said second planar side have a profile defined by:a U-shaped edge with a first endpoint and a second endpoint;a first curvilinear edge extending from said first endpoint of said U-shaped edge to a first endpoint of a straight edge;a second curvilinear edge extending from said second endpoint of said U-shaped edge to second endpoint of said straight edge;a first acute angle formed by said U-shaped edge and said first curvilinear edge, said acute angle having a vertex at said first endpoint of said U-shaped edge; anda second acute angle formed by said U-shaped edge and said second curvilinear edge, said acute angle having a vertex at said second endpoint of said U-shaped edge.

6. The climbing shoe repair patch of claim 5, wherein:said first planar side is congruent to said second planar side; andsaid first planar side and said second planar side are bilaterally symmetric about an axis of bilateral symmetry.

7. The climbing shoe repair patch of claim 6, wherein:said first curvilinear edge comprises a first linear region and a second linear region adjoined by a first rounded region; andsaid second curvilinear edge comprises a third linear region and a fourth linear region adjoined by a second rounded region.

8. The climbing shoe repair patch of claim 7, wherein:said first linear region, said second linear region, said third linear region, and said fourth linear region are all equal in length.

9. The climbing shoe repair patch of claim 8, wherein:said straight edge is perpendicularly bisected by said axis of bilateral symmetry.

10. The climbing shoe repair patch of claim 9, wherein:said first rounded region is more proximal to a point of intersection of said U-shaped edge and said axis of bilateral symmetry than said first endpoint of said U-shaped edge to said point of intersection; andsaid said second rounded region is more proximal to a point of intersection of said U-shaped edge and said axis of bilateral symmetry than said second endpoint of said U-shaped edge to said point of intersection.

11. The climbing shoe repair patch of claim 10, further comprising:a third acute angle formed between and having legs of said first linear region and said second linear region; anda fourth acute angle formed between and having legs of said third linear region and said fourth linear region.

12. The climbing shoe repair patch of claim 11, further comprising:a first right angle formed from said first curvilinear edge and said straight edge, said first right angle having a vertex formed from said first endpoint of said straight edge; anda second right angle formed from said second curvilinear edge and said straight edge, said first right angle having a vertex formed from said second endpoint of said straight edge, said first right angle and said second right angle being opposite interior angles.

13. The climbing shoe repair patch of claim 12, wherein:said U-shaped edge, said first curvilinear edge, and said second curvilinear edge are smooth.

14. A dome formed from a climbing shoe repair patch comprising:a first side, said first side being concave and adhesive;a second said first side, said second side being convex and non-adhesive;a contiguous round perimeter formed from a straight edge and a U-shaped edge of said shoe repair patch;a first seam disposed at the abutment of a first linear region and a second linear region of a first curvilinear edge of said climbing shoe repair patch; anda second seam disposed at the abutment of a third linear region and a fourth linear region of a second curvilinear egde of said shoe repair patch.

15. The dome formed from the climbing shoe repair patch of claim 14, the climbing shoe patch, in a planar configuration, comprising:an axis of bilateral symmetry bisecting said U-shaped edge and perpendicularly bisecting said straight edge.

16. The dome formed from the climbing shoe repair patch of claim 15, the climbing shoe patch, in a planar configuration, comprising:a first acute angle having a first endpoint of said U-shaped edge as a vertex, said first linear region as a leg, and a first linear portion of said U-shaped region as a leg; anda second acute angle having a second endpoint of said U-shaped edge as a vertex, said fourth linear region as a leg, and a second linear portion of said U-shaped region as a leg.

17. The dome formed from the climbing shoe repair patch of claim 16, the climbing shoe patch, in a planar configuration, comprising:a first V-shaped indent with a first fillet, legs of said first V-shaped indent being said first linear region and said second linear region; anda second V-shaped indent with a second fillet, legs of said second V-shaped indent being said third linear region and said fourth linear region.

18. The dome formed from the climbing shoe repair patch of claim 17, wherein:said first linear region, said second linear region, said third linear region, and said fourth linear region are equal in length.

19. The dome formed from the climbing shoe repair patch of claim 18, wherein:said first seam and said second seam are lesser in length than the radius of said dome.

20. The dome formed from the climbing shoe repair patch of claim 19, wherein:said first seam and said second seam form right angles with said straight edge.

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