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Foot sliding prevention product

a technology for foot sliding and products, applied in footwear, footwear, apparel, etc., can solve the problems of wearer's foot slipping and forward, various foot problems, permanent foot disfigurement, etc., and achieve the effect of preventing the problems and injuries associated with sliding and addressing the problem

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-12-05
NATHANIEL MICHELE E
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The present invention provides a foot sliding prevention product that can be easily placed into any shoe, including high-heel shoes. The product is made of a lightweight, economical to manufacture, and disposable and replaceable pad that conforms to the shape of the toe section of the shoe and has an arcuate ridge member to prevent the foot from sliding forward in the shoe. The technical effects of this invention are to address and prevent problems and injuries associated with the sliding movement of a wearer's foot in a shoe, and to provide a simple and effective solution for those who struggle with foot sliding issues.

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A situation which is routinely experienced by individuals who wear heeled footwear, especially women wearing high-heel shoes, is that the wearer's foot has a tendency to slide down and forward, toward the toe section of the shoe.
Prolonged walking in these shoes causes various foot problems ranging from discomfort resulting from the toes being squeezed in the front of the shoe, to more serious injuries including painful calluses and even permanent foot disfigurement and disabilities.

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[0009]The foot slippage prevention product of the present invention comprises unitary pad 2 having front section 4 which tapers rearward towards wider back section 6. Thus, pad 2 is shaped to conform with the tapered toe section 32 of a shoe 30, especially a woman's high heel shoe, and it is sized to extend from the toe section to an area just short of arch section 34 of the shoe.

[0010]Ridge member 8 is arcuate or curved shaped and extends from one side of pad 2 to the other side of the pad. The surface of ridge member 8 is rounded, as best seen in FIG. 2. The ridge member itself can be located directly on the top surface of pad 2 or formed as part of the pad, as shown in the FIGS.

[0011]Pad 2 is fabricated of a cushiony material, similar to that which is commonly utilized in insertable shoe insoles. Ridge member 8 can be constructed of the same material or a more rigid material like plastic or equivalent hard material.

[0012]The bottom surface of pad 2 is coated with a layer of adhes...

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Abstract

A foot sliding prevention product utilizes a unitary pad shaped to conform with the tapered toe section of a shoe, particularly a women's high heel shoe. The pad is sized to extend from the toe section of the shoe to an area short of the shoe's arch section. An arcuate shaped ridge member extends from one side of the pad to the other side. The ridge member is configured to be positioned within the toe joints of the wearer to prevent the foot from sliding down and forward in the shoe.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]A situation which is routinely experienced by individuals who wear heeled footwear, especially women wearing high-heel shoes, is that the wearer's foot has a tendency to slide down and forward, toward the toe section of the shoe. Prolonged walking in these shoes causes various foot problems ranging from discomfort resulting from the toes being squeezed in the front of the shoe, to more serious injuries including painful calluses and even permanent foot disfigurement and disabilities.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is thus the object of the present invention to provide a product which addresses and prevents the problems and injuries associated with the sliding movement of a wearer's foot in a shoe.[0003]It is another object of the present invention to provide a foot sliding prevention product which can simply and easily be placed into and utilized in virtually any shoe, especially in high-heel shoes.[0004]It is still another object of the present inv...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B3/26
CPCA43B7/1425A43B7/145A43B7/149A43B17/14A43B17/18
Inventor NATHANIEL, MICHELE E.
Owner NATHANIEL MICHELE E
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