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Ventilating footpad

a technology of ventilation and foot pads, which is applied in the direction of footwear, insoles, apparel, etc., can solve the problems of restrictive modern footwear, offensive foot odor, and the lack of ventilation to the feet of the modern consumer, and achieve the effect of maximizing air flow

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-01-16
KIM NAHYUN
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a footpad that aims to solve common issues in the prior art. It maximizes air flow to the feet, reducing perspiration and providing adequate ventilation. Structurally, it is strong enough to support the weight of a shoe or sandal. Additionally, it promotes traction with the floor, preventing slips and falls.

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However, despite having all these needs met, the modern consumer is still unsatisfied with the lack of ventilation to the feet that is prevalent in modern footwear.
Thus, the restrictive nature of the modern footwear promotes offensive foot odor due to lack of ventilation.

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[0018]Reference will now be made to the drawings in which various elements of the present invention will be given numerical designations and in which the invention will be discussed so as to enable one skilled in the art and make use the invention.

[0019]The present invention comprises a footpad 100 manufactured out of a thermoplastic material such as rubber, polypropylene, or polyethylene. The footpad has a top face 10, a bottom face 20, and a side face 30. The bottom face 20 is flat and having Channels 21 extending across it. The channels 21 are equally spaced and parallel to one another, as shown in FIG. 2. The bottom face 20 is designed to be in contact with the floor. Thus, the channels 21 promote improved traction so that the wearer does not slip and fall. Furthermore, the channels 21 improve the flexibility of the footpad 100 to facilitate flexion while the wearer walks, runs, and / or jumps.

[0020]Throughout the top face 10, there are multiple large holes 15 that extend from the...

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Abstract

The footpad of the present invention has multiple holes through which air flows to Ventilate the bottom of the wearer's feet while the wearer walks, runs, or jumps. The present invention provides sufficient support to the wearer and traction control to be used as the sole in a shoe or sandal. The top face of the present invention has a plurality of unique channels that promote air ventilation across the bottom of the wearer's feet.

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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention concerns a ventilated footpad or shoe sole that promotes air flow to the feet for ventilation.[0003]2. Description of Prior Art[0004]Footwear has traditionally been designed to protect the wearer's feet from heat, cold, and trauma. The modern consumer expects to take long walks without suffering foot fatigue or irritation. Another important function of modern footwear is to provide cushion support so that the wearer can walk, run, and jump with minimal impact upon joints and vertebrae. However, despite having all these needs met, the modern consumer is still unsatisfied with the lack of ventilation to the feet that is prevalent in modern footwear.[0005]The skin of the human foot exudes perspiration, as well as odors, in varying degrees, depending upon such factors as temperature of the ambient, the amount of physical activity being performed, and the natural propensity of the particular person to perspire....

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IPC IPC(8): A43B13/14A43B13/18A43B13/22
CPCA43B17/02A43B17/08A43B17/14
Inventor KIM, NAHYUN
Owner KIM NAHYUN
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