EP3258806A1 - Élément de protection de chaussure - Google Patents

Élément de protection de chaussure

Info

Publication number
EP3258806A1
EP3258806A1 EP16752889.2A EP16752889A EP3258806A1 EP 3258806 A1 EP3258806 A1 EP 3258806A1 EP 16752889 A EP16752889 A EP 16752889A EP 3258806 A1 EP3258806 A1 EP 3258806A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
sole
protector
sole protector
shoe
adhesive layer
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP16752889.2A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP3258806A4 (fr
Inventor
Ricci BRYAN
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Ricci Bryan LLC
Original Assignee
Ricci Bryan LLC
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Ricci Bryan LLC filed Critical Ricci Bryan LLC
Publication of EP3258806A1 publication Critical patent/EP3258806A1/fr
Publication of EP3258806A4 publication Critical patent/EP3258806A4/fr
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/0036—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design
    • A43B3/0078—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design provided with logos, letters, signatures or the like decoration
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/22—Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer
    • A43B13/24—Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer by use of insertions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C13/00—Wear-resisting attachments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C13/00—Wear-resisting attachments
    • A43C13/06—Attachments for edges of soles, especially for ski boots
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C15/00—Non-skid devices or attachments
    • A43C15/02—Non-skid devices or attachments attached to the sole
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C15/00—Non-skid devices or attachments
    • A43C15/04—Non-skid devices or attachments attached to the heel

Definitions

  • the embodiments of the invention are directed to a protection device for the sole of a pair of high-end shoes as well as a portion of the interior or the entire interior of a shoe to reduce and possibly prevent a foot from sliding in various types of footwear.
  • Grippy Steps is a patch-like device that can be adhered to the exterior sole of a shoe. It has a surface that is textured, usually a plastic texture, and is exposed to the flooring during use to prevent slipping.
  • a peel away backing is removed to expose an adhesive which allows the device to be adhered to the sole of a shoe.
  • the device only covers a small portion of the sole. It is usually smaller than the sole of the shoe on which it is applied and is oval in shape.
  • Another known device is commercially known as a foot petal and operates in very much the same way as the Grippy Steps. It is usually smaller than the sole of the shoe it is applied to and has a shape of a flower.
  • a disadvantage with these devices is that they are not removable without leaving an adhesive residue and they are not repositionable or reusable. Oftentimes, during use they can move thus leaving an ugly film such as that shown in Figure 2.
  • Such devices do not prevent slipping effectively because they only cover a small portion of a sole and they do not adhere well to the sole.
  • a technique that has been used is to take a brand new pair of shoes to a cobbler who then sands off the entire sole to give it texture and thus grip to enable a permanent bonding adhesive to adhere an aftermarket rubber piece to the shoe to provide a gripping benefit.
  • This technique damages the sole of the shoe and is not desirable with designer shoes that incorporate color into their soles.
  • These types of shoes have become vintage collectibles and thus it would be beneficial to preserve the integrity of the original sole.
  • the bond is intended to be permanent and thus not removable or repositionable.
  • the embodiments of the invention offer several goals. They are designed to protect the sole of a shoe, they are designed to be removable and repositionable without causing damage to the sole and without leaving virtually any residue after removal as well as be reusable and they provide security in reducing the slippage between the sole of a shoe and the particular flooring it encounters. Used in the interior of the shoe, they reduce or prevent the foot from slipping inside the shoe.
  • the embodiments of the invention are made to be durable to withstand weather conditions without coming unglued.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a known device that helps prevent slipping of a shoe on a flooring.
  • Figure 2 illustrates the device shown in Figure 1 mounted on the sole of a pair of shoes after only 8 hours of use.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the problem occurs for men's shoes as well.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a shoe sole protector according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 5 illustrates a clear material that can be used to create the sole protector.
  • Figure 6 illustrate a protector in its unattached state.
  • Figures 7-18 are various embodiments of protectors that are shaped to work with various brands and/or models of women shoes.
  • Figures 19-29 are various embodiments of protectors that are shaped to work with various brands and/or models of men shoes.
  • Figure 30 illustrates an embodiment of a protector with a logo imprinted thereon.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a shoe sole protector according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • the sole protector is shown in black although other colors can be produced.
  • the protector may be clear as shown in Figure 5.
  • the protector covers a majority of the sole that comes in contact with a flooring.
  • Preferably, only a small portion of the sole is exposed. For example, not more than about .25 to about .5 inches of the sole platform is left exposed.
  • the entire sole may be covered.
  • the surface of the heel that comes in contact with flooring may also be covered. In a preferred embodiment about 85% of the sole of the shoe onto which the sole protector is applied is covered.
  • Figure 6 illustrate a protector in its unattached state.
  • the protector is sold in a pair for each sole of a shoe.
  • the protector has a shape that may be dictated by the type, brand and/or model of shoe as well as its size so that it provides effective coverage.
  • Each protector has a peel-away cover on at least one side that can be removed to expose an adhesive when the protector is to be applied to the sole of a shoe.
  • the opposite side may optionally have a peel-away cover as well that can be removed once the protector is secured to shoe.
  • the adhesive requires no set time to dry so that it simply adheres to the bottom of the shoe and does not need to be cured, for example.
  • Figures 7-18 are various embodiments of protectors that are shaped to work with particular brands and/or models of women shoes as well as sizes.
  • the protector is shaped to fit the portion of the sole that comes into contact with the flooring under a user's foot pad.
  • the protectors can be sold to be used with a particular maker's shoes and particular styles of shoe. For example, a set of protector can be sold for use with Louboutin's coated leather sole shoe, for example whereas another set of protectors can be sold for use with Gucci's coated leather sole shoe, for example.
  • generic shapes may be produced which are not specific to a particular brand of shoe.
  • the protector may have the same color as the sole onto which it is placed, it may have a different color or it may be clear.
  • Figures 19-29 are various embodiments of protectors that are shaped to work with particular brands and/or models of men shoes as well as sizes. As can be seen from Figures 7- 29, the protector is designed to fit a majority of the sole that comes into contact with flooring. A protector piece will also be designed for the heel portion of the shoe. In addition, protectors can be made for children's shoes.
  • the protector can be sold in a generic shoe shape.
  • the protector is removable without leaving a sticky residue on the sole. Also, it is preferable if the protector is reusable.
  • the protector may be made in any color or it may be clear so as to allow the original sole material to show through the protector.
  • the portion of the protector exposed to the flooring may have a texture such as ridges, for example.
  • the protector may also have an abrasive incorporated therein to provide a non-skid surface.
  • the protector may also have graphical representations such as patterns, logos, expressions, inspirational messages or quotes, milestone with dates (e.g., wedding dates, graduation dates, years, etc) trends, brand endorsements, celebrity branding, music artists, college and professional sports teams, comic book characters, Disney characters, private label, influential people, charitable causes (e.g., breast cancer, leukemia, no kid hungry, SPCA, etc), for example, printed thereon such as that shown in Figures 5 ("She Left Beauty Wherever She Went") and 30 ("Ricci Bryan”).
  • the material the protector may be made of is preferably a polymer material that is often used in shoe design. More preferably, the material is a textured polyurethane It naturally has an antislip property that can enhance the traction the shoe has with the flooring.
  • Various adhesives may be used. The adhesive should preferably create a durable bond while allowing the material to be removed from the shoe without causing damage to the sole. Optionally, the adhesive should allow the material to be reused on either the same or a different pair of shoes. Preferably a pressure sensitive adhesive may be used.
  • a complementary insole protector can be made to go inside the shoe in the ball of the foot area so that a person's foot does not slip inside the shoe and prevents the foot from sliding forward along with the foot slipping inside the shoe. This can be particularly helpful with high heels or any shoe with a non-fabric insole. It is also useful in men's shoes.
  • the insole protector is shaped based on the brand and/or model as well as size of the shoe. Alternatively it can be sold in a generic shoe shape.
  • the inside protector may also cover the entire insole of a shoe. This is particularly useful for athletic shoes.

Landscapes

  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un élément de protection de semelle ayant un matériau de protection de semelle avec une surface inférieure qui est destinée à être exposée lorsque l'élément de protection de semelle est appliqué sur une chaussure, une couche adhésive sur une surface opposée du matériau de protection de semelle, et une couche de revêtement détachable sur l'adhésif, le matériau de protection de semelle ayant la même couleur que la semelle sur laquelle il est placé et recouvrant environ 85 % de la semelle de la chaussure sur laquelle il est appliqué.
EP16752889.2A 2015-02-17 2016-02-16 Élément de protection de chaussure Withdrawn EP3258806A4 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201562117259P 2015-02-17 2015-02-17
PCT/US2016/018032 WO2016133883A1 (fr) 2015-02-17 2016-02-16 Élément de protection de chaussure

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3258806A1 true EP3258806A1 (fr) 2017-12-27
EP3258806A4 EP3258806A4 (fr) 2019-02-27

Family

ID=56620457

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP16752889.2A Withdrawn EP3258806A4 (fr) 2015-02-17 2016-02-16 Élément de protection de chaussure

Country Status (4)

Country Link
US (1) US20160235166A1 (fr)
EP (1) EP3258806A4 (fr)
AU (1) AU2016220255A1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2016133883A1 (fr)

Families Citing this family (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD950209S1 (en) * 2020-04-03 2022-05-03 Nike, Inc. Shoe
US20220202132A1 (en) * 2020-12-31 2022-06-30 Jack Pierreny Alexis Extra Outsole Removable Protector Pads
USD955710S1 (en) * 2021-03-02 2022-06-28 Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Ii Shoe midsole periphery
USD936346S1 (en) * 2021-04-01 2021-11-23 Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Ii Shoe midsole periphery
USD936345S1 (en) * 2021-04-01 2021-11-23 Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Ii Shoe midsole periphery
USD936344S1 (en) * 2021-04-01 2021-11-23 Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Ii Shoe midsole periphery
US11344082B1 (en) 2021-06-21 2022-05-31 SoleScreens LLC Shoe sole cover
DE102021125934A1 (de) 2021-10-06 2023-04-06 Friederike Wolansky Hinterkappenschutz für Schuhe
USD1013344S1 (en) * 2022-03-17 2024-02-06 Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Ii Shoe sole

Family Cites Families (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1714943A (en) * 1926-03-08 1929-05-28 Brockman Oscar Process for attaching composition soles
GB840541A (en) * 1955-08-17 1960-07-06 William Mcintosh Robertson Improvements in or relating to leather soles for footwear
DE4421754A1 (de) * 1994-06-22 1996-01-11 Olga Vera Spiegel Ablösbare Schuhsohle
US5771605A (en) * 1994-12-23 1998-06-30 Safdie; Edward M. Protective covering for a shoe outersole
US5761833A (en) * 1995-12-22 1998-06-09 Softspikes, Inc. Athletic shoe traction system for use on turf
NL1004156C1 (nl) * 1996-09-13 1996-11-08 Multifoil Bv Opdekzool.
US7559159B1 (en) * 2004-01-09 2009-07-14 Lundberg Gwendolyn E Solemat
US20050257398A1 (en) * 2004-05-20 2005-11-24 Maryann Blackmer Inner sole savers
US7377054B2 (en) * 2005-03-15 2008-05-27 Tripco, Inc. Disposable sole for the shoe or foot of a wearer
US8024872B2 (en) * 2007-01-05 2011-09-27 Raymond Anthony Pettis Shoe sole protector
US20090313852A1 (en) * 2008-06-19 2009-12-24 Amber Davenport Disposable shoe insole strips for footwear
US8301356B2 (en) * 2008-10-06 2012-10-30 GM Global Technology Operations LLC Engine out NOx virtual sensor using cylinder pressure sensor

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP3258806A4 (fr) 2019-02-27
AU2016220255A1 (en) 2017-09-14
US20160235166A1 (en) 2016-08-18
WO2016133883A1 (fr) 2016-08-25

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20160235166A1 (en) Shoe protector
US20240206592A1 (en) Pliant Layer Peelably Adhered To An Outsole Of A Shoe
US9167866B2 (en) Shoe sole ornamentation apparatus and related method
US8024872B2 (en) Shoe sole protector
US7089691B1 (en) Technique for decorating a shoe and a shoe decorated using the technique
US5907881A (en) Protective covering for a shoe outersole
US8677651B2 (en) Adhesive footwear
US20040006814A1 (en) Protective attachment
US20170119105A1 (en) Decorative enhancement of footwear
US20110283567A1 (en) Footwear bottom and its manufacture thereof
US20050274043A1 (en) Transparent sole saver with tread
CN108135313A (zh) 具有可变的磨损属性的鞋
US20140020267A1 (en) Skate shoe grip pad
US3099885A (en) Anti-slip device for boots
EP4236720B1 (fr) Méthode de protection des chaussures
US20220047043A1 (en) Increased wear resistance for snowboarding boots
JP3086870U (ja) 靴底の保護用シート及び靴
KR20190069855A (ko) 신발 보강재 패드
JP7106026B1 (ja) 靴底の修理方法
JP3230307U (ja) スポーツシューズとスポーツシューズの滑り止め装置
JPS583526Y2 (ja) 靴の踵保護具
US20220202132A1 (en) Extra Outsole Removable Protector Pads
CN210901522U (zh) 一种加胶防滑的手套指尖条
JP2023044607A (ja) 靴底の修理方法
KR200322538Y1 (ko) 미끄러지지않는 신발 밑창

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20170918

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

DAV Request for validation of the european patent (deleted)
DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
A4 Supplementary search report drawn up and despatched

Effective date: 20190125

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: A43B 3/00 20060101ALN20190121BHEP

Ipc: A43B 13/28 20060101ALI20190121BHEP

Ipc: A43C 15/04 20060101ALI20190121BHEP

Ipc: A43C 13/06 20060101ALI20190121BHEP

Ipc: A43B 13/32 20060101ALI20190121BHEP

Ipc: A43B 21/36 20060101ALI20190121BHEP

Ipc: A43C 15/02 20060101ALI20190121BHEP

Ipc: A43B 13/24 20060101ALN20190121BHEP

Ipc: A43B 21/54 20060101ALI20190121BHEP

Ipc: A43C 13/00 20060101AFI20190121BHEP

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20190903