Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
  • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
  • A43B3/10—Low shoes, e.g. comprising only a front strap; Slippers
  • A43B3/108—Low shoes, e.g. comprising only a front strap; Slippers characterised by the sole
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
  • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
  • A43B13/02—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the material
  • A43B13/12—Soles with several layers of different materials
  • A43B13/122—Soles with several layers of different materials characterised by the outsole or external layer
• • 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
  • A43B13/223—Profiled soles

Definitions

• Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a footwear, and more particularly, relates to a wearable apparatus and a method thereof.
• a wearable apparatus comprising an upper part, a lower part positioned underneath the upper part, the lower part defining a plurality of first channels, a plurality of second channels, and a convergent channel. Further, each of the plurality of second channels is integrated within a corresponding one of the plurality of first channels or within the convergent channel. Further, each of the plurality of first channels intersect with a first portion of the lower part and with the convergent channel. Further, the convergent channel intersects with a second portion of the lower part.
• the plurality of first channels, the plurality of second channels, and the convergent channel may be collectively configured to guide liquid captured within the plurality of first channels, the plurality of second channels, and the convergent channel to the first portion and/or the second portion of the lower part.
• a depth of each of the plurality of second channels is different than a depth of its corresponding one of the plurality of first channels or a depth of the convergent channel.
• the depth of each of the plurality of first channels is consistent along its length. Further, the depth of each of the plurality of second channels is consistent along its length and the depth of the convergent channel is consistent along its length.
• the wearable apparatus further comprising at least one protrusion strip at the second portion of the lower part configured to at least partially block liquid exiting the convergent channel at the second portion from reaching the upper part of the wearable apparatus.
• the lower part corresponds to an outer shoe sole of the wearable apparatus. In some embodiments, the first portion of the lower part corresponds to a side portion of the lower part.
• the second portion of the lower part corresponds to a front portion of the lower part.
• the depth of each of the plurality of first channels ranges between 2.2-2.7 millimeters (mm).
• the depth of each of the plurality of second channels ranges between 0.6-0.9 mm.
• the plurality of first channels, the plurality of second channels, and the convergent channel are defined at a forefoot portion, a rear foot portion, and/or at a middle foot portion of the lower part.
• a method comprises steps of positioning a lower part of a wearable apparatus underneath an upper part of the wearable apparatus. Further, the lower part defines a plurality of first channels, a plurality of second channels, and a convergent channel. The method further comprises steps of integrating each of the plurality of second channels within a corresponding one of the plurality of first channels or within the convergent channel. Further, each of the plurality of first channels intersect with a first portion of the lower part and with the convergent channel. Further, the convergent channel intersects with a second portion of the lower part. Further, the plurality of first channels and the plurality of second channels may be collectively configured to guide liquid captured within the plurality of first channels and the plurality of second channels to the first portion and/or the second portion of the lower part.
• the term "comprising” means including but not limited to and should be interpreted in the manner it is typically used in the patent context. Use of broader terms such as comprises, includes, and having should be understood to provide support for narrower terms such as consisting of, consisting essentially of, and comprised substantially of.
• ком ⁇ онент or feature may,” “can,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “preferably,” “possibly,” “typically,” “optionally,” “for example,” “often,” or “might” (or other such language) be included or have a characteristic, that a specific component or feature is not required to be included or to have the characteristic. Such a component or feature may be optionally included in some embodiments or it may be excluded.
• Embodiments may comprise an upper part and a lower part positioned underneath the upper part.
• the lower part may define a plurality of first channels, a plurality of second channels, and a convergent channel.
• Embodiments may be integrated within a corresponding one of the plurality of first channels or within the convergent channel.
• Embodiments may be configured to intersect with a first portion of the lower part and with the convergent channel.
• Embodiments may be configured to intersect with a second portion of the lower part.
• Embodiments may collectively be configured to guide liquid captured within the plurality of first channels and the plurality of second channels to the first portion and/or the second portion of the lower part.
• FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a lower part 104 of a wearable apparatus 100, in accordance with an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
• the wearable apparatus 100 may comprise an upper part 102 and the lower part 104. In some embodiments, the wearable apparatus 100 may be configured to be worn by a user over feet of the user. In some embodiments, the wearable apparatus 100 may be configured to protect the feet of the user from various hazards. In some embodiments, the various hazards may comprise splash of chemicals, injury from sharp and/or heavy objects, heat radiations from sunlight. In one example, the wearable apparatus 100 may comprise an opening (not shown) that may facilitate the user to insert the feet into the wearable apparatus 100. In one example, the wearable apparatus 100 may be worn by the user while walking/running over a ground surface.
• the wearable apparatus 100 may comprise the upper part 102.
• the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be configured to cover an upper surface of the feet of the user.
• the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be constructed with a material that may be selected from a group of materials such as, but not limited to, leather, synthetic leather, mesh, knit fabric, suede, or foam.
• the material of the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be selected such that the user may not feel discomfort while wearing the wearable apparatus 100.
• a shape of the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be selected such that the wearable apparatus 100 fits well on the feet of the user.
• the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100 may have fast lacing system (not shown).
• the fast lacing system may have a pair of laces that may be pulled by the user to tighten or loosen the opening at the upper part 102 while wearing or removing the wearable apparatus 100 by the user.
• the upper part 102 may be made up of microfiber material and may have heat reflective liner.
• the upper part 102 may further have lace fix feature. The lace fix feature may allow to fix the extra pair of laces in one place.
• the upper part 102 may have reflective webbing and graphic details for high visibility.
• the upper part 102 may be configured to decrease the impact of falling of any object on the feet of the user.
• the wearable apparatus 100 may be provided with the pair of laces. Further, the pair of laces may be attached with the upper part 1 02 of the wearable apparatus 100. Further, the pair of laces may facilitate tightening of the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100, upon application of an external force on the pair of laces to prevent loosening of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the wearable apparatus 100 may be provided with a pair of Velcro straps. Further, the pair of Velcro straps may be attached with the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100. Further, the pair of Velcro straps may facilitate tightening of the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100, upon application of an external force on the pair of Velcro straps to prevent loosening of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the wearable apparatus 100 may further comprise the lower part 104.
• the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be positioned underneath the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100. Further, the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be configured to protect the user's feet from various hazards. Further, the hazards may include, but not limited to, slippery surfaces, falling of objects, emission of heat etc.
• the lower part 104 may be composed of one or more materials. The materials may be selected from a group of materials such as, but not limited to, rubber, ethylene-vinyl acetate, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurethane, cork, or carbon fiber.
• the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be constructed with a shape. Further, the shape of the lower part 104 may be selected such that the wearable apparatus 100 fits well on the feet of the user. In one example, the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be detachably coupled with the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100 through one or more adhesive materials. In another example, the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be detachably coupled with the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may comprise a first portion 106 and a second portion 108.
• the first portion 106 of the lower part 104 may correspond to a side portion of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the second portion 108 of the lower part 1 04 may correspond to a front portion of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the first portion 106 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 and the second portion 108 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may come in contact with the ground surface during walking/running of the user.
• the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may further comprise a heel portion 110.
• the heel portion 110 of the lower part 104 may be configured to provide support to a heel portion of the user's feet.
• the heel portion 110 of the lower part 104 may be constructed with a predefined height.
• the predefined height of the heel portion 110 of the lower part 104 may be higher than a plane of the first portion 106 and the second portion 108 of the lower part 1 04.
• the heel portion 110 of the lower part 104 may be constructed with a predefined height that may be similar to height of the first portion 106 and the second portion 108 of the lower part 104.
• the heel portion 110 of the lower part 104 may be coplanar with the first portion 106 and the second portion 108 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may define a plurality of first channels 112, a plurality of second channels 114, and a convergent channel 116.
• each of the plurality of first channels 112, the plurality of second channels 114, and the convergent channel 116 may be constructed at the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the plurality of first channels 112, the plurality of second channels 114, and the convergent channel 116 may be configured to be defined at a forefoot portion, a rear foot portion, and/or at a middle foot portion of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• each of the plurality of first channels 112, the plurality of second channels 114, and the convergent channel 116 may be constructed through at least one process such as, but not limited to, moulding, trimming, cutting, or machining.
• each of the plurality of second channels 114 may be integrated within a corresponding one of the plurality of first channels 112 or within the convergent channel 116.
• the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may comprise a plurality of protruded members 118. Further, each of the plurality of protruded members 118 on the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be fabricated along with the plurality of first channels 112 and the plurality of second channels 114. In some embodiments, the plurality of protruded members 118 define at least some portions of one or more of the plurality of first channels 112 and the convergent channel 116. In some embodiments, the plurality of protruded members 118 may be configured to provide grip to the wearable apparatus 100 when the user may walk on a wet surface.
• each of the plurality of protruded members 118 may be constructed with a material that may be selected from a group of materials such as, but is not limited to, rubber, ethylene-vinyl acetate, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurethane, cork, carbon fiber, and any other material known in the art.
• the plurality of protruded members 118 may be crafted with a shape that includes, but is not limited to, a rectangular shape, a square shape, a hexagonal shape, etc.
• the plurality of protruded members 118 may be configured to deflect liquid into the plurality of first channels 112 and/or away from the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the plurality of first channels 112, the plurality of second channels 114, and the convergent channel 116 may be configured to provide grip to the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 on the ground surface.
• the plurality of first channels 112, and the plurality of second channels 114 may be configured to provide grip to the first portion 106 of the lower part 104.
• the convergent channel 116 may be configured to provide grip to the second portion 108 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the plurality of first channels 112 may be constructed with a shape that includes, but is not limited to, an inverted U-shape, an inverted V-shaped, etc.
• the shape of the plurality of first channels 112 may be selected such that the plurality of first channels 112 may retain a minimum amount of liquid while the user walks on a wet surface.
• the plurality of first channels 112 and the plurality of second channels 114 may be collectively configured to guide the liquid captured within the plurality of first channels 112 and the plurality of second channels 114 to the first portion 106 and/or the second portion 108 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the plurality of first channels 112 and the plurality of second channels 114 may be configured to capture some amount of the liquid.
• the plurality of first channels 112 and the plurality of second channels 114 may be configured guide the retained liquid towards the first portion 106 and/or the second portion 108 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the plurality of first channels 112, the plurality of second channels 1 14, and the convergent channel 116 are configured to collect liquid that might otherwise cause a wearer to slip and channel the collected liquid out from underneath the wearable apparatus 100 to the side and/or to the front of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the convergent channel 116 may be configured to intersect with the second portion 108 of the lower part 104.
• each of the plurality of first channels 112 and each of the plurality of second channels 114 may be configured to converge with the convergent channel 116.
• the convergent channel 116 may be fabricated at the second portion 108 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the plurality of first channels 112 and the plurality of second channels 114 may be configured to guide the captured liquid towards the convergent channel 116 due to an inertial force generated during running/walking of the user.
• the convergent channel 116 may be configured to receive some amount of liquid from the liquid guided by the plurality of first channels 112 and the plurality of second channels 114 and guide that liquid toward the front and out from underneath of the wearable apparatus 100. Further, the liquid received within and guided out of the convergent channel 116 may be configured to travel towards the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100 due to the generated inertial force. In some embodiments, the convergent channel 116 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be crafted with a predefined depth. Further, the predefined depth of the convergent channel 116 may range between 0.8-2.5 mm. In some embodiments, the depth of the convergent channel 116 may be selected such that a desired amount of liquid may be captured by the convergent channel 116.
• the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may comprise the at least one protrusion strip 120.
• the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be fabricated at the second portion 108 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be configured to at least partially block or deflect the liquid exiting the convergent channel 116 at the second portion 108 from reaching the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be constructed with a material that includes, but is not limited to, rubber, silicon, reinforced fabric, etc.
• the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be constructed with the same material as the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100. In some embodiments, the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be unitarily formed with the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100.
• FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100, in accordance with an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
• FIG. 3 illustrates the first portion 106 of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100, in accordance with an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
• FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100, in accordance with an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
• the wearable apparatus 100 comprise the plurality of first channels 112, the plurality of second channels 114, and the convergent channel 116 on the lower part 104. Further, the plurality of first channels 112, the plurality of second channels 114, and the convergent channel 116 may be configured to capture a desired amount of the liquid from a wet surface.
• each of the plurality of first channels 112 of the lower part 104 may define a depth of D1 mm. Further, the depth of D1 defined by each of the plurality of first channels 112 may correspond to a range between 2.2-2.7 mm. Further, the depth of each of the plurality of first channels 112 may be consistent along its length. In some embodiments, the depth of the plurality of first channels 112 may be selected such that a desired amount of liquid may be captured by the plurality of first channels 112.
• each of the plurality of second channels 114 of the lower part 104 may define a depth of D2 mm. Further, the depth of D2 defined by each of the plurality of second channels 114 may correspond to a range between 0.6-0.9 mm. Further, the depth of each of the plurality of second channels 114 may be consistent along its length. In some embodiments, the depth of the plurality of second channels 114 may be selected such that a desired amount of liquid may be captured by the plurality of second channels 114 and the plurality of first channels 112. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of second channels 114 is substantially centered within a corresponding one of the plurality of first channels 112.
• the wearable apparatus 100 may comprise the at least one protrusion strip 120.
• the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be constructed with a material that may be selected from a group of materials such as, but is not limited to, rubber, ethylene-vinyl acetate, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurethane, cork, carbon fiber, and any other material known in the art. It may be noted that the materials for making the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be selected carefully as the at least one protrusion strip 120 may demand durability and rigidity as the user may be exposed to various external factors that may physically damage the at least one protrusion strip 120.
• the various external factors may include scratches from sharp objects or dropping from a particular height, without departing from the scope of the disclosure.
• the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be crafted with a shape that includes, but is not limited to, a spherical shape, a chamfered shape, or a hemi-spherical shape.
• the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be present at the second portion 108 of the lower part 104. In some embodiments, the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be configured to block or deflect the liquid at the second portion 108. In some embodiments, the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be configured to provide a third layer protection to the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100. In some embodiments, the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be crafted with a predefined thickness. Further, the predefined thickness of the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be configured to define a range of 0.8-1.6 mm. Further, the thickness of the at least one protrusion strip 120 may be selected such that the liquid travelling from the convergent channel 116 may be substantially blocked by the at least one protrusion strip 120.
• a method for the wearable apparatus 100 may be disclosed. Further, the method may comprise one or more operations. Firstly, the lower part 104 of the wearable apparatus 100 may be positioned underneath the upper part 102 of the wearable apparatus 100. Further, the lower part 104 may define the plurality of first channels 112, the plurality of second channels 114, and the convergent channel 116. Successively, each of the plurality of second channels 114 may be integrated within a corresponding one of the plurality of first channels 112 or within the convergent channel 116. Further, each of the plurality of first channels 112 may be configured to intersect with the first portion 106 of the lower part 104 and with the convergent channel 116.
• the convergent channel 116 may be configured to intersect with the second portion 108 of the lower part 104. Further, the plurality of first channels 112 and the plurality of second channels 114 may be collectively configured to guide liquid captured within the plurality of first channels 112 and the plurality of second channels 114 to the first portion 106 and/or the second portion 108 of the lower part 104.

Landscapes

• Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
• Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
• Materials Engineering (AREA)
• Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)

Priority Applications (2)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Publications (1)

Family

ID=92042753

Family Applications (1)

Country Status (2)

Citations (4)

Family Cites Families (4)

• 2024
  • 2024-07-04 EP EP24386081.4A patent/EP4674301A1/de active Pending
• 2025
  • 2025-07-02 WO PCT/US2025/036193 patent/WO2026011024A1/en active Pending

Patent Citations (4)

Also Published As

Similar Documents

Legal Events