JPH09305A - Antibacterial footwear - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide clean and durable antibacterial footwear that prevents the infection of athlete's foot even if it is commonly used by unspecified people. [Structure] A porous antibacterial metal member made of at least one metal of copper, silver and zinc is attached to a contact surface with bare feet to form antibacterial footwear 1. Then, the punching metal 2 or the mesh 2a woven with a metal wire is used as the porous antibacterial metal member.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to antibacterial footwear such as slippers, sandals, and sandals suitable for improving the symptoms of athlete's foot and preventing the transmission of athlete's foot.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Athlete's foot generally progresses with high humidity and temperature and poor breathability, which is especially dangerous in workplaces where shoes must be worn for a long period of time, such as civil engineering construction sites. From the standpoint of prevention, workers tend to wear boots, and this tendency is great. As described above, in order to prevent the symptoms of athlete's foot from being deteriorated during long-term wearing of shoes, socks are knitted with fibers impregnated with a drug, or as described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 6-3322. An antibacterial copper metal for remediation of athlete's foot symptom was devised to improve the athlete's foot symptom by making a thin copper plate in multiple parts in any part and inserting it between the socks and the sole of the foot.

[0003]

The above-mentioned antibacterial copper metal is put between the socks and the sole of the foot, and since it comes into direct contact with the bare feet, it reacts with the sweat of the human body to form a copper complex salt. In this case, since the copper metal is provided with a plurality of through holes to allow ventilation on both front and back surfaces, the above reaction area becomes large and II
Ions are generated. Furthermore, the copper II ion acts on the chitin and proteins that form the cell membrane of athlete's foot tinea, and is replaced with hydrogen, magnesium, and potassium ions, oxidizing the cell membrane and losing its physiological function. Penetrates into cells to inactivate proteins,
It binds to the SH group and inhibits the physiological action, suppresses the proliferative action of Trichophyton, and further improves the symptoms of athlete's foot. However, the antibacterial copper metal is inserted between the socks and the sole of the foot and is not directly worn on bare feet.

By the way, in places where a large number of unspecified people gather, such as hotels, inns, restaurants and hospitals, common footwear such as slippers and sandals is used in toilets and bathrooms. Since these shoes are often worn on bare feet, they become a transmission medium for athlete's foot and are extremely unsanitary.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and even if an unspecified number of people wear the bare feet directly on the bare feet as described above, the cleanliness prevents athlete's foot infection. The first object is to provide antibacterial footwear with high durability. A second object is to provide antibacterial footwear that is comfortable to use. A third object is to provide antibacterial footwear that gives a pleasant sensation by giving a moderate stimulus to the soles of the feet, and also keeps the blood circulation of the soles of the feet good and contributes to health promotion.

[0006]

The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. <Summary of the Invention> The present invention is antibacterial footwear in which a porous metal member made of at least one metal selected from copper, silver, and zinc is attached to the contact surface with bare feet.

[Footwear] In the present invention, the footwear is intended for footwear that is often worn with bare feet such as sandals, shoe-shaped sandals, slippers, and sandals. The material of the footwear is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to use a material having good air permeability.

[Metal Member] In the present invention, the metal member is a metal salt such as copper, silver, zinc or the like, in which a complex salt that reacts with sweat secreted from the human body and dissociates into complex ions acts on spores of athlete's foot. However, it is preferable to use copper. When copper is ionized, it turns black, which may impair its appearance. Therefore, it is preferable to perform pre-spray treatment in advance. Gold dissociates complex salts similarly to the above metals, but it is not practical because it becomes expensive. Further, two or three of the above metals can be used at the same time.

<Additional Constituents in the Present Invention> The present invention is composed of the above-mentioned essential constituents, but can be realized even if the following constitutions are added.

[First Additional Component] A punching metal can be used for the porous metal member. If you attach appropriate irregularities to this punching metal,
It is preferable because it gives moderate stimulus to the soles of the feet. Furthermore, it becomes more effective if it is provided with appropriate irregularities.

[Second Additional Component] Further, the porous metal member may be a mesh formed by braiding metal wires. You can select an appropriate mesh number for this mesh, but the number is especially # 16-20.
Are preferred.

[Third Additional Constituent Element] A silver thread was used as the metal wire to form a mesh. As the silver thread, ordinary fiber coated with silver foil or twisted together is used.

[0013]

[Action]

<Operation of Essential Components of the Present Invention> The porous antibacterial metal member used in the antibacterial footwear of the present invention is always in direct contact with bare feet and reacts with sweat secreted from the human body to reliably form a copper complex salt. Occurs. The through holes increase the reaction area while maintaining good air permeability. For this reason, the generation of metal complex salts becomes active, and complex ions are generated. Therefore, the chitin of Trichophyton is replaced by hydrogen, magnesium, and potassium ions in the protein, and the cell membrane is oxidized to lose its physiological function.

According to the present invention, the porous antibacterial metal member having the above-mentioned action is in contact with bare feet, and there is no discomfort due to stickiness during rainy season or when the bath is hot, and there is no risk of athlete's foot infection. It can be used at inns, hotels, toilets such as hospitals, and bathrooms used by an unspecified number of people. In addition, it also acts effectively against the growth of bacteria.

Further, since the above-mentioned antibacterial metal member is porous, the adhesion to the footwear is improved and the antibacterial metal member does not come off from the footwear. <Operation when the first additional constituent element is added> In this case, the same operation as in the case of the above-mentioned essential constituent element occurs, but by using punching metal, an appropriate stimulus is given to the sole of the foot. For this reason, a pleasant sensation is obtained and at the same time blood circulation is improved.

<Operation when the second additional constituent element is added> In this case as well, the same operation as in the case of the essential constituent element occurs, but since the mesh is a braided metal wire, the reaction area is large and the ion Becomes more active.

<Operation when the third additional constituent element is added> In this case as well, the same operation as in the case of the essential constituent element occurs, but since the mesh is a metal wire knitted using silver thread, the reaction area is When it becomes large, the generation of the above ions becomes active. In addition, the brilliance of the silver threads makes the shoes look good and have a high-class feel.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0019]

First Embodiment A first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, an antibacterial punching metal 2 made of a thin copper plate is attached to the entire surface of a sandal 1. The base of the sandals is made of expandable urethane rubber, and many fine holes are formed during processing. At the time of molding, a punching metal was set in the mold in advance, and the punching metal was attached at the same time when the sandals were molded. At that time, the base of the sandal 1 and the punching metal 2 are brought into close contact with each other through the holes 6 of the punching metal. In this embodiment, the stopper band 3 is formed so as to cross it, and punching metal is also attached to the inner surface of this band. Needless to say, an arc band can be attached instead of the stopper band.

[Operation / Effect of Example 1] The punching metal made of a thin copper plate always comes into direct contact with the sole of the foot and reacts with the sweat secreted from the human body to reliably produce a copper complex salt. Furthermore, the through holes of the punching metal and the through holes of the urethane rubber communicate with each other to maintain good air permeability. As a result, the copper complex salt is actively generated, and copper II ions are generated from this copper complex salt. Further, the copper II ion is replaced with hydrogen, magnesium and potassium ions in the chitin and protein of Trichophyton, and oxidizes the cell membrane to lose its physiological function. Furthermore, copper I
I penetrates into the cells to inactivate the protein, coagulates and inactivates the protein, binds to the SH group and inhibits the physiological action, suppresses the growth action of Trichophyton cinerea, which is the pathogen of athlete's foot, and improves the symptoms of athlete's foot. . In addition, it is effective against various bacteria and is extremely hygienic.

In addition, since the copper punching metal 2 is in contact with bare feet, there is no discomfort due to stickiness even in the rainy season or when the bath is heated. Furthermore, toilets such as inns, hotels and hospitals used by an unspecified number of people,
There is no risk of athlete's foot infection when used in the bathroom. Furthermore, by giving a moderate stimulus to the sole of the foot, a pleasant sensation is obtained and blood circulation is improved at the same time, which greatly contributes to the promotion of health.

Furthermore, since the punching metal 2 made of a thin copper plate and the base of the sandal 1 are in close contact with each other, the punching metal does not come off from the sandal.

[0023]

Second Embodiment A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
This embodiment is sandals in which a mesh 1a made of a braided copper wire is attached to a base 1 made of elastic polyacetal resin.
Then, a strap 4 integrally formed with the base 1 is attached. The mesh 2a is attached to the tip 4a of the thong 4.

[Operation / Effect of Embodiment 2] The mesh 2a in which a copper wire is knitted has the same operation as that of Embodiment 1, but the mesh attached to the tip 4a of the thong has a thumb and an adjacent finger. There is an inhibitory effect on athlete's foot that occurs during the period. In addition, the reaction area is large, and ion generation becomes active. Further, since a mesh is used, the adhesion is good.

[0025]

Third Embodiment A third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
This embodiment is a slipper in which a mesh 2b made by knitting silver thread is attached to the surface of a base made of polyacetal resin. Also,
An antibacterial punching metal 2 of a thin copper plate is attached to the inside of the cover 5 of the slipper 1.

[Operation / Effect of Third Embodiment] The third embodiment also has the same operation as the first and second embodiments, but a plurality of slippers 1 are stacked as shown in FIG. However, it does not become unsanitary because it prevents the growth of Trichophyton and other germs. Further, since the silver thread is used, the appearance is extremely improved, and the restaurant or hotel has a high-class feeling, which can give a good impression to the user. Moreover, the adhesion between footwear and mesh is good.

[0027]

According to the essential components of the present invention, the porous copper, silver, and zinc antibacterial metal member reacts with sweat secreted from the human body to form a complex salt of the metal. Furthermore, while maintaining good air permeability through the pores, the reaction area becomes large and the complex salt of the metal is actively generated, and the ion of the metal is generated. Therefore, it is replaced with hydrogen, magnesium, and potassium ions in the protein and proteins of Trichophyton cinerea, which is a pathogen of athlete's foot, and oxidizes the cell membrane to lose its physiological function. Furthermore, the ion penetrates into cells to inactivate the protein, binds to SH groups and inhibits physiological action,
There is an improvement in athlete's foot symptoms in order to prevent the growth effect of Trichophyton. In addition, it is effective against various bacteria and is extremely hygienic.

In addition, in an unspecified large number of gathering places such as hotels, inns, restaurants, hospitals, even when using common footwear such as slippers and sandals in a toilet or bathroom,
These footwear do not become a transmission medium for athlete's foot and are extremely hygienic.

Further, by giving an appropriate stimulus to the sole of the foot, the user is provided with a pleasant sensation, and the blood circulation of the sole of the foot is kept good, which contributes to the promotion of health. Further, since the porous antibacterial metal member is used, the adhesion to the footwear is good, and the antibacterial metal member does not easily come off from the footwear.

Moreover, according to the first additional component, since the punching metal is used for the porous antibacterial metal member, the structure is simple and the manufacturing is quick, so that the inexpensive antibacterial footwear is used. Offering is now possible. Further, according to the second additional component, since the porous antibacterial metal member is a mesh formed by braiding metal wires, the air permeability is improved, the reaction area is widened, and the generation of ions becomes more active. .

According to the third additional component,
Since the silver wire is used as the metal wire to form the mesh, the same effect as that of the second additional component is produced, but a more beautiful appearance and a high-class feeling are provided.
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[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of still another embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a superimposed state of the footwear of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Footwear (sandals, slippers) 2 Antibacterial metal member (punching metal) 2a Antibacterial metal member (mesh) 2b Antibacterial metal member (mesh made of silver thread) 6 holes

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An antibacterial footwear characterized in that a porous antibacterial metal member made of at least one metal of copper, silver and zinc is attached to a contact surface with bare feet. 2. The antibacterial footwear according to claim 1, wherein the porous antibacterial metal member is a punching metal. 3. The antibacterial footwear according to claim 1, wherein the porous antibacterial metal member is a mesh formed by braiding metal wires. 4. The antibacterial footwear according to claim 3, wherein the metal wire is a silver thread.