Sole Conditioning Device
A envelope to be worn as a sock, sock liner, innersole, each of which may be worn inside a sneaker, shoe or otherwise as footwear sole wherein the envelope confines a plurality of naturally occurring elements used a sensory activators when supporting a person standing on the envelope.
This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/372,186 filed Aug. 8, 2016 which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF INVENTIONThis invention relates to foot wear and apparel, more particularly to sock, liners, inner-soles to be worn by individuals in their home or for outside the home while wearing a sneaker or shoe, or shoes made with such inner soles to alleviate foot, back, or knee related problems and to rejuvenate one's health. In greater particularity the present invention relates to sock liners, inner soles, and socks wherein natural materials are contained in the product to support the foot and user. In even greater particularity, the present invention relates to the use of rocks, seeds, sand, grains, beans, wood, spices, leaves and other natural ingredients as a base upon which a wearer stands when utilizing the product.
BACKGROUNDModern technology has utilized cushioning methods to support the foot. Some patented technologies utilize stimulating pads to engage the sole of the foot. Some embed objects into soles of sandals to provide pressure point relief, some provide ergonomically designed cushions. The efficacy of these products has not produced satisfactory results for the inventor. Thus, a need exists for a sole engaging structure utilizing natural components to be worn around the house and for casual walks outdoors to rejuvenate the health and the feet.
Referring to the drawings which are appended hereto and which form a portion of this disclosure, it may be seen that:
One or more of the above objects can be achieved, at least in part, by providing naturally occurring products as sensory activators in an enclosed envelope forming a portion of a sock, an insole, a sock liner, or similar product. By naturally occurring products, I am referring to all types of elements including wood of various types, small pieces of wood in various shapes, grains, minerals, rocks, vegetable seeds, fruit seeds, berries, herbs, spices, sand. Included in the list but not limiting the products that may be used, are mung beans, pebbles, lentils, brown rice; lavender buds, ginger shavings, almonds peach pits, hazelnuts, acorns, macadamia nuts, coal, ashes, flower petals (rose), corn, sand and common dirt.
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It will be understood that an envelope 30 having the same features as envelope 21 may be sewn to the inside or outside of a sock 60 as shown in
As may be noted, the nature of the activator material will determine the thickness of the product and the intensity of the stimulation. For some materials, the product may be simply used by loosening the laces or sandal straps of selected footwear to accommodate the thickness. Slippers may require the flexible material as set forth herein above. Accordingly, it is contemplated that the product can be used alone or in combination with traditional and non-traditional footwear.
While in the foregoing specification this invention has been described in relation to certain embodiments thereof, and many details have been put forth for the purpose of illustration, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is susceptible to additional embodiments and that certain of the details described herein can be varied considerably without departing from the basic principles of the invention.
Claims
1. An envelope to be placed in contact with the sole of the foot to provide sensory activation, said envelope including one or more layers of confinement material for at least partially defining said envelope and retaining therein a number of activator elements selected from the group including wood of various types, small pieces of wood in various shapes, grains, minerals, rocks, vegetable seeds, fruit seeds, berries, herbs, spices, plant leaves, sand, mung beans, pebbles, lentils, brown rice; lavender buds, ginger shavings, almonds, peach pits, hazelnuts, acorns, macadamia nuts, coal, ashes, grains, corn, flower petals, and common dirt.
2. An envelope as described in claim 1, wherein said envelope is divided into a plurality of internal chambers for said activation material.
3. An envelope as described in claim 2 wherein said internal chambers extend diagonally across said envelope.
4. An envelope as described in claim 2 in which the internal chambers are formed by an irregular stitching pattern.
5. An envelope as described in claim 2 in which the internal chambers are formed by linear stitch rows.
6. An envelope as described in claim 2 placed within a shoe, wherein said shoe includes and upper and a sole and a strip of flexible material there between to allow said upper to move vertically relative to said sole to accommodate said envelope and a user's foot within said shoe.
7. An envelope as described in claim 2 formed as a sole of a sock.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 8, 2017
Publication Date: Feb 8, 2018
Inventor: Evaz Fanaian (Alpharetta, GA)
Application Number: 15/672,253