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US 2008/0172909 A1Published application
Foot covering for collecting debris
OwnerAnton Banksinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed are foot coverings 20 for collecting debris D from walking surfaces S. The foot coverings 20 include an upper portion 22 connected to a lower sole 24. The sole 24 includes a magnet 38 attached to an arch segment 30 of the sole 24. A magnet collection surface 40 is exposed to the debris D.
Claims20
A foot covering for collecting ferrous material from a surface comprising:
- a sole, said sole including heel and toe segments for contacting the surface and an arch segment disposed between said heel and toe segments;
- a magnet, said magnet disposed at said arch segment;
- and
- wherein said magnet is exposed to the surface and is spaced from the surface.
1 more element
A foot covering for collecting ferrous material comprising:
- a sole, wherein said sole includes a magnet;
- and
- wherein the magnet comprises a collection surface that is exposed to the ferrous material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.