Methods and formulations for athletic shoe grip and deodorizer
OwnerMarc Alexander HORTONinventor
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Abstract
The invention disclosed herein relates a device that contains two separate and distinct aqueous formulations. One of the formulations has deodorizing properties and the other formulation has grip enhancing properties. The device has a means of applying the deodorizing formulation to the inner surfaces of shoes, typically athletic shoes, and a means of applying the grip enhancing formulation to the soles of the shoes. The invention also includes methods of deodorizing athletic shoes and methods for increasing shoe grip on a court surface.
Claims20
A device containing two different formulations for improving the condition of athletic shoes, said device comprising:
- a container having first and second compartments and first and second ends;
- a first formulation having deodorizing properties, contained within said first compartment;
- a second formulation, contained within said second compartment, having grip enhancing properties;
- first spray nozzle positioned at said first end of said container for applying said first formulation to an inner surface of said shoes, and
- second spray nozzle positioned at said second end of said container for applying said second formulation to a sole of said shoes.
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A method of extending the life of an athletic shoe, comprising the steps:
- spraying a first formulation comprising:
- water;
- acid or acids;
- oil or oils;
- and inorganic or organic compound or compounds, onto the inner surfaces of said athletic shoe;
- and
- spraying a second formulation comprising:
- water;
- sugar, urethane pre-polymers;
- and aromatic diisocyanates, onto the sole of said athletic shoe.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.