Shoe Sole Device
OwnerTimothy Lee, Aleah Leeinventors
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Abstract
A shoe sole device is disclosed that is an improvement to the soles of shoes and boots that helps prevent objects from penetrating the soles. Further, the device helps improve the posture of the user and prevents the user from getting electrocuted through the bottom of his or her footwear. The shoe sole device comprises a body component that is configured in the shape of a conventional shoe sole. The body component would comprise a flexible metal or alloy component that is encompassed by a non-electrically conductive rubber or plastic component. The body component can also comprise a therapeutic foam cushion component that offers comfort and allows the user to build better posture while wearing footwear equipped with the device.
Claims20
A shoe sole device that helps prevent objects from penetrating shoe soles and prevents a user from getting electrocuted through a bottom of a shoe, the shoe sole device comprising:
- a body component;
- wherein the body component is configured in shape of a conventional shoe sole;
- wherein the body component comprises at least one flexible metal component and at least one insulated rubber component;
- and
- further wherein the at least one flexible metal component is encompassed by the at least one insulated rubber component to provide a barrier in an event that a user steps upon a sharp object or a live current.
A shoe sole device that helps prevent objects from penetrating shoe soles and prevents a user from getting electrocuted through a bottom of a shoe, the shoe sole device comprising:
- a body component;
- wherein the body component is utilized with any suitable size and style of shoe or boot;
- wherein the body component is configured in shape of a conventional shoe sole and measures approximately ¼ to ⅜ inches thick;
- wherein the body component comprises at least one flexible metal component and at least one insulated rubber component;
- wherein the at least one flexible metal component extends from a front portion of the body component to a heel portion of the body component;
- wherein the at least one insulated rubber component extends a full length of the body component;
- wherein the at least one insulated rubber component is forced tightly against the at least one flexible metal component and secured via over-molding, adhering, or laminating;
- wherein the body component is formed by a lower layer of the at least one insulated rubber component and an upper layer of the at least one insulated rubber component with the at least one flexible metal component sandwiched therebetween;
- wherein the at least one flexible metal component and the at least one insulated rubber component act to provide a barrier in an event that a user steps upon a sharp object or a live current;
- and
- further wherein the body component further comprises a therapeutic foam cushion component layer that can be positioned above an outermost insulated rubber component.
A method of preventing objects from penetrating the bottom of a shoe or boot, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a shoe sole device comprising a body component with a metal component encompassed by a rubber component and a foam cushion component disposed on top;
- manufacturing the shoe sole device in multiple sizes and styles to accommodate multiple shoes;
- securing the desired size and style shoe sole device to a shoe;
- and
- utilizing the shoes by wearing and walking in them.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.