Shoe mounted identification assembly and method

#The present invention relates generally to emergency identification and, more particularly, to a shoe mounted identification assembly.

#Emergency identification bands are well known. However, especially for use with small children, presently existing identification bands tend to have problems related thereto. Having to put an identification band on each time the child goes out is inconvenient. As well, the band may then be easily forgotten or even misplaced. Children will often attempt to remove identification bands worn on the wrist, as a necklace, or the like. Such items are also easily snagged on various objects so as to produce a risk of injury or other problems. Identification cards and the like are easily lost and not readily found if a young child, who cannot speak, becomes lost.

#Identification means for children attached to the shoe have been used in the past but these also have problems. For instance, in the prior art, the identification is used inside the shoe and may not be readily found, if at all. If a child cannot speak, he may not know even know the identification information is there. A child may also easily forget the identification is there if he cannot see it. Externally mounted tags mounted to the shoe have been utilized but can only be utilized on particular types of shoes. If that particular type of shoe is not used, then the tag cannot be used. Moreover, externally mounted prior art identification tags for the shoes are difficult to get on and off. When changing shoes, the tag may not be used due to the significant time and effort required, and with the child fidgeting, thereby defeating the entire purpose of the tag. As well, prior art externally mounted tags are difficult to utilize quickly for providing identification information without causing additional consternation to a lost child.

#For a further understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are given the same or analogous reference numbers and wherein:

#FIG. 1 is a top view showing a shoe mountable identification assembly in accord with the present invention;

#FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the shoe mountable identification assembly in accord with the present invention;

#While the present invention will be described in connection with presently preferred embodiments, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to those embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents included within the spirit of the invention.

#Referring now to the drawings and, more particularly to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, there is shown a presently preferred embodiment of shoe mounted identification assembly 10. Shoe mounted identification assembly 10, in a presently preferred embodiment, comprises interconnected upper strip 12 and lower strip 14. This presently preferred construction is very simple and yet highly effective. However, other possible constructions, some of which are discussed below, may also be utilized to perform the method of the invention.

#Upper strip 12 has label 16 that identifies upper strip 12 as containing emergency identification, emergency information, medical information, or other types of information. Upper strip 12 may also utilize various types of pictures 18, and the like, that may be enjoyable for children. In a preferred embodiment, bold colors such as luminescent green and orange or other colors may be utilized.