U.S. patent application number 09/813543 was filed with the patent office on 2002-09-26 for iron-on skid-resistant sole.
Invention is credited to Bernthal, Jennifer Lynn.
Application Number | 20020133975 09/813543 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 25212684 |
Filed Date | 2002-09-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020133975 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bernthal, Jennifer Lynn |
September 26, 2002 |
Iron-on skid-resistant sole
Abstract
An iron-on sole for use on footed apparel to provide traction on
slippery surfaces. Whereas the sole being comprised of a flexible,
soft, air permeable material. Whereas the sole having a heat
activated laminate or adhesive applied to the top portion of the
sole. Whereas the top portion of the sole is one side of the sole
and the bottom portion the other side of the sole. Whereas the
bottom portion of the sole provides a durable anti-slip
surface.
Inventors: |
Bernthal, Jennifer Lynn;
(Tampa, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Jennifer L. Bernthal
8724 Chadwick Dr.
Tampa
FL
33635
US
|
Family ID: |
25212684 |
Appl. No.: |
09/813543 |
Filed: |
March 21, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
36/15 ; 2/80;
36/59R |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 3/0036 20130101;
A43B 13/22 20130101; A41B 13/005 20130101; A41D 27/245 20130101;
A43B 13/32 20130101; A43B 3/30 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/15 ;
36/59.00R; 2/80 |
International
Class: |
A41D 011/00; A43C
015/00; A43C 013/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. An iron-on anti-slip sole, comprising a 1-2 oz. suede or
suede-like material and a high quality, heat activated laminate,
whereby to permit semi-permanent application or removal of said
sole by the consumer onto footed garments by fusing the sole onto
the garment with an ordinary hand iron for the purpose of providing
the consumer with a durable, long lasting and inexpensive means of
obtaining superior skid-resistance to said garments.
2. Sole of claim 1 wherein the sueded side of the suede or
suede-like material provides a durable anti-slip surface.
3. Sole of claim 1 wherein upon the non-sueded, or split sueded,
side of the sole is applied a heat activated laminate.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] It has long been the goal of footed apparel manufacturers to
provide the garment some kind of anti-slip sole. This is
particularly true in the children's apparel market where safety is
of utmost concern. Most of these manufacturers utilize a process of
printing a polyvinyl compound pattern onto the sole of the garment
to provide a kind of tread for traction and durability (see Nobile,
U.S. Pat. No. 3,653,074; Bevier, U.S. Pat. No. 2,725,567).
Unfortunately, this rubbery compound tends to loose its
skid-resistant qualities after just a few washings and wearings.
Also, if the tread pattern is spaced out too far it doesn't provide
adequate skid-resistance.
[0002] For the consumer there are few options for providing an
effective anti-slip sole for footed apparel when there is either no
tread provided or the tread provided has worn off.
[0003] In the case of a child's sleeper, in the past parents have
had to rely on covering the feet of the child with some sort of
skid-resistant article of clothing, be it socks, slippers or
slipper socks having a no-slip sole. This procedure, however, is
usually very uncomfortable for the child because the loose fitting
sleeper gets bunched up in the slipper, sock or slipper sock. This
procedure can also cause excessive perspiration of the feet as they
get too hot from being covered not only by the sleeper feet, but
also the slipper, sock or slipper sock. Furthermore, a child may
have the ability to remove the slipper, sock or slipper sock from
his feet, which again makes the sleeper unsafe for walking on
slippery surfaces. Thus, solving the anti-slip problem by putting
slippers, socks or slipper socks over the feet causes other
problems that are unacceptable for superior comfort and safety.
[0004] One could also choose not to use footed apparel. This
particular option may not be suitable for those who require covered
feet for warmth, such as infants who cant' keep themselves covered
when they sleep. Or, the elderly, whose aged circulatory system
makes them require more warmth.
[0005] The use of suede as a skid-resistant surface is well known.
Many types of slippers and slipper socks utilize a leather sole
(see Hoza U.S. Pat. No. 2,586,045, Chilewich U.S. Pat. No.
4,852,272, Doughty U.S. Pat. No. 2,675,631, Nobile U.S. Pat. No.
3,653,074). However, these examples focus on the durability and
aesthetic beauty of the seams between the sole and the sock.
Generally, slippers and slipper socks use a thicker and more rigid
leather and also have an inner sole for cushioning because they are
designed for daytime use and not for wearing to bed.
[0006] The present invention is a novel solution to this recurring
slipping problem. Whereas previous inventions have focused on
providing the anti-slip sole directly on the footed garment (see
Hoza U.S. Pat. No. 2,586,045, Chilewich U.S. Pat. No. 4,852,272,
Doughty U.S. Pat. No. 2,675,631, Nobile U.S. Pat. No. 3,653,074,
Bevier U.S. Pat. No. 2,725,567), the present invention provides a
totally separate solution, which allows for the consumer to apply
the sole onto a garment.
[0007] Whereas previous inventions have focused on soles that are
sewn onto or into the garment by the manufacturer (see Chilewich
U.S. Pat. No. 4,852,272, Doughty U.S. Pat. No. 2,675,631, Nobile
U.S. Pat. No. 3,653,074), the present invention allows for the
consumer to apply a safer sole with a hand iron. This is a big
convenience feature for consumers who don't know how or don't have
the time to sew a sole onto a garment. The present invention also
allows for the consumer to apply the sole onto a garment of their
choice, so long as the garment can be ironed. This allows the
consumer greater choice of the type of garments he or she wishes to
use for either comfort or fashion. Whereas the said previous
invention would be costly to purchase several of, the present
invention is more cost effective for multiple purchases.
[0008] Whereas previous inventions (see Nobile U.S. Pat. No.
3,653,074, Bevier U.S. Pat. No. 2,725,567) have utilized a low
quality tread comprised of a pattern of a polyvinyl compound, the
present invention is comprised of a light weight (1-2 oz.) suede or
suede-like material which is longer lasting and provides a superior
anti-slip surface. Whereas when said previous invention's tread
wears off the product becomes unsafe for use on slippery surfaces.
If the present invention becomes unfused to the garment material
after extended use it can be completely removed by ironing it at
350.degree. for 15 seconds then immediately but carefully peel it
away from the fabric using tweezers. A new sole can then be applied
to the garment.
DESCRIPTION
[0009] The present invention relates to an iron-on anti-slip sole.
The invention specifically concerns an anti-slip sole that can be
applied to footed apparel by consumers.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 depicts top, bottom and side views of the present
invention. FIG. 2 depicts an example of how a consumer would apply
the soles onto a baby sleeper.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0011] FIG. 1A is a full bottom view of the skid-resistant sole
material such as a 1-2 oz. suede.
[0012] FIG. 1B is a full view of the high quality, heat activated
laminate film. FIG. 1C is a side view of the finished product
showing the heat fusible laminate applied to the top side of the
sole material.
[0013] FIG. 2 is an example of sole application only. In this case,
the sole is fused by the consumer onto a baby's sleeper with an
ordinary hand iron. FIG. 2A shows a proper placement of the sole on
the child's sleeper. The laminate side of the sole is placed facing
the garment fabric, leaving the sueded sole facing out. FIG. 2B
shows the use of an ordinary hand iron to heat fuse the sole onto
the child's sleeper. The iron, set to it's "cotton setting" or
approximately 350.degree., is pressed onto the sole without
movement for a time of 15 seconds. The iron is then removed and the
garment allowed to cool. FIG. 2C shows the finished application of
two soles onto a child's sleeper. Note: FIG. 2 is an example of
sole application onto a garment only; the garment is not a part of
the present invention.
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