U.S. patent application number 11/250389 was filed with the patent office on 2007-04-05 for digital absorbent pad.
Invention is credited to Clarence Walter Dorsey.
Application Number | 20070074426 11/250389 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37900589 |
Filed Date | 2007-04-05 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070074426 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Dorsey; Clarence Walter |
April 5, 2007 |
Digital absorbent pad
Abstract
Disclosed is a digital absorbent pad of any size, shape and
material comprising a twisted, wrapped, layered, bent, rolled and
folded formation for multiple usages, including a comfortable
insertion or placement in between the toes and front portion of the
feet of a human being for the treatment and prevention of all
symptoms of athlete's foot. This invention is designed and
constructed to be comfortably worn during the day time and/or night
time, including while the user of this absorbent pad wears regular
enclosed boots, shoes, sneakers and/or socks, stockings, tights or
footies during military activities to counter terrorism, regular
military activities, regular civilian activities, regular work
activities, regular sports activities and other activities.
Alternately, this invention is also designed and constructed for
comfort wear during the daytime and/or nighttime by the user with
or without regular enclosed boots, shoes, sneaker, socks,
stockings, tights or footies, including during bedtime. The digital
absorbent pad of the present invention may be of a disposable
material and of a cleanable non-disposable material. This digital
absorbent pad may be designed and constructed from absorbent
materials and non-absorbent materials, including any mixture of
materials of any shape, length, width and thickness. This digital
absorbent pad is also designed and constructed from partially
disposable materials and partially non-disposable materials.
Alternately, this digital absorbent pad has also been designed and
constructed to comfortably apply and remove make-up, astringents
and cleansing lotions, remove nail polish, creams and oils, baby
care, general household and general healthcare usage. Alternately,
this digital absorbent pad has further been designed and
constructed to be comfortably used as a means of prevention and/or
treatment of turf toe, swelling, ingrown toenails and other bodily
injuries, but not by way of limitations. Alternately, this digital
absorbent pad may also be designed and constructed form adhesive,
non-adhesive materials and self-adhesive.
Inventors: |
Dorsey; Clarence Walter;
(Houston, TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Clarence Walter Dorsey
P.O. Box 540366
Houston
TX
77254
US
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Family ID: |
37900589 |
Appl. No.: |
11/250389 |
Filed: |
October 3, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
36/94 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 17/003 20130101;
A41B 11/004 20130101; A43B 19/00 20130101; A43B 17/105 20130101;
A43B 1/0045 20130101; A43B 7/26 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
036/094 |
International
Class: |
A43B 7/26 20060101
A43B007/26 |
Claims
1. An absorbent pad.
2. A digital absorbent pad.
3. A digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable pad.
4. A digital absorbent pad of any size, shape and material,
including cotton for any use, including for the comfortable
insertion or placement in between the toes and front portion of the
feet of a human being comprising hypoallergenic substance,
anti-fungal medicine, antiseptic, medications, antiperspirants,
deodorants and/or other substances for any purposes, including for
dispensing in between the toes and front portion of the feet as a
means for absorbing sweat and/or other bodily fluids; for
prevention, treatment, management, alleviation and/or elimination
of bacteria, fungus and odor from in between the toes and front
portion of the feet; for the prevention, treatment, management,
alleviation and/or elimination of athlete's foot, turf toe,
swellings, other bodily injuries, diseases, ailments,
abnormalities, impairments, maladies and/or disorders and worn by
the user even while the user of this digital absorbent pad is
wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes, sneakers and/or socks,
stockings, tights and/or footies, sandals and socks or stockings
during military activities to counter terrorism, regular military
activities, regular work activities, regular civilian activities,
regular sports activities, during bed time and other activities
comprising: a. a twisted, wrapped, layered, bent, rolled, cut,
folded and flat supply of a compressed, slightly compressed,
sufficiently compressed, non-compressed, loose absorbent material
comprising any length, thickness, width, shape, anatomical fit,
design, method of construction, number of surfaces and/or layers,
twists, folds, wraps, rolls, bends, connects, encases, cuts, tears,
tucks, embodiments and materials, including cotton comprising a
first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surface of equal
length, width and thickness as opposed to a third longer and
thicker absorbent surface of equal length and width with that of a
fourth longer thinner absorbent surface of equal length and width
with that of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface
wherein; alternatively, a supply of compressed, slightly
compressed, sufficiently compressed, non-compressed, loose material
comprising of any length, width, thickness and material, shape,
design, formation, method of construction and number of surfaces
and/or layers, including a first surface and second surface of
equal length, thickness and width wherein; b. said first and second
shorter and thinner absorbent surface of equal length, width and
thickness are layered, placed or positioned in any position,
including directly on top of each other wherein; alternatively,
said first and second surface may be of any length, width,
thickness, material, shape, design, formation, method of
construction and number of surfaces and/or layers, including
surfaces of equal length that are layered, placed or positioned in
any position, including directly on top of each other wherein; c.
said first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surface of
equal length, width and thickness are layered, placed or positioned
at any location on top of said third longer and thicker absorbent
surface, including directly on top of the lower one half (1/2)
portion of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface of equal
length and width with that of said fourth longer and thinner
absorbent surface wherein; alternatively, said first and second
surface may be of any length, width, thickness, material, shape,
design, formation, method of construction and number of surfaces
and/or layers, including of equal length are layered, placed or
positioned at any location, including on top of said third surface
and directly on top of said third surface and fourth surface of any
length, width, thickness, material, shape, design, formation,
method of construction and number of surfaces and/or layers,
including of equal length with that of said third surface and
fourth surface wherein; d. said first and second shorter and
thinner absorbent surface are layered, placed or positioned at any
location on top of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface,
including directly on top of the lower one half (1/2) portion of
said third longer and thicker absorbent surface and said fourth
longer and thinner absorbent surface with matching ends wherein;
alternatively, a digital absorbent pad is made by considerably
covering said first surface and second surface with said third
surface and said fourth surface and said first surface, second
surface, third surface and said fourth surface are all twisted
together one time in the middle of all above said surfaces, a
sufficient amount of glue, adhesive and/or a bonding or sealant and
other acceptable bonding technique known in the art may be used in
any sufficient amount and manner, including by applying a
sufficient amount of glue, adhesive and/or bonding or sealant up to
approximately eight inches (8 inches) around the top one half of
the said first surface and/or edges of the first surface and the
one half of said first surface, one half if said second surface,
one half of third surface and one half of aid fourth surface is
folded over and on to the remaining one half of said first surface,
one half of said second surface, one half of said third surface and
one half of said fourth surface from the point of the said twist
with matching ends wherein; e. said first and second surfaces ends
that are matching with said third surface end and said fourth
surface end wherein; alternatively, a twisted, wrapped, layered,
bent, rolled, cut and folded digital absorbent pad is made by
considerably covering said first and second shorter and thinner
absorbent surface with said third longer and thicker absorbent
surface and said fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface
wherein; f. said first and second shorter and thinner absorbent
surfaces ends are matching with said third longer and thicker
absorbent surface end and said fourth longer and thinner absorbent
surface end wherein; alternatively, a process that includes
layering, folding and sufficiently compressing and/or bonding or
sealing or other known acceptable bonding techniques known in the
art are used if glue, adhesive and/or bonding or sealant and other
acceptable bonding techniques known in the art are not used as
outlined above wherein; g. a process that includes twisting,
wrapping, layering, bending, folding, rolling, encasing, cutting,
sufficiently compressing and/or bonding or sealing or other known
bonding techniques acceptable in the art wherein; alternatively, a
sufficient compression may be preformed to any size, length, width,
thickness, material and in any shape, manner, method and amount
acceptable in the art, including up to approximately eight inches
(8 inches) of compression around the edges, ends and/or center of
the digital absorbent pad's material is sufficiently compressed or
other wise assembled and affixed to form and maintain a digital
absorbent pad of any specified, predetermined, desirable,
self-sustaining size and shape wherein; h. a sufficient compression
and/or bonding or sealing is preformed to any length, width,
thickness and shape, including up to approximately one half of an
inch (1/2 of an inch) of the edges, ends and/or center of the
wrapped absorbent material is sufficiently compressed and/or bonded
or sealed or otherwise assembled and affixed to form and maintain a
digital absorbent pad of a specified, predetermined, desirable,
self-sustaining shape wherein; alternatively, the remaining portion
of the necessary and/or essential components that comprises a
specified, predetermined, desirable, self-sustaining size and shape
of a digital absorbent pad is not compressed in any way wherein; i.
the remaindering portion of the necessary and/or essential
components that comprises any specified, predetermined, desirable,
self-sustaining shape of a digital absorbent pad is not
sufficiently compressed in any way wherein; alternatively, the
excess materials that are not considered by the inventor as
necessary and/or essential components comprising a specified,
predetermined, desirable, self-sustaining size, materials and shape
of a digital absorbent pad is trimmed and removed wherein; j. the
excess absorbent material is trimmed and removed wherein;
alternatively, after the above mentioned process has been completed
successfully in its entirety, a digital absorbent pad is readied
for use wherein; k. after the above mentioned process has been
successfully completed, a digital absorbent pad is readied for use
wherein; alternatively, either end and/or any combination of ends
and/or center of said digital absorbent pad may be used as an
insertion end or a withdrawal end. l. either end or any combination
of ends and/or center of said digital absorbent pad may be used as
an insertion end or a withdrawal end.
5. A mass of absorbent material comprising: a compressed, slightly
compressed, sufficiently compressed, non-compressed digital
absorbent pad layered, the intermediate layer or layers comprise
absorbent material and the outer layer or layers include an
absorbent material; a compressed, slightly compressed, sufficiently
compressed, non-compressed and loose absorbent pad layers, which
includes a uniform or a non-uniform blend of absorbent materials in
part and/or in its entirety; a compressed, slightly compressed,
sufficiently compressed, non-compressed and loose absorbent pad of
this invention, which includes each and all layers thereof of
basically 100% of the same absorbent material, such as the
intermediate layer or layers, including 100% cotton and such outer
layer or layers of 100% cotton.
6. A system and method for making and using a digital absorbent pad
of any size, material, shape and use, including exotics and minor
variations in designs, constructions, assemblies, colors, sizes,
shapes and materials, adhesive, non-adhesive, self-adhesive and
velcro for any purposes, including the comfortable insertion or
placement in between the toes and front portion of the feet of a
human being comprising hypoallergenic substance, anti-fungal
medicine, antiseptic, medications, antiperspirants, deodorants
and/or other substances for any purposes, including for dispensing
in between the toes and front portion of the feet as a means for
absorbing sweat, other bodily fluids; for prevention, treatment,
management, alleviation and/or elimination of bacteria, fungus and
odor from in between the toes and front portion of the feet; for
the prevention, treatment, management, alleviation and/or
elimination of athlete's foot, turf toe, swellings, other bodily
injuries, diseases, ailments, abnormalities, maladies, impairments
and/or disorders and worn by the user even while the user of this
digital absorbent pad is wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or
tennis and/or socks, stockings or tights and/or footies, sandals
and socks or stockings during various military activities to
counter terrorism, regular military activities, civilian activities
and sports activities.
7. A system and method for making and using either end or any
combination of ends and/or center of this digital absorbent pad as
an insertion end or a withdrawal end of the digital absorbent pads
as outlined in this invention comprising compressed, slightly
compressed, non-compressed cotton, loose cotton material and/or
other materials that has been sufficiently compressed to any
length, width, thickness, cut and shape around the edges, ends
and/or center, including up to approximately one half of an inch
(1/2 of an inch) and/or bonding or sealing for holding together the
edges, ends and/or center of such material to maintain a
predetermined, self-sustaining, comfortable shape after
construction of the digital absorbent pad is completed.
8. A system and method for making and using digital absorbent pads
and/or liquid wicking structure of any size, material and shape for
any purposes, including the comfortable insertion or placement in
between the toes and the front portion of the feet of a human being
comprising hypoallergenic substance, anti-fungal medicine,
antiseptic, medications, antiperspirants, deodorants and/or other
substances for any purposes, including for dispensing in between
the toes and front portion of the feet as a means for absorbing
sweat, other bodily fluids; for prevention, treatment, management,
alleviation and/or elimination of bacteria, fungus and odor from in
between the toes and front portion of the feet for the prevention,
treatment, management, alleviation and/or elimination of athlete's
foot, turf toe, swellings, other bodily injuries, diseases,
ailments, abnormalities, maladies, impairments and/or disorders and
worn by the user even while the user of this digital absorbent pad
is wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or tennis and/or socks,
stockings or tights and/or footies, sandals and socks or stockings
comprising a withdrawal means that is a secondary part as opposed
to a primary part, a non-essential part as opposed to an essential
part of such digital absorbent pads, including digital absorbent
pads comprising a withdrawal end as the top part of the unused part
as opposed to the bottom part of the used part of the digital
absorbent pad itself.
9. A system and method for making and using a digital absorbent pad
of any size, material and shape to be worn or used in any manner
and/or location with or without regular enclosed boots, shoes
and/or socks, stocking, tights or footies, during any time and for
any purpose, including for comfortable insertion or placement in
between the toes and front portion of the feet of a human being
comprising hypoallergenic substance, anti-fungal medicine,
antiseptic, medications, antiperspirants, deodorants and/or other
substances for any purposes, including for dispensing in between
the toes and front portion of the feet as a means for absorbing
sweat and/or other bodily fluids; for prevention, treatment,
management, alleviation and/or elimination of bacteria, fungus and
odor from in between the toes and front portion of the feet and
worn by the user even while the user of this digital absorbent pad
is wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or tennis and/or socks,
stockings, tights and/or footies, sandals and socks or stockings as
a means for the prevention, treatment, management, alleviation
and/or elimination of all athlete's foot symptoms, sweat, fungus,
bacteria, infection, moisture, skin disorder, lesions, rash, itchy
toes, foot odor, sores, other bodily, diseases, disorders,
ailments, abnormalities, impairments, maladies, fluids, blisters,
cracks, bunions, calluses, burning feet, scaly toes, peeling skin
on toes and feet, smelly feet, arthritis, diabetes foot symptoms
and other usages as outlined in this invention.
10. A system and method for making and using digital absorbent pads
of any size, material and shape for any purposes, including the
comfortable use in between the toes and front portion of the feet
of a human being comprising hypoallergenic substance, anti-fungal
medicine, antiseptic, medications, antiperspirants, deodorants
and/or other substances for any purposes, including for dispensing
in between the toes and front portion of the feet and worn by the
user even while the user of this digital absorbent pad is wearing
regular enclosed boots, shoes or tennis and/or socks, stockings,
tights and/or footies, sandals and socks or stockings as a means
for absorbing sweat, other bodily fluids; prevention, treatment,
management, alleviation and/or elimination of bacteria, fungus and
odor from in between the toes and front portion of the feet for the
prevention, treatment, management, alleviation and/or elimination
of athlete's foot, turf toe, swellings, other bodily injuries,
diseases, ailments, abnormalities, maladies, impairments and/or
disorders and to comfortably apply and remove make-up, astringents
and cleansing lotions, remove nail polish, creams, oils and baby
care, general household usage and general healthcare usage from
slightly compressed cotton, non-compressed cotton, loose cotton and
other absorbent material such as sterilized 100% cotton, 100% pure
non-chlorine bleached cotton, 100% biodegradable cotton, 100%
rayon, 100% lambs wool, 100% polyamide fusible web for bonding
fabrics together without stitching, cotton balls that have been
unwrapped, cotton wads, cotton pledgets, loose cotton, sterilized
cotton, organic cotton, sponge, foam, natural fiber, synthetic
fiber, cotton, cotton batting, cotton squares, cotton rounds,
rayon, velvet materials, woven materials, non-woven materials,
super polymers, open cell foam, liquid absorbing gelling, fabrics,
folded tissue, tissue wraps, tissue laminates polyester, silicone,
thin rubber, thin plastic, gel, fiber, tissue, gauze and other
materials which has been layered, wrapped, encased, rolled, folded,
twisted, bent, connected, designed, constructed or otherwise
altered and assembled into any specified, desirable, predetermined
thickness, width, length, quality and self-sustaining form for
absorption and retention of sweat, other bodily fluids, other
usages as outlined herein and to comfortably accommodate the many
different sizes and shapes of the human foot.
11. A system and method for making and using digital absorbent pads
of any size, shape and material, including non-absorbent materials
and/or absorbent materials for any purposes, including the
comfortable insertion or placement in between the toes and front
portion of the feet of a human being comprising hypoallergenic
substance, anti-fungal medicine, antiseptic, medications,
antiperspirants, deodorants and/or other substances for any
purposes, including for dispensing in between the toes and front
portion of the feet as a means for absorbing sweat, other bodily
fluids; for prevention, treatment, management, alleviation and/or
elimination of bacteria, fungus and odor from in between the toes
and front portion of the feet for the prevention, treatment,
management, alleviation and/or elimination of athlete's foot, turf
toe, swellings, other bodily injuries, diseases, ailments,
abnormalities, impairments, maladies and/or disorders and worn by
the user even while the user of this digital absorbent pad is
wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or tennis and/or socks,
stockings, tights and/or footies, sandals and socks or stockings to
provide dry skin in between the toes and the front portion of the
feet, channel sweat and other bodily fluids, capture, store and
retain fluids, for absorbing and/or transporting sweat and other
bodily fluids from in between the toes and front portion of the
feet of a human being and to capture, store, retain and/or
distribute fluids when such absorbent pads are used to apply and
remove make-up, astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail
polish, creams, oils and baby care, general household and
healthcare usage.
12. A system and method for making and using liquid wicking
structures placed or positioned between the layers of material
inside the digital absorbent pad as illustrated in this invention
so that the liquid wicking structure may be close to the insertion
end of the absorbent pad and/or positioned inside the digital
absorbent pad of any position, manner, material, size and shape,
including vertically, horizontally, slanted, zig zag o-shaped,
w-shaped, unshaped, l-shaped, I-shaped, c-shaped, m-shaped and a
cross section of any other various positions, sizes and shapes and
materials, including non-absorbent materials and/or absorbent
materials for any purposes, including the comfortable insertion or
placement in between the toes and front portion of the feet of a
human being comprising hypoallergenic substance, anti-fungal
medicine, antiseptic, medications, antiperspirants, deodorants
and/or other substances for any purposes, including for dispensing
in between the toes and front portion of the feet as a means for
absorbing sweat, other bodily fluids; for prevention, treatment,
management, alleviation and/or elimination of bacteria, fungus and
odor from in between the toes and front portion of the feet for the
prevention, treatment, management, alleviation and/or elimination
of athlete's foot, turf toe, swellings, other bodily injuries,
diseases, ailments, abnormalities, impairments, maladies and/or
disorders and worn by the user even while the user of this digital
absorbent pad is wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or tennis
and/or socks, stockings, tights and/or footies, sandals and socks
or stocking and other usages as outlined in this invention.
13. A system and method for making and using digital absorbent pads
of any size, material and shape for any purposes, including the
comfortable insertion or placement in between the toes and front
portion of the feet of a human being comprising hypoallergenic
substance, anti-fungal medicine, antiseptic, medications,
antiperspirants, deodorants and/or other substances for any
purposes, including for dispensing in between the toes and front
portion of the feet as a means for absorbing sweat, other bodily
fluids; for prevention, treatment, management, alleviation and/or
elimination of bacteria, fungus and odor from in between the toes
and front portion of the feet for; the prevention, treatment,
management, alleviation and/or elimination of athlete's foot, turf
toe, swellings, other bodily injuries, diseases, ailments,
abnormalities, maladies, impairments and/or disorders and worn by
the user even while the user of this digital absorbent pad is
wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or tennis and/or socks,
stockings, tights and/or footies, sandals and socks or stocking as
a moisture management device for transferring moisture outward from
in between the toes and front portion of the feet of a human being
through the sock, stocking, tight or footies for evaporation and
also as a moisture management device by allowing the moisture to be
held in and/or distributed evenly when such absorbent pad is
otherwise used.
14. A system and method for making and using digital absorbent pads
and liquid wicking structure of any material, size and shape,
including an elongated rectangular, semi-circular, circular,
triangular, hourglass, trapezoidal, cylindrical, concave,
bioconcave, plano concave, right angle, biconvex, plano convex,
convexo concave, convoluted, elliptical, caudal fin, pelvic fin,
anal fin, overfold, recumbent fold, folded, rolled, planar,
lozenge, lune, notch, oblate, oblong, polygonal, helical,
incurvate, invaginate, lobe, trough, turbinate, ogive, prolate,
twisted, wrapped, spun, spiral, woven, strips, loops, fossa,
groove, angle, sheet, sinusoidal, slab, coil, square, round, cone,
cube, oval shape and/or shapes, a generally backward E-shaped,
T-shaped, L-shaped, P-shaped, O-shaped, Q-shaped, D-shaped,
E-shaped, any combination of the above mentioned shapes and a cross
section of many other different specified predetermined agreed
upon, comfortable and self-sustaining configurations for any
purposes, including for insertion and placement in between the toes
and front portion of the feet of a human being comprising
hypoallergenic substance, anti-fungal medicine, antiseptic,
medications, antiperspirants, deodorants and/or other substances
for any purposes, including for dispensing in between the toes and
front portion of the feet as a means for absorbing sweat, other
bodily fluids; for prevention, treatment, management, alleviation
and/or elimination of bacteria, fungus and odor from in between the
toes and front portion of the feet; for the prevention, treatment,
management, alleviation and/or elimination of athlete's foot, turf
toe, swellings, other bodily injuries, diseases, ailments,
abnormalities, maladies, impairments and/or disorders and worn by
the user even while the user of this digital absorbent pad is
wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or tennis and/or socks,
stockings, tights and/or footies, sandals and socks or stockings
and for other multiple usages as outlined in this invention.
15. A system and method for making and using digital absorbent pads
of any desirable, comfortable, thickness, length, width, material,
shape and manner by generally twisting, layering, folding,
wrapping, rolling, bending and/or otherwise altering and assembling
the absorbent material and/or non-absorbent material into any
number of twists, layers, folds, wraps, rolls and bends for any
purposes, including for insertion and placement in between the toes
and front portion of the feet of a human being comprising
hypoallergenic substance, anti-fungal medicine, antiseptic,
medications, antiperspirants, deodorants and/or other substances
for any purposes, including for dispensing in between the toes and
front portion of the feet as a means for absorbing sweat, other
bodily fluids; for prevention, treatment, management, alleviation
and/or elimination of bacteria, fungus and odor from in between the
toes and front portion of the feet; for the prevention, treatment,
management, alleviation and/or elimination of athlete's foot, turf
toe, swellings, other bodily injuries, diseases, ailments,
abnormalities, maladies, impairments and/or disorders and worn by
the user even while the user of this digital absorbent pad is
wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or tennis and/or socks,
stockings, tights and/or footies, sandals and socks or
stockings.
16. A system and method for making and using digital absorbent pads
of any size, materials, shape and various mixtures of materials,
including 98% cotton to 2% rayon; about 95% cotton to 5% rayon; 90%
cotton to 10% rayon; 85% cotton to 15% rayon; 75% cotton to 25%
rayon; 60% cotton to 40% rayon and 50% cotton to 50% rayon; 85%
cotton to 15% foam; 70% cotton to 30% foam; 60% cotton to 40% foam;
75% cotton to 25% foam; 95% cotton 5% foam; 97% cotton to 3% foam
and 50% cotton to 50% foam; 40% cotton to 60% foam; 85% cotton to
15% gauze; 75% cotton to 25% gauze; 40% cotton to 60% gauze; 95%
cotton to 5% gauze; and 97% cotton to 3% gauze; 85% cotton to 15%
silicone; 70% cotton to 30% silicone; 60% cotton to 40% silicone;
75% cotton to 25% silicone; 95% cotton to 5% silicone; 98% cotton
to 2% silicone and 50% cotton to 50% silicone; 85% cotton to 15%
lambs wool; 70% cotton to 30% lambs wool; 60% cotton to 40% lambs
wool; 75% cotton to 25% lambs wool; 95% cotton to 5% lambs wool;
98% cotton to 2% lambs wool; 50% cotton to 50%; lambs wool; 60%
lambs wool to 40% cotton; 70% lambs wool to 30% cotton; ; 50%
cotton to 50%; 90% foam to 10% rayon; 85% foam to 15% rayon; 75%
foam to 25% rayon; 60% foam to 40% rayon; 40% foam to 60% rayon;
30% foam to 70% rayon; 90% foam to 10% gel; 85% foam to 15% gel;
75% foam to 25% gel; 60% foam to 40% gel; 50% foam to 50% gel; 60%
gel to 40% foam; 70% gel to 30% foam; 75% gel to 25% foam; 85% gel
to 15% foam and by the use of polyester or other synthetic fibers
to include some type of elasticity to the absorbent materials to be
used for any purposes, including for insertion and placement in
between the toes and front portion of the feet of a human being
comprising hypoallergenic substance, anti-fungal medicine,
antiseptic, medications, antiperspirants, deodorants and/or other
substances for any purposes, including for dispensing in between
the toes and front portion of the feet as a means for absorbing
sweat, other bodily fluids; for prevention, treatment, management,
alleviation and/or elimination of bacteria, fungus and odor from in
between the toes and front portion of the feet for the feet; for
the prevention, treatment, management, alleviation and/or
elimination of athlete's foot, turf toe, swellings, other bodily
injuries, diseases, ailments, abnormalities, maladies, impairments
and/or disorders and worn by the user even while the user of this
digital absorbent pad is wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or
tennis and/or socks, stockings, tights and/or footies, sandals and
socks or stockings.
17. A system and method for making and using absorbent materials
and/or non-absorbent materials of any shape, materials, size and/or
dimension to design and construct a digital absorbent pad,
including the specified dimensions of absorbent materials and
non-absorbent materials before cutting such materials into any
predetermined specified length, width and thickness comprising an
elongated strip ranging up to about eight inches (8 inches) in
width, and up to about four (4 inches) in thickness and up to about
four feet (4 feet) in length for any purposes, including for
insertion and placement in between the toes and front portion of
the feet of a human being further comprising hypoallergenic
substance, anti-fungal medicine, antiseptic, medications,
antiperspirants, deodorants and/or other substances for any
purposes, including for dispensing in between the toes and front
portion of the feet as a means for absorbing sweat, other bodily
fluids for prevention, treatment, management, alleviation and/or
elimination of bacteria, fungus and odor from in between the toes
and front portion of the feet; for the prevention, treatment,
management, alleviation and/or elimination of athlete's foot, turf
toe, swellings, other bodily injuries, ailments, abnormalities,
maladies, impairments s and/or disorders and worn by the user even
while the user of this digital absorbent pad is wearing regular
enclosed boots, shoes or tennis and/or socks, stockings, tights
and/or footies, sandals and socks or stockings.
18. A system and method for making and using a digital absorbent
pad as outlined in this invention of any size, material and shape
to be given different functions or modes of operation, integrally
or separate, modular and/or in sections and for any purposes,
including as or "a mass of absorbent material" or "a mass of
absorbent pad" or "a digital insertable disposable hygienic device"
or "a digital insertable disposable container device" or "a digital
insertable disposable therapeutic device" or "a digital insertable
disposable first aid device" or "a digital insertable disposable
medication device" or "moisture management device".
19. A system and method for making and using a digital absorbent
pad of any size, shape, material and characteristics, including a
washable non-disposable material that is entirely non-absorbent and
non-disposable; partially non-absorbent, reusable non-absorbent
materials and disposable absorbent materials; 100% silicone and/or
a mixture of absorbent materials and/or other non-absorbent
materials containing holes and/or silts and/or ridges and/or
grooves; 100% cotton other absorbent materials and/or non-absorbent
materials containing holes and/or silts and/or ridges and/or
grooves; entirely disposable; entirely non-disposable and partially
disposable for any purposes, including for the comfortable
insertion and placement in between the toes and front portion of
the feet of a human being comprising hypoallergenic substance,
anti-fungal medicine, antiseptic, medications, antiperspirants,
deodorants and/or other substances for any purposes, including for
dispensing in between the toes and front portion of the feet as a
means for absorbing sweat, other bodily fluids; for prevention,
treatment, management, alleviation and/or elimination of bacteria,
fungus and odor from in between the toes and front portion of the
feet; for the prevention, treatment, management, alleviation and/or
elimination of athlete's foot, turf toe, swellings, other bodily
injuries, diseases, ailments, abnormalities, maladies, impairments
and/or disorders and worn by the user even while the user of this
digital absorbent pad is wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes or
tennis and/or socks, stockings, tights, and/or footies, sandals and
socks or stockings; including for use by the users for general
household, general healthcare and other usages as outlined in this
invention; having different characteristics and/or features,
including a cleanable non-disposable and reusable material that is
entirely non-absorbent, a disposable, single use digital absorbent
pad; a digital absorbent pad containing partially absorbent
material and partially non-absorbent material whereas such
non-absorbent material is cleaned and reused and such absorbent
material is disposed of and replaced; a 100% silicone digital
absorbent pad containing holes and/or slits and/or ridges and/or
grooves; a digital absorbent pad containing a mixture of silicone
and absorbent material containing holes and/or slits and/or ridges
and/or grooves; a digital absorbent pad containing a mixture of
silicone and other non-absorbent material containing holes and/or
slits and/or ridges and/or grooves; a digital absorbent pad
containing 100% cotton; a digital absorbent pad containing 100%
cotton containing holes and/or slits and/or ridges and/or grooves;
a digital absorbent pad containing partially cotton and other
absorbent materials containing holes and/or slits and/or ridges
and/or grooves; a digital absorbent pad containing at least two (2)
elongated absorbent strips of absorbent material for each foot of a
human being, a digital absorbent pad containing at least one (1) or
more separate non-adhesive elongated strips of absorbent materials
of the length, width and thickness to comfortably and sufficiently
constitute the best anatomically fit for wrapping once down through
the web space between the big toe and second toe, also called the
long toe, underneath the long toe and up through the second web
space between the second toe and the third toe, moving in the
direction away from the said big toe of a human being with matching
ends located on top of such toe; alternatively, said matching ends
may also extend to wrap and be located underneath all of the toes
and a second digital absorbent containing one (1) or more separate
non-adhesive elongated strip of absorbent materials of the length,
width and thickness to comfortably and sufficiently constitute the
best anatomically fit for wrapping once down through the third web
space between the third toe, moving in the direction away from the
said big toe of a human being, underneath the fourth toe and up
through the fourth web space between said fourth toe and fifth toe,
moving in the direction away from the big toe and toward the other
toes on the foot of a human being with matching ends located on top
of such toes; alternatively, said matching ends may also extend to
wrap and be located underneath all of the toes; this same process
is repeated on the second foot; this same process is repeated on
the second foot; a digital absorbent pad containing at least two
(2) adhesive elongated strip worn in any manner, including
horizontally across the top of each foot up to approximately four
(4) inches away from where the toes are adjoined and/or attached to
the human foot facing each other, comprising of up to approximately
seven inches (7) inches of vertically hung absorbent material,
pointing in the directions of the toes for insertion and/or
placement in between the toes and front portion of the feet of the
human being, said digital absorbent pad is secured to the human
foot by an adhesive strip on each side of the digital absorbent pad
and attached to the foot with one adhesive strip in the middle of
said digital absorbent pad and attached to the top of the foot;
this same process is repeated on the second foot; a digital
absorbent pad containing one or more a non-adhesive elongated
strips of absorbent material comfortably worn in any position,
including a horizontally position across each toe, starting on top
of the big toe of each foot, down through the first web space and
underneath the long toe, also called the second toe, moving in the
direction away from said big toe up through the second web space
and on top of the third toe, down though the third web space and
underneath the fourth toe, up through the fourth web space and on
top of the fifth toe or worn vice versa in a weaving type manner
horizontally across each toe, alternatively, the said digital
absorbent pad may be secured to the human foot by one adhesive
strip on each end of said non-adhesive elongated strip of absorbent
material, alternatively, said non-adhesive elongated strip of
absorbent material may also be extended to wrapped underneath and
located underneath all of the toes once the above mentioned weaving
process has been completed; this same process is repeated on the
second foot; an adjustable digital absorbent pad whereby at least
one or more elongated layers of 100% Cotton and/or some other
absorbent material are twisted together at least one (1) time in
the middle of all said absorbent layers; one (1) or more elongated
layers of 100% Cotton and/or some other absorbent material are
twisted together at least one time in the middle of all said
absorbent layers and is folded over and onto itself with matching
ends; an adjustable digital absorbent pad containing completely
100% Cotton material and/or some other absorbent material whereas
such adjustable digital absorbent pad is disposed of and thrown
away after a single use; one or more ends of this adjustable
digital absorbent pad may be moved outward from on top of each
other, in the opposite direction of the other to create a longer
desirable in between the toes anatomically fit; this adjustable
digital absorbent pad is also a "one size fits all" digital
absorbent pad as a means of prevention, treatment, management,
alleviation and/or elimination of athlete's foot, arthritis,
diabetes foot symptoms and other usages as outlined in this
invention and for any other purposes.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Currently, it is the opinion of this inventor that there
is no commercially available digital absorbent pad similar to the
present invention. It is also the opinion of this inventor that the
current invention will be the first most commercially available
digital absorbent pad used as outlined in this invention. The
closet thing found to this invention that is commercially available
is a padding and medicating device for the human foot comprising a
sheet structure, preferably of an elastic fabric material and
partially coated on one surface with a pressure sensitive adhesive,
in combination with a pad of viscoelastic gelatinous material
impregnated onto a portion of the same surface of the sheet
structure as the pressure sensitive adhesive containing silicone in
U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,421.
[0002] This device in U.S. Pat No. 5,098,421 containing silicone
does not come close to solving the problem associated with
athlete's foot. Sweat and other bodily fluids is able to remain in
between the toes and front portion of the feet of the human body
while using this device in between the toes and front portion of
the feet of the human body. This device in U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,421
containing silicone does not provide for any absorption of sweat
and other bodily fluids from in between the toes and front portion
of the feet of a human being as does this invention. The device
containing silicone in U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,421 that are used in
between the toes and front portion of the feet of the human body is
a non-absorbent. Therefore, such device containing silicone in U.S.
Pat. No. 5,098,421 does not solve the problem referenced absorbing
or transporting sweat and other bodily fluids from in between the
toes and the front portion of the feet of the human body that
generally causes fungus and bacteria resulting in athlete's
foot.
[0003] The present invention solves the problem with how to
channel, contain and absorb sweat and other bodily fluids from in
between the toes and the front portion of the feet of the human
being while wearing regular enclosed shoes, boots, sneakers and/or
socks even during military activities, civilian activities, sports
activities and/or at bed time. In the present invention, properly
designed and constructed digital absorbent pads allows for sweat
and/or bodily fluids to be channeled, contained and soak up by the
absorbent material used in between the toes and front portion of
the feet of the human body even while the user of the present
invention wears regular enclosed shoes, boots, sneakers and/or
socks even during regular military activities, civilian activities,
walking, sports activities and/or during bed time.
[0004] This invention even provides for ventilation in between the
toes and the front portion of the feet while such digital absorbent
pad is being worn by the user of this invention. The device
containing silicone in U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,421 does not provide for
ventilation in between the toes and the front portion of the feet
while such device is inserted because such silicone is a
non-absorbent. It is known in the art that cotton and/or other
absorbents opened pores generally provides for circulation of air
and/or ventilation in between the toes and front portion of the
feet by virtue of cotton and/or other absorbent's ability to
breathe while being worn on the human body. As a result, in between
the toes and the front portion of the feet of the human body will
remain dry even while the digital absorbent pad is inserted and
regular enclosed shoes, boots, sneakers and/or socks are being
worn.
[0005] This invention will further provide for the healing of
sores, blisters, rashes, scaly feet, fungus, bacteria, infection,
cracks, smelly feet, itchy feet and other skin disorders in between
the toes and the front portion of the feet of the human body even
while the user of this invention wears regular enclosed shoes,
boots, sneakers and/or socks. The device containing silicone in
U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,421 does not provide for much air to circulate
and/or ventilation in between the toes and the front portion of the
feet notwithstanding the fact that such silicone device is
sometimes also used as an insulator.
[0006] This digital absorbent pad, while inserted, constantly
absorbs sweat and other bodily fluids from in between the toes and
the front portion of the feet during military activities, civilian
activities, sports activities and/or at bedtime. Therefore, not
only is this invention by far the number one remedy for those
individuals who already have athlete's foot and/or smelly feet,
this invention is also a remedy for the prevention of athlete's
foot and smelly feet.
[0007] Since the device containing silicone in U.S. Pat. No.
5,098,421 may be able to repel small amounts of sweat and other
bodily fluids from getting in between the toes and the front
portion of the feet of the human body while inserted, this silicone
device does not completely solve the problem of what to do with the
sweat and other bodily fluids repelled from in between the toes and
front portion of the feet while wearing regular enclosed shoes,
boots, sneakers and/or socks. In light of such repellant action
conducted within the confines of such closed environment inside the
socks and shoes, sweat and other bodily fluids is channeled and
flows to other parts of the toes, front portion of the feet, socks
and shoes. For the reason outlined above, the user of this silicone
device in U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,421 is constantly being exposed to
excess sweat and other bodily fluids build-ups. Due to the
above-mentioned problems caused by the silicone device in U.S. Pat.
No. 5,098,421, a heaven has been established for fungus and
bacteria to grow resulting athlete's foot.
[0008] This digital absorbent pad is made from a small flat
absorbent material that have been sufficiently compressed around
the edges, ends and/or center and/or bonded or sealed or otherwise
affixed to maintain its predetermined self-sustaining shape once
construction is completed. Such absorbent material is not otherwise
compressed in the remaindering areas that are considered by this
inventor to be the necessary and/or essential components of a
specified predetermined self-sustaining shape of such digital
absorbent pad. Before sufficiently compressing around the edges,
ends and/or center of the digital absorbent pad, such small flat
absorbent material may be rolled, folded, twisted, layered,
wrapped, bent and otherwise modified and assembled into any
predetermined specified shape, length, width and thickness and
constructed to achieve many different types of digital absorbent
pads.
[0009] Such absorbent material is not otherwise compressed in the
remaindering areas that are considered by this inventor to be the
necessary and/or essential component part of a predetermined
self-sustaining shape of such digital absorbent pad. It is the
opinion of this inventor that digital absorbent pads made from many
different types and constructions will become the most popular and
successful in the marketplace.
[0010] In an effort to produce the most desirable overall
absorbency, liquid absorbent material are generally constructed
from batts of larger in size than the regular in size, which are
sufficiently compressed to a large size and an extra large in size.
As sweat and other bodily fluids are formed in between the toes and
front portion of the feet, after such digital absorbent pad's
insertion between the toes and front portion of the feet, these
slightly compressed extra large and large digital absorbent pads
are expected to absorb such sweat and other bodily fluids of the
human body. Additionally, digital absorbent pad with increased
absorbency also works well for applying and removing make-up,
astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail polish, creams,
oils, and for baby care, general household, healthcare uses,
treating or preventing turf toe and other bodily injuries.
[0011] When considering digital absorbent pads for in between the
toes and front portion of the feet use, it the intent of this
inventor to provide a digital absorbent pad in it's initial shape
after construction that is of a comfortable and desirable size and
shape for insertion between the toes and front portion of the feet,
and when such a digital absorbent pad is placed in between the toes
and front portion of the feet, sweat and other bodily fluids is
absorbed while it's user's are wearing regular enclosed shoes,
boots, sneakers and/or stockings or socks during work, various
sports activities, day time activities, night time activities and
at bed time without wearing any shoes. However, during bedtime, the
inventor recommends that the user of this digital absorbent pad may
wear socks or stockings or footies or some other device to hold
such digital absorbent pad in place.
[0012] To preclude any sweat and/or other bodily fluids from
escaping in between the toes and/or front portion of the feet while
this digital absorbent pad is inserted in between the toes and the
front portion of the feet of the human body, it is essential that
such digital absorbent pad should be of an appropriate size and in
between the toes and front portion of the feet shape and fit from a
width, length and thickness dimension to accommodate all of it's
users sizes. Having such above mentioned digital absorbent pad
inserted, sweat and other bodily fluids would be contacted,
contained and soaked up by such digital absorbent pad described as
sweat and other bodily fluids travels along the length and width of
the toes. Further, sweat and other bodily fluids may also escape
contact if such digital absorbent pads are not thick enough to make
contact with such sweat and other bodily fluids while such digital
absorbent pads are inserted. In this regards, sweat and other
bodily fluids have eluded being captured and soaked up by the
absorbent pads.
[0013] To perform at its best potential, it is necessary that a
digital absorbent pad should be of an anatomical length, width,
thickness, shape and fit without sacrificing performance or comfort
of its users while wearing regular or heavy enclosed shoes, boots,
tennis shoes and/or stockings, tights, footies or socks.
[0014] Generally, to achieve its best performance, a regular size
or a small size or an extra small size or a petite size digital
absorbent pad in dimension inserted in between the toes and front
portion of the feet of a human being with extra large feet and
extra wide web spaces in between the toes would not constitute the
best anatomical fit for such human being and would be lacking in
performing up to its best potential.
[0015] Therefore, it would be advantageous to supply a digital
absorbent pad of increased width, thickness and length dimension
without any problems that may pertain to lack of performance,
decreased comfort of such an absorbent pad while such is inserted
in between the toes and front portion of the feet without any
increased costs of making such digital absorbent pad.
[0016] Finding that such regular size or small size or extra small
size or petite size digital absorbent pad of this invention of the
best designs currently addressed in this invention do not provide
for a method of preventing sweat and/or other bodily fluids from
escaping while such regular size or small size or extra small size
or petite size digital absorbent pads are worn by human being with
turf toe, extra large feet and extra wide web spaces in between the
toes.
[0017] The digital absorbent pad comprising slightly compressed,
non-compressed and loose absorbent material must be sufficiently
compressed to any size and shape around the edges, ends and/or
center, including up to about one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch)
and/or sealed or bonded or otherwise affixed to hold together and
maintain a self-sustaining shape after construction of such digital
absorbent pad is completed. Such absorbent material which has been
twisted, layered, wrapped, folded, rolled, bent and otherwise
designed and constructed to achieve an anatomical length, width,
thickness, shape and fit of many different sizes of the human body
were achieved without sacrificing performance or comfort of its
users while wearing regular or heavy enclosed shoes, boots, tennis
shoes and/or stockings or tights or footies or socks.
[0018] The digital absorbent pads includes designs and
constructions for a human being with turf toe; extra large size
feet and an extra wide in between the toes web spaces; turf toe
uses and for a human being with large size feet and large in
between the toes web spaces; for a human being with regular size
feet and a regular in between the toes web spaces; for a human
being with medium size feet and a medium in between the toes web
spaces; for a human being with small size feet and a small in
between the toes web spaces; for a human being with extra small
size feet and an extra small size in between the toes web spaces
and for a human being with petite size feet and a petite in between
the toes web spaces. The digital absorbent pads can have a shape
different from the oval shape if desired. The particular Length L2,
Width W2 and Thickness T2 of the digital absorbent pads will be
contingent upon the type of digital absorbent pads that is to be
designed and constructed, such as an turf toe uses; extra large
size, a large size, a regular size, a medium size, a small size, or
an extra small size or a petite size or as otherwise outlined
herein.
[0019] Preferably, the soft i book 32 that is used to design and
construct digital absorbent pads may be of any dimensions,
including dimensions ranging as follows: Petite of any size,
length, width, thickness and shape, including a length L2 up to
approximately one inch (1 inch) a Width W2 up to approximately
three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an inch), a Thickness T2 up to
approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch); Extra Small of
any size, length, width, thickness and shape, including a length L2
up to approximately one and one third of an inch (1 and 1/3 of an
inch), a Width W2 up to approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4
of an inch), a Thickness T2 up to approximately one half of an inch
(1/2 of an inch); Small of any to any size, length, width,
thickness and shape, including a length L2 up to approximately one
and one half of an inch (1 and 1/2 of an inch), a Width W2 up to
approximately one inch (1 inch), a Thickness T2 up to approximately
one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch); Medium of any size, length,
width, thickness and shape, including a Length L2 up to
approximately two inches (2 inches), a Width W2 up to approximately
one and one half of an inches (3 inches);
[0020] Regular of any size, length, width, thickness and shape,
including a length L2 up to approximately three inches (3 inches),
a Width W2 up to approximately two inches (2 inches), a Thickness
T2 up to approximately one inch (1 inch); Large of any size,
length, width, thickness and shape, including a length L2 up to
approximately four inches (4 inches), a Width W2 up to
approximately three inches (3 inches), a Thickness T2 up to
approximately one and one half inches (1 and 1/2 inches); Extra
large to any size, length, width, thickness and shape, including a
length L2 up to approximately ten inches (10 inches), a Width W2 up
to approximately eight inches (8 inches), a Thickness T2 up to
approximately four inches (4 inches).
[0021] While specific embodiments of the instant invention have
been illustrated and depicted, it would be clear to those skilled
in the art that many, many other similar types and changes can be
made without departing from the course and scope of this
invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] FIG. 1 is a front, side and top view of a thinner elongated
strip of absorbent material, which can be cut into a plurality of
individual segments.
[0023] FIG. 2 is a front, side and top view of two shorter and
thinner individual absorbent segments being placed directly on top
of each other.
[0024] FIG. 3 is a front, side and top view of the two shorter and
thinner individual absorbent segments, which have been positioned,
placed and/or layered directly on top of each other.
[0025] FIG. 4 is a front, side and top view of a thicker elongated
strip of absorbent material, which can be cut into a plurality of
individual segments.
[0026] FIG. 5 is a front, side and top view of a thicker and longer
elongated strip of absorbent material, which has been cut into an
individual segment.
[0027] FIG. 6 is a front, side and top view of the two shorter and
thinner individual absorbent segments positioned, placed and/or
layered directly on top of each other and has also been positioned,
placed and/or layered directly on top of one longer and thicker
elongated strip of absorbent material.
[0028] FIG. 7 is a front, side and top view of a thinner elongated
strip of absorbent material, which can be cut into a plurality of
individual segments.
[0029] FIG. 7A is a front, side and top view of a thinner and
longer elongated strip of absorbent material which has been cut
into an individual segment.
[0030] FIG. 8 is a front, side and top view of the two shorter and
thinner individual absorbent segments being positioned, placed
and/or layered directly on top of each other and also being
positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of one longer and
thicker elongated strip of absorbent material and furthered being
positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of one longer and
thinner elongated strip of absorbent material.
[0031] FIG. 9 is a front, side and top view of the said two shorter
and thinner individual absorbent segments which has been
positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of each other and
which has also been positioned, placed and/or layered directly on
top of one longer and thicker elongated strip of absorbent material
and which has also been positioned, placed and/or layered directly
on top of one longer and thinner elongated strip of absorbent
material whereby the said two longer thicker and thinner elongated
strips of absorbent materials.
[0032] FIG. 10 is a front, side and top view of the said two
shorter and thinner individual absorbent segments which has been
positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of each other and
which has also been positioned, placed and/or layered directly on
top of one longer and thicker elongated strip of absorbent material
and which has also been positioned, placed and/or layered directly
on top of one longer and thinner elongated strip of absorbent
material whereby the said two longer thicker and thinner elongated
strips of absorbent materials is about to be folded directly over
and onto the said two shorter thinner individual absorbent
segments.
[0033] FIG. 11 is a front, side and top view of the said two
shorter and thinner individual absorbent segments which has been
positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of each other and
which has been also positioned, placed and/or layered directly on
top of one longer and thicker elongated strip of absorbent material
and which has been also positioned, placed and/or layered directly
on top of one longer and thinner elongated strip of absorbent
material whereby the said two longer thicker and thinner elongated
strips of absorbent materials which has been folded directly over
and onto the said two shorter thinner individual absorbent segments
and onto the one half ends of two said longer thicker and thinner
elongated strips of absorbent material with matching ends to form a
backward E-shaped visual representation.
[0034] FIG. 12 is a front, side and top view of said the two
shorter and thinner individual absorbent segments which has been
positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of each other and
which has been also positioned, placed and/or layered directly on
top of one longer and thicker elongated strip of absorbent material
and which has been also positioned, placed and/or layered directly
on top of one longer and thinner elongated strip of absorbent
material whereby the said two longer thicker and thinner elongated
strips of absorbent materials which have been also folded directly
over and onto the said two shorter thinner individual absorbent
segments, whereby the said backward E-shaped in FIG. 11 has been
transformed into a predetermined oval shaped impression of a
specified length, width and thickness to form a "Soft I Book".
[0035] FIG. 13 is a front, side and top view of said the two
shorter and thinner individual absorbent segments which has been
positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of each other and
which has been also positioned, placed and/or layered directly on
top of one longer and thicker elongated strip of absorbent material
and which has been also positioned, placed and/or layered directly
on top of one longer and thinner elongated strip of absorbent
material whereby the said two longer thicker and thinner elongated
strips of absorbent materials which have been also folded directly
over and onto the said two shorter thinner individual absorbent
segments, whereby the said "Soft I Book" in FIG. 12 has been
transformed into a "tuft of cotton and/or other material" after
being sufficiently compressed and/or sealed or bonded or otherwise
affixed around the edges, ends and/or center into an oval shape of
any predetermined specified length, width and thickness, including
up to approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch). This
"tuft of cotton and/or other material" is not otherwise compressed
in the remaindering areas that are considered by this inventor to
be the necessary and/or essential components of such "tuft of
cotton and/or other material".
[0036] FIG. 14 is a front, side and top view of an oval shaped
digital absorbent pad of any predetermined, self-sustaining,
desired shape, length, width and thickness after trimming away and
removal of the excess materials. This digital absorbent pad is soft
in texture, comfortable and suitable for usages as outlined in this
invention, but by way of no limitations.
[0037] Alternately, FIG. 15 is a front, side and top view of a
thicker elongated absorbent material, which can be cut into a
plurality of individual segments.
[0038] FIG. 16 is a front, side and top view of two shorter and
thicker individual elongated absorbent segments being placed
directly on top of each other.
[0039] FIG. 17 is a front, side and top view of the two shorter and
thicker elongated strips individual absorbent segments, which has
been positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of each
other with matching ends and twisted in the middle of said
individual elongated absorbent segments one time.
[0040] FIG. 18 is a front, side and top view of the two shorter and
thicker elongated strips of individual absorbent segments which has
been positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of each
other with matching ends and twisted in the middle of said
individual elongated strips of individual absorbent segments one
time which is about to be folded directly over and onto the
remaindering one half (1/2) ends of the said two shorter thicker
individual elongated strips of individual absorbent segments. If
adhesives, including glue is used to seal or bond or otherwise
affixed around the edges, ends and/or center of this digit
absorbent pad, such process is performed at this stage.
[0041] FIG. 19 is a front, side and top view of the four shorter
and thicker elongated strips of individual absorbent segments with
matching ends which has been folded directly over and onto each
other whereby the remaindering one half (1/2) ends of the said four
shorter thicker individual absorbent segments and being
sufficiently compressed into a twisted, layered and folded digital
absorbent pad of any predetermined specified length, width and
thickness ready for use.
[0042] FIG. 20 is a front, side and top view of an oval shaped
digital absorbent pad of any predetermined, self-sustaining,
desired shape, length, width and thickness after trimming away and
removal of the excess materials. This digital absorbent pad is soft
in texture, comfortable and suitable for usages as outlined in this
invention, but by way of no limitations. FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 17,
FIG. 18, FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 as outlined above represents an
alternative way of designing, constructing and assembling a digital
absorbent pad of this invention.
[0043] Generally, the digital absorbent pad in FIG. 19 may be
sufficiently compressed and/or sealed or bonded or otherwise
affixed around the edges, ends and/or center into any predetermined
specified length, width and thickness, including up to
approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch). This digital
absorbent pad is not otherwise compressed in the remaindering areas
that are considered by this inventor to be the necessary and/or
essential components of such digital absorbent pad.
[0044] To form, design and construct an digital absorbent pad ready
for use by the user, such absorbent pad is generally twisted,
layered, folded, rolled, bent, wrapped, encased and/or otherwise
altered and assembled in any comfortable, suitable agreed upon
manner.
[0045] Once any specified predetermined comfortable, desirable and
self sustaining shape has been achieved of any length, width,
thickness and shape, sufficient compression, including up to
approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch) around the
edges, ends and/or center of such digital absorbent pad is
generally sufficiently compressed and/or sealed or bonded or
otherwise affixed. Thereafter, the excess absorbent material is
trimmed and removed. After the above-mentioned process has been
successfully completed, a digital absorbent pad is readied for use
by the user.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Preferred Embodiments
[0046] In FIG. 1, a thinner elongated absorbent strip 50 is
revealed which can be cut into a plurality of individual members
72. Each of the individual members 72 can be of any size, material
and shape, including a rectangle comprising any width "W" and
thickness "T" and length "L". The length "L" can be less than,
equal to or greater than the width "W". The absorbent strip 50 can
also be formed from 100% cotton, 100% rayon, 100% lamb's wool,
other material and/or various mixtures of other materials,
including non-absorbent materials, which are assembled into a sheet
or strip. In addition, materials can be assembled and made into any
shape, including a generally oval shape, an elliptical shape, a
square shape, a round shape, a triangular shape, an egg shape, a
cone shape, a tear drop shape, a cross section of the above
mentioned shapes and other different predetermined agreed upon
shapes and sizes. The particular mixtures of materials may vary
according to choice.
[0047] Polyester or other synthetic fibers have been used to
include some type of elasticity to the absorbent materials 50.
Other several of mixtures of absorbent materials may include 98%
cotton to 2% rayon; about 95% cotton to 5% rayon; 90% cotton to 10%
rayon; 85% cotton to 15% rayon; 75% cotton to 25% rayon; 60% cotton
to 40% rayon and 50% cotton to 50% rayon. Various other mixtures of
absorbent materials may include 85% cotton to 15% foam; 70% cotton
to 30% foam; 60% cotton to 40% foam; 75% cotton to 25% foam; 95%
cotton 5% foam; 97% cotton to 3% foam and 50% cotton to 50% foam
and 40% cotton to 60% foam.
[0048] Other various mixtures of absorbent materials and
non-absorbent materials may comprise 85% cotton to 15% gauze; 75%
cotton to 25% gauze; 50% cotton to 50% gauze; 40% cotton to 60%
gauze; 95% cotton to 5% gauze; and 97% cotton to 3% gauze. Other
various mixtures of material may include a mixture of non-absorbent
materials such as: 85% cotton to 15% silicone; 70% cotton to 30%
silicone; 60% cotton to 40% silicone; 75% cotton to 25% silicone;
95% cotton to 5% silicone; 98% cotton to 2% silicone and 50% cotton
to 50% silicone. Other various mixtures of material may also
include 85% cotton to 15% lambs wool; 70% cotton to 30% lambs wool;
60% cotton to 40% lambs wool; 75% cotton to 25% lambs wool; 95%
cotton to 5% lambs wool; 98% cotton to 2% lambs wool; 50% cotton to
50% lambs wool; 60% lambs wool to 40% cotton; 70% lambs wool to 30%
cotton; 40% cotton to 60% lambs wool and 30% cotton to 70% lambs
wool. Other material may comprise 100% silicone and/or a mixture of
silicone and other materials containing holes, silts, ridges and/or
grooves. Other material may also comprise 100% foam and/or a
mixture of foam and other materials, including fabrics. Other
materials may further comprise 100% gel and/or a mixture of gel
and/or other materials
[0049] In FIGS. 2 and 3, individual absorbent members 72 are
revealed. Such members and are layered directly on top of each
other to form a generally two shorter and thinner elongated
absorbents 74, see FIG. 3. The two thinner elongated absorbents 74
can have any shape, including a rectangular shape, an oval shape,
an elliptical shape, an egg shape, a tear drop shape, a cone shape,
a round shape, a square shape and other various predetermined
agreed upon shapes. It is desirable that the absorbents 74 will
have any kind of a cross section, including a flat cross-section, a
round cross-section, a semi-round cross-section and other different
predetermined agreed upon cross-sections.
[0050] The cross-section of an extra large size can have any size
of a cross section, including a length "L2" up to approximately ten
inches (10 inches). It is also desirable that the Thickness "T2"
will be up to approximately 4 inches (4 inches). The actual Width
"W2" and length "L2" of the two shorter and thinner elongated
absorbents 74 can vary depending upon whether such absorbents 74
are going to be used to make a digital absorbent pad for an "extra
large size absorbent pad" or "a turf toe absorbent pad" or "a large
size" or "a regular size" or "a medium size" or "a small size" or
"an extra small size" or "a petite size". The length of the two
shorter and thinner elongated absorbents 74 will be approximately
less than, equal to or greater than, including one-half (1/2) the
length of the individual member 86.
[0051] In FIG. 4, a thicker elongated absorbent strip is cut from
batts of larger in size than the regular size to improve absorbency
62 is revealed which can be cut into a plurality of individual
members 86. Each of the individual members 86 can be in the form of
any shape, including a rectangle comprising a width "W" and
thickness "T" and a length "L". The length "L" can be less than,
equal to or greater than the width "W". The absorbent strip 62 can
be formed from 100% cotton, 100% rayon, 100% lamb's wool, other
absorbent material and/or various mixtures of other materials,
including non-absorbent materials, which are assembled into a sheet
or strip (see FIG. 1).
[0052] In FIG. 5, an individual longer and thicker elongated
absorbent strip 86 is revealed which is about to be placed,
positioned or layered directly underneath the two shorter and
thinner elongated absorbents 74 (see FIG. 6).
[0053] The individual absorbent member 86 can be in the form of any
shape, including a rectangle comprising any width "W" and thickness
"T" and a length "L". The length "L" will be less than, equal to or
greater than the width "W".
[0054] The absorbent strip 86 formed from various absorbent
materials, non-absorbent materials and/or various mixtures of other
materials (see FIG. 1).
[0055] In FIG. 6, the two shorter and thinner elongated absorbents
74 have been placed directly on top of a thicker and longer
elongated absorbent 86. Absorbent materials 62 can be assembled and
made into a variety of configurations (see FIG. 1). Other various
mixtures of absorbent materials, other materials, including
non-absorbent materials may also be used (see FIG. 1).
[0056] In FIG. 7, a longer and thinner elongated absorbent strip 66
is revealed which can be cut into a plurality of individual members
96. Each of the individual members 96 can be in the form of any
shape, including rectangle comprising a width "W" and thickness "T"
and length "L". The length "L" can be less than, equal to or
greater than the width "W". The absorbent strip 62 can be formed
from 100% cotton, 100% rayon, 100% lamb's wool, other absorbent
material and/or various mixtures of materials, including
non-absorbent materials, which are assembled into a sheet or strip
(see FIG. 1).
[0057] In FIG. 7A, a longer and thinner elongated absorbent strip
66 is revealed which can be cut into a plurality of individual
members 96. Each of the individual members 96 can be in the form of
any shape, including rectangle comprising a width "W" and thickness
"T" and length "L". The length "L" can be less than, equal to or
greater than the width "W". The absorbent strip 62 can be formed
from 100% cotton, 100% rayon, 100% lamb's wool, other absorbent
material and/or various mixtures of materials, including
non-absorbent materials, which are assembled into a sheet or strip
(see FIG. 1).
[0058] In FIG. 8, a longer and thinner individual absorbent member
96 is revealed which is about to be placed, positioned or layered
directly underneath three absorbents which include one longer and
thicker individual absorbent 86 and two shorter and thinner
elongated absorbents 74.
[0059] In FIG. 9, a longer and thinner individual absorbent member
96 has been placed, positioned or layered directly underneath three
absorbents which includes a longer and thicker individual absorbent
86 and two shorter and thinner elongated absorbents 74. Said two
shorter and thinner elongated absorbents 74 are also placed,
positioned or layered directly on the top of the left half of said
longer and thinner individual absorbent member 96 and are also
placed, positioned or layered directly on top of the left half of
said longer and thicker individual absorbent 86.
[0060] In FIG. 10, a longer and thinner outer individual absorbent
member 96 and a longer thicker inner individual absorbent member 86
is about to be folded directly over and on to the two shorter and
thinner inner individual absorbent 74. Before said longer and
thinner outer individual absorbent 96 and said longer thicker inner
individual absorbent member 86 has been folded directly over and on
the two shorter and thinner inner individual absorbents 74,
adhesive glue or sealant may be used around the top of the top
shorter and inner individual absorbent 74 before compressing.
[0061] In FIG. 11, a longer and thinner outer individual absorbent
member 96 and a longer thicker inner individual absorbent member 86
has been folded directly over and on to the two shorter and thinner
inner individual absorbents 74 to form generally a backward
E-shaped visual representation.
[0062] In FIG. 12, a generally backward E-shaped visual
representation that has been formed into a "Soft I Book" before
such "Soft I Book" is sufficiently compressed around the edges,
ends and/or center before the excess material that does not conform
with the predetermined specified oval shape impression of a
specified length, width and thickness 100 is trimmed and removed
110. The soft i book can have over fifty (50) different shapes from
that of the oval shape if desired. The soft i book 32 has a first
end 101 and a second end 102 and a third end 103 and a fourth end
104. The ends 101, 102, 103 and 104 are spaced apart from one
another. The soft I book 32 can have any length, including length
L2 of up to about ten 10 inches. The soft I book can have any size,
including at least seven (7) different sizes as outlined in this
invention.
[0063] Preferably, the soft i book 32 that is designed and
constructed for an absorbent pad of any length, width, thickness,
material and shape for comfortable insertion and placement in
between the toes and for turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails and
other bodily injuries. It is also preferred that the soft i book 32
is designed and constructed to comfortably apply or remove makeup,
astringents and cleansing lotions, nail polish, creams and oils,
babies, general household and healthcare usage, but by way of no
limitations.
[0064] On the other hand, digital absorbent pads used in between
the toes and front portion of the feet of the human body and other
usage as outlined in this invention may be designed and constructed
for any purposes and/or use, to be worn and/or used in any
location, of any material, shape, length, width and thickness,
including in the sizes ranging as follows: petite of any shape and
size, including a length L2 up to one inch (1 inch), a Width W2 up
to approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an inch) and a
Thickness T2 up to approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an
inch); extra small of any of any shape and size, including a length
L2 up to approximately one and one third inches (1 and 1/3 inches),
a Width W2 up to approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an
inch) and a Thickness T2 up to approximately one half of an inch
(1/2 of an inch); a small of any shape and size, including a length
L2 up to approximately one and one inches (1 and 1/2 inches), a
Width W2 up to approximately one inch (1 inch) and a Thickness T2
up to approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch); medium of
any shape and size, including a Length L2 up to approximately two
inches (2 inches), a Width W2 up to approximately one and one half
of an inches (1 and 1/2 of an inches) and a Thickness T2 up to
approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an inch); regular of
any shape and size, including a length L2 up to approximately three
inches (3 inches), a Width W2 up to approximately two inches (2
inches) and a Thickness T2 up to approximately one inch (1 inch);
large of any shape and size, including a length L2 up to
approximately four inches (4 inches), a Width W2 up to
approximately three inches (3 inches) and a Thickness T2 up to
approximately one and one half inches (1 and 1/2 inches); extra
large of any shape and size, including a length L2 up to
approximately ten inches (10 inches), a Width W2 up to
approximately eight inches (8 inches) and a Thickness T2 up to
approximately four inch (4 inches).
[0065] The digital absorbent pads can have a shape different from
the oval shape if desired. The particular Width W2, Thickness T2,
and Length L2 of the digital absorbent pads will be contingent upon
the type of digital absorbent pads that is to be designed and
constructed, such as a an extra large size, a large size, a regular
size, a medium size, a small size, or an extra small size, or a
petite size as outlined herein. Alternately, the particular W2, T2,
and L2, including the material of the digital absorbent pads will
be contingent upon the purpose for which such digital absorbent
pads will be used after it's design and construction, such as to
comfortably apply and/or remove makeup, astringents and cleansing
lotions, nail polish, creams and oils, baby care, general household
use and healthcare usage and for comfortable in between the toes
and front portion of the feet of a human being or for turf toe,
swelling, ingrown toe nails, other bodily injuries and other
usages.
[0066] In FIG. 13, a longer and thinner outer individual absorbent
member 96 and a longer thicker inner individual absorbent member 86
that has been folded directly over and on to the two shorter and
thinner inner individual absorbents 74 whereby all absorbent ends
are matched and has been formed from a Soft I Book into a tuft of
cotton and/or other material by sufficiently compressing around the
edges, ends and/or center of such Soft I Book to any size,
including up to about one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch) and/or
bonding or sealing or otherwise affixing, assembling and
constructing such material to hold together and maintain 100 such
above mentioned cotton materials into any predetermined specified
length, width, thickness and self-sustaining oval shape 100 before
trimming and throwing away the excess cotton and/or other materials
that do not conform with such predetermined specified oval shape,
length, width and thickness.
[0067] In FIG. 14, a longer and thinner outer individual absorbent
member 96 and a longer thicker inner individual absorbent member 86
that has been folded directly over the two shorter and thinner
inner individual absorbents 74 whereby all absorbent ends are
matched and has been formed from a tuft of cotton and/or other
material into digital absorbent pad by sufficiently compressing the
cotton material into a predetermined, self sustaining and oval
shape trimming away the excess cotton and/or other materials 110
that is not a part of such oval shape and removal of the excess
cotton materials.
[0068] Alternately, in FIG. 15, a thicker elongated absorbent strip
60 is revealed which can be cut into a plurality of individual
members 42. Each of the individual members 42 can be of any size,
material and shape, including a rectangle comprising any width "W"
and thickness "T" and length "L". The length "L" can be less than,
equal to or greater than the width "W". The absorbent strip 60 can
also be formed from 100% cotton, 100% rayon, 100% lamb's wool,
other material and/or various mixtures of other materials,
including non-absorbent materials, which are assembled into a sheet
or strip. In addition, materials can be assembled and made into any
shape, including a generally oval shape, an elliptical shape, a
square shape, a round shape, a triangular shape, an egg shape, a
cone shape, a tear drop shape, a cross section of the above
mentioned shapes and other different predetermined agreed upon
shapes and sizes. The particular mixtures of materials may vary
according to choice.
[0069] Polyester or other synthetic fibers have been used to
include some type of elasticity to the absorbent materials 50.
Other various of mixtures of absorbent materials may include 98%
cotton to 2% rayon; about 95% cotton to 5% rayon; 90% cotton to 10%
rayon; 85% cotton to 15% rayon; 75% cotton to 25% rayon; 60% cotton
to 40% rayon and 50% cotton to 50% rayon. Various other mixtures of
absorbent materials may include 85% cotton to 15% foam; 70% cotton
to 30% foam; 60% cotton to 40% foam; 75% cotton to 25% foam; 95%
cotton 5% foam; 97% cotton to 3% foam and 50% cotton to 50% foam
and 40% cotton to 60% foam.
[0070] Other various mixtures of absorbent materials and
non-absorbent materials may comprise 85% cotton to 15% gauze; 75%
cotton to 25% gauze; 50% cotton to 50% gauze; 40% cotton to 60%
gauze; 95% cotton to 5% gauze; and 97% cotton to 3% gauze. Other
various mixtures of material may include a mixture of non-absorbent
materials such as: 85% cotton to 15% silicone; 70% cotton to 30%
silicone; 60% cotton to 40% silicone; 75% cotton to 25% silicone;
95% cotton to 5% silicone; 98% cotton to 2% silicone and 50% cotton
to 50% silicone. Other various mixtures of material may also
include 85% cotton to 15% lambs wool; 70% cotton to 30% lambs wool;
60% cotton to 40% lambs wool; 75% cotton to 25% lambs wool; 95%
cotton to 5% lambs wool; 98% cotton to 2% lambs wool; 50% cotton to
50% lambs wool; 60% lambs wool to 40% cotton; 70% lambs wool to 30%
cotton; 40% cotton to 60% lambs wool and 30% cotton to 70% lambs
wool. Other material may comprise 100% silicone and/or a mixture of
silicone and other materials containing holes, silts, ridges and/or
grooves. Other material may also comprise 100% foam and/or a
mixture of foam and other materials, including fabrics. Other
materials may further comprise 100% gel and/or a mixture of gel
and/or other materials
[0071] In FIG. 16, individual absorbent members 42 are revealed
which are about to be layered, placed or positioned directly on top
of each other to form a generally two shorter and thinner elongated
absorbents 42. The two thicker elongated absorbent strips 424 can
have any shape, including a rectangular shape, an oval shape, an
elliptical shape, an egg shape, a tear drop shape, a cone shape, a
round shape, a square shape and other various predetermined agreed
upon shapes. It is desirable that the absorbents 42 will have any
kind of a cross section, including a flat cross-section, a round
cross-section, a semi-round cross-section and other different
predetermined agreed upon cross-sections.
[0072] The cross-section of an extra large size can have any size
of a cross section, including a length "L2" up to approximately ten
inches (10 inches). It is also desirable that the Thickness "T2"
will be up to approximately 4 inches (4 inches). The actual Width
"W2" and length "L2" of the two shorter and thinner elongated
absorbents 42 can vary depending upon whether such absorbents 42
are going to be used to make a digital absorbent pad for an "extra
large size absorbent pad" or "a turf toe absorbent pad" or "a large
size" or "a regular size" or "a medium size" or "a small size" or
"an extra small size" or "a petite size". The length of the two
shorter and thinner elongated absorbents 42 can be approximately
less than, equal to or greater than, including one half (1/2) the
length of the individual member 42.
[0073] In FIG. 17 is a front, side and top view of the two shorter
and thicker elongated strips individual absorbent segments 42 which
has been positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of each
other with matching ends and twisted in the middle of said
individual elongated absorbent segments one time.
[0074] FIG. 18 is a front, side and top view of the two shorter and
thicker elongated strips of individual absorbent segments 42 which
has been positioned, placed and/or layered directly on top of each
other with matching ends and twisted in the middle of said
individual elongated strips of individual absorbent segments one
time which is about to be folded directly over and onto the
remaindering one half (1/2) ends of the said two shorter thicker
individual elongated strips of individual absorbent segments. If
adhesives, including glue is used to seal or bond or otherwise
affixed around the edges, ends and/or center of this digit
absorbent pad, such process is performed at this stage.
[0075] FIG. 19 is a front, side and top view of the four shorter
and thicker elongated strips of individual absorbent segments with
matching ends which has been folded directly over and onto each
other whereby the remaindering one half (1/2) ends of the said four
shorter thicker individual absorbent segments and being
sufficiently compressed into a twisted, layered and folded digital
absorbent pad of any predetermined specified length, width and
thickness ready for use.
[0076] Generally, the digital absorbent pad in FIG. 19 may be
sufficiently compressed and/or sealed or bonded or otherwise
affixed around the edges, ends and/or center into any predetermined
specified length, width and thickness, including up to
approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch). This digital
absorbent pad is not otherwise compressed in the remaindering areas
that are considered by this inventor to be the necessary and/or
essential components of such digital absorbent pad.
[0077] FIG. 20 is a front, side and top view of an oval shaped
digital absorbent pad of any predetermined, self-sustaining,
desired shape, length, width, thickness and material after trimming
away and removal of the excess materials. This digital absorbent
pad is soft in texture, comfortable and suitable for usages as
outlined in this invention, but by way of no limitations. FIG. 15,
FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. 18, FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 as outlined above
represents an alternative way of designing, constructing and
assembling a digital absorbent pad of this invention.
[0078] In FIG. 15, a thicker elongated absorbent strip is cut from
batts of larger in size than the regular size to improve absorbency
60 is revealed which can be cut into a plurality of individual
members. Each of the individual members 42 can be in the form of
any shape, including a rectangle comprising a width "W" and
thickness "T" and a length "L". The length "L" can be less than,
equal to or greater than the width "W". The absorbent strip 60 can
be formed from 100% cotton, 100% rayon, 100% lamb's wool, other
absorbent material and/or various mixtures of other materials,
including non-absorbent materials, which are assembled into a sheet
or strip (see FIG. 15).
[0079] On the other hand, digital absorbent pads used in between
the toes and front portion of the feet of the human body and other
usage as outlined in this invention may be designed and constructed
of any length, width, thickness, material and shape, including in
the sizes ranging as follows: petite of any shape and size,
including a length L2 up to one inch (1 inch), a Width W2 up to
approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an inch) and a
Thickness T2 up to approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an
inch); extra small of any of any shape and size, including a length
L2 up to approximately one and one third inches (1 and 1/3 inches),
a Width W2 up to approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an
inch) and a Thickness T2 up to approximately one half of an inch
(1/2 of an inch); a small of any shape and size, including a length
L2 up to approximately one and one inches (1 and 1/2 inches), a
Width W2 up to approximately one inch (1 inch) and a Thickness T2
up to approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch); medium of
any shape and size, including a Length L2 up to approximately two
inches (2 inches), a Width W2 up to approximately one and one half
of an inches (1 and 1/2 of an inches) and a Thickness T2 up to
approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an inch); regular of
any shape and size, including a length L2 up to approximately three
inches (3 inches), a Width W2 up to approximately two inches (2
inches) and a Thickness T2 up to approximately one inch (1 inch);
large of any shape and size, including a length L2 up to
approximately four inches (4 inches), a Width W2 up to
approximately three inches (3 inches) and a Thickness T2 up to
approximately one and one half inches (1 and 1/2 inches); extra
large of any shape and size, including a length L2 up to
approximately ten inches (10 inches), a Width W2 up to
approximately eight inches (8 inches) and a Thickness T2 up to
approximately four inch (4 inches).
[0080] The digital absorbent pads can have a shape different from
the oval shape if desired. The particular Width W2, Thickness T2,
and Length L2 of the digital absorbent pads will be contingent upon
the type of digital absorbent pads that is to be designed and
constructed, such as a an extra large size, a large size, a regular
size, a medium size, a small size, or an extra small size, or a
petite size as outlined herein. Alternately, the particular W2, T2,
and L2, including the material of the digital absorbent pads will
be contingent upon the purpose for which such digital absorbent
pads will be used after it's design and construction, such as to
comfortably apply and/or remove makeup, astringents and cleansing
lotions, nail polish, creams and oils, baby care, general household
use and healthcare usage and for comfortable in between the toes
and front portion of the feet of a human being or for turf toe,
swelling, ingrown toe nails, other bodily injuries and other
usages.
[0081] A digital absorbent pad for comfortably insertion or
placement in between the toes and front portion of the feet of a
human being as a means of absorbing and/or transporting sweat and
other bodily fluids from in between the toes and front portion of
the feet for the prevention and/or treatment and/or management of
athlete's foot, turf toe and other usages as outlined in this
invention, including while the user of this digital absorbent pad
is wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes, sneakers and/or socks,
stockings, tights or footies, comprising: [0082] a. a supply of
slightly compressed, non-compressed, loose absorbent material
comprising a first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surface
of equal length, width and thickness as opposed to a third longer
and thicker absorbent surface of equal length and width with that
of a fourth longer thinner absorbent surface wherein; [0083] b.
said first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surface of
equal length, width and thickness are layered, placed or positioned
directly on top of each other wherein; [0084] c. said first and
second shorter and thinner absorbent surface of equal length, width
and thickness are layered, placed or positioned directly on top of
the lower one half (1/2) portion of said third longer and thicker
absorbent surface of equal length and width with that of said
fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface wherein; [0085] d. said
first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surface are layered,
placed or positioned directly on top of the lower one half (1/2)
portion of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface and said
fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface with matching ends
wherein; [0086] e. a twisted, wrapped, layered, bent, rolled, and
folded digital absorbent pad is made by considerably covering said
first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surface with said
third longer and thicker absorbent surface and said fourth longer
and thinner absorbent surface wherein; [0087] f. said first and
second shorter and thinner absorbent surfaces ends are matching
with said third longer and thicker absorbent surface end and said
fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface end wherein; [0088] g.
a process that includes twisting, layering, folding, bending,
rolling, wrapping, encasing, sufficiently compressing and/or
bonding or sealing or other known bonding techniques acceptable in
the art wherein; [0089] h. a sufficient compression is performed to
any length, width, thickness and shape, including up to
approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch) of the edges,
ends and/or center of the twisted, wrapped, layered, bent, rolled,
folded and encased absorbent material is sufficiently compressed
and/or bonded or sealed or otherwise assembled and affixed to form
and maintain a digital absorbent pad of a specified, predetermined,
desirable, self-sustaining shape wherein; [0090] i. the
remaindering portion of the necessary and/or essential components
that comprises a specified, predetermined, desirable,
self-sustaining shape of a digital absorbent pad is not
sufficiently compressed in any way wherein; [0091] j. the excess
material is trimmed and removed wherein; [0092] k. after the above
mentioned process has been successfully completed, a digital
absorbent pad is readied for use wherein; [0093] l. either end or
any combination of ends of said digital absorbent pad may be used
as an insertion end or a withdrawal end;
[0094] A digital absorbent pad for applying and removing make-up,
astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail polish, creams,
oils, and for baby care, general household and healthcare usage
comprising: [0095] a. a supply of slightly compressed,
non-compressed, loose absorbent material comprising a first and
second shorter and thinner absorbent surface of equal length, width
and thickness as opposed to a third longer and thicker absorbent
surface of equal length and width with that of a fourth longer
thinner absorbent surface wherein; [0096] b. said first and second
shorter and thinner absorbent surface of equal length, width and
thickness are layered, placed or positioned directly on top of each
other wherein; [0097] c. said first and second shorter and thinner
absorbent surface of equal length, width and thickness are layered,
placed or positioned directly on top of the lower one half (1/2)
portion of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface of equal
length and width with that of said fourth longer and thinner
absorbent surface wherein; [0098] d. said first and second shorter
and thinner absorbent surface are layered, placed or positioned at
any location on top of said third longer and thicker absorbent
surface, including directly on top of the lower one half (1/2)
portion of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface and said
fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface with matching ends
wherein; [0099] e. a twisted, layered, folded, bent, rolled,
wrapped, encased digital absorbent pad is made by considerably
covering said first and second shorter and thinner absorbent
surface with said third longer and thicker absorbent surface and
said fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface wherein; [0100] f.
said first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surfaces ends
are matching with said third longer and thicker absorbent surface
end and said fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface end
wherein; [0101] g. a process that includes twisting, layering,
folding, bending, rolling, wrapping, encasing sufficiently
compressing and/or bonding or sealing or other known bonding
techniques acceptable in the art wherein; [0102] h. a sufficient
compression and/or bonding or sealing is preformed to any length,
width, thickness and shape, including up to approximately one half
of an inch (1/2 of an inch) of the edges, ends and/or center of the
wrapped absorbent material is sufficiently compressed and/or bonded
or sealed or otherwise assembled and affixed to form and maintain a
digital absorbent pad of any specified, predetermined, desirable,
self-sustaining shape wherein; [0103] i. the remaindering portion
of the necessary and/or essential components that comprises a
specified, predetermined, desirable, self-sustaining shape of a
digital absorbent pad is not sufficiently compressed in any way
wherein; [0104] j. the excess absorbent material is trimmed and
removed wherein; [0105] k. after the above mentioned process has
been successfully completed, a digital absorbent pad is readied for
use wherein; [0106] l. either end or any combination of ends of
said digital absorbent pad may be used as a handle.
[0107] As used herein, the terms "a between the toes and the front
portion of the feet of the human being absorbent pad" or "a between
the toes and front portion of the feet absorbent insertable
disposable pad" or "absorbent pad" or "a digital absorbent pad" or
"a digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable pad" or "digital
disposable device" or "liquid absorbent pad" or "a digital liquid
absorbent pad" or "digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable
pad" or "a mass of absorbent material and non-absorbent materials"
or "a mass of absorbent pad" or "a digital insertable disposable
hygienic device" or "a digital insertable disposable container
device" or "a digital insertable disposable therapeutic device" or
"a digital insertable disposable first aid device" or "a digital
insertable disposable medication device" or "moisture management
device" or "liquid absorbent material" or "a digital washable
non-disposable pad" are sometimes used interchangeably to mean the
same.
[0108] The above terms sometimes also means and refers to any
digital absorbent pad, structure, mixture of material, other
material, including absorbent material and non-absorbent material,
digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable pad of any size,
material and shape for comfortable placement or insertion in
between the toes and the front portion of the feet of the human
being for the absorption and/or transportation of sweat and other
bodily fluids for the prevention and/or treatment of athlete's
foot, turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails and other bodily
injuries, including while the user of this digital absorbent pad is
wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes, sneakers and/or socks,
stockings or tights during military activities to counter
terrorism, regular military activities, regular civilian
activities, regular sports activities, work activities, during bed
time, other activities, but by way of no limitations. The above
term also means and refers to any digital absorbent pad that may be
of a disposable material and of a cleanable non-disposable
material, a partially disposable materials and partially
non-disposable materials. The above term also means and refers to
any digital absorbent pad that may be used for any purposes, any
manner and worn and/or used in any location, including on or near
the face, hands, toes or feet of the human body, but by way of no
limitations.
[0109] The above mentioned terms as used herein, also means and
refers to digital absorbent pad used to apply or remove makeup,
astringents, cleansing lotions, remove nail polish, creams and
oils, baby care, general household use, healthcare use and toe turf
uses if appropriate, but by way of no limitations.
[0110] The terms, as used herein, "a between the toes and the front
portion of the feet of the human being absorbent pad" or "absorbent
pad" or "a digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable pad" or
"digital absorbent disposable pad" or "digital disposable device"
or "in between the toes and front portion of the feet liquid
absorbent pad" or "digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable
pad" or "a mass of absorbent material" or "a mass of absorbent pad"
or "a digital insertable disposable hygienic device" or "a digital
insertable disposable container device" or "a digital insertable
disposable therapeutic device" or "a digital insertable disposable
first aid device" or "a digital insertable disposable medication
device" or "moisture management device" or "liquid absorbent
material" or "digital washable non-disposable pad" or "digital
non-absorbent pad" or "non-absorbent pad" if appropriate, are
sometimes used interchangeable to mean the same and also refers to
and also means that absorbent strips 50 and absorbent strips 62 and
absorbent strips 66 can be formed from 100% pure cotton, 100%
rayon, 100% lambs wool, other absorbent material, non-absorbent
materials, a mixtures of absorbent materials and/or non-absorbent
materials which are assembled into any size, material and shape,
including a sheet or strip. While all of the mixtures of materials
in this invention are deemed preferred, 100% pure, non-chlorine
bleached cotton and 100% pure cotton are the two mixtures used by
the inventor with absorbent strip 66 because of it's silky like
fibers, more refined look and ability to absorb sweat, other bodily
fluids and other liquids.
[0111] The above mentioned terms also means and also refers to
other various mixtures of material that include 98% cotton to 2%
rayon; about 95% cotton to 5% rayon; 90% cotton to 10% rayon; 85%
cotton to 15% rayon; 75% cotton to 25% rayon; 60% cotton to 40%
rayon and 50% cotton to 50% rayon. Such terms mentioned above also
means and refers to various other mixtures of material that include
85% cotton to 15% foam; 70% cotton to 30% foam; 60% cotton to 40%
foam; 75% cotton to 25% foam; 95% cotton 5% foam; 97% cotton to 3%
foam; 50% cotton to 50% foam; 40% cotton to 60 foam; 40% cotton to
60% foam; 50% cotton to 50%; 90% foam to 10% rayon; 85% foam to 15%
rayon; 75% foam to 25% rayon; 60% foam to 40% rayon; 40% foam to
60% rayon; 30% foam to 70% rayon; 90% foam to 10% gel; 85% foam to
15% gel; 75% foam to 25% gel; 60% foam to 40% gel; 50% foam to 50%
gel; 60% gel to 40% foam; 70% gel to 30% foam; 75% gel to 25% foam;
85% gel to 15% foam.
[0112] These above terms also means and refers to other various
mixtures of material that comprise 85% cotton to 15% gauze; 75%
cotton to 25% gauze; 50% cotton to 50% gauze; 40% cotton to 60%
gauze; 50% cotton to 50% gauze; 40% cotton to 60% gauze; 95% cotton
to 5% gauze; and 97% cotton to 3% gauze. Such terms also means and
refers to other various mixtures of material that include 85%
cotton to 15% silicone; 70% cotton to 30% silicone; 60% cotton to
40% silicone; 75% cotton to 25% silicone; 95% cotton to 5%
silicone; 98% cotton to 2% silicone and 50% cotton to 50% silicone.
The terms also means and refers to other various mixtures of
absorbent material may also include 85% cotton to 15% lambs wool;
70% cotton to 30% lambs wool; 60% cotton to 40% lambs wool; 75%
cotton to 25% lambs wool; 95% cotton to 5% lambs wool; 98% cotton
to 2% lambs wool; 50% cotton to 50% lambs wool; 60% lambs wool to
40% cotton; 70% lambs wool to 30% cotton.
[0113] The above terms further means and refers to other materials
comprising 100% silicone containing holes and/or slits and/or
ridges and/or grooves and/or a mixture of silicone and other
materials. The above terms also means and refers to other materials
comprising 100% foam and/or a mixture of foam and other materials.
The above terms further means and refers to other materials
comprising 100% gel and/or a mixture of gel and other
materials.
[0114] The terms as used herein, "a digital insertable disposable
hygienic device" or "a digital insertable disposable container
device" or "a digital insertable disposable therapeutic device" or
"a digital insertable disposable first aid device" or "a digital
insertable disposable medication device" or "a digital device" or
"a digital insertable and disposable hygienic device" or "a digital
insertable and disposable medication device" or "moisture
management device" or "a digital washable non-disposable absorbent
pad" or "a digital non-absorbent pad" are also refers to and also
are intended to have their own ordinary meanings. The terms as used
herein, also means and refers to any size, material and shape of
digital absorbent pad, including absorbent material and/or
non-absorbent material that can be comfortably inserted in between
the toes and the front portion of the feet and/or other parts of
the human being for the absorption and/or transportation of sweat
and other bodily fluids, treatment or prevention of athlete's foot,
turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails and other bodily injuries,
but by way of no limitations. The above mentioned terms as used
herein, may also means and refers to digital absorbent pad and/or
other absorbent material, including non-absorbent materials, a
mixture of materials comfortably used to apply or remove makeup,
astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail polish, creams and
oils, baby care, general household use and healthcare use, wherever
appropriate, but by way of no limitations.
[0115] The terms "sufficiently compressed" or "sufficient
compression" or "compression" as used herein, also means and also
refers to the pressing and/or squeezing together, bending, forming
lying one part of absorbent material and/or non-absorbent material
over another part of material; changing the direction of one part
of absorbent material and/or non-absorbent material; enclosing one
part of absorbent material and/or non-absorbent material over
another part of such material either in part and/or in it's
entirety, wrapped, encased, twisted, rolled, folded, covering,
cutting, lengthening, widening, ripping into pieces loose material
and using such material to design, construct and/or otherwise
change the size and/or volume of absorbent material and/or non
absorbent material to achieve a digital absorbent pad comprising
any predetermined self-sustaining specified shape, length, width
and thickness.
[0116] The terms as used herein, are used interchangeably to mean
the same and means and refers to any size, material and shape of
digital absorbent pad, including absorbent material and/or
non-absorbent material, a mixture of material assembled or
otherwise affixed for the purpose of comfortably inserting in
between the toes and the front portion of the feet and/or other
parts of the human body for the absorption of sweat and other
bodily liquids, but by way of no limitations.
[0117] The above mentioned terms as used herein, also means and
refers to digital absorbent pad and/or other material used to apply
or remove makeup, astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail
polish, creams and oils, baby care, general household usage and
healthcare usage, wherever appropriate, but by way of no
limitations. The above mentioned terms as used herein, also means
and refers to digital absorbent pad and/or other material used to
treat and/or prevent turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails and
other bodily injuries.
[0118] The terms "a digital between the toes and front portion of
the feet insertable shape" or "a digital self-sustaining form" or
"digital self-sustaining shapes" or "digital insertable
self-sustaining shapes" or "a digital in between the toes and front
portion of the feet self-sustaining insertable shape" or "a digital
in between the toes and front portion of the feet shape and fit" or
"a digital self-sustaining insertable shape" or "a digital
self-sustaining configuration" or "a specified, predetermined
self-sustaining desired shape, length, width and thickness" or "any
predetermined self-sustaining specified shape, length, width and
thickness" or "digital shape and/or configuration" or "a digital
device" or "desirable and suitable digital shapes and/or
configurations" or "agreed upon comfortable digital configurations"
as used herein, are used interchangeably and means the same.
[0119] The above terms also means and refers to the many different
geometrical forms, structures or outward appearances of the digital
absorbent pad and/or digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable
pad after being sufficiently compressed around the edges, ends
and/or center, rolled, folded, twisted, bent, wrapped, layered,
designed, constructed and/or otherwise altered and assembled. The
above mentioned terms as used herein, also means and refers to
digital absorbent pad of any size, material and shape comfortably
used in between the toes and front portion of the feet of a human
being. The above terms as used herein, further means and refers to
digital absorbent pads of any size, material and shape comfortably
used to apply or remove makeup, astringents and cleansing lotions,
remove nail polish, creams and oils, baby care, general household
use, healthcare use and treat or prevent turf toe, swelling,
ingrown toe nails and other bodily injuries wherever appropriate,
but by way of no limitations.
[0120] A digital absorbent pad may be sufficiently compressed
and/or otherwise assembled into over fifty (50) different desirable
and suitable digital shapes and/or configurations. With over fifty
(50) different digital configurations that have already been
achieved by this inventor, several other shapes are still possible.
Such digital absorbent pads may be of any size, material and shape,
including numbers far exceeding fifty (50) various different shapes
comprising semi-circular, circular, triangular, hourglass,
trapezoidal, cylindrical, concave, bioconcave, plano concave, right
angle, biocovex, plano convex, convexo concave, convoluted,
elliptical, caudal fin, pelvic fin, anal fin, overfold, recumbent
fold, folded, rolled, planar, lozenge, lune, notch, oblate, oblong,
polygonal, helical, incurvate, invaginate, lobe, trough, turbinate,
ogive, prolate, twisted, wrapped, spun, spiral, woven, strips,
loops, fossa, groove, angle, sheet, sinusoidal, slab, coil, square,
round, cone, cube, oval shape and/or shapes, a generally backward
E-shaped, T-shaped, L-shaped, P-shaped, O-shaped, Q-shaped,
D-shaped, E-shaped, any combination of the above mentioned shapes
and a cross section of many other different specified predetermined
agreed upon, comfortable and self-sustaining configurations for
multiple usage as outlined herein;
[0121] The terms "joined" or "attached" or "clamped" as used
herein, are used interchangeably to mean the same and refers to and
comprises any size, material and configurations for which a first
segment is directly fastened to the second segment and/or third
segment and/or fourth segment; configurations for which the first
segment is not directly fastened to the second segment by affixing
the first segment and/or third segment and/or fourth segment; and
configurations for which the first segment is a necessary segment
with the second segment and/or third segment and/or fourth
segment.
[0122] The terms "100% polyamide fusible web for bonding fabric
together without stitching" or "100% polyester fusible non-woven
for soft controlled shaping" as used herein are intended to have
their own ordinary meaning. The above terms also means and refers
to material used to hold together a digital absorbent pad of any
size, material and shape for the purposes of maintaining such
absorbent pad's desirable self-sustaining shape once construction
of such absorbent material and/or non-absorbent material is
completed.
[0123] The terms "in between the toes and front portion of the feet
absorbent insertable disposable pad" or "digital liquid absorbent
disposable pad" or "a digital disposable pad" or "digital
insertable liquid absorbent disposable pad" or "moisture management
device" or "digital absorbent pad" or a digital absorbent pad" or
"in the between the toes and front portion of the feet of the human
being" or "liquid absorbent material" or "absorbent pad" or
"digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable pad" or digital
disposable device"or "digital insertable absorbent pad" or "a
digital washable non-disposable absorbent pad" or "a digital
non-absorbent pad" or "non-absorbent pad" as used herein, are used
interchangeably to mean the same. Such terms also means and refers
to any digital absorbent structure and/or non-absorbent structure
of any size, material and shape that is inserted and/or placed
comfortably in between the toes and/or front portion of the feet of
the human body for absorption and/or transportation of sweat and/or
other bodily liquids therefrom, but not by way of limitations. The
above mentioned terms as used herein, also means and refers to any
digital absorbent pad of any size, material and shape used to
comfortably apply or remove makeup, astringents and cleansing
lotions, remove nail polish, creams and oils, baby care, general
household use and healthcare use and to treat or prevent athlete's
foot, turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails and other bodily
injuries wherever appropriate, but by way of no limitations.
[0124] Generally, for the purpose of this invention, digital
absorbent pad is constructed from slightly compressed,
non-compressed, loose cotton, other absorbent materials and/or
non-absorbent materials that has been generated from sufficiently
compressing and/or bonding or sealing or otherwise affixing the
edges, ends and/or center after rolling, folding, twisting,
layering, wrapping or otherwise altering and assembling of such
material into any different predetermined, comfortable and
desirable digital self-sustaining shapes and sizes.
[0125] The terms as used herein, "cotton ball" or 100% genuine
lambs wool" or "100% rayon" or "natural fibers" or "synthetic
fibers" or 100% cotton" or "cotton" or "rayon" or "lambs wool" or
"cotton wad" or "rolls of cotton" or "sponge" or "foam" or
"sterilized cotton", or "sterilized 100% cotton" or" or "organic
cotton" or "cotton balls that have been unwrapped" or "cotton
Pledgets" or "Loose Cotton" or "Cotton Batting" or "100% pure
non-chlorine bleached cotton" or "100% biodegradable cotton" or
"cotton squares" or "cotton rounds" or "velvet materials" or "woven
materials" or "non-woven materials" or "super polymers" or "open
cell foam" or "liquid absorbing gelling" or "fabrics" or "folded
tissue" or "tissue wraps" or "tissue laminates polyester" or
"fiber" or "tissue" or "other absorbent materials" or
"non-absorbent materials" or "gauze" or "gel" are intended to have
their own ordinary meaning. These above terms also means and refers
to construction or contents of absorbent materials, non-absorbent
materials, including a mixture of such materials before
sufficiently compressing, rolling, folding, twisting, layering,
bending, forming, shaping, altering, modifying or otherwise
assembling and constructing such material into a comfortable and
desirable self-sustaining digital absorbent pad of any size,
material and shape.
[0126] The terms "rolling" or "folding" or "twisting" or "layering"
or "slightly compressing" or "compressing" or "altering"
"modifying" "bending"or "wrapping" or "placing[ or "forming" or
"shaping" or "otherwise assembling" or "constructing" as used
herein, also means and refers to the ability of a material to
transport fluid or moisture by somewhat of a capillary action. By
virtue of these techniques as outlined above, channels, lanes,
funnels, and containers and/or depositories are built so that
sweat, moisture and other liquids are allowed to flow through and
to such channels, lanes, funnels, containers and/or depositories
and are thereafter trapped, captured, retained, stored and soaked
up.
[0127] The terms "compression" or "sufficient compression" or
"sufficiently compressed" as used herein, are used interchangeably
to mean the same. Such terms also means and refers to holding
together and affixing absorbent materials, non-absorbent materials,
a mixture of such materials for the purposes of maintaining any
desirable self-sustaining length, width, thickness and shape of
such digital absorbent pad once construction of such digital
absorbent pad is completed by use of an adequate amount of
pressures and/or temperatures and/or bonding or sealing known and
accepted in the art, including other acceptable techniques.
Preferably, such material is sufficiently compressed around the
edges, ends and/or center to any length, width, thickness and
shape, including up to one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch) of such
absorbent pad and/or bonded or sealed and/or cut for holding
together and affixing any such material for the purposes of
maintaining any desirable self-sustaining size and shape of such
digital absorbent pad once construction of such absorbent pad is
completed.
[0128] The terms "slight compression" or "slightly compressing" or
"slightly compressed" or "non-compressed" as used herein, are used
interchangeably to mean the same. Such terms also means and also
refers to the condition of absorbent materials, non-absorbent
materials, and a mixture of such materials, including cotton was in
when such material was received by this inventor. The condition of
such materials, including cotton was in when such material was
received by this inventor may be of any material, length, width,
thickness, including any predetermined length up to about four feet
(4 feet), a width up to about eight inches 8 inches) and thickness
up to about four inches (4 inches) of any shape, including an
elongated strip of materials, including cotton.
[0129] Such terms as used herein, further means and further refer
to any length, width and thickness of such material, including
cotton is in after this inventor has designed, modified, altered,
assembled and completely constructed the absorbent pad. Such
materials, including cotton material after this inventor has
designed, modified, altered, assembled and completely constructed
the absorbent pads dimensions may be of any dimensions, including
up to about ten inches (10 inches) in length and up to about eight
inches (8 inches) in width and up to about four (4 inches) in
thickness before such material has been compressed around the
edges, ends and/or center to hold together and maintain such
absorbent pad's self-sustaining size and shape. The terms as used
herein, also means and also refers to the condition of such
slightly compressed material remains, for the most part unchanged
from the way that such material, including cotton was received by
this inventor, except as otherwise mentioned in this invention.
[0130] The terms "slight compression" or "slightly compressing" or
"slightly compressed" or "non-compressed" as used herein, are used
interchangeably to mean the same. The terms also refers to and also
means a very small amount of pressure has been applied to cotton to
bind cotton fibers together and to process such cotton fibers into
any size and shape, including an elongated strip and rolled upon
it's self, packaged and sold once all cotton seeds have been
eliminated.
[0131] The terms further means and refers to rolls of slightly
compressed cotton that has been purchased by this inventor and
unrolled into elongated strips that have been cut into any
predetermined specified length, width and thickness of an elongated
strip of cotton material, other absorbent materials and/or
non-absorbent materials, including up to about eight inches (8
inches) in width, and up to about four inches (4 inches) in
thickness and up to about ten inches (10 inches) in length as an
extra large absorbent pad, absorbent pads for turf toe and other
usage before such material has been compressed around the edges,
ends and/or center. Sufficient compression of the edges, ends
and/or center of such material, including cotton material to any
length, width, thickness and shape, including up to about one half
of an inch (1/2 of an inch) around the edges, ends and/or center
and/or bonding or sealing or otherwise holding together and
affixing such cotton material for the purposes of maintaining such
cotton material's desirable self-sustaining shape once construction
of such absorbent pad is completed.
[0132] The terms "slight compression" or "slightly compressing" or
"slightly compressed" or "non-compressed" as used herein, are used
interchangeably to mean the same. The term also is intended to have
their ordinary meanings. The term further refers to and means
layers and/or wads of absorbent material and/or non-absorbent
material that have been slightly compressed and cut into any
predetermined specified length, width and thickness, including of
an elongated strip of material up to about eight inches (8 inches)
in width, and up to about four (4 inches) in thickness and up to
about ten inches (10 inches) in length before such material,
including cotton has been compressed around the edges, ends and/or
center.
[0133] The terms "slight compression" or "slightly compressing" or
"slightly compressed" or "non-compressed" as used herein, are used
interchangeably to mean the same. Such terms also means and refers
to liquid absorbent materials and/or non-absorbent materials,
including a mixture of such materials used by this inventor to
change the size and/or volume of materials to achieve a digital
absorbent pad comprising any predetermined, desirable and
comfortable in between the toes and front portion of the feet
self-sustaining insertable shape. The above mentioned terms as used
herein, also means and refers to digital absorbent pad used to
apply or remove makeup, astringents and cleansing lotions, remove
nail polish, creams and oils, baby care, general household use,
healthcare use and prevention and/or treatment of athlete's foot,
turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails and other bodily injuries if
appropriate, but by way of no limitations.
[0134] The terms "absorbent material" or "a digital absorbent pad"
or "digital device" or "absorbent device" or "liquid absorbent
material" or "digital disposable liquid absorbent pad" or "liquid
absorbent pad" or "liquid absorbent device" or "absorbent device"
or "absorbent fabric" or "absorbent insertable disposable pad" or
"in between the toes and front portion of the feet shape and fit"
or "absorbent pad" and "device" or "in between the toes and front
portion of the feet of the human body liquid absorbent insertable
disposable pad" or "moisture management device" or "digital liquid
absorbent pad" or "digital disposable device" or digital insertable
liquid absorbent disposable pad" or "digital absorbent pad" or
"liquid absorbent material" or "a digital washable non-disposable
absorbent pad" or "a digital non-absorbent pad" as used herein, are
used interchangeably to mean the same. Such above terms also means
and refers to any digital absorbent pad of this invention of any
size, material and shape.
[0135] The above mentioned terms also means and refers to (1) any
type of digital absorbent pad, absorbent materials and/or
non-absorbent materials, including a mixture of such materials
inserted comfortably in between the toes and the front portion of
the feet and/or other parts of the human body for the absorption of
sweat and other bodily liquids, but by way of no limitations.
(2)The above mentioned terms as used herein, also means and refers
to digital absorbent pad used to comfortably apply or remove
makeup, astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail polish,
creams and oils, baby care, general household use, healthcare use
and treatment and/or prevention of athlete's foot, turf toe,
swelling, ingrown toe nails and other bodily injuries wherever
appropriate, but by way of no limitations. The above mentioned
terms also means and also refers to at least over fifty (50) other
different digital absorbent pads.
[0136] The terms "shape" or "configuration" as used herein, are
used interchangeably to mean the same. The above mentioned terms
also means and refers to any arrangement of parts of a digital
absorbent pad of any size and material as outlined in this
invention.
[0137] These above terms also means and refers to any way the parts
of the digital absorbent pad of this invention are arranged and fit
together, including any outline of the digital absorbent pad and
any visual appearance of the digital absorbent pad of this
invention. This above mentioned terms also means and refers to over
fifty (50) different visual appearances of the digital absorbent
pad of this invention.
[0138] The term "digital insertion" as used herein, means and
refers to the use of fingers for insertion or placement of the
digital absorbent pads for use in between the toes and front
portion of the feet of a human being and/or other usage as outlined
in this invention.
[0139] The term "digital withdrawal" as used herein, means and
refers to the use of fingers for withdrawal or removable of any
digital absorbent pads from in between the toes and front portion
of the feet of a human being and/or other usages as outlined in
this invention.
[0140] The term "liquid wicking fabric structure, cotton structure
and/or absorbent material structure" as used herein, refers to and
means the ability of a material to transport liquid and/or moisture
by capillary action.
[0141] The term "rolled" as used herein, also refers to and means
the any shape of a digital absorbent pad sufficiently compressed,
slightly compressed, non-compressed, loose materials stitched,
tacked, taped, glued or otherwise affixed, sterilized 100% cotton,
100% pure non-chlorine bleached cotton, 100% biodegradable cotton,
100% rayon, 100% lambs wool and other materials after winding the
material extensively covered by liquid wicking ribbon like fabric
structure, cotton structure, other absorbent material structure
and/or other material structure in a spiral round and round upon
itself.
[0142] The term "structure" as used herein, also means and refers
to a part of the fabric, cotton, other absorbent material and/or
non-absorbent material and/or partially absorbent material and/or
partially non-absorbent material itself that may be made up of a
part and/or a number of parts of any size, material and shape and
are held or put together in a particular way to form a comfortable,
desirable and anatomical in between the toes and front portion of
the feet absorbent pad fit and/or other usages as outlined in this
invention.
[0143] The above mentioned term as used herein, also means and
refers to digital absorbent pad of any size and shape used to apply
or remove makeup, astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail
polish, creams and oils, baby care, general household use,
healthcare use, and to treat turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails
and/or other injuries wherever appropriate, but by way of no
limitations.
[0144] The term "anatomical" as used herein, means and refers to
the many in between the toes and front portion of the feet shape of
a human body. The term also means and refers to digital absorbent
pads and digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable pads of any
size, material and shape of this invention.
[0145] The term "insertable" as used herein, means and refers to
any digital absorbent pad and/or digital insertable liquid
absorbent disposable pad of any size, material and shape that can
be placed by human fingers comfortably in between the toes and
front portion of the feet of human body and other usage as outlined
in this invention. The above term also means and refers to digital
absorbent pads of any size, material and shape worn by its user for
the purposes of absorbing and/or transporting sweat and other
bodily fluids from in between the toes and front portion of the
feet of a human being for the prevention and/or treatment of
athlete's foot, turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails and other
usage mentioned in this invention, including while the user of such
a digital absorbent pad and/or digital insertable liquid absorbent
disposable pad wears regular enclosed boots, shoes, tennis shoes
and/or socks, stockings or footies and/or without any enclosed
boots, shoes, tennis shoes or socks, stockings or footies.
[0146] The terms "loose absorbent material" or "loose other
materials" or "other material" as used herein, are used
interchangeably to mean the same and are intended to have their own
ordinary meanings. The terms also refers to and also means digital
absorbent pads of any size and shape made from absorbent materials,
including cotton, non-absorbent materials and a mixture of such
materials. The above terms also refers to and also means digital
absorbent pads comprising materials that has not been compressed to
achieve it's shape except for such compression around the edges,
ends and/or center of such digital absorbent pad to maintain it's
shape once design and construction of such digital absorbent pad
has been completed. The term further refers to and means
non-compressed cotton that has been eliminated of all of its
seeds.
[0147] The term also refers to and means non-compressed absorbent
material and non-absorbent material, including cotton, lambs wool,
rayon, sponge, wadding, cotton balls that have been unwrapped,
tissue laminates, tissue wraps, gauze, foam, gel and/or other
material in whole or in part or as used in combination thereof and
known in the art to qualify as meeting the criteria of other
desirable materials that may be cut into any predetermined
specified length, width and thickness of any shape, including an
elongated strip of absorbent materials and/or non-absorbent
materials up to about eight inches (8 inches) in width, and up to
about four (4 inches) in thickness and up to about ten inches (10
inches) in length before such non-absorbent material and/or
absorbent materials, including cotton that has been compressed
around the edges, ends and/or center.
[0148] Preferably, sufficient compression of the edges, ends and/or
center of any such material is performed of any length, width,
thickness and shape, including up to about one half of an inch (1/2
of an inch) and/or bonding or sealing or otherwise holding together
and affixing such absorbent material, including cotton for the
purposes of maintaining such material's desirable self-sustaining
shape once construction of such absorbent pad is completed. The
preferred dimensions of such material is of any dimensions before
cutting such material into any agreed upon predetermined specified
width, thickness and length and shape, including an elongated strip
up to about eight inches (8 inches) in width, and up to about four
(4 inches) in thickness and up to about four feet (4 feet) in
length. The above terms as used herein, also means and refers to
digital absorbent pad for comfortable insertion or placement in
between the toes and front portion of the feet of a human being.
The above mentioned terms as used herein, also means and refers to
digital absorbent pad used to comfortably apply or remove makeup,
astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail polish, creams and
oils, baby care, general household use, healthcare use, treatment
and/or prevention of athlete's foot, turf toe, swelling, ingrown
toe nails and/or other bodily injuries wherever appropriate, but by
way of no limitations.
[0149] The terms as used herein, "extra large" means and refers to
an absorbent pad of any length, width, thickness, material and
shape, including an absorbent pad having a length L2 up to
approximately ten inches (10 inches), a Width W2 up to
approximately eight inches (8 inches) and a Thickness T2 up to
approximately four inch (4 inches).
[0150] The term as used herein, "large" means and refers to an
absorbent pad of any length, width, thickness, material and shape,
including an absorbent pad having a length L2 up to approximately
four inches (4 inches), a Width W2 up to approximately three inches
(3 inches) and a Thickness T2 up to approximately one and one half
inches (1 and 1/2 inches).
[0151] The term as used herein, "regular" means and refers to an
absorbent pad of any length, width, thickness, material and shape,
including an absorbent pad having a length L2 up to approximately
three inches (3 inches), a Width W2 up to approximately two inches
(2 inches) and a Thickness T2 up to approximately one inch (1
inch).
[0152] The term as used herein, "medium" means and refers to an
absorbent pad of any length, width, thickness, material and shape,
including an absorbent pad having a Length L2 up to approximately
two inches (2 inches), a Width W2 up to approximately one and one
half of an inches (1 and 1/2 of an inches) and a Thickness T2 up to
approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an inch).
[0153] The term as used herein, "small" means and refers to an
absorbent pad of any length, width, thickness, material and shape,
including an absorbent pad having a length L2 up to approximately
one and one inches (1 and 1/2 inches), a Width W2 up to
approximately one inch (1 inch) and a Thickness T2 up to
approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch).
[0154] The term as used herein, "extra small" means and refers to
an absorbent pad of any length, width, thickness, material and
shape, including an absorbent pad having a length L2 up to
approximately one and one third inches (1 and 1/3 inches), a Width
W2 up to approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an inch)
and a Thickness T2 up to approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of
an inch).
[0155] The term as used herein, "petite" means and refers to an
absorbent pad of any length, width, thickness, material and shape,
including an absorbent pad length L2 up to one inch (1 inch), a
Width W2 up to approximately three fourths of an inch (3/4 of an
inch) and a Thickness T2 up to approximately one half of an inch
(1/2 of an inch).
[0156] The term as used herein, "digital washable non-disposable
absorbent pad" also means and refers to any digital absorbent pad
of any length, width, thickness and shape that can be digitally
withdrawn or removed, cleaned after each use and reused by the user
of such digital absorbent pad. The term also means and refers to
refers to any absorbent pad of any size, length, width, thickness
and shape may contain holes and/or slits and/or ridges and/or
grooves.
[0157] The term as used herein, "digital non-absorbent pad" also
means and refers to any absorbent pad of any size, length, width,
thickness and shape that does not soak up or absorb sweat, liquids
or other bodily fluids. The term also means and refers to refers to
any absorbent pad of any size, length, width, thickness and shape
may contain holes and/or slits and/or ridges and/or grooves.
[0158] The terms "non-absorbent" or "non-absorbent materials" as
used herein, means and refers primarily to that part of the digital
absorbent pad that does not retain a significant portion of sweat
and other bodily fluids from the human body in the structure of the
digital absorbent pad. The term "non-absorbent" as used herein,
also means and also refers secondarily to that part of the
absorbent fluids from the human body in the structure of such
device.
Liquid Absorbent Materials and/or Non-Absorbent Materials
[0159] The digital liquid absorbent material and/or non-absorbent
material may be of any length, width, thickness and shape for
sufficient compressing, non-compressing, folding, wrapping,
covering, rolling, layering, twisting, encasing bending, cutting
and/or otherwise altering into an absorbent pad of any size,
material and shape for comfortable use in between the toes and
front portion of the feet of a human being for prevention and/or
treatment of athlete's foot, turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails
and other bodily injuries.
[0160] Once this above mentioned requirement is met, a digital
absorbent pad must also be generally suitable for use in applying
or removing makeup, astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail
polish, creams and oils, baby care, general household usage and
healthcare usage, but not by way of limitations.
[0161] The dimensions and shape of absorbent material and/or
non-absorbent material before cutting such material into any
predetermined specified length, width and thickness and shape,
including of an elongated strip ranging up to about eight inches (8
inches) in width, and up to about four (4 inches) in thickness and
up to about four feet (4 feet) in length may be of any dimensions
and shape.
[0162] Preferably, such absorbent material and/or non-absorbent
material is sufficiently compressed to any length, width, thickness
and shape, including up to about one half of an inch (1/2 of an
inch) around the edges, ends and center and/or bonding or sealing
or otherwise holding together and affixing such absorbent material
for the purposes of maintaining such absorbent material's and/or
non-absorbent material's desirable self-sustaining shape once
construction of such absorbent pad is completed.
[0163] Preferably, the range of such above mentioned predetermined
specified length, width and thickness of an elongated strip of
absorbent material and/or non-absorbent material may be of any
range, including up to about eight inches (8 inches) in width, and
up to about four (4 inches) in thickness and up to about ten inches
(10 inches) in length after such absorbent material has been
compressed around the edges, ends and/or center by the inventor and
otherwise modified, assembled and constructed into a digital
absorbent pad of any size, material and shape, including absorbent
pads to comfortably use of turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails
and other bodily injuries and applying or removing makeup,
astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail polish, creams and
oils, baby care, general household usage and healthcare usage, but
not by way of limitations.
[0164] The digital absorbent material and/or non-absorbent material
may be of laminar construction comprising generally more than one
layer. However, other digital absorbent material and/or
non-absorbent material may comprise an entirely different
construction. Such digital absorbent material and/or non-absorbent
material may comprise a twisted construction or a wrapped
construction.
[0165] Slightly compressed, non compressed, loose absorbent
material and non-absorbent materials may be constructed from a
large segment of liquid absorbing materials and/or non-absorbent
materials that have been known in the art, such as, cotton wads,
cotton balls that have been unrolled, cotton pledgets, pure
non-chlorine bleached cotton, biodegradable cotton, cotton squares,
cotton rounds, rayon, sponge, lambs wool, wadding, tissue laminates
and tissue wraps, gauze, foam, gel, silicone, thin rubber, thin
plastic or other material in whole or in part or as a combination
thereof that is known in the art to qualify as meeting the criteria
of other desirable absorbent materials and/or non-absorbent
material.
[0166] Generally, absorbent materials and/or non-absorbent material
consist of cotton, synthetic and/or natural fibers or sheeting,
woven materials, non-woven materials and folded tissues. The
digital absorbent pad, including any and all of such component
parts may consist of a single absorbent material and/or
non-absorbent material or various mixtures of such materials, super
absorbent materials that includes open cell foams, super polymers,
liquid absorbent gelling. The digital absorbent pad may also
consist of silicone, a thin rubber or plastic or other material in
whole or in part or in combination thereof, that is known in the
art to qualify as meeting the criteria of other desirable absorbent
materials and/or non-absorbent material.
[0167] The materials for the digital absorbent pad can be shaped
into a web, a batt or a fabric that is desirable for use in the
absorbent material by any desirable operation that includes
wetlaying, airlaying, carding, hydroentangling, needling or any
additional acceptable operation known in the art. The use of any
desirable cotton in the digital absorbent pad is acceptable. Cotton
material that is also considered desirable for this comprises
T-fiber cotton, long fiber cotton, card strips, comber cotton,
cotton linters and short fiber cotton. Bleaching and scouring
layers of cotton absorbent with a glycerin finish or other
desirable finish is generally the most accepted in the art. Cotton
that has been stripped of its seeds and has been cleaned and
bleached is also acceptable.
[0168] The digital absorbent pad may comprise various materials
slightly compressed, non-compressed absorbent pad and/or loose
cotton layered, the intermediate layer or layers may consist of a
cotton absorbent material and the outer layer or layers may
comprise a rayon material and/or vice versa. On the other hand,
digital absorbent pad intermediate layer or layers may comprise a
cotton absorbent material and the outer layer or layers may consist
of 100% genuine lamb's wool and/or other types of wools.
Alternately, such layered digital absorbent pad may comprise a
uniform or a non-uniform blend of materials in its entirety. While
examining another digital absorbent pad of this invention, we find
that each and all layers thereof may consist of basically 100% of
the same material, such as the intermediate layer or layers
comprising 100% Pure non-chlorine bleached cotton and such outer
layer or layers of 100% biodegradable cotton.
[0169] The absorbent material can be of any size and shape and
formed from 100% cotton, 100% rayon, 100% lambs wool, other
absorbent material and/or various mixtures of absorbent materials,
which are assembled into a sheet-or strip. In addition, absorbent
materials can be assembled and made into any shape, including a
generally oval shape, an elliptical shape, a square shape, a round
shape, a triangular shape, an egg shape, a cone shape, a tear drop
shape, a cross section of many other different predetermined agreed
upon shapes. The particular mixtures of absorbent materials may
vary according to choice. Polyester or other synthetic fibers have
been used to include some type of elasticity to the absorbent
materials 50. Other various mixtures may include 98% cotton to 2%
rayon; about 95% cotton to 5% rayon; 90% cotton to 10% rayon; 85%
cotton to 15% rayon; 75% cotton to 25% rayon; 60% cotton to 40%
rayon and 50% cotton to 50% rayon.
[0170] Various other mixtures of material may include 85% cotton to
15% foam; 70% cotton to 30% foam; 60% cotton to 40% foam; 75%
cotton to 25% foam; 95% cotton 5% foam; 97% cotton to 3% foam; 50%
cotton to 50% foam and 40% cotton to 60% foam. Other various
mixtures of absorbent material may comprise 85% cotton to 15%
gauze; 75% cotton to 25% gauze; 50% cotton to 50% gauze; 40% cotton
to 60% gauze; 95% cotton to 5% gauze; and 97% cotton to 3% gauze.
Other various mixtures may also include an absorbent material and a
non-absorbent material such as, 85% cotton to 15% silicone; 70%
cotton to 30% silicone; 60% cotton to 40% silicone; 75% cotton to
25% silicone; 95% cotton to 5% silicone; 98% cotton to 2% silicone
and 50% cotton to 50% silicone; 85% cotton to 15% thin rubber; 70%
cotton to 30% thin rubber; 60% cotton to 40% thin rubber; 50%
cotton to 50% thin rubber; 85% cotton to 15% thin plastic; 70%
cotton to 30% thin plastic; 60% cotton to 40% thin plastic; 50%
cotton to 50% thin plastic.
[0171] Other various mixtures of absorbent material and/or other
material may also include 85% cotton to 15% lambs wool; 70% cotton
to 30% lambs wool; 60% cotton to 40% lambs wool; 75% cotton to 25%
lambs wool; 95% cotton to 5% lambs wool; 98% cotton to 2% lambs
wool; 50% cotton to 50% lambs wool; 60% lambs wool to 40% cotton;
70% lambs wool to 30% cotton; 50% cotton to 50%; 90% foam to 10%
rayon; 85% foam to 15% rayon; 75% foam to 25% rayon; 60% foam to
40% rayon; 40% foam to 60% rayon; 30% foam to 70% rayon; 90% foam
to 10% gel; 85% foam to 15% gel; 75% foam to 25% gel; 60% foam to
40% gel; 50% foam to 50% gel; 60% gel to 40% foam; 70% gel to 30%
foam; 75% gel to 25% foam; 85% gel to 15% foam.
[0172] A sufficient amount of heat and/or pressure around the
edges, ends and/or center of the digital absorbent pad and/or
bonding or sealer or some other acceptable bonding techniques known
in the art and considered desirable for holding together such
digital absorbent pad to maintain its self-sustaining shape once
construction of such absorbent material is completed.
[0173] Generally, the absorbent material remains substantially
intact from the way such absorbent materials were received when
purchased as layers of 100% cotton, sterilized cotton, organic
cotton, 100% pure non-chlorine bleached cotton, 100% biodegradable
cotton, cotton squares, cotton rounds, cotton that have been rolled
into a balls or squares or strips, packaged and sold and layers of
100% rayon that have been rolled into layers, packaged and sold and
layers of 100% lambs wool that have been rolled into layers,
packaged and sold and other layers of fabrics and material that
have been rolled into layers, packaged and sold.
[0174] If a non-absorbent is used, such as silicone, a thin rubber,
thin plastic or other non-absorbent material that may have been
layered, packaged and sold may be cut into thinner smaller layers
and may be otherwise altered and assembled into any predetermined
desirable shape, length, thickness and width to used with other
material used in the construction of the absorbent pad. Generally,
a sufficiently amount of heat and/or pressure and/or bonding or
sealer or some other acceptable preparation, including cutting
and/or other bonding techniques known in the art for affixing or
holding together the edges, ends and/or center of such digital
absorbent pad to maintain it's desirable self-sustaining shape once
construction of such digital absorbent pad is completed. In other
instances, stitching, tacking, taping or otherwise attaching of
such rayon, other fabrics and/or digital absorbent pads in order to
affix, attach, join or hold together and maintain it's desirable
self-sustaining shape once construction of such digital absorbent
pad is completed. In other circumstances, a non-toxic glue or
adhesives may be used to affix, hold together such rayon and/or
other material to maintain its desirable self-sustaining shape once
construction of such absorbent pad is completed.
[0175] In preferred embodiments, the "digital absorbent pad" of the
instant invention, may coupled as both, a digital insertion device
and a digital withdrawal device and that either end or any
combination of ends and/or the center of such digital absorbent pad
may be inserted.
[0176] Other embodiments have included insertion and withdrawal
means being joined to such digital absorbent device and can be
reached by hand by grabbing and holding on to the top unused non
essential part as opposed to the bottom used essential part for
insertion and withdrawal after it's use. Other preferred
embodiments include a digital insertion and withdrawal means
whereby be the top of the unused non essential part as opposed to
the used essential part of the absorbent pad, i.e., the digital
absorbent pad itself. In other embodiments, the digital insertion
and withdrawal means may be joined to the primary portion of the
sufficiently compressed, slightly compressed, non-compressed, loose
absorbent material and/or non-absorbent material and such may
extend beyond the primary portion of the sufficiently compressed,
non-compressed and/or loose cotton and/or other material.
Additionally, embodiments include digital insertion and withdrawal
means affixed to a secondary portion, a nonessential as opposed to
an essential portion of the absorbent pad itself. Further, any
suitable digital insertion and withdrawal means is preferred and
rmay be utilized as an insertion and withdrawal procedure.
[0177] Another embodiment of digital insertion and withdrawal means
may be used, including tab, ribbon, loop, flap, strip, fabric,
string or other attachments and/or decoration for digital
insertion, removal and/or withdrawal. The digital insertion and
withdrawal method may be absorbent and/or non-absorbent. Some of
the embodiments of this invention will require that a part of or
portion of such digital insertion and withdrawal means will be the
removable of adhesive strips and/or tape that has been attached to
the digital absorbent pad as a means of stabilizing such digital
absorbent pad while such digital absorbent pad is inserted and to
unattached for the withdrawal of such digital absorbent pad after
each use.
[0178] The digital absorbent pad insertion and withdrawal means
shall be of any size, material and shape so long as such size,
material and shape of such insertion and withdrawal means do not
interfere with the comfort, functions and appearance of such
digital absorbent pad. Comfort and functions of this digital
absorbent pad takes priority over the appearance of such digital
absorbent pad of this invention.
[0179] Such digital insertion and withdrawal means may be attached
in any desirable manner known in the art, including sewing,
stitching, weaving, tacking, gluing, adhesive bonding, any
combination of the above and/or other suitable techniques. Such
digital insertion and withdrawal means may be joined, affixed or
otherwise attached to any desirable location and/or area on the
digital absorbent pad itself. Preferably, either end of the four
ends of this digital absorbent pad may be used as an insertion end
or a withdrawal end. It is also preferred that any combination of
ends of this digital absorbent pad may be used as an insertion end
or a withdrawal end. It is further preferred that the center of
this digital absorbent pad may be used as an insertion end or a
withdrawal end.
Liquid Wicking Cotton Structure and/or Other Absorbent Material
Structure and/or Non-absorbent Material Structure
[0180] In the preferred embodiments shown, the liquid wicking
cotton structure and/or other absorbent material structure and/or
non-absorbent material structure can be of any shape, including an
elongated rectangular, semi-circular, circular, triangular,
hourglass, trapezoidal, cylindrical, concave, bioconcave, plano
concave, right angle, biocovex, plano convex, convexo concave,
convoluted, elliptical, caudal fin, pelvic fin, anal fin, overfold,
recumbent fold, folded, rolled, planar, lozenge, lune, notch,
oblate, oblong, polygonal, helical, incurvate, invaginate, lobe,
trough, turbinate, ogive, prolate, twisted, wrapped, spun, spiral,
woven, strips, loops, fossa, groove, angle, sheet, sinusoidal,
slab, coil, square, round, cone, cube, oval shape and/or shapes, a
generally backward E-shaped, T-shaped, L-shaped, P-shaped,
O-shaped, Q-shaped, D-shaped, E-shaped, any combination of the
above mentioned shapes and a cross section of many other different
specified predetermined agreed upon, comfortable and
self-sustaining configurations for multiple usage as outlined in
invention are also acceptable, but by way of no limitations.
[0181] The liquid wicking cotton structure and/or other absorbent
material structure and/or non-absorbent material structure may be
of any size so long as such liquid wicking cotton structure and/or
other absorbent material structure and/or non-absorbent material
structure does not interfere with the comfort, function, shape and
appearance of the digital absorbent pad. The liquid wicking cotton
structure and/or other absorbent material structure and/or
non-absorbent material structure may also be compatible to the
shape of the digital absorbent pad itself. Preferably, the cotton
structure or absorbent material structure may be placed or
positioned between other absorbent materials so that the cotton
structure or absorbent material structure may be close to the
insertion end of the absorbent material.
[0182] For this reason, such liquid wicking cotton structure or
absorbent material structure could correlate with the insertion end
and withdrawal end or could for example, extend up to about 1/64 of
an inch (one sixty fourth of an inch) from the insertion end to
about 1/64 of an inch (one sixty fourth of an inch) from the
withdrawal end. In other embodiments, the liquid wicking cotton
structure and/or absorbent material structure and/or non-absorbent
material structure may extend beyond the withdrawal end to form a
handle like device for insertion and removal of the digital
absorbent pad.
[0183] The digital absorbent pad of this invention may be of any
size, material and shape, including comprising 100% silicone and/or
a mixture of absorbent materials and/or other non-absorbent
materials containing holes and/or silts and/or ridges and/or
grooves to operate as a liquid wicking structure and as a means of
absorbing and/or transporting sweat and other bodily liquids from
in between the toes and front portion of the feet of a human being
for prevention and/or treatment of athlete's foot, but by way of no
limitations.
[0184] The digital absorbent pad of this invention may be of any
size, material and shape, including comprising of 100% cotton
and/or other absorbent materials and/or non-absorbent materials
containing holes and/or silts and/or ridges and/or grooves to
operate as a liquid wicking structure and as a means of absorbing
and/or transporting sweat and other bodily liquids from in between
the toes and front portion of the feet of a human being for
prevention and/or treatment of athlete's foot.
Process of Making
[0185] Since there are many methods of making a digital absorbent
pad of the present invention should be clear to a person who is
skilled in the art based on the information provided herein, the
preferred description of one method of making a digital absorbent
pad of this invention is outlined below.
[0186] A digital absorbent pad for comfortable insertion or
placement in between the toes and front portion of the feet of a
human being as a means of absorbing and/or transporting sweat and
other bodily fluids from in between the toes and front portion of
the feet for the prevention and/or treatment of athlete's foot and
other usage of this invention, including while the user of this
digital absorbent pad is wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes,
sneakers and/or socks, stockings, tights or footies, comprising:
[0187] a. a supply of slightly compressed, non-compressed, loose
absorbent material comprising a first and second shorter and
thinner absorbent surface of equal length, width and thickness as
opposed to a third longer and thicker absorbent surface of equal
length and width with that of a fourth longer thinner absorbent
surface of equal length and width with that of said third longer
and thicker absorbent surface wherein; [0188] b. said first and
second shorter and thinner absorbent surface of equal length, width
and thickness are layered, placed or positioned directly on top of
each other wherein; [0189] c. said first and second shorter and
thinner absorbent surface of equal length, width and thickness are
layered, placed or positioned directly on top of the lower one half
(1/2) portion of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface of
equal length and width with that of said fourth longer and thinner
absorbent surface wherein; [0190] d. said first and second shorter
and thinner absorbent surface are layered, placed or positioned
directly on top of the lower one half (1/2) portion of said third
longer and thicker absorbent surface and said fourth longer and
thinner absorbent surface with matching ends wherein; [0191] e. a
twisted, wrapped, layered, bent, rolled, and folded digital
insertable liquid absorbent disposable pad is made by considerably
covering said first and second shorter and thinner absorbent
surface with said third longer and thicker absorbent surface and
said fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface wherein; [0192] f.
said first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surfaces ends
are matching with said third longer and thicker absorbent surface
end and said fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface end
wherein; [0193] g. a process that includes twisting, layering,
folding, rolling, wrapping, bending, encasing, sufficiently
compressing and/or bonding or sealing or other known bonding
techniques acceptable in the art wherein; [0194] h. a sufficient
compression and/or bonding or sealing is preformed to any size,
length, width, thickness and shape, including up to approximately
one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch) of the edges, ends and/or
center of the wrapped absorbent material is sufficiently compressed
and/or bonded or sealed or otherwise assembled and affixed to form
and maintain a digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable pad
of a specified, predetermnined, desirable, self-sustaining shape
wherein; [0195] i. the remaindering portion of the necessary and/or
essential components that comprises a specified, predetermined,
desirable, self-sustaining shape of a digital insertable liquid
absorbent disposable pad is not sufficiently compressed in any way
wherein; [0196] j. the excess material is trimmed and removed
wherein; [0197] k. after the above mentioned process has been
successfully completed, a digital insertable liquid absorbent
disposable pad is readied for use wherein; [0198] l. either end or
any combination of ends and/or center of said digital insertable
liquid absorbent pad may be used as an insertion end or a
withdrawal end.
[0199] A digital absorbent pad for comfortably applying and
removing make-up, astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail
polish, creams, oils, and for baby care, general household and
healthcare usage comprising: [0200] a. a supply of slightly
compressed, non-compressed, loose absorbent material comprising a
first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surface of equal
length, width and thickness as opposed to a third longer and
thicker absorbent surface of equal length and width with that of a
fourth longer thinner absorbent surface of equal length and width
with that of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface
wherein; [0201] b. said first and second shorter and thinner
absorbent surface of equal length, width and thickness are layered,
placed or positioned directly on top of each other wherein; [0202]
c. said first and second shorter and thinner absorbent surface of
equal length, width and thickness are layered, placed or positioned
at any location on top of said third longer and thicker absorbent
surface, including directly on top of the lower one half (1/2)
portion of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface of equal
length and width with that of said fourth longer and thinner
absorbent surface wherein; [0203] d. said first and second shorter
and thinner absorbent surface are layered, placed or positioned at
any location on top of said third longer and thicker absorbent
surface, including directly on top of the lower one half (1/2)
portion of said third longer and thicker absorbent surface and said
fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface with matching ends
wherein; [0204] e. a twisted, wrapped, layered, bent, rolled and
folded digital insertable liquid absorbent disposable pad is made
by considerably covering said first and second shorter and thinner
absorbent surface with said third longer and thicker absorbent
surface and said fourth longer and thinner absorbent surface
wherein; [0205] f. said first and second shorter and thinner
absorbent surfaces ends are matching with said third longer and
thicker absorbent surface end and said fourth longer and thinner
absorbent surface end wherein; [0206] g. a process that includes
twisting, wrapping, layering, folding, rolling, bending, encasing,
sufficiently compressing and/or bonding or sealing or other known
bonding techniques acceptable in the art wherein; [0207] h. a
sufficient compression and/or bonding or sealing is preformed to
any length, width, thickness, material and shape, including up to
approximately one half of an inch (1/2 of an inch) of the edges,
ends and/or center of the wrapped absorbent material is
sufficiently compressed and/or bonded or sealed or otherwise
assembled and affixed to form and maintain a digital absorbent pad
of a specified, predetermined, desirable, self-sustaining shape
wherein; [0208] i. the remaindering portion of the necessary and/or
essential components that comprises a specified, predetermined,
desirable, self-sustaining shape of a digital absorbent pad is not
sufficiently compressed in any way wherein; [0209] j. the excess
material is trimmed and removed wherein; [0210] k. after the above
mentioned process has been successfully completed, a digital
absorbent pad is readied for use wherein; [0211] l. either end or
combination of ends of said digital absorbent pad may be used as a
handle.
[0212] The digital absorbent pad of this invention may be of any
size, shape and material, including 100% silicone and/or a mixture
of absorbent materials and/or other non-absorbent materials
containing holes and/or silts and/or ridges and/or grooves as a
means of transporting sweat and other bodily liquids from in
between the toes and front portion of the feet of a human being for
prevention and/or treatment of athlete's foot and other usages as
outlined in this invention. The digital absorbent pad of the
present invention may be entirely disposable. The digital absorbent
pad of the present invention may also be entirely non-disposable.
The digital absorbent pad of the present invention may further be
partially disposable whereby such digital absorbent pad is
digitally withdrawn or removed after each use.
[0213] The used absorbent material is taken out of such digital
absorbent pad and thrown away. The non-disposable, non-absorbent
part is cleaned. New and/or unused absorbent material is inserted
into such cleaned non-disposable, non absorbent part of the digital
absorbent pad. Such digital absorbent pad is later reused by its
user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0214] Briefly, the present invention relates to a preferred
digital absorbent pad capable of being digitally inserted and worn
in between the toes and the front portion of the feet of a human
being, including while wearing regular enclosed shoes, boots,
sneakers and/or socks, stocking, tights or footies to significantly
reduce the seepage of sweat and/or other bodily fluids from in
between the toes and the front portion of the feet. This preferred
digital absorbent pad is also inserted and worn as a means for
treating and/or preventing all athlete's foot symptoms including,
sweat, fungus, bacteria, infection, moisture, skin disorder,
lesions, rash, itchy toes, foot odor, sores, corns, other fluids,
blisters, cracks, bunions, calluses, burning feet, scaly toes and
feet, frost bites and toe, turf toe, swelling, ingrown toe nails
and other bodily injuries during the day time and night time even
while wearing regular enclosed boots, shoes, sneakers and/or socks,
stockings, tights or footies. This digital absorbent pad may also
be worn by the user during bed time while wearing socks and/or
footies or without socks, stockings, tights or footies.
[0215] The present invention also relates to a preferred digital
absorbent pad capable of comfortably applying and removing make-up,
astringents and cleansing lotions, remove nail polish, creams,
oils, and for baby care, general household usage and healthcare
usage.
[0216] The digital absorbent pad of the present invention may be of
any size, shape and material, including 100% silicone and/or a
mixture of absorbent materials and/or other non-absorbent materials
containing holes and/or silts and/or ridges and/or grooves as a
means of absorbing and/or transporting sweat and other bodily
liquids from in between the toes and front portion of the feet of a
human being for the prevention and/or treatment of athlete's foot
and other usages as outlined in this invention. The digital
absorbent pad of the present invention may be entirely disposable.
The digital absorbent pad of the present invention may also be
entirely non-disposable. The digital absorbent pad of the present
invention may further be partially disposable whereby such digital
absorbent pad is digitally withdrawn or removed after each use. The
used absorbent material is taken out of such digital absorbent pad
and thrown away. The non-disposable, non-absorbent part is cleaned.
New and/or unused absorbent material is inserted into such cleaned
non-disposable, non absorbent part of the digital absorbent pad.
Such digital absorbent pad is later reused by its user.
[0217] The present invention further comprises 1.) a digital
absorbent pad that is formed of any number of parts, size, material
and shape, including two (2) separate a non-adhesive, adhesive
and/or self adhesive elongated strips of absorbent materials of the
length, width and thickness to comfortably, and sufficiently
constitute the best anatomically fit for the long toe next to the
big toe of a human being. The digital absorbent pad of this
invention may be formed for any shaped toes, feet and/or web
spaces, including for human being with extra large toes, feet and
extra wide web spaces, including petite toes, feet and petite web
spaces.
[0218] The non-adhesive elongated strips of this digital absorbent
pad may be worn in any method, location and/or area. It is
preferred that two (2) separate non-adhesive elongated strips of
absorbent materials of this invention are worn on each foot. The
first non-adhesive elongated strip of absorbent material is worn
looped around the long toe and the second non-adhesive elongated
strip of absorbent material is worn loop around fourth toe moving
in the direction away from the big toe and toward the other toes on
such foot. The first non-adhesive elongated strip of absorbent
material of this invention may be worn evenly looped horizontally
down through the web space between the big toe and the long toe,
underneath the long toe and up through the second web space between
the long toe and the third toe moving in the directions away from
the said big toe and toward the other toes on such foot. The second
non-adhesive elongated strip of absorbent material of this
invention may be worn evenly looped horizontally down through the
third web space moving in a direction away from the said big toe
and toward the other toes on such foot and underneath the fourth
toe and up though the fourth web space between said fourth toe and
up through the web space between the fourth toe and the little toe.
Alternately, one or more non-adhesive elongated strips of absorbent
material of this invention may be worn in any manner, including
evenly looped around every other toe on each foot or in some other
manner.
[0219] After this process above is successfully completed, the
excess material from each end of said elongated strip of absorbent
material may be crossed over the top of the toes to prevent any
additional sweat and other bodily fluids from seeping in between
the toes and front portion of the feet of the human being.
Alternately, the excess material from each end of said elongated
strip of absorbent material may be crossed over the top of the toes
to prevent any additional sweat and other bodily fluids from
seeping in between the toes and front portion of the feet of the
human being and each end of excess absorbent material may be
fastened in any manner and/or cut. Alternatively, such excess
absorbent material from the end and/or ends may be crossed over the
top of the toes and/or underneath said toes to prevent any
additional sweat and other bodily fluids from seeping underneath
the toes and front portion of the feet of the human being.
[0220] The present invention also comprises 2.). a digital
absorbent pad that is formed of two (2) adhesive elongated strips
horizontally worn across the top of each foot facing each other,
comprising of vertically placed hanging absorbent material in the
middle and horizontally across said two horizontally worn adhesive
elongated strips on top of each foot of a human being. Said
adhesive elongated strips may be of any size, material, shape and
worn in any location, including on top of each foot close to where
the toes connect to the foot. After said adhesive elongated strips
have been properly placed, on top of each foot, said absorbent
material that is connected thereto is inserted or placed in between
the toes and front portion of each foot. Said adhesive elongated
strip horizontally worn closest to the top of each foot comprises a
double sided adhesive elongated strip. Said adhesive elongated
strip worn closest to the foot also comprises a peel off paper
before placing such adhesive elongated strip on to the top of each
said foot. Alternately, said elongated strip may partially comprise
Velcro material. The top side of said adhesive elongated strip that
faces upward and away from the top of each foot when properly worn
does not comprise adhesive, except as indicated on said side of
said adhesive elongated strip facing toward the second adhesive
elongated strip and the top part of the foot when properly worn by
the user.
[0221] Said absorbent material in the middle of said adhesive
elongated strips may hang or extend in any direction, including
vertically in length and horizontally in width from such
horizontally worn adhesive elongated strips. Said absorbent
material may be of any length, including approximately three inches
(3 inches) vertically in length. Said absorbent material may be of
any material, including non-absorbent material and/or a mixture of
material. Such material may be of any width, including
approximately six inches (6 inches) in width. Such material may be
of any thickness, including approximately one and one half inches
(1/2 inches) in thickness.
[0222] Such adhesive elongated strips may be of any size, including
an extra large size, a large size, a regular size, a small size, an
extra small size and a petite size. The size used by the user would
depend upon the size foot and web spaces to be inserted comfortably
in between each of the four webs of toes and front portion of the
feet on each foot of a human being. Such adhesive elongated strips
may be worn in any place, including on the foot and/or toes on a
human being. Such adhesive elongated strip may be worn in any
directions and manner, including worn stuck by adhesive on top of
the foot horizontally across the top of the each foot and/or
toes.
[0223] Such adhesive elongated strip may be worn in any position,
including approximately one and one half inches (11/2 inches) from
where the toes are adjoined and/or is attached to the foot. Such
adhesive elongated strip may be worn in any location near or close
to the toes and foot of a human being, including whereby such
absorbent material can be comfortably inserted or placed in between
the toes and front portion of the feet of a human being to absorb
sweat and other bodily fluids from in between the toes of a human
being.
[0224] This invention also comprises 3.) a digital absorbent pad
that may be of any length, width and thickness, shape and material,
including a non-adhesive elongated strip of absorbent material
comfortably comprising the best anatomically fit of a human being
with extra large feet and extra wide web spaces. Such digital
absorbent pad may be of any material, including non-adhesive and/or
adhesive material, absorbent and/or non-absorbent material. Such
digital absorbent pad may be of any shape, including of an
elongated strip of absorbent material.
[0225] Such digital absorbent pad may be worn in any position,
including a horizontally position across each toe, starting on top
of the big toe of each foot, through the web space and underneath
the long toe, through the web space and on top of the next (third)
toe, though the web space and underneath the next (fourth) toe,
through the web space and on top of the little (fifth) toe or vice
versa.
[0226] Such digital absorbent pad may be worn in any manner,
including positioned across each toe, starting on top of the big
toe, through the web space and underneath the long (second) toe,
through the web space and on top of the next (third) toe, though
the web space and underneath the next (fourth) toe, through the web
space and on top of the little (fifth) toe or vice versa. Such
digital absorbent pad may be worn in any manner, including worn in
a weaving type manner horizontally across each toe, through the web
space and on top of a toe, through the web space and underneath the
next toe or in some other suitable manner.
[0227] Other digital absorbent pads may comprise an entirely
different construction. Such other digital absorbent pads may
comprise a twisted, layered, folded, wrapped or rolled construction
or some other type and/or types of constructions. These digital
absorbent pads of this invention also relates to a preferred
digital absorbent pad capable of being used comfortably in various
aspects of this invention.
[0228] Other benefits of my invention will become more obvious to
those skilled in the art in view of the above mentioned description
and such enclosed drawings.
[0229] While the above description of my invention contains many
specificities, such should not be interpreted and/or construed in
any way as limitations on the scope of my invention, but rather as
an exemplification of one preferred embodiment of my invention.
Variations of my invention are possible.
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