U.S. patent application number 12/654302 was filed with the patent office on 2010-06-17 for sand shoe.
Invention is credited to Marilyn V. Ramirez.
Application Number | 20100146820 12/654302 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42238887 |
Filed Date | 2010-06-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100146820 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ramirez; Marilyn V. |
June 17, 2010 |
Sand shoe
Abstract
The sand shoe includes a frame enclosing a large-gauge,
interwoven tread portion. The frame is fabricated from a
lightweight metal. A clog is attached to the upper surface of the
interwoven tread. The clog is fabricated from lightweight material
and is designed with an open back for easy access and a plurality
of openings for air circulation.
Inventors: |
Ramirez; Marilyn V.; (Apple
Valley, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LITMAN LAW OFFICES, LTD.
POST OFFICE BOX 41200, SOUTH STATION
ARLINGTON
VA
22204
US
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Family ID: |
42238887 |
Appl. No.: |
12/654302 |
Filed: |
December 16, 2009 |
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Application
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61193690 |
Dec 16, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
36/103 ;
36/113 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 3/0026 20130101;
A43C 19/00 20130101; A43B 1/08 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/103 ;
36/113 |
International
Class: |
A43B 13/00 20060101
A43B013/00; A43B 3/00 20060101 A43B003/00 |
Claims
1. A sand shoe, comprising: a frame made from lightweight metal; an
interwoven, large-gauge mesh tread extending across the frame; and
a lightweight clog attached to the tread, the clog having an open
back and an enclosed front portion, the front portion having a
plurality of apertures formed therethrough.
2. The sand shoe according to claim 1, wherein said interwoven
tread is made from a synthetic material.
3. The sand shoe according to claim 1, wherein said lightweight
metal is titanium.
4. The sand shoe according to claim 1, wherein said frame has an
inner periphery and said interwoven, large-gauge mesh tread is
attached to said frame at said inner periphery.
5. A sand shoe, comprising: a frame made from titanium metal; an
interwoven, large-gauge mesh tread fabricated from synthetic
material and extending across the frame; and a lightweight clog
attached to the tread, the clog having an open back and an enclosed
front portion, the front portion having a plurality of evenly
spaced apertures formed therethrough.
6. The sand shoe according to claim 5, wherein said synthetic
material is nylon.
7. The sand shoe according to claim 5, wherein said frame has an
inner periphery and said interwoven, large-gauge mesh tread is
attached to said frame at said inner periphery.
8. A sand shoe, comprising: a frame made from titanium metal, said
frame having a substantially ovate configuration; an interwoven,
large-gauge mesh tread fabricated from synthetic material and
extending across the frame; and a lightweight clog attached to the
tread, the clog having an open back and an enclosed front portion,
the front portion having a plurality of evenly spaced apertures
formed therethrough.
9. The sand shoe according to claim 8, wherein said synthetic
material is nylon.
10. The sand shoe according to claim 9, wherein said frame has an
inner periphery and said interwoven, large-gauge mesh tread is
attached to said frame at said inner periphery.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Ser. No. 61/193,690, filed Dec. 16, 2008.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention generally relates to footwear, and
more particularly to a sand shoe that enhances maneuverability when
walking on soft sand.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] Leisurely strolling along a lakefront or hiking on the beach
at the seashore can be arduous due to the traction impediment
caused by soft sand. Because of body weight and the instinctive
angle of a walker's feet, whether bare or shod the feet sink
relatively deeply in the soft sand. This circumstance requires the
walker to expend extra energy on the trek across the soft sand. The
task is exacerbated if the walker is loaded with hiking gear or the
like. The art would certainly welcome a portable device that would
enhance mobility on soft sand without unduly confining the feet and
yet be easily donned and removed. Thus, a sand shoe solving the
aforementioned problems is desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The sand shoe comprises a frame enclosing an interwoven
tread portion. The frame is fabricated from lightweight metal.
Titanium is presently preferred, but other lightweight metals or
plastics could be employed, if suitable. A clog is attached to the
upper surface of the interwoven tread. The clog is fabricated from
lightweight material and is provided with a plurality of openings
for air circulation.
[0007] Accordingly, the invention presents a shoe that can be
easily donned and removed. The shoe is wide enough to prevent a
user's foot from sinking in soft sand, thereby making a walk or
hike in such soft sand more efficient and less tiring. The
invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement
for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and
fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
[0008] These and other features of the present invention will
become readily apparent upon further review of the following
specification and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a sand shoe
according to the present invention.
[0010] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a sand shoe according
to the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of a sand shoe according
to the present invention.
[0012] Similar reference characters denote corresponding features
consistently throughout the attached drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0013] Attention is directed to FIGS. 1-3 wherein the sand shoe is
generally indicated at 10. As best seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, sand shoe
10 comprises a frame 12 fabricated from lightweight metal,
preferably titanium. Frame 12 is about the size of a standard
racquetball racquet but can be fabricated in different sizes
(small, medium, large) to accommodate children and/or adults of
different sizes and weights. Frame 12 encloses a large-gauge mesh
tread 14 that is preferably fabricated from a synthetic material,
such as nylon strings or filaments. The nylon tread 14 is arranged
in an interwoven pattern and is attached around the inner periphery
of frame 12. A clog 16 is attached to the upper surface of tread
14. Ties (not shown) are employed to attach the clog 16 to tread
14. Clog 16 is fabricated from lightweight material and is designed
with an open back 16a. A plurality of openings 16b are provided in
a toe-enclosing front portion.
[0014] In use, a wearer W (FIG. 1) would merely slip each foot into
the shoe(s) 10 when it is desired to walk on the sand S. The
shoe(s) would permit the wearer to traverse the sand quickly and
efficiently without expending excessive energy.
[0015] It is to be understood that the present invention is not
limited to the embodiment described above, but encompasses any and
all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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