U.S. patent application number 12/467547 was filed with the patent office on 2010-11-18 for pedicure sock.
Invention is credited to JANET ROSENBERG.
Application Number | 20100287686 12/467547 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43067260 |
Filed Date | 2010-11-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100287686 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
ROSENBERG; JANET |
November 18, 2010 |
PEDICURE SOCK
Abstract
The present invention relates to a sock for use during and after
a pedicure comprising: a bootie portion, where said bootie encloses
the heel, sole and portion of the top of the foot; a drawstring
enclosed around the perimeter of the insertion opening of the
bootie portion; a plurality of toe openings, where the toe openings
expose the toes of the wearer; toe dividers between each of the toe
openings; and toe cushions on the upper portion of each toe
opening. The drawstring may be exposed at the heel portion of the
bootie to allow for tightening thereof. The present invention
enhances the pedicure experience by protecting the foot and
extending the benefits of costly lotions and pedicures. After all,
often feet are sensitive after being exfoliated and scrubbed,
especially if razors are used for extracting calluses.
Inventors: |
ROSENBERG; JANET; (Las
Vegas, NV) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LAW OFFICE OF JERRY D. HAYNES , P.A
P.O. Box 350392
Fort Lauderdale
FL
33335
US
|
Family ID: |
43067260 |
Appl. No.: |
12/467547 |
Filed: |
May 18, 2009 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/239 ; 132/73;
36/94 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 29/00 20130101;
A43B 7/26 20130101; A41B 11/08 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/239 ; 132/73;
36/94 |
International
Class: |
A43B 17/00 20060101
A43B017/00; A45D 29/00 20060101 A45D029/00; A43B 7/26 20060101
A43B007/26 |
Claims
1. A sock for use during and after a pedicure comprising: a. a
bootie portion, where said bootie encloses the heel, sole and
portion of the top of the foot; b. a drawstring enclosed around the
perimeter of the insertion opening of the bootie portion; c. a
plurality of toe openings, where the toe openings expose the toes
of the wearer; d. toe dividers between each of the toe openings;
and e. toe cushions on the upper portion of each toe opening.
2. The sock according to claim 1, where the drawstring is exposed
at the heel portion of the bootie to allow for tightening
thereof.
3. The sock according to claim 1, where toe dividers and toe
cushions are made of a cotton material.
4. The sock according to claim 1, where the sock is made of an
anti-bacterial material.
5. The sock according to claim 1, where the sock is made of a
bio-degradable material.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a pedicure sock to be worn
after the completion of a pedicure.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] A pedicure provides a means to improve the appearance of
one's feet and toe nails. Usually a pedicure involves the soaking
and washing of feet, removal of dead skin, clipping and trimming of
toenails, application of creams or softeners to the feet and
application of polish to the toe nails. At some point during a
pedicure, a manicurist will normally insert cotton or some means of
toe separation between the toes so that polish may be applied to
the toenails. In order to retain the full benefits of the pedicure
many individuals must wear flip flops or toe dividers as toe nails
dry and after application of toe nail polish. In addition to flip
flops, disposable socks also may be worn after the pedicure in
order to retain the moisture created due to the application of
creams and pedicure treatments.
[0005] Some of the devices used after pedicure treatment have some
drawbacks. In hot weather putting on socks may be uncomfortable,
using regular flip flops following a pedicure can be slippery and
the pedicure socks that are available on the market are extremely
pricey and therefore not feasible for many clients.
[0006] Consequently there exists a need to provide a product that
may be utilized after a pedicure that is cost effective and able to
effectively keep the toes separated and feet clean during the
drying process after a pedicure. A substitute is therefore needed
for the flip flops and toe dividers that are commonly used in many
salons. A substitute for these devices could be in the form of a
pedicure sock that is soft, sanitary and disposable but yet cost
effective for both the salon owner and clients.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present invention relates to a sock for use during and
after a pedicure comprising: a bootie portion, where said bootie
encloses the heel, sole and portion of the top of the foot; a
drawstring enclosed around the perimeter of the insertion opening
of the bootie portion; a plurality of toe openings, where the toe
openings expose the toes of the wearer; toe dividers between each
of the toe openings; and toe cushions on the upper portion of each
toe opening. The drawstring may be exposed at the heel portion of
the bootie to allow for tightening thereof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 depicts a pedicure sock according to the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0009] The present invention provides a pedicure sock that is
capable of locking in moisture and protecting the feet from
unsanitary conditions. Further the pedicure sock according to the
present invention provides a means to preserve the polished look of
a new pedicure without the need of unsightly socks, flimsy flip
flops or uncomfortable toe dividers. The pedicure sock according to
the present invention retains moisturizing agents applied to the
foot during the pedicure and may also be used as a protector that
could be worn in the day spa while the feet are being massaged and
pampered.
[0010] FIG. 1 depicts a pedicure sock 10 according to the present
invention. The pedicure sock 10 may be made out of soft material
that is occasionally used in hospitals and various other health
care facilities for footies that are placed over a foot for
sanitary purposes. The pedicure sock 10 includes a series of
reinforced toe dividers 11 and toe cushions 13. As depicted in FIG.
1 the toe dividers 11 are between the toes at the toe end of the
pedicure sock 10. Toe cushions 13 are positioned above each toe and
provide another comfort feature associated with the pedicure sock
10 according to the present invention.
[0011] The pedicure sock 10 is inserted over a foot 12 in FIG. 1. A
tie string 14 at the heel and of the pedicure sock 10 provides a
means to tighten and secure the sock onto the foot. The tie string
14 is enclosed around the perimeter to the opening to the bootie
portion of the sock 10. A person's toes 20 are exposed at the toe
end of the pedicure sock 10. The exposed toenails therefore are
separated by the toe dividers 11 and may therefore air dry as when
a conventional toe divider is used.
[0012] The pedicure sock 10 according to the present invention
provides a means to extend the benefits of a pedicure by keeping in
moisture that is often lost when putting on flip flops following a
pedicure. The pedicure sock 10 provides an affordable protector
that could be readily available in spas and salons throughout the
country. The pedicure sock 10 also provides a means for a user to
keep the feet clean until they choose to expose the results of the
pedicure to the public. Further the pedicure sock 10 is
aesthetically pleasing and attractive and therefore does not
subject the user to the embarrassment that may be associated with
the flip flops that are currently used on the market.
[0013] Salons and spas by the placement of color and logos may also
personalize the pedicure sock 10 according to the present
invention. The pedicure sock 10 according to present invention also
is a durable, soft and disposable device that may be worn in
various climates. The toe dividers 11 and toe cushions 13 may be
made out of a cotton-type material where they're sewn with the
hosiery that encompasses the body of the pedicure sock 10. Another
advantage of the pedicure sock 10 is that the sock provides a
sanitary means to cover the feet and to protect them from exposure
to possible infection.
[0014] The instant invention has been shown and described in what
is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments.
It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from
within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications
will occur to a person skilled in the art.
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