U.S. patent application number 12/731747 was filed with the patent office on 2011-03-03 for toe insertion shoes with integrated outsole.
Invention is credited to Jeon Hye Young.
Application Number | 20110047825 12/731747 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43622716 |
Filed Date | 2011-03-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110047825 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Young; Jeon Hye |
March 3, 2011 |
TOE INSERTION SHOES WITH INTEGRATED OUTSOLE
Abstract
Disclosed is a toe insertion shoe with an integrated outsole,
which includes an upper including toe insertion parts, in each of
which at least one toe of a user is independently seated, the toe
insertion parts being formed by dividing a front part of the upper,
an outsole coupled with a lower part of the upper while supporting
all the lower part of the upper including the toe insertion parts,
the outsole having an integrally formed part coupled with the toe
insertion parts without separation according to a separated shape
of the toe insertion parts, and a cover for covering an entire or a
part of the toe insertion parts.
Inventors: |
Young; Jeon Hye; (Busan,
KR) |
Family ID: |
43622716 |
Appl. No.: |
12/731747 |
Filed: |
March 25, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
36/94 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 7/005 20130101;
A43B 23/0235 20130101; A43B 7/26 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/94 |
International
Class: |
A43B 7/26 20060101
A43B007/26 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Aug 26, 2009 |
KR |
20-2009-0011127 |
Claims
1. A toe insertion shoe with an integrated outsole, comprising: an
upper comprising toe insertion parts, in each of which at least one
toe of a user is independently seated, the toe insertion parts
being formed by dividing a front part of the upper; an outsole
coupled with a lower part of the upper while supporting all the
lower part of the upper including the toe insertion parts, the
outsole having an integrally formed part coupled with the toe
insertion parts without separation according to a separated shape
of the toe insertion parts; and a cover for covering an entire or a
part of the toe insertion parts.
2. The toe insertion shoe as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover
is integrally formed with the outsole.
3. The toe insertion shoe as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper
is detachably attached to the outsole including the cover.
4. The toe insertion shoe as claimed in claim 3, further comprising
a bottom sole provided at a lower part of the upper, the bottom
sole having a shape corresponding to that of the lower part of the
upper.
5. The toe insertion shoe as claimed in claim 1, further comprising
an auxiliary cover in an exterior side of the upper.
6. The toe insertion shoe as claimed in claim 3, further comprising
an auxiliary cover in an exterior side of the upper.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to toe insertion shoes with an
integrated outsole. More particularly, the present invention
relates to toe insertion shoes with an integrated outsole which
include uppers formed with toe insertion parts configured by
dividing a front end part of the shoes into at least two parts in
order for at least one toe of a user to be independently laid, an
outsole assembled with a lower part of the uppers while receiving
both the lower part of the uppers including the toe insertion parts
and integrally formed with a part that is assembled with the toe
insertion parts without separation according to a separated shape
of the toe insertion parts, and a cover for covering an entire or a
part of the toe insertion parts.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] People who walk upright spend a large amount of time on
their feet and wearing shoes, such as sneakers or heeled shoes,
except for the time of sleeping and relaxing. Shoes were initially
conceived for protecting the feet that are basic means for upright
walking, but have been now more emphasized in the aspect of an
article of fashion comparable to clothing.
[0003] In this respect, the shoes with a design focusing on beauty
have been preferred, and such a trend is strongly noticeable in the
shoes for women. The representative trend shows shoes having a
narrow foot and sharp front side, high heels, and platform shoes.
Such shoes may look beautiful, but are made in a different shape
from the original foot shape, thereby causing various foot
diseases.
[0004] In the meantime, the advanced and high-tech shoes having a
function of enhancing health and concentration by stimulating the
feet and stimulating an epiphyseal plate have been continuously
developed. According to the trend, Korean Utility Model application
No. 20-2006-0024914 and Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0869451
disclose toe insertion shoes in which a forefoot part of a shoe is
divided into 5 toe insertion parts in order for the 5 toes to be
independently laid according to the shape of the foot.
[0005] The above toe insertion shoes in which a forefoot part of
uppers is divided into 5 parts according to the shape of the toes
to form 5 toe insertion parts and an outsole separately formed
according to a shape of each of the separated toe insertion parts
is attached to a bottom of the uppers has a problem in that sharp
objects, such as a piece of glass or a nail, can be inserted
between each of the toe insertion parts to penetrate into an
lateral upper part of the toe insertion parts, thereby damaging the
toes. Further, foreign substances, such as dirt, dust, and
moisture, are easily inserted into the toe insertion parts so that
the shoes become easily dirtied or contaminated.
[0006] Further, the conventional toe insertion shoes in which the
forefoot part of the shoe is divided into 5 parts has the
convenience for activity, but the forefoot part that is divided in
the toe shape is not familiar to people so that it causes the
unwelcome attention to the people. Further, the toe insertion part
is divided into 5 parts and the toes are independently inserted
into the toe insertion parts, respectively, so that all toes cannot
respond to the external shock caused by obstacles on a street (i.e.
the shock is not dispersed) and only the toe receiving the shock
resists against the shock so that there is a risk of causing toe
fracture. Further, the protection of the toe against the shock from
the upper part of the shoe is weak.
DISCLOSURE
Technical Problem
[0007] Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve
the above-mentioned problems occurring in the prior art, and an
object of the present invention is to provide toe insertion shoes
for easily protecting the feet from foreign substances of a
ground.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide toe
insertion shoes having an effect of enhancing the health of the
foot and being usable while maintaining the cleanness of the
shoes.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide toe
insertion shoes which prevent toes from being individually bent and
separated to prevent an injury, such as the toe fracture.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide toe
insertion shoes having an aesthetic design without causing
unwelcome attention to the people.
Technical solution
[0011] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there
is provided a toe insertion shoe with an integrated outsole,
including: uppers including a front part of a shoe and toe
insertion parts for independently laying at least one of toes of a
user, the front part of the shoe being divided into at least two
toe insertion parts; an outsole assembled with a lower part of the
uppers while receiving a lower part of the uppers including the toe
insertion parts and integrally formed with a part assembled with
the toe insertion parts without separation according to a separated
shape of the toe insertion parts; and a cover for covering an
entire or a part of the toe insertion parts.
[0012] The cover is integrally formed with the outsole.
[0013] The uppers are optionally attached to and detached from the
outsole including the cover.
[0014] The uppers include a shoe sole shaped like a lower part of
the uppers in a lower part of the uppers.
[0015] The uppers further include an auxiliary cover in an exterior
side of the uppers.
[0016] The uppers further include an auxiliary cover in an exterior
side of the uppers.
ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS
[0017] According to the present invention, the outsole attached to
a bottom surface of the toe insertion parts is integrally formed
without the separation so that there is an advantage in that the
function of the ventilation of the toe is maintained and the foot
is easily protected from the foreign materials of the ground.
[0018] Further, according to the present invention, the outsole is
integrally formed on the bottom surface of the toe insertion shoes
and the cover is formed in the forefoot part so that the toe
insertion shoes can be protected from the contamination and
maintained in more clean state for use.
[0019] Further, according to the present invention, the toe
insertion shoes advantageously prevent the toes from being
individually bent and separated to prevent an injury, such as the
fracture of the toe.
[0020] Further, according to the present invention, the toe
insertion shoes advantageously provide an aesthetic design without
causing unwelcome attention to the people.
[0021] Further, according to the present invention, the upper part
is separated from the outsole part so that the single toe insertion
shoes can be advantageously used for both outdoor shoes and indoor
slippers.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the
present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in
which:
[0023] FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating toe insertion shoes
having an integrated outsole according to an embodiment of the
present invention;
[0024] FIG. 2 is a bottom view illustrating toe insertion shoes
having an integrated outsole according to an embodiment of the
present invention;
[0025] FIG. 3 is a side view illustrating toe insertion shoes
having an integrated outsole according to another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0026] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the conventional
toe insertion shoes; and
[0027] FIG. 5 is a bottom view illustrating an outsole of the
conventional toe insertion shoes.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0028] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention
will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying
drawings. In the following description, detailed explanation of
known related functions and constitutions may be omitted to avoid
unnecessarily obscuring the subject manner of the present
invention.
[0029] Further, the terms used in the description are defined
considering the functions of the present invention and may vary
depending on the intention or usual practice of a user or operator.
Therefore, the definitions should be made based on the entire
contents of the description for toe insertion shoes with an
integrated outsole.
[0030] As shown in FIG. 1, A toe insertion shoe 10 having an
integrated outsole according to the present invention includes an
upper 20, an outsole 30, and a cover 40.
[0031] The upper of the toe insertion shoe 10 may include 5 toe
insertion parts 25 formed in a front end of the shoe into which all
the 5 toes are individually inserted, 2 toe insertion parts 25 into
which a big toe is separately inserted and the remaining 4 toes are
inserted together, or 3 toe insertion parts 25 into which a big toe
and a little toe are separately inserted and the remaining 3 toes
are inserted together. That is, the toe insertion shoe 10 according
to the present invention can be applied regardless of the number of
the toe insertion parts 25 formed in the front end thereof.
[0032] The outsole 30 included in every shoe is attached to a lower
surface of the upper 20 and is adapted for absorbing the shock,
maintaining a shape of the shoes, and protecting the sole of the
foot. Then, in the toe insertion shoes including 5 toe insertion
parts described in the above background as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5,
the outsole includes 5 toe insertion parts divided identically to
the shape of the upper of the toe insertion shoes to be attached to
a bottom surface of the upper.
[0033] However, as shown in FIG. 2, the present invention is
characterized in that the outsole 30 is integrally formed
regardless of the shape of at least two divided toe insertion parts
25. That is, the toe insertion parts 25 are divided into at least
two parts, but a part of the outsole 30 corresponding to the toe
insertion parts is integrally formed without separation. Therefore,
the toe insertion shoe 10 having the above construction can
sufficiently protect the toes from the foreign substances, such as
a piece of glass or a nail, penetrated from the ground and prevent
the toes from being individually bent or separated and damaged by
external stimulation and shock because the shoes disperse the shock
transferred from the ground to several toes without concentrating
the shock to a single toe.
[0034] In the meantime, as in the case of the construction of
general shoes, it is a matter of course that a mid-sole can be
assembled between the outsole 30 and the upper 20. Further, an
insole is also included.
[0035] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the cover 40 is formed in a
forefoot part of the shoes and covers an entire or a part of the
toe insertion parts 25. According to FIGS. 1 and 3, the cover 40
covers a front end and a lateral surface of the shoes so that a
large area of the upper part of the toe insertion parts 25 is
exposed. However, the cover 40 is not limited to the shape
illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3 and may have a shape of covering the
entire upper part of the toe insertion parts 25.
[0036] Further, the cover 40 is separately formed and attached to
the outsole 30 or is integrally formed with the outsole 30.
[0037] As such, the cover 40 is assembled with the toe insertion
shoes. However, according to the present invention, in contrary to
general shoes, the pressure for bending the toes toward a center is
not large applied. Therefore, the toe insertion shoes can prevent
the toes of the user from being bent and sufficiently protect the
toes from the front part or upper part of the shoes.
[0038] In the meantime, the toe insertion shoes including the
integrated outsole according to the present invention further
include an auxiliary cover 50 in addition to the cover 40. The
auxiliary cover 50 can be made of fabric, leather, rubber, or the
like, and its shape is not specifically limited. However, it is
preferred that the auxiliary cover 50 is shaped like a mesh so as
to improve ventilation. As shown in FIG. 1, the auxiliary cover 50
is attached to an end of the cover 40 and covers the toe insertion
parts 25 and the lateral and rear sides of the shoes or to cover
the forefoot part only including the toe insertion parts 25.
Further, the auxiliary cover 50 is attached to the upper 20 without
being connected with the cover 40. Otherwise, if an additional
accessory is attached to an exterior of the shoes, the auxiliary
cover 50 can be attached to the accessory. Such that, the
construction method of the auxiliary cover 50 is not specifically
limited.
[0039] In the meantime, FIG. 3 illustrates the toe insertion shoes
having the integrated outsole according to another embodiment of
the present invention in which the upper 20 and the outsole 30 are
freely attached and detached. Because of the free
attachment/detachment of the upper 20 the outsole 30, the upper 20
is individually separated, to be used for indoor slippers, or the
like.
[0040] At this time, a shoe sole can be additionally included in a
bottom of the upper 20. The shoe sole is formed in a shape
identical to the shape of the separated toe insertion parts 25 to
be attached.
[0041] According to the assembly method of the upper 20 with the
outsole 30 of the present invention as shown in FIG. 3, a fastener
60 extending from the outsole 30 toward a lateral side of the shoe
is formed in the outsole 30 and a fixture 70 shaped like a ring is
formed in the upper 20. The fastener 60 is fitted into the fixture
70 and then an end of the fastener 60 is fixed to the other lateral
side of the shoe. At this time, the shape of the outsole 30 is
formed to be flat like a shape of a rearfoot part so that the
outsole 30 is easily attached/detached and provides the comfort
when worn. Further, as in the case of conventional shoes, it is a
matter of course that the rearfoot part of the outsole 30 upwardly
extends as if it surrounds a heel of the upper 20.
[0042] In the above description, the fastener 60 and the fixture 70
are used as the assembly means for assembling the upper 20 and the
outsole 30. However, the assembly means is not limited thereto and
may include various conventional assembly means, such as a Velcro
tape, a hook, or the like.
[0043] Further, the method for assembling the upper 20 and the
outsole also includes fitting the upper 20 into the outsole 30
without using the additional assembly means. That is, the outsole
30 is formed in a shape as shown in FIG. 1 and the toe insertion
parts 25 of the upper 20 is fixed to the forefoot part by the cover
40 and the rearfoot part protrudes and extends in an upper
direction as if it surrounds the heel so that the heel part of the
upper 20 is fitted into the protruding heel part of the outsole 30.
In this case, a separate assembly means can be additionally formed
on a top side of the foot of the upper, but such an assembly means
is not necessarily required.
[0044] As described above, the toe insertion shoes including the
integrated outsole having the above construction according to the
present invention have an advantage over the conventional toe
insertion shoes as it is, such as the excellent ventilation and the
maintenance of the health of the foot without deforming the toe
shape, and the enhanced function of protecting the foot from the
external dangerous material and protecting the shoes from
contamination.
[0045] The foregoing is merely an exemplary embodiment of the
technical sprit of the present invention and it will be readily
understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications
and changes can be made thereto within the technical spirit and
scope of the present invention.
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