101 |
Shoelace tying devices and methods |
US14148458 |
2014-01-06 |
US09254019B2 |
2016-02-09 |
Eileen Sloan |
A device for tying a shoelace includes a planar-shaped body member including a first opening, a second opening, a third opening, and a fourth opening. Each of the openings is configured to allow the shoelace to be inserted there through. The first, second, third and fourth openings may be arranged in a two-by-two array, wherein the first and second openings form a first row of the array, and wherein the third and fourth openings form a second row of the array. The first and fourth openings may be coupled to one another by a first slit, and the second and third openings may be coupled to one another by a second slit. |
102 |
FOOTWEAR FOR TRAINING OR LEARNING HOW TO MARCH IN A GROUP |
US14471027 |
2014-08-28 |
US20150317912A1 |
2015-11-05 |
Christopher C. Wike |
Footwear that generates sound when an individual completes a proper marching step includes a toe strike plate disposed a toe step surface and a heel strike plate disposed a heel step surface. The strike plates produce an identifiable sound when they contact the ground during a marching step. The produced sound is used to improve marching technique and to synchronize marching steps. Methods of training and learning how to march in a group with the footwear are also described. |
103 |
Article of Footwear Incorporating Composite Element With a Polymer Connecting Layer |
US14734126 |
2015-06-09 |
US20150265004A1 |
2015-09-24 |
James C. Meschter; Jeffrey L. Johnson; Lia Uesato; Tina M. Casillas |
An article of footwear incorporates a composite element that includes a base or textile layer, a thermoplastic polymer material, a thread, and a cover layer. The base layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The polymer material is separate from the base layer, extends into the base layer, and is at least partially located at the first surface. The thread has a section lying adjacent to the first surface layer and substantially parallel to the first surface throughout a distance of at least five centimeters, and the thread is bonded to the base layer with the polymer material. The cover layer is located adjacent to the first surface and bonded to the base layer with the polymer material, and the section of the thread is located between the cover layer and the base layer. |
104 |
FOOT POSITIONING DEVICE |
US14590006 |
2015-01-06 |
US20150190673A1 |
2015-07-09 |
Matthew J. Robinson; Christopher Stevens |
Various embodiments of a foot positioning device are provided. In one embodiment, a foot positioning device is provided, the device comprising: a proximal strap operatively connected to at least one of an individual's ankle or lower leg; a distal strap operatively connected to the individual's foot; and a heel strap connected to the proximal strap and the distal strap; wherein the foot positioning device causes a moment that biases the individual's foot toward a plantar flexion position. |
105 |
PEST/ODOR REPELLANT DEVICE FOR A FOOTWEAR |
US14138094 |
2013-12-22 |
US20150173460A1 |
2015-06-25 |
JOSHUA D. COLE |
A device for repelling pests from a footwear mitigates an infiltration of pests in a footwear, resists penetration of liquids/solids in the footwear and mitigates unpleasant odors emanating from the footwear. The pest repellant device includes a covering to cover a peripheral opening of the footwear and to repel the pests and/or repel against the weather related and/or man-made conditions. The covering includes a first portion defining an opening for engaging a portion of the footwear that defines the peripheral opening. The covering also includes a second portion attached to the first portion. The second portion is dimensioned and configured to cover the peripheral opening of the footwear. |
106 |
GYMNIC GARMENT AND RELEVANT KIT |
US14418951 |
2013-07-31 |
US20150165257A1 |
2015-06-18 |
Sergio Benocci; Costantino Pezzuolo; Roberto Piga; Massimo Vendali |
The invention relates to a gymnic device or kit (1) for the execution of exercises exploiting the elastic reaction of extensible elements; the kit comprises:—a pair of elastic straps (2), presenting a distal or bottom end (20) and a proximal or upper end (21);—a garment wearable by the user comprising a pair of trousers (3) provided with a pair of channels (32), extending along both legs of the trousers (3), in which are inserted said elastic straps (2), and fastening means for fixing said proximal end (21) of the straps (2) to the trousers (3); each of said channels (32) extending, from top to bottom, according to a curved path that starts from the external area of the trousers leg, in correspondence of the sides, and that extends towards the rear area of the leg;—a pair of shoes (4) provided with fastening means for said distal end (20) of said elastic straps (2). |
107 |
Shoe-mounted pants cuff protective device |
US14033442 |
2013-09-21 |
US09044054B2 |
2015-06-02 |
Kenneth R. Raymer, Jr. |
A shoe-mounted pants cuff protective device includes a central hub, a plurality of legs, and a plurality of slideable sleeves. Each leg has a hole at its proximal end for pivotably mounting a leg on a pin formed in the central hub. Each sleeve has an interior lumen with an opening that receives a leg such that the leg is slideable within the lumen. Each of the sleeves has positioning holes allow the sleeve to be fastened in one of several locations along the leg to adjust the distance from the central hub to the distal end of the sleeve. Each of the sleeves includes a spring clip extending outwardly from the distal end of the leg. The clip is capable of releasably securing a length of pants cuff fabric between the clip and its corresponding sleeve. |
108 |
ATTACHABLE BRUSH FOR A GOLF SHOE |
US14190008 |
2014-02-25 |
US20140338142A1 |
2014-11-20 |
ROBERT PAUL PIERCE |
An attachable brush is configured to accommodate footwear. The attachable brush includes a brush further comprising a brush base mechanically coupled to brush bristles that are configured to clean debris from a golf club. An adjustable bracket is mechanically coupled to the brush. The adjustable bracket has an upper angled member mechanically coupled to a central angled member with a set of grips. The central angled member is mechanically coupled to a lower member. An upper bracket is detachably coupled to the adjustable bracket and further comprising an upper bracket horizontal portion mechanically coupled to an upper bracket vertical portion. The upper bracket is configured to grasp a portion of the footwear and the central angled member is configured to also grip the footwear on an opposite side in order to secure the attachable brush beneath the golf shoe. |
109 |
Pedometer for shoe |
US13610885 |
2012-09-12 |
US08879685B2 |
2014-11-04 |
Kozo Oshio |
An electromotive unit that produces an electric current in response to a pressure applied thereto when a user lands the ground on his/her foot while walking or running, or a pressure detector that detects variation in the applied pressure is formed like a flat plate and arranged within a small space in a shoe. A wire material is provided to deliver, outside the shoe, the electric current produced in response to the pressure applied when the user lands the ground on his/her foot or a signal indicative of the variation in the applied pressure. The wire material is connected to a pedometer unit outside the shoe to perform counting. The wire material can be fixed and mounted onto a desired portion in the opening of the shoe by using a fastener or by being formed as a fixable wire material. |
110 |
HUNTING BOOT WITH POCKET FOR SCENT WICK |
US13868356 |
2013-04-23 |
US20140310996A1 |
2014-10-23 |
Jimmy Lee Waters |
A scent dispersing boot is provided having a vertically aligned pocket attached to the upper, wherein the pocket is biased in an open position and apertured to allow air to circulate. A wick is impregnated with a game-attracting scent and inserted in the pocket. The pocket is particularly suited for use with spike wicks, having a head and a leg, wherein the leg is dipped in a liquid, game-attracting scent and inserted in the pocket with the leg of the wick extending from the bottom of the pocket. |
111 |
Removable Shoe Cover |
US14101427 |
2013-12-10 |
US20140259773A1 |
2014-09-18 |
Ronnie Johnson |
The shoe cover of the present invention provides protection from hot materials falling onto a shoe during work activities. Welding, and other industrial activities, can lead to molten material or sparks damaging the shoe and may lead to workplace injury. The shoe cover of the present invention provides convenient, attractive and comfortable protection from this workplace hazard. The present invention comprises a heat resistant sheet of material that is easily attached and removed from the shoe. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention utilizes a hook that attaches to a lace at the toe end of the shoe and clips to the shoe at the heel end. The shoe cover of the present invention can be molded to conform to the shape of the shoe, thereby providing additional protective coverage and limiting the possibility of snagging or shifting during work activities. |
112 |
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SHOE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SHOE GROUNDING ACCESSORY THEREOF |
US14352689 |
2012-10-22 |
US20140254059A1 |
2014-09-11 |
Kek Hing Kow |
An electrostatic discharge shoe grounding accessory comprises an attachment mechanism (2) and a fastening mechanism, wherein, the attachment mechanism (2) is a U-shape holder attached to the back wall of an opening rim of the shoe, and the fastening mechanism includes at least one smaller loop through (5) which a front portion of the shoe is hitched. An electrostatic discharge shoe assembly comprises a shoe and the electrostatic discharge shoe grounding accessory. |
113 |
FOOTWEAR DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD |
US14167429 |
2014-01-29 |
US20140214502A1 |
2014-07-31 |
Tyler BAHL; Nathan Martin; Zach Olshenske; D.W. Wilson Hamilton |
A device for presenting information about an article of footwear is disclosed, including: a housing for securing to the article of footwear; a position sensor disposed in the housing for determining a position of the device; a memory for storing information related to the article of footwear being in a first position; and a display for presenting the information about the article of footwear being in the first position based on the position of the device determined by the position sensor. |
114 |
ANTI-SLIP SHOE ACCESSORY FOR COURT SPORTS |
US14113074 |
2012-04-26 |
US20140047652A1 |
2014-02-20 |
Steve McLaughlin; Seth McLaughlin |
A traction-enhancing cleaning kit for allowing sports players to clean and dry the soles of their court shoes while in-play. The cleaning kit comprises a gellified shoe cleaning fluid (3), and a shoe-attachable cleaning and drying device (1) comprising a gel-absorbent cleaning/drying cartridge (2) removably secured by hook-and-loop to a carrier platform (4), which is in turn secured along the forefoot of the sneaker by its laces. The cartridge (2) includes an encapsulated viscose rayon microfiber panel (20) backed by a moisture-impermeable layer (30), and held captive in a plastic frame (10). The frame (10) includes a raised wiping lip (114) surrounding the panel (20). In use, the player need only swipe one foot over the top of the cleaning and drying device (1) attached to the other foot, brushing the sole. One swipe wets and squeegees dry, and the process is repeated for the other foot. |
115 |
HEM PROTECTOR FOR OPEN HEEL SHOE |
US13534588 |
2012-06-27 |
US20130192094A1 |
2013-08-01 |
Kelley Simons |
A hem protector for preventing hems of skirts and cuffs of pants from slipping between the heel of a foot and an insole of an open heel shoe, is formed of a flexible elongate body having a first end and a second end. An opening is provided through the first end of the elongate body through which a heel of the shoe may extend to fix the first end of the elongate body to the shoe. The second end of the elongate body is configured for capturing a portion of an ankle strap of the open heel shoe. In this regard, a first portion of the second end of the elongate body is folded over the ankle strap and secured in place to either a second portion of the second end of the elongate body or to the heel of the shoe. |
116 |
SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING ITEMS TO FOOTWEAR |
US13019178 |
2011-02-01 |
US20120192461A1 |
2012-08-02 |
Peter P. Backus |
A system for attaching a tool to a boot or other footwear includes a first coupling element which is attached to the outside of the boot, and a second coupling element which is attached to an implement and is releasably attachable to the first coupling element. The coupling elements may include a securing element which holds the second coupling element on the first coupling element. |
117 |
Golf club head cleaner attached to you footwear |
US12930116 |
2010-12-29 |
US20120167318A1 |
2012-07-05 |
Marek Andrzej Jaworski |
The invention is a golf club head cleaner that is able to remove debris from golf club heads of both irons and woods. The golf club head cleaner is strapped around footwear. A cleaning unit removes debris from golf club heads. A connecting unit connects the strap to the cleaning unit. To remove debris the golf club head is moved across the cleaning unit, which is attached to the golfer's footwear by a strap. |
118 |
Gaiter attachment outsole |
US12157871 |
2008-06-14 |
US08171653B1 |
2012-05-08 |
Daryl Douglas Pennington |
An outsole with a configuration of protrusions that allows attachment of a gaiter. The protrusions may be similar to conventional lugs and perform ordinary lug functions or they may be highly specialized protrusions dedicated to attachment of a gaiter. Attachment is accomplished by jamming an expanded end of a gaiter cord amongst specialized surfaces on protrusions. Typically a gaiter cord first passes between protrusions typically on either the outboard side of footwear, or at the heel. Thereafter, the gaiter cord passes through a narrow slot and then enters a space wide enough for the expanded end. Tensioning of the gaiter cord further jams the expanded end of the cord in the outsole; thereby attaching the gaiter to the outsole. |
119 |
SHOE LACE FLAP WITH GOLFING ACCESSORY HOLDERS |
US12712602 |
2010-02-25 |
US20110203141A1 |
2011-08-25 |
Susan M. Phillips |
A set of shoe lace flaps with golfing accessory holders (1) that attach to new golf shoes (10) and cover the laces (9) of the golf shoes, thereby giving the appearance of vintage golf shoes. Each shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders has a set of apertures (8) on one end that allow a user to attach the shoe lace flap to a golf shoe by placing the laces of the golf shoe through the apertures. fringe is located on the opposite end of each shoe lace flap. In addition, each flap has a storage area (11) for storing a golf tee (12) and a storage area (15) for storing a golf ball marker. The storage areas allow a user to easily access a stored golf tee and/or golf ball marker while bending over to set up a tee shot and/or to mark a golf ball. |
120 |
Shoes with leveling instrument |
US12042273 |
2008-03-04 |
US07610688B2 |
2009-11-03 |
Ji Hae Yun |
A shoe with a leveling instrument for detecting a relative height and a gradient of a ground to step thereon with the shoe, includes an outsole disposed at a lower portion of the shoe, an upper disposed at an upper portion of the outsole, an x-direction leveling instrument formed or affixed at the girth (i.e., an upper strip portion or welt) of a front end portion of the outsole or the upper, a top surface thereof being externally exposed, and a y-direction leveling instrument formed or affixed at the girth of a side portion of the outsole or the upper thereof, a top surface thereof being externally exposed. Accordingly, the shoes having the leveling instrument can detect the relative height and the gradient around the ground stepped by a user, whereby helping to correct a swing posture of a golfer, conduct a measurement operation of various engineers in architectural and civil engineering etc., and correct a walking posture of a walker. |