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US20050091882A1
US20050091882A1 US10/696,870 US69687003A US2005091882A1 US 20050091882 A1 US20050091882 A1 US 20050091882A1 US 69687003 A US69687003 A US 69687003A US 2005091882 A1 US2005091882 A1 US 2005091882A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/02—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the material
    • A43B13/12—Soles with several layers of different materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B1/00—Footwear characterised by the material
    • A43B1/0045—Footwear characterised by the material made at least partially of deodorant means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B17/00—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
    • A43B17/003—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined characterised by the material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B17/00—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
    • A43B17/10—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined specially adapted for sweaty feet; waterproof
    • A43B17/102—Moisture absorbing socks; Moisture dissipating socks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B17/00—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
    • A43B17/14—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined made of sponge, rubber, or plastic materials

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  • the present invention relates to an insole that is made of non-woven fabric and pumice powder is mixed with the fabric so as to absorb sweat and remove odor from shoes.
  • a conventional insole is made of foam material and focuses on the function of comfort. Nevertheless, because the insole is located in a closed space, the wearer foot presses on a top of the insole and an outsole beneath the insole, so that the ventilation is an important issue when designing the insole.
  • Some insole include holes for convenience of ventilation, only limited result can be expected.
  • the sweat from the wearer generates odor. Although a better insole may absorb the sweat, the sweat is not isolated from air and odor is still generated. Active carbon particles are used to absorb humidity and limited odor and the result is not satisfied.
  • Some insole is spread with bactericide which could stimulate the wearer skin so that it is not welcomed by the users.
  • the present invention intends to provide an insole that mix pumice powder into the fabric of the insole and the sweat is combined with the power so as to be isolated from the air.
  • an insole that includes a top layer made of non-woven fabric and pumice powder is mixed with the non-woven fabric.
  • a soft layer made of foam material is connected to an underside of the top layer.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view to show the insole of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the insole of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the insole of the present invention disposed in a shoe
  • FIG. 4 shows that sweat is absorbed by the pumice powder in the insole
  • FIG. 5 shows odor is escaped from the insole of the present invention.
  • the insole of the present invention comprises a top layer 10 made of non-woven fabric and pumice powder 30 is mixed with the non-woven fabric.
  • a soft layer 20 made of foam material is connected to an underside of the top layer 10 .
  • the pumice powder 30 can be mixed with the foam material so that it is spread in the soft layer 20 of the insole.
  • the sweat of the wearer is absorbed by the pumice powder 30 which then becomes particles so that the wearer may replace a new insole.
  • the odor generated from the sweat can also be released via the top layer 10 of the insole.
  • the pumice powder 30 is safe to the wearer skin and is easily combined with the insole.

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Abstract

An insole includes a top layer made of non-woven fabric and pumice powder is mixed with the non-woven fabric. A soft layer made of foam material is connected to an underside of the top layer.

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    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to an insole that is made of non-woven fabric and pumice powder is mixed with the fabric so as to absorb sweat and remove odor from shoes.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • A conventional insole is made of foam material and focuses on the function of comfort. Nevertheless, because the insole is located in a closed space, the wearer foot presses on a top of the insole and an outsole beneath the insole, so that the ventilation is an important issue when designing the insole. Some insole include holes for convenience of ventilation, only limited result can be expected. Furthermore, the sweat from the wearer generates odor. Although a better insole may absorb the sweat, the sweat is not isolated from air and odor is still generated. Active carbon particles are used to absorb humidity and limited odor and the result is not satisfied. Some insole is spread with bactericide which could stimulate the wearer skin so that it is not welcomed by the users.
  • The present invention intends to provide an insole that mix pumice powder into the fabric of the insole and the sweat is combined with the power so as to be isolated from the air.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an insole that includes a top layer made of non-woven fabric and pumice powder is mixed with the non-woven fabric. A soft layer made of foam material is connected to an underside of the top layer.
  • The present invention will become more obvious from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings which show, for purposes of illustration only, a preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view to show the insole of the present invention;
  • FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the insole of the present invention;
  • FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the insole of the present invention disposed in a shoe;
  • FIG. 4 shows that sweat is absorbed by the pumice powder in the insole, and
  • FIG. 5 shows odor is escaped from the insole of the present invention.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the insole of the present invention comprises a top layer 10 made of non-woven fabric and pumice powder 30 is mixed with the non-woven fabric. A soft layer 20 made of foam material is connected to an underside of the top layer 10. The pumice powder 30 can be mixed with the foam material so that it is spread in the soft layer 20 of the insole.
  • As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sweat of the wearer is absorbed by the pumice powder 30 which then becomes particles so that the wearer may replace a new insole. The odor generated from the sweat can also be released via the top layer 10 of the insole.
  • The pumice powder 30 is safe to the wearer skin and is easily combined with the insole.
  • While we have shown and described the embodiment in accordance with the present invention, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that further embodiments may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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1. An insole comprising:
a top layer made of non-woven fabric and pumice powder being mixed with the non-woven fabric, and
a soft layer connected to an underside of the top layer.
2. The insole as claimed in claim 1, wherein soft layer is made of foam material.
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USD545036S1 (en) * 2007-02-27 2007-06-26 Nike, Inc. Shoe outsole
USD545035S1 (en) * 2007-02-27 2007-06-26 Nike, Inc. Shoe outsole
USD619345S1 (en) * 2009-12-01 2010-07-13 Vibram S.P.A. Sole for footwear
US20150230551A1 (en) * 2014-02-18 2015-08-20 Catherine Maureen O'Brien Shoe liners and method for making the same
US20190037958A1 (en) * 2017-08-03 2019-02-07 Richard Salas Disposable Insert with Deodorizing Antiperspirant

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US4689899A (en) * 1986-04-21 1987-09-01 Jon Larson Layered inner sole
US4843739A (en) * 1987-05-15 1989-07-04 Bluecher Hubert Inner shoe material with adsorbent properties
US20040194342A1 (en) * 2003-03-19 2004-10-07 Dan Steinberg Sandals and flip-flops with non-slip foot surface

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US4192086A (en) * 1978-09-29 1980-03-11 Scholl, Inc. Deodorizing insole
US4517308A (en) * 1981-09-04 1985-05-14 Collo Gmbh Method of producing a sorptive body, particularly for eliminating odors, air freshening, etc. and the resultant product
US4464850A (en) * 1981-12-09 1984-08-14 Firma Carl Freudenberg Shoe insert
US4689899A (en) * 1986-04-21 1987-09-01 Jon Larson Layered inner sole
US4843739A (en) * 1987-05-15 1989-07-04 Bluecher Hubert Inner shoe material with adsorbent properties
US20040194342A1 (en) * 2003-03-19 2004-10-07 Dan Steinberg Sandals and flip-flops with non-slip foot surface

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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USD545036S1 (en) * 2007-02-27 2007-06-26 Nike, Inc. Shoe outsole
USD545035S1 (en) * 2007-02-27 2007-06-26 Nike, Inc. Shoe outsole
USD619345S1 (en) * 2009-12-01 2010-07-13 Vibram S.P.A. Sole for footwear
US20150230551A1 (en) * 2014-02-18 2015-08-20 Catherine Maureen O'Brien Shoe liners and method for making the same
US10182616B2 (en) * 2014-02-18 2019-01-22 Catherine Maureen O'Brien Shoe liners and method for making the same
US20190037958A1 (en) * 2017-08-03 2019-02-07 Richard Salas Disposable Insert with Deodorizing Antiperspirant

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