WO2017003275A1 - Improved combined footwear insole with sock - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved combined footwear insole with a sock, which, with a new configuration and way of assembling an insole, a device and a sock, improves the structure and functionalities of currently existing insoles, socks, sock inserts or articles for use on the foot. The invention is intended to provide an improved article for use on the foot which gives a "sockless" look, is at the same time ergonomic, reduces the user's manipulation of or interaction with the improved combined footwear insole with a sock, and which, in turn, allows indispensable parts to be replaced so that the desired uses and function are not affected once said parts become damaged or deteriorate.

Description

 IMPROVED TEMPLATE COMBINED WITH FOOTWEAR SOCKS

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

 The present invention, as expressed in the title of this specification, belongs to the field of footwear insoles and socks, in particular, to an improved insole combined with footwear sock. Specifically to a template that, with a new configuration and assembly between a template, a device and a sock, improves the structure and functionalities of a template or any sock.

BACKGROUND

 At present there are some types of insoles, slippers, socks and / or footwear that are distinguished by having different characteristics to those described below in the present specification.

It is important to mention that currently and for many years elastic means and / or devices are used to keep the openings of the socks closed and adjusted to the foot or leg of each user. The above can be verified even in improvements of different types of socks or other items for use on the feet. The following are cited as reference: patent number 5,394,824 of the United States of America; International application number 13961046 and 1 378837 of the United States of America.

On the other hand, there are references of footwear type-sock in the patent with international publication of the United States of America US20110061148, which shows a sock built with an integrated insole, where the sock forms a pocket at the bottom where the Template is placed and sealed. The template will be permanently located inside the sock and cannot be removed without destroying said configuration.

Finally, the patent with Korea's international publication number

KR1020140047407, refers to a sock with insole, where the sock has a pad unit, at the bottom, made with neoprene and urethane. It is the material used where the invention mainly lies, It also mentions that the aimohadííia unit (or template) extends to the ankle for protection.

Now after! corresponding analysis of the state of the art of the inventions that try to give greater comfort for the use of footwear, insoles or socks, we can appreciate that they make modifications in the configuration and in the materials used; However, there are still inconveniences when this type of invention is used daily, since they are not easy to carry and cause enclosure and compression of! foot, which translates into discomfort for the user. In addition, none of the inventions currently known take into account the normal wear of materials as a key factor for the development of new products, which over time translates into considerable investments for users. In turn, there is a great tendency to "look without socks", which has given way to the creation of different types of socks, templates, "sock inserís" (common term used in the English language), among other items to eliminate or reduce certain discomforts or disadvantages of not wearing socks. None of the insoles, socks, "sock inserts" or any other article that currently exists give the user a product with an ergonomic "look without sock" for daily use, due to poor configuration and / or technical structure of these last. Normally, an effort must be made by the user to carry such products, which is further complicated when senior citizens or disabled persons, for example, intend to make use of this type of footwear.

Concluding, in the current market there is not yet a template combined with sock ("sock insert", improved template, modified short sock, or whatever you want to name) that provides a look without sock ", which is ergonomic at the same time, which reduces ai user manipulating this product for its proper use and which, in turn, allows the exchange of key parts that have been damaged or damaged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

 The object of the present invention will be better understood with the aid of the following description made based on a practical embodiment; This description is made according to the attached drawings:

Figure 1.- Front view of the improved insole combined with a sock for footwear, where the front and side of it is observed.

 Figure 2, - Side view of the improved insole combined with sock for footwear, where it is seen inside a shoe being used by a user.

 Figure 3, - Side view of the improved insole combined with a sock for footwear, where there is a device that keeps the opening of the sock open for insertion of the foot.

 Figure 4, - Top view of the improved insole combined with footwear sock.

 Figure 5.- Exploded view of an improved insole modality combined with a sock for footwear, where you can see a template, a device, and a sock with a hollow configuration in its middle part at the height of the instep. The device is fixed (by any desired means) to the template, and in turn placed inside the hole or tunnel formed by the sock. This configuration could be different, either in the fixing means between the template and the device (band or strip, for example), or in the connection between the device (band or strip) and the sock.

 Figure 6.- Enlarged view of a specific area of an improved template modality combined with caicetin for footwear ©, where it can be seen how a band or strip is attached (representatively, since any fixing means can be used) on each of the two sides of the template, and in turn passes through the sock through a suitable opening (any known or known way can be used to attach a device to the sock).

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This utility model describes an improved insole combined with a sock for footwear, which improves the structure and characteristics of the traditional insoles, of slippers, socks, short socks, "sock inserts" and / or any other type of footwear or garment (all these items will be called together as piantiiias and socks), which allows the user greater satisfaction and elimination of problems normally related to the use of insoles or socks for footwear. The functional technical combination of structure between a template, a device that is part of the template and a modified sock is improved, providing innovative and useful features to those existing today. It is a configuration between a template, a device and a modified sock, which covers the front part of the foot and extends only to the heel the part that makes contact with the sole of the foot (1); configuration that presents functional technical improvements. Referring to figures 1 and 2, we can see in detail the improved template combined with sock for footwear, where we find the template (1) with unique configuration that is composed of a device (3), such as a band or strip in the form of an arc that emerges from the same template and keeps the sock (2) open, where the foot of! User enters easily and without any impediment. It is understood that any type of material that serves the purposes described herein can be used, as in the case of the device {3} which can be of any shape, configuration and / or material, as long as it complies the specific function of keeping the sock open.

The device (3) extends from the upper surface of the template on each side (as shown in the figures), upwards or outside of it above the instep. This device (3) keeps the sock (2) open to be able to insert the user's foot without obstruction. The sock (2) is made of any material (cotton, wool, nylon, rayon, elastic fabric or any other existing or to be created), and is adhered, cooked, glued or any method that fulfills the function of keeping it attached to it. device (3), as well as the front of the template (1) and the surface that has contact with the user's foot. Keep in an open position of! Sock (2) with the use of a device (3), as in the case of a band or strip, solves a very common problem of the use of socks, insoles or other items for use on the feet, since it becomes an ergonomic product that even people with reduced mobility (whether they are elderly people, with different capacities, injured, overweight, children, pregnant women, among others) can use effortlessly and without having to use their hands to introduce their foot into the workforce improved combined with sock for footwear.

The sole of the user's foot will have contact directly with the material of the sock (2), which will be adhered to the upper area of the template, in all its extension. Understand the top area of the template, as the part that makes contact with the user's foot.

In another embodiment of the invention described here (Figure 5 and 6), the band or strip (3) (device) is anchored or fixed to a surface of the template (4) by any means of fixing which makes it a template with modular structure, since it can be replaced if necessary; or, choose not to use a band or strip (3). The end parts (5) of the band or strip (3) have a form or adaptation necessary to engage the template surface (4) and remain fixed, depending on the system, method or fasteners used. The end parts (5) are illustrative, because the way or shape can be varied as it is fixed to the template (1).

According to the previous modality, and so that the invention described here can continue to function as an improved insole combined with socks for footwear, the sock (2) has a special configuration in such a way that it allows the band or strip (3) to be able to withdraw without any problem and a new band or strip (3) can be placed if necessary. Said configuration varies, depending on the system, method or fasteners that are used to keep the sock (2) attached to the band or strip (3); for this reason, you could opt for a configuration where the sock is cooked with a fold (6), at the height of the opening of the same (where the user's foot enters), so that it creates a hole or duct (7) inside where the band or strip (3) is introduce and provide stiffness to the sock (2) to maintain the desired opening. The above continues to allow the introduction of the user's foot without obstruction or necessary effort.

The band or strip (3) for being thin and bow-shaped can tend to break or break in adverse situations or misuse of the improved insole combined with footwear sock, and once damaged it would be preventing the opening of the sock (2 ) Always remain open. It is for this last reason, that this modality is presented that comes to solve one more problem, which may arise before the daily use of the invention described herein.

The arc formed by the band or strip (3) (the device) can also be a discontinuous arc, formed by two independent bands or strips (3) where each of them is attached to the surface of the template (4), one on the right side and the other on the left side of the template (1), and each of them is attached to a section of the sock opening to a certain height without making contact with the two bands or strips (3) used . The above has the same function of keeping the opening of the sock open.

In addition, there are advantages and benefits that arise with the use of the present invention, such as the resolution of bad smell problems when worn without the use of a sock to give a look without a sock. The problem of friction of the feet that causes blisters and corns is also resolved when in direct contact with the footwear. It should be considered that the improved template combined with sock for footwear, is a product that can be washed without altering the functional technical combination of the structure described here. The present invention is best carried out in nautical or similar type footwear, as shown in Figure 2, because the shoe opening area is larger; However, the present invention fulfills the functions described herein when used in any type of footwear. It is to be understood that the embodiments shown herein are merely illustrative of the current preferred embodiments of the invention and that there are no limitations intended by the construction or design details in this document, other than as described in the appended claims. The modifications that may result after taking into account the present specification, as well as different uses that may be presented to those mentioned herein, are included.

Claims

 Having described my invention sufficiently and clearly, I consider as a novelty and therefore claim as my exclusive property, the content of the following clauses: 1, Template better gives nothing with a sock for footwear, which includes:  a template, which has in its same configuration a device;  a modified sock, which is attached to the device, where it also covers the fingers and part of the instep of the foot, and extends over the surface of the insole that makes contact with the foot of! Username; Y  a device, which makes contact in its entirety with a sock and adheres to itself allowing an opening of the sock. 2, Improved insole combined with sock for catching, which according to claim 1, the device is arc-shaped and is a band or strip of the same template material, 3. Improved insole combined with sock for catching, which according to claim 1, the device is in the form of an arc and is a band or strip of any material other than the template. 4. Improved insole combined with sock for footwear ©, which according to claim 2 and 3, the arc-shaped device may be a discontinuous arc formed by two independent pieces, 5. Improved insole combined with sock for footwear, which according to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, is characterized in that the band or strip is anchored or fixed to a surface of the insole, and can be removed and replaced by another , which makes it a modular template. 6. Improved insole combined with a sock for footwear, according to claim 5, characterized in that the sock consists of fasteners that make contact with the device (the band or strip) for keep it fixed and open, allowing the introduction of the foot of! user without obstruction or effort. 7. Improved insole combined with sock for footwear, which according to claim 5 and 6, is characterized in that the sock has a hollow configuration, where the band or strip is introduced to keep it fixed and open, allowing the introduction of the user's foot No obstruction or effort required. 8. Improved insole combined with sock for footwear, which according to claims 1, 8 and 7, is a washable product.