US20040006890A1 - Shoe with slip-resistant, flocked fabric outsole - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
- A43B23/24—Ornamental buckles; Other ornaments for shoes without fastening function
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
- A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
- A43B13/143—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form provided with wedged, concave or convex end portions, e.g. for improving roll-off of the foot
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- A43B13/22—Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer
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- 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
- A43B17/107—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 waterproof
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- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/0036—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design
- A43B3/0078—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design provided with logos, letters, signatures or the like decoration
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
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- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/0036—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design
- A43B3/0078—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design provided with logos, letters, signatures or the like decoration
- A43B3/0084—Arrangement of flocked decoration on shoes
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- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/10—Low shoes, e.g. comprising only a front strap; Slippers
- A43B3/108—Low shoes, e.g. comprising only a front strap; Slippers characterised by the sole
Abstract
An outsole for a shoe has a backing layer constituted of a shape-retaining, moldable material and a multitude of fibers flocked thereon to provide the outsole with increased slip resistance and quieter usage. The fibers are resistant to removal during wear.
Description
- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/176,430, filed Jun. 19, 2002, now pending.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention generally relates to a shoe having a slip-resistant, flocked fabric outsole.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- A house slipper is typically designed for maximum comfort and is usually constructed of soft cushioned materials. The upper of the slipper is generally made with fabric-backed foam, and the lower of the slipper generally has foam inserts. The foam provides the desired comfort.
- The outsole of many house slippers is usually entirely constituted of a fabric material. Although generally satisfactory, a slipper with an all-fabric outsole quickly loses its shape, thereby detracting from its appearance. Sometimes, a midsole board is inserted between the upper and the lower of the slipper. However, the midsole board is an extra component and renders the slipper less comfortable.
- Other house slippers and many shoes have outsoles made from rubber or plastic materials. Although generally satisfactory, a slipper or shoe with an all-rubber/plastic outsole is “noisier” during walking as compared to an all-fabric outsole and also tends to have less slip resistance.
- It is also known to adhere a sheet of fabric material to a lower bottom surface of an outsole of a shoe. Although the fabric provides slip resistance, experience has shown that the fabric sheet tends to delaminate and pull away from the outsole over time, especially when the fabric is exposed to wet environments and like harsh conditions.
- Accordingly, it is a general object of this invention to provide an outsole for a shoe that is “quiet” in use, that has an increased slip resistance, and that is durable in use.
- In keeping with the above object and others which will become apparent hereafter, one feature of the present invention resides, briefly stated, in a shoe having an upper, and an outsole attached to the upper, the outsole having an outer layer constituted of a flocked fabric material. Relatively short, finely cut fibers are applied to a lower surface of the outsole. The lower surface was previously coated with an adhesive. In accordance with this invention, the outer flocked fabric layer provides the increased slip resistance and the quieter usage, and the individual fibers are less prone to being removed during wear.
- The novel features which are considered as characteristic of the invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following description of specific embodiments when read in connection with the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view on a reduced scale of a slipper having a flocked fabric outsole in accordance with this invention;
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged, sectional view taken on line2-2 of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slipper of FIG. 1 as seen from below; and
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram depicting the flocking of the outsole in accordance with this invention.
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Reference numeral 10 in FIG. 1 generally identifies a shoe, especially a slipper, having an upper 12, a lower 14 attached to the upper 12, and anoutsole 16 attached to the lower 14. - As best seen in FIG. 2, the upper12 includes a soft cushioned material, such as a fabric-backed
foam 18 at the interior of the shoe for resiliently engaging a wearer's foot, and an exterior cover, such as ahigh pile fabric 20, stitched to the fabric-backedfoam 18. Thefoam 18 andhigh pile fabric 20 are merely exemplary materials since many other materials can be used to make the upper. - As also seen in FIG. 2, the lower14 includes a
base material 22 at the interior of the shoe for engaging the wearer's foot, and askirt material 24 at the exterior of the shoe. The base and skirt materials are typically constructed of a fabric, and preferably may be made of the same material as thehigh pile fabric 20. Anupper portion 28 of the skirt material is stitched to a lower portion of the upper, and is also stitched to opposite sides of thebase material 22 along aperipheral seam 26. Alower portion 30 of the skirt material is stitched to theoutsole 16, thereby forming aninternal compartment 32 between theoutsole 16 and thebase material 22. One ormore foam inserts compartment 32 to provide cushioning for the wearer's foot. Again, the described choice of materials for the lower is merely exemplary, since many other materials can be used to make the lower. - The
outsole 16 includes a backing layer 40 constituted of a shape-retaining material, for example, a rubber or a plastic material. The backing layer 40 is preferably an injection-molded part which retains its molded shape. - The backing layer preferably has a raised and/or recessed tread pattern, as exemplified by the flower-
like decorations 42 anddiagonal ribs 44 visible on the underside of the shoe in FIG. 3. Other tread patterns, are, of course, contemplated by this invention. - In accordance with this invention, as depicted in FIG. 4, an adhesive is applied (step50) over a lower, bottom surface of the backing layer 40. The adhesive can be continuously applied over the entire bottom surface, or over selected portions thereof. The adhesive can be sprayed-on, roller-coated, or brushed-on.
- Thereupon, a multitude of finely cut, relatively short,
flock fibers 38 is applied (step 52) over the adhesive coating. Theflock fibers 38 may be either mechanically or electrostatically applied, or applied by a combination of both techniques. Preferably, the flock fibers are sprayed on in a pneumatic process that propels the flock fibers toward the bottom surface in a stream of air, allowing flocking of contoured shapes. The fibers are oriented in any direction, but primarily in a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface, and are embedded in the adhesive coating. The fibers can be natural or synthetic, especially nylon. - As opposed to the known technique of glueing a single fabric sheet, which is subject to delamination and peeling, the flocked fibers of this invention are highly resistant to removal since each fiber is individually held in place.
- A finishing treatment (step54) may be performed to the flock fibers. The finishing may include printing graphic markings thereon, such as by silk screening, or embossing graphic markings therein. The finishing may include a waterproofing step by spraying a waterproofing material over the fibers, or a pressing step in which heat and pressure are applied over the fibers to obtain a flattened appearance. A flocked finish may impart friction modification, heat insulation, thermal stability, buffing, polishing, cushioning or a decorative, tactile and visual appeal.
- It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together, also may find a useful application in other types of constructions differing from the types described above. The flocked fabric outsole is applicable to any footwear.
- While the invention has been illustrated and described as embodied in a shoe with slip-resistant, flocked fabric outsole, it is not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modifications and structural changes may be made without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
- Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention and, therefore, such adaptations should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalence of the following claims.
- What is claimed as new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims.
Claims (12)
1. A shoe, comprising:
a) an upper; and
b) an outsole attached to the upper, the outsole having a backing layer constituted of a shape-retaining material, and a multitude of fibers flocked over, and adhesively attached to, the backing layer.
2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the shape-retaining material has a patterned surface over which the fibers are flocked.
3. A method of making a shoe, comprising the steps of:
a) molding a molded shoe outsole with an inner backing part of a shape-retaining, moldable material;
b) applying an adhesive coating over a bottom surface of the outsole;
c) flocking a multitude of fibers of a fabric material over the adhesive coating; and
d) attaching a shoe upper to the molded shoe outsole.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the flocking step is performed mechanically.
5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the flocking step is performed electrostatically.
6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the attaching step is performed by adhering the shoe upper to the shoe outsole.
7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the attaching step is performed by stitching the shoe upper to the shoe outsole.
8. The method of claim 3 , wherein the molding step is performed by molding a tread pattern with raised and recessed areas on the inner backing part.
9. The method of claim 3 , and further comprising the step of overlying the outsole with a cushioning element.
10. The method of claim 3 , and the step of printing indicia on the fibers.
11. The method of claim 3 , and the step of finishing the fibers.
12. A shoe, comprising:
a) an upper;
b) an outsole having an inner backing part constituted of a shape-retaining material, and an outer fabric part secured to and at least partly covering the backing part; and
c) the upper being attached to the outsole at an exposed bare region of the outsole, the bare region being uncovered by the fabric part.
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