ATTACHABLE SHOE LINER

Abstract

The invention provides a shoe liner that is easily placed within and affixed to the inside of a shoe. More particularly, the shoe liner herein possesses a removable paper layer that is removable after the shoe liner is appropriately positioned within a shoe.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention provides a shoe liner that is easily placed within and affixed to the inside of a shoe. More particularly, the shoe liner herein possesses a removable paper layer that is removable after the shoe liner is appropriately positioned within a shoe.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Since the beginning of civilization mankind has walked the Earth seeking respite, longevity and peace. At the advent of farming, man sought to make permanent abode on suitable land close to water and away from threatening animal predators and other men.

[0003] Traversing the Earth for thousands of years, mankind discovered that though their feet could be adapted to harsh terrain, covering one's feet, at the bottoms thereof, could prevent cuts, bites from insects and reptiles and often death. For thousands of years, mankind has protected his feet especially during the acts of walking and running from would-be predators.

[0004] In modern times, shoes are a normal, even mundane every day part of most civilized societies. Modern shoes are constructed for comfort, durability and style. Often, inserts are placed within such shoes for various effect. Some inserts are used for odor absorption. Some inserts are used to add support to arches and even to limit back pain. Some inserts are used to add height to a wearer.

[0005] Typically, a user places an insert into a shoe and works to position it within it. Once the insert is desirably placed, a user then slides her foot into the shoe. In such an execution, the insert may move since it's not fastened to the shoe. Sometimes, an insert may be adhered to the inside of a shoe, but that often serves as a sticky proposition.

[0006] When an insert possesses an adhering surface there is typically a protective layer covering the adhering surface. In practice, a user grasps the insert with one hand while pulling the protective layer from the insert with the other. Once removed, a user then places the insert into a shoe. Place of the insert, however, can be difficult since the now open adhering surface can prematurely stick to the inside of the shoe prior to its proper placement. Ideally, a user would have the ability to place an adhering insert in close to perfect alignment inside of a shoe before it adheres thereto. The prior art to date does not provide a solution.

[0007] What is therefore required is a shoe insert that is adherable to the inside of a shoe but that is also properly placeable inside of a shoe before it is tasked to adhere therein. The embodiments presented herein provide solution to the problems noted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Accordingly, the present invention provides a shoe liner comprising a top layer, a bottom layer positioned oppositely to the top layer, an absorbent layer positioned between said top layer and said bottom layer, an adhesive layer positioned onto the bottom layer; and a removable paper layer removably attached to the adhesive layer, the removable paper layer having a main body covering the adhesive layer and a tab attached to the main body whereby when the shoe liner is placed within a shoe. In practice, a user grasps the tab and pulls thereon to remove the removable paper layer thereby enabling the adhesive layer to adhere to the inside bottom of a shoe.

[0009] In one embodiment herein, the top layer of the shoe liner is absorbent and is at least preferably moisture wicking. Also preferably, an absorbent layer exists that is positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer of the shoe liner.

[0010] The adhesive layer of the shoe liner comprises adhesive. The shoe liner may preferably have an odor absorbent layer integrated with the top layer. The odor absorbent layer may comprise active charcoal, cyclodextrin molecules, and/or well known odor absorbent materials useful in the absorbent of human odors.

[0011] The top layer of the shoe liner may comprise wool, rayon, or a combination thereof. The top layer of the shoe line may comprise at least 35% of wool and at least 40% of rayon.

[0012] Another embodiment herein provides a shoe liner, comprising a top layer, a bottom layer positioned oppositely to the top layer, an absorbent layer positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer, an adhesive layer positioned onto the bottom layer; and a removable paper layer removably attached to the adhesive layer.

[0013] The removable paper layer has a main body covering the adhesive layer and a tab attached to the main body whereby when the shoe liner is placed within a shoe, a user grasps the tab and pulls thereon to remove the removable paper layer thereby enabling the adhesive layer to adhere to the inside bottom of a shoe.

[0014] Preferably, the shoe liner's top layer is absorbent. The top layer may also be moisture wicking in that it causes moisture from a user's foot to be removed therefrom and thereafter evaporated and/or absorbed into the shoe liner.

[0015] The shoe liner also preferably comprises an absorbent layer positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer of the shoe liner. Also, the shoe liner's adhesive layer preferably has adhesive.

[0016] Preferably, the shoe liner's top layer comprises a combination of wool and rayon. Further, the top layer comprises at least 35% of wool and at least 40% of rayon.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0017] The various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, which will become more apparent as the description proceeds, are described in the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0018] FIG. 1 provides a two-dimensional view of the top layer of the shoe liner herein; and

[0019] FIG. 2 provides a two-dimensional view of the bottom layer of the shoe liner.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] The enclosed present invention provides a shoe liner comprising a top layer, a bottom layer positioned oppositely to the top layer, an absorbent layer positioned between said top layer and said bottom layer, an adhesive layer positioned onto the bottom layer; and a removable paper layer removably attached to the adhesive layer, the removable paper layer having a main body covering the adhesive layer and a tab attached to the main body whereby when the shoe liner is placed within a shoe. In practice, a user grasps the tab and pulls thereon to remove the removable paper layer thereby enabling the adhesive layer to adhere to the inside bottom of a shoe.

[0021] In one embodiment herein, the top layer of the shoe liner is absorbent and is at least preferably moisture wicking. Also preferably, an absorbent layer exists that is positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer of the shoe liner.

[0022] The adhesive layer of the shoe liner comprises adhesive. The shoe liner may preferably have an odor absorbent layer integrated with the top layer. The odor absorbent layer may comprise active charcoal, cyclodextrin molecules, and/or well known odor absorbent materials useful in the absorbent of human odors.

[0023] The top layer of the shoe liner may comprise wool, rayon, or a combination thereof. The top layer of the shoe line may comprise at least 35% of wool and at least 40% of rayon.

[0024] Another embodiment herein provides a shoe liner, comprising a top layer, a bottom layer positioned oppositely to the top layer, an absorbent layer positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer, an adhesive layer positioned onto the bottom layer; and a removable paper layer removably attached to the adhesive layer.

[0025] The removable paper layer has a main body covering the adhesive layer and a tab attached to the main body whereby when the shoe liner is placed within a shoe, a user grasps the tab and pulls thereon to remove the removable paper layer thereby enabling the adhesive layer to adhere to the inside bottom of a shoe.

[0026] Preferably, the shoe liner's top layer is absorbent. The top layer may also be moisture wicking in that it causes moisture from a user's foot to be removed therefrom and thereafter evaporated and/or absorbed into the shoe liner.

[0027] The shoe liner also preferably comprises an absorbent layer positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer of the shoe liner. Also, the shoe liner's adhesive layer preferably has adhesive.

[0028] Preferably, the shoe liner's top layer comprises a combination of wool and rayon. Further, the top layer comprises at least 35% of wool and at least 40% of rayon.

[0029] FIG. 1 shows a two-dimensional view of top of shoe liner 10. Top layer 15 is shown facing upwardly. Perforations 35 are shown that indicate the borders of removable paper layer 30. Tab 40 protrudes from one end, the back end, of shoe liner 10.

[0030] Shoe liner 10 can be made in various sizes to fit within various sized shoes. It is meant to provide comfort of a user's feet when placed within a shoe. Additional moisture wicking capabilities added to shoe liner 10 allows moisture to be wicked away from a user's foot and then, preferably, absorbed into an additionally provided absorbent layer.

[0031] FIG. 2 provides a two-dimensional view of the underside of shoe liner 10. Bottom layer 20 is also shown. The removable paper layer 30, preferably extends from one end of shoe liner 10 to the opposite end as is shown. Alternatively, removable paper layer 30 may take up a substantial surface area of bottom layer 20. Also alternatively, removable paper layer 30 takes up one-half or less of the surface area of bottom layer 20.

[0032] Perforations 35 are also shown. Perforations 35 enable removable paper layer 30 to be removed, easily, when a user grasps tab 40. Once tab 40 is grasp and after shoe liner 10 is placed by a user within a shoe, removable paper liner 30 is torn away from shoe liner 10 and pulled away by tab 40.

[0033] Perforations 35 therefore provide a weak attachment of removable paper layer 30 to bottom layer 20. Because of this weak yet effective attachment, removable paper 30 can be removed without damage to bottom layer 20.

[0034] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

Claims

1. A shoe liner, comprising: a. A top layer; b. A bottom layer positioned oppositely to said top layer; c. An absorbent layer positioned between said top layer and said bottom layer; d. An adhesive layer positioned onto said bottom layer; and e. A removable paper layer removably attached to said adhesive layer, said removable paper layer having a main body covering said adhesive layer and a tab attached to said main body whereby when said shoe liner is placed within a shoe, a user grasps said tab and pulls thereon to remove said removable paper layer thereby enabling said adhesive layer to adhere to the inside bottom of a shoe.

2. The shoe liner of claim 1 wherein said top layer is absorbent.

3. The shoe liner of claim 1 wherein said top layer is moisture wicking.

4. The shoe liner of claim 1 further comprising an absorbent layer positioned between said top layer and said bottom layer of said shoe line.

5. The shoe liner of claim 1 wherein said adhesive layer has adhesive.

6. The shoe liner of claim 1 having an odor absorbent layer integrated with said top layer.

7. The shoe liner of claim 6 wherein said odor absorbent layer comprises active charcoal.

8. The shoe liner of claim 6 wherein said odor absorbent layer comprises cyclodextrin molecules.

9. The shoe liner of claim 6 wherein said odor absorbent layer comprises active charcoal.

10. The shoe liner of claim 1 wherein said top layer comprises wool.

11. The shoe liner of claim 1 wherein said top layer comprises rayon.

12. The shoe liner of claim 1 wherein said top layer comprise a combination of wool and rayon.

13. The shoe liner of claim 1 wherein said top layer comprises at least 35% of wool and at least 40% of rayon.

14. A shoe liner, comprising: a. A top layer; b. A bottom layer positioned oppositely to said top layer; c. An absorbent layer positioned between said top layer and said bottom layer; d. An adhesive layer positioned onto said bottom layer; and e. A removable paper layer removably attached to said adhesive layer, said removable paper layer having a main body covering said adhesive layer and a tab attached to said main body whereby when said shoe liner is placed within a shoe, a user grasps said tab and pulls thereon to remove said removable paper layer thereby enabling said adhesive layer to adhere to the inside bottom of a shoe.

15. The shoe liner of claim 14 wherein said top layer is absorbent.

16. The shoe liner of claim 14 wherein said top layer is moisture wicking.

17. The shoe liner of claim 14 further comprising an absorbent layer positioned between said top layer and said bottom layer of said shoe liner.

18. The shoe liner of claim 14 wherein said adhesive layer has adhesive.

19. The shoe liner of claim 14 wherein said top layer comprise a combination of wool and rayon.

20. The shoe liner of claim 14 wherein said top layer comprises at least 35% of wool and at least 40% of rayon.