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  Coated footwear and methods for making and using the sameUSPTO Application #: 20060021112Title: Coated footwear and methods for making and using the same Abstract: Coated footwear and methods for making and using the same. An outer surface of a fabric layer conforming closely to the top, sides, bottom and individual toes of a foot is coated with a material in the areas where the fabric layer conforms closely to the sides, bottom and individual toes of the foot. The fabric layer can be elastic, breathable, ultraviolet light inhibiting, and/or chosen from the class of materials including supplex, spandex, nylon, and nylon/cotton blend. The coating can be textured, chosen from one or more of the class of materials including latex, nitrile, and polyurethane and/or including a chemical agent to insure adhesion of the coating to the outer surface of the fabric layer. The footwear can be made by immersing the fabric layer in a container filled with the coating material. Also, if desired, a second coating can be adhered over the first coating. (end of abstract) Agent: Robert M. Storwick - Mercer Island, WA, US Inventors: Michael O. Roser, Kelly C. Sheehan USPTO Applicaton #: 20060021112 - Class: 002239000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Stockings The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060021112. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to footwear and methods for making and using the same, and more particularly, to footwear and methods for making and using the same. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Many types of footwear are known and have been employed since time immemorial. However, people who work or recreate out-of-doors have not had footwear available which would protect their feet from the heat and roughness of the supporting ground or pavement while providing tactile feel and allowing the components of the foot freedom of movement. [0003] Footwear intended for use in a casual or recreational environment exists in many forms. Of course, socks of woven or knitted construction are an important form of footwear. Conventional woven or knitted socks offer little or no protection against the elements. [0004] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved work or recreation shoe that provides protection of a foot from the heat of the ground or pavement. [0005] It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved work or recreation footwear that provides protection of a foot from rough surfaces including ground and pavement, swimming pool bottoms, beach shores and workout areas. [0006] It is another object of the present invention to provide an improved work or recreation footwear capable of improved tactile feel for heightened physical performance, including but not limited to a textured coating that helps retain traction on wet or slick surfaces. [0007] It is yet another object of the invention to provide improved work and recreation footwear that insulates the skin from direct contact with unsanitary surface, thus limiting risk of Athlete's Foot and other contagious conditions. [0008] An advantage of the present invention is that it can provide foot protection for a user in various environments while the user is wearing it. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] According to one aspect, the invention is a footwear for a foot on a human leg having an ankle. The footwear includes a fabric layer and a coating. The fabric layer has an inner surface and a corresponding outer surface. The inner surface conforms closely to the top, sides, bottom and individual toes of the foot. The coating is adhered to sections of the outer surface of the fabric layer. The sections correspond to the portions of the inner surface of the fabric layer that conform closely to the sides, bottom and individual toes of the foot. [0010] According to a second aspect, the invention is a method for making a footwear for a foot on a human leg having an ankle. The method includes the step of a) forming a fabric layer having an inner surface and a corresponding outer surface, where the inner surface conforms closely to the top, sides, bottom and individual toes of the foot. The method further includes the step of b) adhering a first coating to sections of the outer surface of the fabric layer that correspond to the portions of the inner surface of the fabric layer that conform closely to the sides, bottom and individual toes of the foot. [0011] According to a third aspect, the invention is an apparatus for making a footwear for a foot on a human leg having an ankle. The apparatus includes means for forming a fabric layer having an inner surface and a corresponding outer surface, the inner surface conforming closely to the top, sides, bottom and individual toes of the foot. The apparatus also includes means for adhering a first coating to sections of the outer surface of the fabric layer that correspond to the portions of the inner surface of the fabric layer that conform closely to the sides, bottom and individual toes of the foot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of a fabric layer of a first embodiment of the invention. [0013] FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing of the first embodiment of the invention, showing the coated fabric layer. [0014] FIG. 3 is a schematic drawing of a fabric layer of a second embodiment of the invention. [0015] FIG. 4 is a schematic drawing of the second embodiment of the invention, showing the coated fabric layer. [0016] FIG. 5 is a schematic drawing of a fabric layer of a third embodiment of the invention. [0017] FIG. 6 is a schematic drawing of the third embodiment of the invention, showing the coated fabric layer. [0018] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a method for making the various embodiment of the invention. [0019] FIG. 8 is a schematic drawing of an apparatus for making the second embodiment of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Continue reading... Full patent description for Coated footwear and methods for making and using the same Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Coated footwear and methods for making and using the same patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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