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  Disposable flip-flop with exfoliating and moisturizing functionsUSPTO Application #: 20070094893Title: Disposable flip-flop with exfoliating and moisturizing functions Abstract: A disposable flip-flop, comprising an insole support, an insole, a strap having portions that are attached to the insole, a layer of exfoliating material attached to the insole so as to directly contact the plantar region of a user foot, and a predetermined amount of moisturizing agent on and in the layer of exfoliating material so as to moisturize the plantar of the user foot. In one embodiment, the moisturizing agent is a lotion. In another embodiment, the moisturizing agent is a creme. In a further embodiment, the moisturizing agent is a gel. In another embodiment, the moisturizing agent is oil. (end of abstract) Agent: Law Offices Of Raymond A. Nuzzo, LLC - East Haven, CT, US Inventor: Veronica Flores USPTO Applicaton #: 20070094893 - Class: 036011500 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Boots, Shoes, And Leggings, Boots And Shoes, Sandals The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070094893. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to flip flops. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Footwear using loofah is known in the art and such footwear is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,930,916 and Great Britain Patent Nos. 230887 and 15819. Disposable footwear is also known in the art and is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,526,676. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide a disposable flip flop that provides both exfoliating and moisturizing functions. [0006] The present invention is directed to a disposable flip-flop comprising an insole support having an insole, a strap having portions thereof attached to the insole, a layer of exfoliating material attached to the insole so as to directly contact the plantar region of a user foot, and a predetermined amount of moisturizing agent in and on the layer of exfoliating material so as to moisturize the plantar of the user foot. In one embodiment, the moisturizing agent is a lotion. In another embodiment, the moisturizing agent is a creme. In a further embodiment, the moisturizing agent is a gel. In another embodiment, the moisturizing agent is oil. [0007] In a related aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for making a disposable flip-flop, comprising the steps of providing an insole support having an insole, providing a strap having portions adapted to be attached to the insole, attaching the portions of the strap to the insole, attaching a layer of exfoliating material to substantially the entire insole, and treating the layer of exfoliating material with a moisturizing agent. [0008] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the ensuing description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] The foregoing features of the present invention will become more readily apparent and may be understood by referring to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: [0010] FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a flip flop, which is part of a pair of flip flops, in accordance with the present invention; [0011] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the flip flop of FIG. 1; [0012] FIG. 3 is cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 1; [0013] FIG. 4 is a lengthwise, cross-sectional view of a flip-flop in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention; and [0014] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0015] Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown the disposable flip flop of the present invention. Flip flop 10 comprises insole support 14 and insole 16. Flip flop 10 further comprises strap 18 that has portions 20, 22 and 24 that are attached to insole 16. Insole support 14 and insole 16 are fabricated from any suitable materials including plastic, rubber, PVC, polyurethane, silicone, EVA, leather and foam. These are just examples and other suitable materials can be used. Similarly, strap 18 is fabricated from plastic, rubber, EVA, PVC, polyurethane, silicone, and leather, or other suitable materials. [0016] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, flip flop 10 further includes a layer of material 30 that is attached to insole 16. Layer of material 30 directly contacts the plantar region of the user foot and provides therapeutic benefits that include a slight massaging effect, slight exfoliation of the skin of the plantar region of a user foot, and increased blood flow. For purposes of brevity, layer of material 30 shall be referred to herein as "layer of exfoliating material 30". In a preferred embodiment, layer of exfoliating material 30 is a layer of loofah. Loofah is known in the art and is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,930,916. However, it is to be understood that layer of exfoliating material 30 can be any suitable material that can provide the aforesaid therapeutic benefits. In an alternate embodiment, the layer of exfoliating material 30 is loofah and is formed of separate loofah fibers bonded to each other or to a backing material. [0017] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, layer of exfoliating material 30 is of a substantial constant thickness and is attached to insole 16 via any suitable technique (e.g. adhesives, sewing, melting, or molding process). In a preferred embodiment, layer of exfoliating material 30 covers substantially the entire insole 16 except where portions 20, 22 and 24 of strap 18 are attached to insole 16. Portions 20, 22 and 24 are shown in phantom in FIGS. 1 and 2. In a preferred embodiment, layer of exfoliating material 30 has a thickness between about 1/16 inch and 1/4 inch. However, layer of exfoliating material 30 may have other suitable thicknesses. [0018] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, layer of exfoliating material 30 is attached to insole 16 by any of the methods mentioned above. The peripheral edges of layer of exfoliating material 30 are further attached to insole 16 by strip of material 40 that extends about the peripheral region of insole 16. Strip of material 40 has a first portion 42 that is attached to the peripheral region of insole 16. In one embodiment, stitching is used to attach first portion 42 to insole 16. The edge 30A of layer of exfoliating material 30 is disposed over first portion 42. Strip of material 40 also includes a second portion 44 that is folded over on top of edge 30A. In one embodiment, stitching 46 is inserted through second portion 44, edge 30A, first portion 42 and into the peripheral region of insole 16. However, other suitable methods, techniques or configurations may be used to attach the edge 30A of layer of exfoliating material 30 to insole 16. In a preferred embodiment, strip of material 40 is fabricated from fabric. However, other suitable materials may be used. [0019] In accordance with the invention, layer of exfoliating material 30 is treated with moisturizing agent 50 that moisturizes the plantar region of the user foot. FIGS. 1-3 show reference number 50 indicating some of the moisturizing agent. However, it is to be understood that moisturizing agent 50 extends substantially throughout the entire layer of exfoliating material 30. Specifically, moisturizing agent 50 is located on top of and within the layer of exfoliating material 30. Thus, in a preferred embodiment, the layer of exfoliating material 30 is saturated with the moisturizing agent 50. This can be accomplished by spraying the moisturizing agent onto layer of exfoliating material 30. In another embodiment, the moisturizing agent is brushed onto the layer of exfoliating material 30. In another embodiment, the layer of exfoliating material 30 is first soaked in the moisturizing agent and then attached to insole 16. The moisturizing agent can take many forms, e.g. cocoa butter, shea butter, lotions, oils, cremes, or gels. It is to be understood that these aforesaid moisturizing agents are just examples and that other suitable moisturizing agents may be used. In another embodiment, the moisturizing agent includes an exfoliating agent. [0020] As the user walks in flip flops 10, moisturizing agent 50 contacts the plantar regions of the user's feet to heal dry or cracked skin. The moisturizing agent 50 will most likely dry, wear out or dissipate within 10-14 days. Once that occurs, the user may dispose of the flip flops 10. Continue reading... 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