Traction Enhancing Composition

Abstract

A traction enhancing composition that increases traction on all types of footwear and other surfaces is provided. Within a composition suitable for application to the surface of any footwear sole in liquid form, by pouring the composition into the bag supplied, and then placing the footwear into the composition for up to 12 hours. Alternately, by applying to composition to a horizontal surface for approximately one hour. During this time, a nano-technology coating is bonded to the footwear sole that increases the traction properties of the surfaces. Once applied to the footwear, the coating causes the surface of the footwear sole to repel debris. This imparts continued tackiness over extended use, from 1 month to up to 3 months depending on amount of use and friction the surface experiences.

Claims

1. A traction enhancing composition comprising: a. an aqueous solution with at least one activator dissolved within; b. at least one acid, molecules of which are suspended in the aqueous solution; wherein, when the composition is applied to a surface, acid molecules will eventually adhere to the surface and combine with activator ions to form crystalline nano-structures on the surface.

2. The traction enhancing compound of claim 1, the at least one activator being chosen from the group of activators consisting of: oxides, fluorides, and chlorates.

3. The traction enhancing composition of claim 1, the at least one acid being selected from the group of acids consisting of: Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Nitrous Acid, Nitric Acid, Carbonic Acid, Oxalic Acid, Acetic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Phosphorous Acid, Bromic Acid, Iodic Acid, Fluoric Acid, Chromic Acid, Selenic Acid, Boric Acid, Telluric Acid, Tungstic Acid, Xenic Acid, Citric Acid, Formic Acid, Pyroantimonic Acid, Permanganic Acid, Manganic Acid, Antimonic Acid, Silicic Acid, Titanic Acid, Arsenic Acid, Pertechnetic Acid, Dichromic Acid, Ferricyanic Acid, Cyanic Acid, Diuranic Acid, Malonic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Phthalic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Barbituric Acid, Benzilic Acid, Cinnamic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Glutaric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Hexanoic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Oleic Acid, Folic Acid, Propiolic Acid, Propionic Acid, Rosolic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tannic Acid, Trifluoroacetic Acid, Uric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Gallic Acid, Acetylsalicylic Acid, and Acetic Acid.

4. The traction enhancing composition of claim 3, further comprising at least one oxalate as an acid.

5. The traction enhancing composition of claim 1, further comprising at least one oxalate as the acid.

6. The traction enhancing composition of claim 1, the aqueous solution being a basic solution containing at least one base selected from the group of bases consisting of: phosphates and phosphatases.

7. The traction enhancing composition of claim 1, further comprising a surfactant.

8. The traction enhancing compound of claim 7, the at least one activator being chosen from the group of activators consisting of: oxides, fluorides, and chlorates.

9. The traction enhancing composition of claim 7, the at least one acid being selected from the group of acids consisting of: Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Nitrous Acid, Nitric Acid, Carbonic Acid, Oxalic Acid, Acetic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Phosphorous Acid, Bromic Acid, Iodic Acid, Fluoric Acid, Chromic Acid, Selenic Acid, Boric Acid, Telluric Acid, Tungstic Acid, Xenic Acid, Citric Acid, Formic Acid, Pyroantimonic Acid, Permanganic Acid, Manganic Acid, Antimonic Acid, Silicic Acid, Titanic Acid, Arsenic Acid, Pertechnetic Acid, Dichromic Acid, Ferricyanic Acid, Cyanic Acid, Diuranic Acid, Malonic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Phthalic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Barbituric Acid, Benzilic Acid, Cinnamic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Glutaric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Hexanoic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Oleic Acid, Folic Acid, Propiolic Acid, Propionic Acid, Rosolic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tannic Acid, Trifluoroacetic Acid, Uric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Gallic Acid, Acetylsalicylic Acid, and Acetic Acid.

10. The traction enhancing composition of claim 9, further comprising at least one oxalate as an acid.

11. The traction enhancing composition of claim 7, further comprising at least one oxalate as the acid.

12. The traction enhancing composition of claim 7, the aqueous solution being a basic solution containing at least one base selected from the group of bases consisting of: phosphates and phosphatases.

13. The traction enhancing compound of claim 6, the at least one activator being chosen from the group of activators consisting of: oxides, fluorides, and chlorates.

14. The traction enhancing composition of claim 6, the at least one acid being selected from the group of acids consisting of: Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Nitrous Acid, Nitric Acid, Carbonic Acid, Oxalic Acid, Acetic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Phosphorous Acid, Bromic Acid, Iodic Acid, Fluoric Acid, Chromic Acid, Selenic Acid, Boric Acid, Telluric Acid, Tungstic Acid, Xenic Acid, Citric Acid, Formic Acid, Pyroantimonic Acid, Permanganic Acid, Manganic Acid, Antimonic Acid, Silicic Acid, Titanic Acid, Arsenic Acid, Pertechnetic Acid, Dichromic Acid, Ferricyanic Acid, Cyanic Acid, Diuranic Acid, Malonic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Phthalic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Barbituric Acid, Benzilic Acid, Cinnamic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Glutaric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Hexanoic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Oleic Acid, Folic Acid, Propiolic Acid, Propionic Acid, Rosolic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tannic Acid, Trifluoroacetic Acid, Uric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Gallic Acid, Acetylsalicylic Acid, and Acetic Acid.

15. The traction enhancing composition of claim 14, further comprising at least one oxalate as an acid.

16. The traction enhancing composition of claim 6, further comprising at least one oxalate as the acid.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the first step in applying a traction enhancing composition to an item of footwear.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the second step in applying a traction enhancing composition to an item of footwear.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the third step in applying a traction enhancing composition to an item of footwear.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the first stage of the process by which a traction enhancing composition may add traction crystals to a surface, corresponding to an initial stage between FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the second stage of the process by which a traction enhancing composition may add traction crystals to a surface, corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the third stage of the process by which a traction enhancing composition may add traction crystals to a surface, corresponding to a stage between FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the finished surface after the process illustrated in FIGS. 4-6.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0022] With reference now to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the traction enhancing composition is herein described. It should be noted that the articles a, an, and the, as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

[0023] With reference to FIGS. 1 through 3, the initial embodiment of the invention is disclosed, where a composition was used to enhance the traction of a shoe 30. In use, a preparer would first remove a bag 20 from the package and then shake a bottle of the composition 10 and remove the cap, pouring an amount of the composition into the bag 20 and then place their desired pair of footwear 30 into the bag 20.

[0024] The user would then wait for the prescribed time of 12 hours before they could remove their footwear. Once the time was up, the user would remove their footwear 30 and then run water 40 over the soles of the footwear for a few seconds to deactivate the composition. A proper formulation of the composition could last between 12 to 3 months under average use.

[0025] However, the composition may be utilized with other surfaces, with particular emphasis on the surfaces walked upon rather than the soles of the shoes themselves. In applying to a horizontal surface, the dwell time is greatly reduced due to the components of the composition being in a suspension. The process is demonstrated in FIGS. 4-7. The composition is a suspension of at least one acid member in a solution formed of an aqueous carrier, such as water, and at least one activator member in the solution. The composition is first sprayed or otherwise spread onto the surface which is desired to be treated 100 (FIG. 4). The aqueous member and at least one activator present a solution with abundant negative ions 110 and covers the surface 100. The generally positive acid molecules 120 are suspended in the solution 110 and are eventually influenced by gravity to settle on the surface 100 (FIG. 5). Once on the surface, the acids 120 draw activator molecules from the solution 110 and create nano-sized crystals 130 on the surface 100 (FIG. 6). After approximately one hour, the aqueous solution 110 may be rinsed off the surface, leaving the crystalline nano-sized structures, or nano-spikes 130 (FIG. 7) and an enhanced traction profile for the surface.

[0026] Many different ingredients may be utilized in the composition. The acid may be chosen from any commercially available acids, including but not limited to: Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Nitrous Acid, Nitric Acid, Carbonic Acid, Oxalic Acid, Acetic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Phosphorous Acid, Bromic Acid, Iodic Acid, Fluoric Acid, Chromic Acid, Selenic Acid, Boric Acid, Telluric Acid, Tungstic Acid, Xenic Acid, Citric Acid, Formic Acid, Pyroantimonic Acid, Permanganic Acid, Manganic Acid, Antimonic Acid, Silicic Acid, Titanic Acid, Arsenic Acid, Pertechnetic Acid, Dichromic Acid, Ferricyanic Acid, Cyanic Acid, Diuranic Acid, Malonic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Phthalic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Barbituric Acid, Benzilic Acid, Cinnamic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Glutaric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Hexanoic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Oleic Acid, Folic Acid, Propiolic Acid, Propionic Acid, Rosolic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tannic Acid, Trifluoroacetic Acid, Uric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Gallic Acid, Acetylsalicylic Acid, and Acetic Acid. Oxalates may also be utilized to provide the acidic component The activator component may be any soluble oxide, chlorite, or fluoride from which the acid may draw structure to form the crystalline nano-spikes. The aqueous solution member serves as a sealant to allow the formation of the nano-spikes 130. Basic solutions (pH>7.0) tend to assist in the dropping of the acids onto the surface, though the acids 120 will drop in any pH level. Solutions of various phosphates and phosphatases in water, such as Ammonium phosphate, Calcium phosphate, Tyrosine phosphatase, Theronine phosphatase, Histidine phosphatase, Dicalcium phosphate, Disodium phosphate, Monosodium phosphate, Potassium phosphate, Sodium hexameta-phosphate, Trisodium phosphate, Sodium tripolyphosphate, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, and Tripotassium phosphate, will serve as adequate basic modifiers to the solution. Surfactants may also be added to aid in the spread of the composition over a surface. Any non-active surfactant may be used in the composition, with a preference for those that tend to have higher pH values.

[0027] Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, numerous modifications and variations can be made and still the result will come within the scope of the invention. No limitation with respect to the specific embodiments disclosed herein is intended or should be inferred.