Massage shoe

Abstract

A massaging shoe; switchable on and off, powered by battery or other power supply and using various possible means to provide massaging including; vibration, roller balls, bearing balls and various other methods. One example would include a hard bottom core or sole made of rubber or other material in order to allow motors to be securely attached; then a gel layer that will encase the various different massaging units; there will then be an additional layer above that formed of a comfortable to the user fabric or other material, which will allow movement from below to affect the wearer's feet.

Claims

1. A massaging unit comprising: a. a battery; b. a recharge port electrically connected to the battery; c. a switch electrically connected to the battery; and d. a plurality of massage modules electrically connected to the switch, each of the plurality of massage modules comprising: i. a rod; ii. a motor in communication with a first end of the rod, wherein the battery powers the motor, and wherein the motor drives the rod; iii. an anchor connected to a second end of the rod; and iv. a plurality of extension arms extending from the rod, each extension arm comprising a wheel or bearing, wherein the massaging unit is integrated within a shoe, wherein the battery, the recharge port, and the switch are disposed within an upper portion of a tongue of the shoe, and wherein the plurality of massage modules are disposed within a sole of the shoe.

2. The massaging unit of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of massage modules further comprise a spring disposed between the motor and the rod.

3. The massaging unit of claim 1, wherein the motor rotates the rod.

4. The massaging unit of claim 1, wherein the motor vibrates the rod.

5. The massaging unit of claim 1, wherein the plurality of massage modules are encased within a gel layer disposed between a top surface of the sole and a layer of material, wherein the layer of material has a shape configured to extend under an entire wearer's foot.

6. A massaging unit comprising: a. a battery; b. a recharge port electrically connected to the battery; c. a switch electrically connected to the battery; and d. a plurality of massage modules electrically connected to the switch, each of the plurality of massage modules comprising: i. a spring; ii. a motor connected to a first end of the spring, wherein the battery powers the motor, and wherein the motor vibrates the massage module; iii. an anchor connected to a second end of the spring; and iv. a plurality of extension arms extending from the spring, each extension arm comprising a wheel or bearing, wherein the massaging unit is integrated within a shoe, wherein the battery, the recharge port, and the switch are disposed within an upper portion of a tongue of the shoe, and wherein the plurality of massage modules are disposed within a sole of the shoe.

7. The massaging unit of claim 6, wherein the plurality of massage modules are encased within a gel layer disposed between a top surface of the sole and a layer of material, wherein the layer of material has a shape configured to extend under an entire wearer's foot.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) For a more complete understanding of the present invention, the objects and advantages thereof, reference is now made to the ensuing descriptions taken in connection with the accompanying drawings briefly described as follows.

(2) FIG. 1 shows a dissection of a shoe with the massage unit integrated therein, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(3) FIG. 2 shows a dissection of a shoe sole with the massage unit integrated therein, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(4) FIG. 3 shows the massage unit, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(5) FIG. 4 shows the massage unit, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(6) FIG. 5 shows the massage unit, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(7) FIG. 6 shows a cutaway of the massage unit, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(8) FIG. 7 shows a cutaway of the massage unit, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(9) FIG. 8 shows a dissection of a shoe with the massage unit integrated therein, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(10) FIG. 9 shows a dissection of a shoe sole with the massage unit integrated therein, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

(11) FIG. 10 shows a cutaway of the circuitry of the massage unit, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(12) Preferred embodiments of the present invention and their advantages may be understood by referring to FIGS. 1-10, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements.

(13) The example item is comprised of various different units to induce massage or vibration, a motor for each necessary vibratory or massaging unit, a battery and switch and wiring to provide said power to said massaging or vibratory units and recharging capabilities. The present invention is meant to cover all available massaging means. However, we have included several suggested ways of providing the different, various methods we have already explored. However, those are just for illustration purposes only and our patent is geared towards simply a massaging shoe.

(14) The on-demand nature of the present invention allows the user to select the appropriate time to use the needed massaging as their doctor recommends or as needed.

(15) As shown in FIG. 1 the wearer would be able to turn on and off the massaging units, recharge the battery at his or her pleasure or convenience. The massaging units in FIG. 1 are rotating rods powered by a motor. It is suggested that the user/wearer of the shoe sit down before turning on massaging units for maximum effect.

(16) As shown in FIG. 2 the massage units are placed strategically to maximize the massaging effect to the wearer's foot.

(17) As shown in FIG. 3 the unit can be easily manufactured and easily placed strategically in the shoe with the accompanying motor to provide rotation of said rod assembly to facilitate massaging of the foot.

(18) As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the varying uses of materials like springs allows for placement inside the shoe to maximize massaging to the user's foot.

(19) As shown in FIGS. 6 through 8, the different materials and configurations are shown for better clarification.

(20) As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, use of commonly available vibrating units along with power supply and switches, recharge-ability would easily allow so user to enjoy a comfortable relaxing vibration in order to reenergize the user's foot.

(21) The use of massaging and or vibrating of a user's foot increases blood flow and stimulates the nerves of a user's foot in a pleasant manner. Increasing blood flow helps rejuvenate the user's feet and helps patients with debilitating foot problems such as diabetes.

(22) The invention has been described herein using specific embodiments for the purposes of illustration only. It will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, however, that the principles of the invention can be embodied in other ways. Therefore, the invention should not be regarded as being limited in scope to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but instead as being fully commensurate in scope with the following claims.