Flexible footwear covering reducing friction and drag between shoes and floor surfaces

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8701310
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12858350

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A flexible footwear covering that fits on a shoe, which has a lower coefficient of friction than the bottom of a shoe allowing for ease of motion on carpeted or other surfaces where the grip of the shoes worn inhibit movement. The covering is in the general shape of a sock with a non retractable or retractable ring, which lies within the arch of the bottom of the shoe giving the option to leave fully covered for maximum ease of movement or expose the heel for more traction when needed. In addition, the flexible footwear covering can be used as a fitness tool with or without the optional design of reinforced panels that are positioned at the toe, ball and/or heel on the outside of the shoe. With the reinforced panels, a variety of exercises can be done to strengthen various muscles of the upper and lower body in a supine or prone position.

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WALSH PATRICIA FRANCESNot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Walsh, Patricia Frances Gaithersburg, US 1 6

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