Shoe having individual particles embedded within its bottom surface
US9414643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B37/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a shoe that includes: a bottom surface that is adjacent to the ground in normal use; a sole that forms at least a portion of the bottom surface; an upper portion extending above the sole; and individual particles bonded to the bottom surface of the shoe. The individual particles include at least one of corn husk, hemp or a natural plant material that has been ground into the individual particles.
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