US20090151198A1

US20090151198A1 - Stick patch

Info

Publication number: US20090151198A1
Application number: US12/001,846
Authority: US
Inventors: Jorge Villegas
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-12-13
Filing date: 2007-12-13
Publication date: 2009-06-18

Abstract

The follow invention is a new product to protect skateboarder's sneakers. Moreover Stick Patch will not only extend the life of the sneaker, but also assist with a better skateboarding performance while providing a fashionable accessory.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to the protection of athletic sneakers, when the sneakers are used in the act of skateboarding. More specifically the present invention will protect the area of the sneaker that is most prone to damage and will improve skateboarding performance. Moreover, the present invention is easily attachable to all sneakers, and represents a blend between protection, functionality and a fashionable accessory.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed toward athletic sneakers and more particularly, toward skateboarding sneakers. Athletic sneakers worn for the use of skateboarding are prone to damage upon initial use. The rubbing between the skateboard's sand paper and the sneaker causes the damage. The sides of sneakers are made of materials that cannot withstand the constant rubbing that occurs between both the sneaker and the sand paper surface of a skateboard. For example when skateboarders perform tricks, such as jumping with the skateboard, or make the skateboard flip, they have to rub the right or left side (which ever foot they use) of their sneaker with the surface of the skateboard, which ultimately scratches the sides of the sneaker, leading to the tear of the material. In order to prevent the damage, Stick Patch will be placed in the side of the sneaker most prone to damage.
In addition the front surface side of the patch will be made out of rubber, this material will not only contribute to the protection of the sneaker but it will also contribute to a better skateboarding performance. As stated before when skateboarders perform tricks they have to rub the side of their sneaker with the board, however as a result of inappropriate material to withstand those activities bad grip is caused between the sneaker and the board. Ultimately making tricks such as an Ollie harder to perform, the rubber patch will allow skateboarders to have better grip between their sneakers and skateboard which will improve the skateboarder's performance. To the best of my knowledge there is nothing on the market or on file with the USPTO offices that pertains to the functionality of the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

By the present invention, a patch to protect sneakers from scratches and tear is disclosed. Stick Patch will maintain direct contact with the sneaker in whichever part of the sneaker it is placed, in order to protect it. Furthermore, the patch will come in many sizes and shapes in order to allow users to use the patch that fits the sneaker and appeals to the user. Accordingly, one of the objectives of the present invention is to improve skateboarding performance by the better grip caused when rubbing rubber with the sand paper surface of a skateboard. Another of the objectives of the present invention is to extend the use of the sneaker. Yet another objective of the present invention is to maintain the patch attached to the sneaker with a strong durable adhesive. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a patch for the purpose described which will be inexpensive and effective in accomplishing its intended purpose.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For the purpose of illustrating the invention the following drawings were made. It show be understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the precise arrangements illustrated.

FIG. 1 is a front side perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a back side perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention placed on a sneaker.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the invention protecting a wearer's sneaker.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Now in reference with the detail drawings wherein reference numerals have been placed throughout the various illustrations to demonstrate key elements that make up the present invention, there is shown FIG. 1 a rubber patch with a ragged surface in accordance with the principals of the present invention and designated generally as number 10.
The present invention is comprised of rubber 20 the patch 10 has a primary purpose of maintaining sneakers protected from skateboards. Thus, the body 20 of the patch 10 is strong and durable to maintain wearers' sneakers in good condition furthermore the body 20, which is made out of rubber, will increase grip between sneakers and the skateboard, ultimately causing better control of skateboard. Number 30 refer the square shape of the 10 patch; it should be known that the 10 patch is not limited to the 30 square shape. The illustration of the square shape is used to illustrate the patches elements.
FIG. 2, the present drawing demonstrates the backside 40 of the patch 10. One of the key objectives of the patch 10 is to stick to the surface of a sneaker; therefore the patch 10 contains adhesive 50 in order to comply with this objective. The adhesive 50 is placed in the back of the patch 10 in accordance with its functionality. A protective sheet 60 will therefore be placed to protect the adhesive until use of the patch.
FIG. 3, the present drawing of a sneaker 70 is to demonstrate the objective of the patches 10 protection. The 10 patches key and most important objective is to protect the 70 sneaker from the skateboard. Therefore the illustrations demonstrate the use of the patch 10 to protect the sides of the sneakers 70. The area 80 were the 10 patch is place is the area most exposed to tear from a skateboard. Therefore the patch 10 will be placed on this area 80 which will ultimately protect the sneakers.
FIG. 4, the following drawing demonstrates the damaged that is caused to a sneaker by a skateboard. The skateboard 90 causes tear to the sneaker 70 when the wearer performs tricks such as the one illustrated in the drawing. The rubbing between the sneaker 70 and the skateboard 90 is illustrated in the area 100. Area 100 illustrates the rubbing that causes the tear to the sneakers. The patch 10 will protect the sneaker 70 from the rubbing between the sneaker 70 and sandpaper surface of the 90 skateboard. The patch 10 will also improve grip, illustrated in the drawing we can observe area 100 and conclude, the wearer has better grip between the 90 skateboard and his sneaker 70 due to the patch 10.
In summary the above described a patch which provides protection to sneakers, from scratches caused by a skateboard. Furthermore it also improves skateboarding performance, thus providing significant advances not only in the protection of sneakers, but advances in the functionality of the sneakers.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the sole embodiment described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the disclosure and the following claims.

Claims

1. A protective rubber patch comprising:

A flat square rubber body containing a rubber surface and adhesive on its opposite side for the intend purpose of attaching it to a sneaker.

2. A protective rubber patch, which will promote better grip between the sneaker and the skateboard.

3. A fashionable rubber patch which will come in different shapes and sizes to fit all sneakers.