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Glow in the dark shoe sole
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-03-07
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Granted: 1998-02-10
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Expires: 2016-03-07
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to phosphorescent, polymer-containing compositions for use in Glow In The Dark shoe soles, and other molded or extruded shoe parts made from such compositions. One aspect of this invention is directed to a polymeric composition comprising between about 40-50% by weight rubber; 5-10% by weight processing oil; 0-5% by weight stabilizer; and 3-8% by weight phosphorescent material. A sole made according to the present invention for a children's athletic shoe comprises a mass of sole-forming phosphorescent material having peripheral edges and a cushioning element. The `Glow In The Dark` portion of the shoe being visible on both the peripheral edges and underneath surface.
Inventors
- 👤 James Gresham Van Cleef
- 👤 Dennis Ryan
- 👤 Chang Sik An
- 👤 Chung Yeon Park
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:21
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K11/00; C09K11/02; A; A43; A43B; A43B1/00; A43B1/0027; A43B1/0036; C08; C08K; C08K3/00; C08K3/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A phosphorescent shoe sole made in whole or in part from a composition comprising: (a) about 40-50% by weight of a polybutadiene rubber selected from the group consisting of polystyrene butadiene block copolymers suitable for making footwear; (b) about 5-10% by weight of a processing oil selected from the group consisting of napthenic hydrocarbon oils suitable for use as polymer plasticizers and extenders and mixtures thereof; (c) about 0-5% by weight of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet stabilizers, antioxidant compounds, thioesters of carboxylic acids, and mixtures thereof; and (d) about 3-8% by weight of a phosphorescent compound, wherein said phosphorescent compound gives said composition, and products made therefrom, phosphorescent properties.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A phosphorescent shoe sole made in whole or in part from a composition comprising: (a) about 40-50% by weight of a polybutadiene rubber selected from the group consisting of polystyrene butadiene block copolymers suitable for making footwear; (b) about 5-10% by weight of a processing oil selected from the group consisting of napthenic hydrocarbon oils suitable for use as polymer plasticizers and extenders and mixtures thereof; (c) about 0-5% by weight of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet stabilizers, antioxidant compounds, thioesters of carboxylic acids, and mixtures thereof; and (d) about 3-8% by weight of a phosphorescent compound, wherein said phosphorescent compound gives said composition, and products made therefrom, phosphorescent properties.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The shoe sole of claim 1, said composition further comprising: (e) about 20-25% by weight of a flow modifier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The shoe sole of claim 2, whereby said polybutadiene rubber is KBR-01.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shoe sole of claim 2, whereby said phosphorescent compound is a zinc sulfide copper compound.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shoe sole of claim 2, whereby said flow modifier is the silica compound Zeosil 45.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A phosphorescent shoe sole made in whole or in part from a composition consisting essentially of: (a) about 40-50% by weight of a polybutadiene rubber; (b) about 5-10% by weight of a processing oil; (c) about 0-5% by weight of a stabilizer; and (d) about 3-8% by weight of a phosphorescent compound, wherein said phosphorescent compound gives said composition, and products made therefrom, phosphorescent properties.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
A phosphorescent shoe sole made in whole or in part from a composition consisting essentially of: (a) about 40-50% by weight of a polybutadiene rubber; (b) about 5-10% by weight of a processing oil; (c) about 0-5% by weight of a stabilizer; and (d) about 3-8% by weight of a phosphorescent compound, wherein said phosphorescent compound gives said composition, and products made therefrom, phosphorescent properties.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The shoe sole of claim 6, said composition further comprising: (e) about 20-25% by weight of a flow modifier.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The shoe sole of claim 7, whereby said polybutadiene rubber is KBR-01.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shoe sole of claim 7, whereby said phosphorescent compound is a zinc sulfide copper compound.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shoe sole of claim 7, whereby said flow modifier is the silica compound Zeosil 45.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
A phosphorescent shoe sole made in whole or in part from a composition preferably consisting essentially of: (a) about 45.35% by weight of a polybutadiene rubber; (b) about 6.51% by weight of a processing oil; (c) about 0.55% by weight of a stabilizer; and (d) about 6.14% by weight of a phosphorescent compound, wherein said phosphorescent compound gives said composition, and products made therefrom, phosphorescent properties.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
66 words
A phosphorescent shoe sole made in whole or in part from a composition preferably consisting essentially of: (a) about 45.35% by weight of a polybutadiene rubber; (b) about 6.51% by weight of a processing oil; (c) about 0.55% by weight of a stabilizer; and (d) about 6.14% by weight of a phosphorescent compound, wherein said phosphorescent compound gives said composition, and products made therefrom, phosphorescent properties.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shoe sole of claim 11, said composition further consisting essentially of about 22.7% by weight of a flow modifier.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The shoe sole of claim 12, whereby said polybutadiene rubber is KBR-01.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shoe sole of claim 12, whereby the phosphorescent compound is a zinc sulfide copper compound.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shoe sole of claim 12, whereby said flow modifier is the silica compound Zeosil 45.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The shoe sole of claim 11, whereby said polybutadiene rubber is KBR-01.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shoe sole of claim 12, whereby the phosphorescent compound is a zinc sulfide copper compound.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shoe sole of claim 12, whereby said flow modifier is the silica compound Zeosil 45.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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