LIGHT EMITTING FOOTWEAR

摘要

Light emitting footwear includes an upper housing, a sole and a lighting unit. The sole is positioned beneath the upper housing and includes a translucent midsole and an outsole having a tread pattern along the bottom end thereof. The lighting unit is disposed within the midsole and functions to light the entirety of the midsole so as to illuminate an area 360 degrees about the shoe. The lighting unit includes a housing that is protected through its location within the midsole arch, and a single light strip is positioned from the heel along the entirety of the midsole to the toe. The lighting unit is powered by a rechargeable battery and is selectively operated by a switch that is located along the upper body.

主权项

1. A light emitting shoe, comprising:
an upper housing having a shape and size that is suitable for engaging a foot of a human user; an outsole having a top surface and a bottom surface with a tread pattern disposed thereon; a midsole that is interposed between the upper housing and the outsole, said midsole being constructed exclusively from a translucent material; a lighting unit that is positioned within the midsole, said lighting unit being to illuminate an entirety of the midsole when activated; a control switch that is positioned along the upper housing, said control switch being configured to selectively activate and deactivate the lighting unit; and a recharging port that is positioned along the upper housing and is in communication with the lighting unit.