Wearable Pedicure Protection Device

Abstract

A pedicure protection system described and disclosed is comprised of an insert worn directly on the foot. The insert can be worn alone or with a shoe and allows walking mobility of the user. The insert is a separate entity and can be worn inside of any shoe that has sufficient space for accommodating the insert. The device or insert, consisting of a cover and a base, is connected by a hinge and the cover may contain no sidewalls. The length of the device protects the foot from the toes to the instep and prevents any physical contact with the toenails. The base may include a continuous toe strap and an elastic band that lies across the instep to help stabilize the device on the user's foot and keep the cover closed. A separator protrudes from the base and provides structural support on which the cover rests when closed.

1 . Footwear for use during or after a pedicure comprising:
 a) a base and a cover;   b) toe straps;   c) a separator connected with said base to make physical contact with said cover and configured to accommodate the big and adjacent second toe;   d) said cover contains anchoring tabs;   e) said base contains two separate apertures that completely penetrate the structure of said base;   f) a band configured to secure said footwear to wearer's forefoot;   g) said base and said cover consisting of a length configured to encompass only the wearer's forefoot from the toes to the instep; and   h) said cover pivotally connected to said base and opens upwards and forwards over said base.   
     
     
         2 . Footwear according to  claim 1 , wherein said base consists of slits for the passage of toe straps. 
     
     
         3 . Footwear according to  claim 1 , wherein said toe straps are continuous ribbon straps configured to anchor and secure the user's toes. 
     
     
         4 . Footwear according to  claim 1 , wherein said base comprises:
 a. Velcro material on the underside of said base; and   b. Velcro material on the continuous ribbon strap.   
     
     
         5 . Footwear according to  claim 1  wherein said cover has a convex shape at the area of contact with said separator. 
     
     
         6 . Footwear according to  claim 1 , wherein said footwear further comprising:
 a) rigidity to maintain its shape and easily inserted into shoes;   b) flexibility so the user can comfortably engage in walking activity with or without shoes;   c) heat resistance to with stand the use of a dryer configured for drying the user's toenails without any skin discomfort; and   d) a contoured curvature of said cover and said base configured to accommodate and conform to the curvature of the instep.   
     
     
         7 . Footwear according to  claim 1 , wherein said footwear consists of a layer of cushioning on the inside surface to facilitate comfortable walking stride. 
     
     
         8 . Footwear for use during or after a pedicure comprising:
 a) a base and a cover;   b) toe straps;   c) a separator connected with said base and configured to make physical contact with said cover;   d) said cover contains anchoring tabs;   e) said base contains two separate apertures that completely penetrate the structure of said base;   f) a band configured to secure said footwear to wearer's forefoot;   g) said base and said cover consisting of a length configured to encompass only the wearer's forefoot from the toes to the instep;   h) said cover pivotally connected to said base and opens upwards and forwards over said base; and   i) said cover consists of open sides.   
     
     
         9 . Footwear for use during or after a pedicure comprising:
 a) a base and a cover;   b) toe straps;   c) a separator connected with said base and configured to make physical contact with said cover;   d) said cover contains anchoring tabs;   e) said base contains two separate apertures that completely penetrate the structure of said base;   f) a band configured to secure said footwear to wearer's forefoot;   g) said base and said cover consisting of a length configured to encompass only the wearer's forefoot from the toes to the instep;   h) said cover has a convex shape at the area of contact with said separator;   i) said cover pivotally connected to said base and opens upwards and forwards over said base; and   j) said cover consists of open sides.