Foldable traction device with adhesive resistant cover

Abstract

A portable traction device includes a main body having an adhesive-receptive section configured to receive an adhesive element and an adhesive-resistant section configured to cover the adhesive element. The main body is configurable between a closed state where the adhesive-resistant section is flexed toward the adhesive-receptive section and an open state where the adhesive-resistant section is flexed away from the adhesive-receptive section. The adhesive element may be removably attached to the adhesive-receptive section and configured to remove debris from footwear.

1 . A foldable traction mat comprising:
 a mat body including a top surface and a bottom surface, the mat body including a non-sticky section and a first adhesive-receptive section;   a sticky sheet disposed on the top surface of the first adhesive-receptive section and configured to remove debris from a bottom side of a footwear;   a first fold line extending across the mat body and separating the non-sticky section from the first adhesive-receptive section, the mat body is foldable along the first fold line between a closed configuration and an open configuration, the closed configuration including the non-sticky section folded over onto the sticky sheet; and   a fastening mechanism configured to secure the mat body in the closed configuration.   
     
     
         2 . The foldable traction mat of  claim 1 , wherein the mat body includes a second adhesive-receptive section adjacent to the first adhesive-receptive section. 
     
     
         3 . The foldable traction mat of  claim 2 , wherein the mat body includes a second fold line separating the first adhesive-receptive section from the second adhesive-receptive section, the closed configuration includes the second adhesive-receptive section folded onto the bottom surface of the non-sticky section. 
     
     
         4 . The foldable traction mat of  claim 1 , wherein the non-sticky section is positioned at a first end of the mat body and the fastening mechanism is positioned at a second end of the mat body. 
     
     
         5 . The foldable traction mat of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the bottom surface of the mat body includes a material to prevent sliding of the foldable traction mat in the open configuration when the foldable traction mat is placed on an external surface. 
     
     
         6 . A portable traction device comprising:
 a main body including a first adhesive-receptive section configured to receive an adhesive element and an adhesive-resistant section configured to flex towards the first adhesive-receptive section, the main body is configurable to:
 a closed state where the adhesive-resistant section is flexed toward the first adhesive-receptive section; and 
 an open state where the adhesive-resistant section is flexed away from the first adhesive-receptive section. 
   
     
     
         7 . The portable traction device of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 the adhesive element removably attached to the first adhesive-receptive section.   
     
     
         8 . The portable traction device of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 a fastening mechanism configured to secure the main body in the closed state.   
     
     
         9 . The portable traction device of  claim 6 , wherein the main body further comprises a second adhesive-receptive section adjacent to the first adhesive-receptive section. 
     
     
         10 . The portable traction device of  claim 9 , wherein the closed state includes the second adhesive-receptive section flexed toward the first adhesive-receptive section with the adhesive-resistant section disposed therebetween. 
     
     
         11 . The portable traction device of  claim 9 , wherein the adhesive-resistant section comprises a top adhesive-resistant surface and a bottom adhesive-resistant surface. 
     
     
         12 . The portable traction device of  claim 6 , wherein at least a portion of a bottom surface of the main body comprises a non-slip material. 
     
     
         13 . The portable traction device of  claim 6 , wherein the adhesive element is removable. 
     
     
         14 . A system comprising:
 a traction mat including a main body having a first adhesive-receptive section and an adhesive-resistant section, the main body configurable between a closed state and an open state; and   an adhesive element attachable to the first adhesive-receptive section of the main body, the adhesive element configured to remove debris from a bottom side of footwear.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the traction mat further comprises a fastening mechanism configured to secure the traction mat in the closed state. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the main body further comprises a second adhesive-receptive section adjacent to the first adhesive-receptive section. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the closed state includes the second adhesive-receptive section folded onto the first adhesive-receptive section with the adhesive-resistant section positioned therebetween. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the adhesive-resistant section comprises a non-stick surface. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein at least a portion of a bottom surface of the main body comprises a non-slip material. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the adhesive element includes multiple adhesive sheets each configured with a tacky substance.