Patent ID: 6041518
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
A climate controlled shoe, comprising:a primary switch arranged in a rear area of the shoe;a battery arranged in a heel of the shoe and coupled in series to the primary switch;a heating element arranged in a sole of the shoe;a secondary switch coupled in series to the heating element;a fan arranged in a toe area of the shoe and beneath the heating element for circulating outside air throughout the shoe;a fan secondary switch, arranged in a rear area of the shoe, coupled in series to the fan and connected in parallel to the primary switch and the secondary switch, respectively;air intake channels arranged along a front edge of the shoe;a first panel disposed in a right side of the shoe;a second panel disposed in a left side of the shoe; anda sole insert having air cavities in fluid communication with the first panel, the second panel and the air intake channels;wherein when the primary switch and the fan secondary switch are closed, the outside air enters the shoe via the air intake channels and the fan distributes air throughout the shoe to cool a foot of a user.