Catherine E Nunes

US Patent:

20030009138, Jan 9, 2003

Filed:

Jun 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/163241

Inventors:

Cindy Freeman - Calabasas CA, US
Catherine Nunes - Los Altos CA, US

International Classification:

A61M035/00
A61B019/00

US Classification:

604/290000, 604/289000, 128/898000

Abstract:

The present invention is footwear and footwear components including insole pads, inserts and liners containing plant-derived essential oils and/or dried plant products applied to or constructed within the footwear and footwear components to deliver the comfort, disinfectant and/or therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy through direct contact with the wearer's feet with the volatile components of the plant derived oils and/or plant products.