U.S. patent application number 10/384028 was filed with the patent office on 2003-10-16 for shoes with interchangeable shoe covers.
Invention is credited to Linens, Brian Jay.
Application Number | 20030192205 10/384028 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 28794488 |
Filed Date | 2003-10-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030192205 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Linens, Brian Jay |
October 16, 2003 |
Shoes with interchangeable shoe covers
Abstract
The Shoes with Interchangeable Shoe Covers is a shoe cover
system for Clog and Loafer type shoes that allow you to change the
appearance of the shoes as desired. The shoe covers allow the
wearer to partially change the top and side appearance of a pair of
shoes to different colors, shapes, prints, designs, textures or
styles. The covers provide a fast and inexpensive way to match the
shoes to a varied wardrobe in just a few seconds.
Inventors: |
Linens, Brian Jay; (Cary,
NC) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Brian Linens
104 West Clarksville Court
Cary
NC
27513
US
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Family ID: |
28794488 |
Appl. No.: |
10/384028 |
Filed: |
March 10, 2003 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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60372606 |
Apr 15, 2002 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
36/100 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 3/242 20130101;
A43B 3/24 20130101; A43B 1/0027 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/100 |
International
Class: |
A43B 003/24 |
Claims
1. What I claim as my invention is interchangeable shoe covers for
Clog and Loafer type shoes that consist of four shoe loops
incorporated into each shoe sole that act as the connecting anchors
so that the adjustable two and four strap shoe cover can be
installed by feeding the straps through the shoe loops for securing
the one size fits all covers for multiple shoe sizes in the product
line and where the hook and loop straps are fully contained in the
shoe covers and do not require hook and loop connections to be
installed on the shoe allowing quick and easy installation, removal
and compatibility with different shoe sizes, for cosmetic purposes
only while partially covering the shoe uppers offering different
shapes, colors, designs and textured appearances and also two and
four strap adjustable shoe covers that consist of a buckle
connecting mean for securing the cover to the shoes with shoe
loops.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] No cross-references to an existing Non-Provisional
application. This application is related to Provisional application
number 60/372,606 filed on Apr. 15, 2002.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] "Not Applicable"
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM
LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX
[0003] "Not Applicable"
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The invention in this document "Shoes with Interchangeable
Shoe Covers" is a unique, universal shoe and shoe cover system that
overcomes the problems of similar shoe covers. This invention
allows the ability to alter the front top and side appearance of
the shoes with different style covers without changing shoes. Other
shoe cover inventions use snaps or Velcro mounted around the sole
of the shoes that cause the cover to become loose or disconnected.
Other shoe cover inventions require the cover to be installed in
order to wear the shoes. Other shoe cover inventions cover the
complete shoe for clean room or surgical purposes.
[0005] With this invention, the covers are completely independent
of the actual shoe integrity. The shoe covers are for cosmetic
changes to the top front and side portion only while providing the
flexibility to adjust to multiple size shoes. The adjustable shoe
covers contain both the hook and loop and do not require hook and
loop to be installed on the shoes like other inventions.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] This "Shoes with Interchangeable Shoe Covers" invention
provides the flexibility to change the appearance or texture of the
front portion of the shoes in a simple, fast and secure manner. The
shoe covers attach to shoe loops that are sewn into the outsole of
the shoes allowing the wearer to change the top and side appearance
of a pair of shoes to different colors, shapes, prints, designs,
textures or styles. The shoe covers provide a fast and inexpensive
way to match the shoes to a varied wardrobe in a matter of seconds.
The shoe covers are equipped with elastic and Velcro (hook &
loop) straps buckle straps as the method for connecting the shoe
covers to the shoes. This strap method allows the cover to fit
multiple shoes offering a one size fits all in the product line.
The shoes are constructed with shoe loops at predetermined
specifications to ensure that the covers can be used on different
size shoes by simply loosening or tightening the straps. The straps
on the covers have elastic incorporated in them thus eliminating
the problem of becoming loose or disconnected. This also helps give
the flexibility to adjust for different size shoes. The shoe covers
are for cosmetic purposes only (front top and sides only) and are
not required while wearing the shoes.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
[0007] FIG. 1 is a completed view of the invention with the four
strap hook & loop shoe cover installed.
[0008] FIG. 2 is the top view of the four strap hook & loop
shoe cover that is equipped with hook, loop and elastic.
[0009] FIG. 3 is a view of the shoe without a cover installed
showing the shoe loops sewn into the sole for the right side of the
shoe.
[0010] FIG. 4 is a view of a cover directly above the shoe prior to
the cover being placed on the shoe.
[0011] FIG. 5 is a view of the cover being placed on the shoe with
the straps feeding through the right side shoe loops.
[0012] FIG. 6 is a view of the cover placed on the shoe with the
straps pulled tight and beginning to fold over for connection.
[0013] FIG. 7 shows the two strap hook & loop shoe cover that
is equipped with hook, loop and elastic.
[0014] FIG. 8 shows the two strap buckle shoe cover that is
equipped with a buckle and elastic.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0015] Starting with FIG. 1 page 1/8, showing the Clog or Loafer
type "Shoes with Interchangeable Shoe Covers" in its completed or
finished state with the shoe cover attached to the upper 14. The
sole of the shoe 10 has a total of four shoe loops 12 (two on each
side) sewn into it that act as anchors for the shoe cover 11. The
shoe cover has hook & loop straps, outer side shown 13 that are
fed through the shoe loops 12 and are secured to the shoe upper
14.
[0016] FIG. 2 page 2/8 is the top view of the Four Strap Hook &
Loop Shoe Cover. The shoe cover 11 has a left rear loop connecting
section 20, left rear elastic tension retainer 21, left rear hook
connecting section 22, center tension retainer 23, right rear hook
connecting section 24, right rear elastic tension retainer 25,
right rear loop connecting section 26, left front loop connecting
section 27, left front elastic tension retainer 28, left front hook
connecting section 29, right front hook connecting section 30,
right font elastic tension retainer 31 and right front loop
connecting section 32. The shoe cover 11 is constructed so that it
will lay neatly and smoothly on top of the shoe upper. The
materials used in the cover 11, straps 20, 26, 27 and 32 are thin
enough to allow the cover to fit the shoe securely. The cover 11 is
constructed of material that is durable and flexible. The shoe
cover straps 20, 26, 27 and 32 are also constructed with material
that is durable and flexible that incorporates Velcro lining that
is sewn on one side of the straps.
[0017] FIG. 3 page 3/8 is a view of the right side shoe. The shoe
loops 12 are sewn into the right side shoe sole 10. The left side
is duplicated the same as the right. There is a total of four shoe
loops per shoe. The shoe loops 12 are constructed of a durable
material (nylon/leather) that is incorporated into the shoe sole 10
by heavy grade thread that secures both the shoe upper 14 and the
shoe loops 12 to the shoe sole 10. The shoe may be worn without a
shoe cover installed (as shown in FIG. 2) if desired.
[0018] FIG. 4 page 4/8 is a view of the shoe cover 11 prior to
being placed over the shoe upper 14. The right side shoe cover
straps 26 and 32 will feed through the right side shoe loops 12
during the installation. The left side shoe cover straps 20 and 27
will feed through the left side shoe loops on the left side of the
shoe (not shown). The shoe loops 12 are also duplicated on the left
side of the shoe to accept the left side shoe cover straps 20 and
27 of the cover.
[0019] FIG. 5 page 5/8 is a view of the shoe cover 11 being placed
onto the shoe upper 14 and the shoe cover straps 26 and 32 being
fed through the shoe loops 12. This view shows only the right side
of the shoe. The left side is duplicated the same as the right
side.
[0020] FIG. 6 page 6/8 shows the shoe cover 11 placed on the shoe
upper 14 and all four shoe cover straps (loop portion left and
right) 20, 27, 26 and 32 are fed through the four shoe loops 12
(right loops shown only) and pulled tight. The shoe cover straps
20, 27, 26 and 32 are now ready to be folded over to the adjoining
(hook portion) 22, 29, 24 and 30 of the shoe cover straps. Once all
four straps are folded over and joined, the hook and loop will not
be seen as shown in FIG. 1 page 1/8.
[0021] FIG. 7 page 7/8 is a view of the two strap hook & loop
shoe cover 70. The straps components 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 and 26 are
constructed the same as FIG. 2. The shoe cover 70 uses only one set
of shoe loops (one left and one right) on the shoe. The rear
section of the cover is equipped with an elastic center tension
retainer 23.
[0022] FIG. 8 page 8/8 is a view of the two strap buckle shoe cover
80. Each strap 81 and 82 is constructed with the elastic strap
tension retainer 21 and 25 and has holes for connecting to the
buckles 83 and 84. The rear section of the cover is equipped with
an elastic center tension retainer 23.
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