U.S. patent application number 14/161902 was filed with the patent office on 2014-07-24 for combination waterproof footwear covering and carrier bag assembly.
This patent application is currently assigned to GOLDMILL Enterprises, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is GOLDMILL Enterprises, LLC. Invention is credited to Andrea B. Goldman, Meredith T. Milliken.
Application Number | 20140202035 14/161902 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51206586 |
Filed Date | 2014-07-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140202035 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Goldman; Andrea B. ; et
al. |
July 24, 2014 |
COMBINATION WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR COVERING AND CARRIER BAG
ASSEMBLY
Abstract
A combination footwear covering and carrier bag assembly,
whereby the footwear covering is worn over the wearer's foot and/or
sock while walking around a wet, snowy or slippery surface. The
footwear covering includes a water-resistant body having an
interior cavity. The body has a lower portion, a side portion and
an upper portion defining the interior cavity. The carrier bag
stores the footwear covering therein and is adapted to be
unobtrusively worn about a wearer's body during activity and
sports. The bag is made of bendable, water-resistant material
having an opening and interior compartment. The bag includes pair
of adjustable straps extending outwardly therefrom and a means for
fastening the straps to the wearer's body.
Inventors: |
Goldman; Andrea B.; (Weston,
CT) ; Milliken; Meredith T.; (Weston, CT) |
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Applicant: |
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Country |
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GOLDMILL Enterprises, LLC |
Weston |
CT |
US |
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Assignee: |
GOLDMILL Enterprises, LLC
Weston
CT
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Family ID: |
51206586 |
Appl. No.: |
14/161902 |
Filed: |
January 23, 2014 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61755570 |
Jan 23, 2013 |
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61757483 |
Jan 28, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
36/84 ; 36/102;
53/467 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 13/226 20130101;
A45F 2003/006 20130101; A43B 13/26 20130101; A43B 3/101 20130101;
A45C 3/12 20130101; A43B 3/248 20130101; A43B 7/12 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/84 ; 36/102;
53/467 |
International
Class: |
A43B 7/12 20060101
A43B007/12 |
Claims
1. A slip-on footwear covering, comprising: a single flexible body
having a lower portion, a side portion and an upper portion; and a
bendable waterproof outer sole, said outer sole attached to said
body proximate said lower portion.
2. The footwear covering of claim 1 wherein the outer sole extends
at least partially up the side portion towards the upper portion of
the body.
3. The footwear covering of claim 1 wherein the outer sole has a
plurality of protrusions extending outwardly therefrom.
4. The footwear covering of claim 1 wherein the body is made of
neoprene.
5. The footwear covering of claim 1 wherein the outer sole is made
of neoprene.
6. The footwear covering of claim 1 wherein the outer sole is made
of synthetic resin.
7. The footwear covering of claim 1 further comprising a removable
bendable inner sole having at least one layer.
8. The footwear covering of claim 7 wherein the layers include a
first layer made of neoprene adhered to a second layer made of
water-absorbing material.
9. The footwear covering of claim 7 wherein the layers include a
first layer made of foil adhered to a second layer made of
water-absorbing material.
10. A slip-on footwear covering wearable on a foot of a wearer,
comprising: a water-resistant body having an interior cavity for
receiving said foot of said wearer therein, said body having a
lower portion, a side portion and an upper portion defining said
interior cavity; and a bendable inner sole removably insertable
into said interior cavity of said body proximate said lower
portion.
11. The footwear covering of claim 10 wherein the water-resistant
body is foldable.
12. The footwear covering of claim 10 wherein the water-resistant
body is made of neoprene.
13. The footwear covering of claim 10 wherein the inner sole has at
least one layer.
14. The footwear covering of claim 13 wherein the layers include a
first layer made of neoprene adhered to a second layer made of
water-absorbing material.
15. The footwear covering of claim 13 wherein the layers include a
first layer made of foil adhered to a second layer made of
water-absorbing material.
16. The footwear covering of claim 10 further comprising a bendable
waterproof outer sole attached to the body proximate the lower
portion.
17. The footwear covering of claim 16 wherein the outer sole
extends at least partially up the side portion towards the upper
portion of the body.
18. The footwear covering of claim 16 wherein the outer sole
portion has a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly
therefrom.
19. The footwear covering of claim 16 wherein the outer sole is
made of neoprene.
20. The footwear covering of claim 10 wherein the upper portion
includes a tab.
21. A combination footwear covering and carrier bag assembly,
wherein the combination is securely wearable about a body portion
of a wearer: a footwear covering including a water-resistant body
having an interior cavity, said body having a lower portion, a side
portion and an upper portion defining said interior cavity; and a
bag of bendable, water-resistant, washable material having an
opening and interior compartment for receiving and holding said
footwear covering therein, a pair of adjustable straps extending
from said bag and a means for fastening said straps securely about
said body portion of said wearer.
22. The combination assembly of claim 21 wherein the opening of the
bag is a zippered opening.
23. The combination assembly of claim 21 further comprising a
bendable waterproof outer sole attached to the body of the footwear
covering proximate the lower portion.
24. The combination assembly of claim 23 wherein the outer sole
extends at least partially up the side portion towards the upper
portion of the body.
25. The combination assembly of claim 23 wherein the outer sole has
a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly therefrom.
26. The combination assembly of claim 21 wherein the body is made
of neoprene.
27. The combination assembly of claim 23 wherein the outer sole is
made of neoprene.
28. The combination assembly of claim 23 wherein the outer sole is
made of synthetic resin.
29. The combination assembly of claim 21 further comprising a
removable bendable inner sole having at least one layer.
30. The combination assembly of claim 29 wherein the layers include
a first layer made of neoprene adhered to a second layer made of
water-absorbing material.
31. The combination assembly of claim 29 wherein the layers include
a first layer made of foil adhered to a second layer made of
water-absorbing material.
32. The combination assembly of claim 21 wherein the fastening
means is an interlocking clip having a male portion attached to one
of the straps and a female portion attached to the other of said
straps.
33. A method for carrying a pair of footwear coverings on a body
portion of a wearer during activity, the method comprising: a.
obtaining a water-resistant bag having an opening having an
interior portion and a means for fastening said opening, wherein
said opening alternates between an opened position and a closed
position; b. opening said bag thereby exposing said interior
portion, wherein said bag is in said opened position characterized
by said interior portion configured to receive said pair of
footwear coverings; c. storing a pair of footwear coverings in said
interior portion of said bag; d. closing said bag thereby securing
said footwear coverings within said interior portion, wherein said
bag is in said closed positioned characterized by said fastening
means configured to contain said pair of footwear coverings within
said interior portion; and e. attaching and securing said
water-resistant bag unobtrusively around said body portion of said
wearer.
34. The method of claim 32 further comprising the step of engaging
in an athletic, sport or leisure activity by the wearer while
donning the water-resistant bag with foot coverings therein.
35. The method of claim 33 further comprising the steps of
detaching the water-resistant bag from the body portion of the
wearer; opening the bag thereby exposing the interior portion;
removing the pair of footwear coverings from the water-resistant
bag; and donning the pair of footwear coverings.
36. The method of claim 33 further comprising the step of inserting
an inner sole into the pair of the footwear coverings.
37. The method of claim 33 further comprising the step of washing
the footwear coverings and water-resistant bag after use.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional patent
application entitled "Lodge Lofers" (Ser. No. 61/755,570) filed in
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Jan. 23, 2013 and
provisional patent application entitled "Sock With Protective Sole
and Bag Therefor" (Ser. No. 61/757,483) filed in the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office on Jan. 28, 2013. Both applications are hereby
incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] This invention relates generally to footwear coverings, and
more particularly, to a combination water-resistant footwear
covering having a protective flexible sole and waterproof carrier
bag for storing the same. The footwear covering is to be worn over
the wearer's foot and/or sock while walking around a ski lodge or
other wet, snowy, dirty or slippery surface. The carrier bag is
designed for storing the footwear covering therein and adapted to
be unobtrusively worn about a wearer's body during activity and
sports or attached to luggage.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] Active skiers and snowboarders retreat from the slopes into
the lodge and remove their boots to relax, have lunch, or just take
a break after a long day of skiing. After removing their boots,
skiers are forced to walk around the lodge and into the parking lot
on wet, grimy, cold floors until they retrieve their shoes. Always
having your shoes available and within arm's reach is challenging.
This is especially true for active skiers who travel large
mountains skiing from one mountain lodge to another during the
course of the day. Taking a break and being able to remove your
boots is therefore not always possible or even practical when your
shoes are in a different lodge or in your parked car.
[0006] It is, therefore, a primary object of the present invention
to provide a combination footwear covering and carrier bag assembly
which allows wearers to actively engage in activity and sports
while having their footwear covering readily accessible.
[0007] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
combination footwear covering and carrier bag assembly, wherein the
carrier bag is capable of storing footwear coverings therein and
then adapted to unobtrusively attach to the wearer's body.
[0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
carrier bag having adjustable straps adapted to wrap around a leg,
arm, torso, waist or back of a wearer for conveniently and
unobtrusively transporting the footwear coverings contained therein
from place to place while simultaneously engaging in normal
activity or sport.
[0009] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
footwear covering having a waterproof sole adapted to be worn over
the user's foot and/or sock while walking around a ski lodge or
other wet, dirty, snowy or slippery surface.
[0010] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
footwear covering having a removable inner sole having at least one
layer, adapted to be inserted into the interior cavity of the
footwear covering for allowing a user to walk around indoors or
outdoors on wet, snowy or slippery surfaces.
[0011] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
footwear covering adapted for use by trampoline jumpers, travelers,
students and those sharing communal spaces, hunters, hikers,
bikers, golfers, skaters, loungers at home and all others engaged
in leisure or sport activity which may require a specific shoe,
hospital recovery, or travel.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a
slip-on footwear covering is provided having a single flexible body
having a lower portion, a side portion and an upper portion. The
footwear covering includes a bendable waterproof outer sole. The
outer sole is attached to the body proximate the lower portion.
[0013] The outer sole may extend at least partially up the side
portion towards the upper portion of the body. The outer sole may
have a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly therefrom. The
body and outer sole may be made of neoprene. The outer sole may
also be made of synthetic resin.
[0014] The footwear covering may include a removable bendable inner
sole having at least one layer that may include a first layer made
of neoprene adhered to a second layer made of water-absorbing
material. Alternatively, the first layer may be made of foil
adhered to a second layer made of water-absorbing material.
[0015] In accordance with an additional embodiment, a footwear
covering is provided that is wearable on a foot of a wearer. The
footwear covering includes a single water-resistant body having an
interior cavity for receiving the foot of the wearer therein. The
body has a lower portion, a side portion and an upper portion
defining the interior cavity. The footwear covering includes a
bendable inner sole removably insertable into the interior cavity
of the body proximate the lower portion.
[0016] The water-resistant body may be foldable and may be made of
neoprene. The inner sole may have at least one layer including a
first layer made of neoprene adhered to a second layer made of
water-absorbing material. Alternatively, the layers may include a
first layer made of foil adhered to a second layer made of
water-absorbing material.
[0017] The footwear covering may include a bendable waterproof
outer sole attached to the body proximate the lower portion. The
outer sole may extend at least partially up the side portion
towards the upper portion of the body. The outer sole portion may
have a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly therefrom. The
outer sole may be made of neoprene. The upper portion of the body
may include a tab.
[0018] In accordance with an additional embodiment, a combination
footwear covering and carrier bag assembly is provided wherein the
combination is securely wearable about a body portion of a wearer.
The footwear covering includes a water-resistant body having an
interior cavity. The body has a lower portion, a side portion and
an upper portion defining the interior cavity. The footwear
covering includes a bag of bendable, water-resistant, washable
material having an opening and interior compartment for receiving
and holding the footwear covering therein. The bag includes a pair
of adjustable straps extending from the bag. The bag includes a
means for fastening the straps securely about the body portion of
the wearer.
[0019] The bag may include a zippered opening. The combination
assembly may include a bendable waterproof outer sole attached to
the body proximate the lower portion. The outer sole may extend at
least partially up the side portion towards the upper portion of
the body. The outer sole may have a plurality of protrusions
extending outwardly therefrom.
[0020] The body and outer sole may be made of neoprene. The outer
sole may also be made of synthetic resin.
[0021] The combination assembly may include a removable bendable
inner sole having at least one layer. The layers may include a
first layer made of neoprene adhered to a second layer made of
water-absorbing material. The layers may include a first layer made
of foil adhered to a second layer made of water-absorbing
material.
[0022] The fastening means of the combination assembly may be an
interlocking clip having a male portion attached to one of the
straps and a female portion attached to the other of the
straps.
[0023] In accordance with an additional embodiment, a method for
carrying a pair of footwear coverings on a body portion of a wearer
during activity is provided. The steps of the method include
obtaining a water-resistant bag having an opening having an
interior portion and a means for fastening the opening. The opening
alternates between an opened position and a closed position.
Opening the bag thereby exposing the interior portion. When the bag
is in the opened position the interior portion is configured to
receive the pair of footwear coverings. Storing a pair of footwear
coverings in the interior portion of the bag. Closing the bag
thereby securing the footwear coverings within the interior
portion. When the bag is in the closed positioned the fastening
means is configured to contain the pair of footwear coverings
within the interior portion. Attaching the water-resistant bag
around the body portion of the wearer.
[0024] The method may further include the step of engaging in an
athletic, sport or leisure activity by the wearer while donning the
water-resistant bag with foot coverings therein.
[0025] The method may further include the steps of detaching the
water-resistant bag from the body portion of the wearer, opening
the bag thereby exposing the interior portion, removing the pair of
footwear coverings from the water-resistant bag, and donning the
pair of footwear coverings. The method may further include
inserting an inner sole into the pair of the footwear
coverings.
[0026] The method may further include the step of washing the
footwear coverings and water-resistant bag after use.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] To these and to such other objects that may hereinafter
appear, the present invention relates to combination
water-resistant footwear covering and carrier bag assembly as
described in detail in the following specification and recited in
the annexed claims, taken together with the accompanying drawings,
in which like numerals refer to like parts in which:
[0028] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a
footwear covering of the present invention including a body portion
and sole;
[0029] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the sole of the footwear
covering of FIG. 2;
[0030] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a
footwear covering of the present invention showing a body having an
interior cavity and exterior sole portion;
[0031] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back of the footwear
covering of FIG. 3;
[0032] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the bottom and side of the
footwear covering of FIG. 3;
[0033] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the footwear covering of
FIG. 3 showing an inner sole being inserted into the interior
cavity of the body of the footwear covering;
[0034] FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the inner sole of the
footwear covering of FIG. 6 showing a first layer;
[0035] FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the inner sole of the footwear
covering of FIG. 6 showing a second layer;
[0036] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the inner sole of the
footwear covering taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 showing the first
and second layers;
[0037] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the front of the carrier
bag assembly of the present invention having a zippered interior
compartment and adjustable straps;
[0038] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the carrier bag assembly
showing the interior compartment in an opened position adapted for
use storing the footwear covering of FIG. 1 therein;
[0039] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the carrier bag assembly
showing the interior compartment in an opened position adapted for
use storing the footwear covering of FIG. 3 therein;
[0040] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the back of the carrier bag
assembly of FIG. 10 showing the adjustable straps fastened together
in a closed position; and
[0041] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the combination footwear
covering and carrier bag assembly adapted for use storing the
footwear covering within the carrier bag and being worn about a leg
of a wearer's body during sport.
[0042] To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the
invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the
accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however,
that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are
contemplated as being part of the invention, limited only by the
scope of the claims.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0043] Referring now to the drawings, there is illustrated a
combination footwear covering and carrier bag assembly 9 according
to the preferred embodiment of the invention, wherein like
reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the drawings.
[0044] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the footwear covering 10A of the
first embodiment includes a single slip-on flexible body 12 that
may be waterproof or water-resistant. The flexible body 12 has a
lower portion 14, a side portion 16 and an upper portion 18 which
define an interior cavity 20. The length and width of the body 12
is customizable in an endless variety of different sizes to
accommodate wearers having every shoe size and width. The interior
cavity 20 is the foot-receiving portion of the slip-on footwear
covering 10A. In this first embodiment, when a foot is received
within the interior cavity 20 the upper portion 18 of the body 12
extends upwardly beyond the ankle proximate the calf region of the
leg of the wearer.
[0045] The footwear covering 10A of the first embodiment includes a
bendable waterproof outer sole portion 22 adjacent the lower
portion 14. The outer sole portion 22 is preferably attached to the
body 12, proximate the lower portion 14. The outer sole portion 22
may extend upwardly in order to cover, at least partially, the side
portion 16.
[0046] FIG. 2 illustrates the outer sole portion 22 of the footwear
covering 10A, which is preferably made of flexible poly vinyl
chloride plastic or other synthetic or natural plastic or
rubber-like material for providing water-resistance, durability and
traction to the footwear covering 10A. The outer sole portion 22
may be composed of a hard material in order to provide additional
traction and durability, while still being waterproof and able to
bend. The outer sole portion 22 includes a plurality of outwardly
extending protrusions 24. The protrusions 24 of this embodiment are
preferably round and composed of the same or similar material as
the outer sole portion 22. The waterproof outer soles 22 keep the
user's feet dry from water or snow on the floor, which is often
tracked indoors by other people, and the protrusions 24 provide
traction on slippery wet floors and protect the wearer's feet.
Alternate embodiments may include outer sole portions 22 having
arch supports for providing additional comfort and recesses for
receiving heat packets for warming the wearer's feet.
[0047] FIGS. 3-6 illustrates a second embodiment of the present
invention, wherein the footwear covering 10B resembles a slip-on
shoe. The body 12 remains a single water-resistant member having
the interior cavity 20 adaptable for receiving the foot of the
wearer therein. In this second embodiment, the upper portion 18,
preferably made of neoprene, only extends proximate the ankle
portion of the leg of the wearer. The upper portion 18 also
includes a tab 30, shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, for aiding the wearer in
slipping-on and removing the covering 10.
[0048] FIG. 5 illustrates the outer sole portion 22 having a
plurality of protrusions 24 for providing traction when walking
around outside or on slippery or wet floors. The sole portion 22 is
preferably made of neoprene or other synthetic or natural
rubber-like or plastic material for providing water-resistance,
durability and traction to the footwear covering 10B. The
protrusions 24 may extend outwardly from the sole portion 22 and be
of the same or similar material, or alternatively, not extend
outwardly at all and be defined by a different material or surface
texture in order to provide traction and resistance.
[0049] FIG. 6 illustrates a removable bendable inner sole 40, which
inserts into the interior cavity 20 of the body 12 of the footwear
covering 10B by extending transversely across the width of the
lower portion 14 of the body 12 and longitudinally from a back or
heel portion 13 to a front or toe portion 15 of the footwear
covering 10B. The inner sole 40 is made-up of at least one layer.
The inner sole 40 is preferably made in a single large size to
accommodate the largest of feet and is able to be cut by the wearer
with scissors to accommodate any size length and width feet of the
wearer.
[0050] FIGS. 7-9 illustrate the inner sole 40, which is formed by
adhering together a first layer 42 of foil, warming material,
neoprene or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and a second layer 44 of
water-wicking or water-absorbing material like wool or synthetic
wool. A third layer (not shown) is positioned between the first and
second layers 42, 44 respectively and preferably made of cotton.
Together the layers are bendable and may also be formed of other
synthetic or natural materials not limited to those of the
preferred embodiment. Preferably, the first layer 42 is positioned
downwardly for insertion into the interior cavity 20 of the
footwear covering 10B. The first layer 42 is positionable adjacent
the lower portion 14 for providing stability and durability to the
footwear covering 10B, while the second layer 44 is positionable
adjacent the bottom of a wearer's foot for keeping the wearer's
foot dry and comfortable during use.
[0051] FIG. 10 illustrates the carrier bag assembly 50 preferably
comprised of a substantially rectangular-shaped bag 52 of bendable,
water-proof or water-resistant, washable and nylon material. FIG.
11 illustrates the bag 52, which has two opposite sides 54 and an
interior compartment 56 defined between the sides 54. The bag 52
includes an opening 58 extending from one side to the other side
for exposing the interior compartment 56. A fastening means or
zipper 60 extends along the opening 58 for opening or closing the
interior compartment 56. As shown, the interior compartment 56 is
adapted for receiving and holding a pair of footwear coverings 10A,
10B therein.
[0052] FIG. 11 illustrates a pair of the footwear coverings 10A of
the first embodiment secured within the interior compartment 56 of
the carrier bag assembly 50. FIG. 12 illustrates a pair of the
footwear coverings 10B of the second embodiment secured within the
interior compartment 56 of the carrier bag assembly 50.
[0053] FIG. 13 illustrates a pair of adjustable straps 62 extending
from the sides 54 of the bag 52 and adapted to wrap the bag 52
around a portion of the wearer's body. The straps 62 include a
means for fastening securely to the wearer. Preferably, the
fastening means 64 is an interlocking clip, including a male
portion 66 attached to a distal end 63 of one strap 62A and a
female portion 68 attached to a distal end 63 of the other strap
62B, which buckle together to secure the bag 52 around the wearer
or provide a sling for carrying the bag on your shoulder.
Alternative variations are contemplated wherein the straps 62 are
adapted to provide means for carrying the bag like a backpack,
sling or even hang from inside of a jacket having an interior tab.
In addition, the bag with footwear coverings therein may be stored
in a jacket or pants pocket.
[0054] As illustrated in FIG. 14, the straps may wrap the bag 52
around a leg of a skier or snowboarder while the interlocking clip
64 securely holds the bag 52 in position. Alternatively, the bag 52
may affix around an arm, waist, torso or any other portion of the
wearer's body as selected. The bag 52 comfortably secures to the
wearer such that the wearer is able to continue to partake in
normal activity and sport.
[0055] When the activity or sport is finished and the appropriate
uniform, shoes, boots or gear removed, the footwear covering 10A,
10B is readily accessible for wear. When the wearer resumes the
activity or sport, the footwear covering 10A, 10B is easily
replaced inside the interior compartment of the bag 52 before
selectively securing to the body so that the activity or sport can
be normally resumed.
[0056] The preferred use of the combination footwear covering and
carrier bag assembly 9 first includes opening the bag to expose the
interior compartment 56. When the bag 52 is in the opened position
52A the interior compartment is configured to receive a pair of the
footwear coverings 10A, 10B. The wearer stores a pair of the
footwear coverings 10A, 10B in the interior compartment 56 of the
bag 52 and closes the bag 52 by zippering shut the fastening means
in order to secure the footwear coverings within the interior
compartment. When the bag 52 is in the closed positioned 52B the
fastening means is configured to contain a pair of the footwear
coverings 10A, 10B within the interior compartment 56. The wearer
is free to selectively attach the water-resistant bag 52 around
their leg by wrapping the straps around the leg and interlocking
the male and female portions 66, 68 of the clip 64 of the fastening
means together.
[0057] To retrieve the footwear coverings the wearer unbuckles the
male and female portions 66, 68 of the clip 64 and unwraps the
straps 62 from their leg. The wearer then unzips the zippered
opening 60 of the interior compartment 56 of the bag 52 and removes
a pair of the water-resistant footwear coverings 10A, 10B
therefrom.
[0058] Alternative uses are contemplated and this application
should not be limited to the preferred use by skiers and
snowboarders after skiing and snowboarding. Trampoline jumpers,
travelers, students and those sharing communal spaces, hunters,
hiker, bikers, golfers, skaters, loungers at home and all others
engaged in leisure or sport activity, which may or may not require
specific shoes, hospital recovery, or travel may seek to use the
present invention for a variety of different uses and reasons not
limited to those discussed herein.
[0059] In conclusion, herein is presented a combination
water-resistant footwear covering and carrier bag assembly. The
invention is illustrated by example in the drawing figures, and
throughout the written description.
[0060] It should be understood that numerous variations are
possible, while adhering to the inventive concept. Such variations
are contemplated as being a part of the present invention.
[0061] While only a limited number of preferred embodiments of the
present invention have been disclosed for purposes of illustration,
it is obvious that many modifications and variations could be made
thereto. It is intended to cover all of those modifications and
variations, which fall within the scope of the present invention as
defined by the following claims.
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