The disclosed subject matter relates to a, convenient, and effective apparatus and method for carrying and storing footwear. Particularly, the present disclosed subject matter is directed to a device for carrying and storing various items including shoes.
Often times, women bring an extra pair of flats to change while in heels, and vice versa, during commute. Occasions include but not limited to wedding events, clubbing, conferences, or going to work. However, the process of carrying is bothersome. We may run out of space to carry them, it can get cumbersome, we may lose them, or the plastic bags we use to carry the shoes are unpresentable. On the other hand, it was found that men also have their hectic issues in carrying dress shoes during travelling or communing.
There thus remains a need for, convenient, and effective apparatus and method for carrying and storing footwear, in particular a device for carrying and storing various items including shoes.
The purpose and advantages of the disclosed subject matter will be set forth in the description below. Additional advantages of the disclosed subject matter will be realized by the specific embodiments disclosed in the written description, claims and included drawings.
To achieve these advantages as well as others relating to the purpose of the disclosed subject matter as embodied and described, the disclosed subject matter includes convenient, and effective apparatus and method for carrying and storing footwear, in particular a device for carrying and storing various items including shoes.
The invention is a gadget that can hold shoes. This invention works by strapping around the shoes, through a strip of material or an opening within the materials. The grasp location can be at mid sole region, the heels or a number of supporting points along the shoes.
Another embodiment of this invention is that it is conjunct and can be attached to bags, wrist band and shoulder band. The method to attach can be but not limited to magnet, hook, button, velcro, zippers, clips or carabiner. This makes the carrying process accessible and alleviates space constraint inside the bag.
Another embodiment of this invention is that the gadget can enhance, polish up or build on the outfit of an individual through its material, color and ergonomic design. It is a fashion item that makes the carrying process gorgeous and interesting.
Another embodiment of this invention is that it can carry flats, sneakers or the like that the users wear to walk out after they switch to their heels or dress shoes at the occasion. Users can clasp the sneakers securely onto a hook, carabiner or the like and can store or cover them. This embodiment makes the changing process from comfort shoes to heels seamless.
Another embodiment of this invention is when the gadget is not in use, it is small or in a flat form and can be easily stored into bags or other containers without taking up much spaces. It is portable enough to facilitate daily use.
Another embodiment of this invention is that the gadget's attachment can hang the shoes onto any mediums that provide supports, such as hooks or sticks. The goal is to facilitate storage at home or at office.
Another embodiment of this invention is that it minimizes dress shoe damages through encouraging users only wear the dress shoes at the occasion venue as when carrying them is made easier.
It is to be understood that the general description and detailed description are exemplary and not intended to be limiting but instead for further explanation of the disclosed subject matter.
The included drawings, which constitute part of this specification, are provided to illustrate and help further the understanding of the product of the disclosed subject matter.
A detailed description of various aspects, features, and embodiments of the subject matter described herein is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings, briefly described below. The drawings illustrate various aspects and features of the present subject matter and may illustrate one or more embodiment(s) or example(s) of the present subject matter in whole or part. The drawings are intended to be illustrative, not limiting in nature, are not necessarily drawn to scale, and may exaggerate components to provide clarity.
Like or identical reference numbers are used to identify common or similar elements.
Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, this embodiment is illustrated in the provided drawings.
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Having thus described several illustrative embodiments, it is to be appreciated that various alterations, modifications, and improvements will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Such alterations, modifications, and improvements are intended to form a part of this disclosure, and are intended to be within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. While some examples presented herein involve specific combinations of functions or structural elements, it should be understood that those functions and elements may be combined in other ways according to the present disclosure to accomplish the same or different objectives. In particular, acts, elements, and features discussed in connection with one embodiment are not intended to be excluded from similar or other roles in other embodiments. Additionally, elements and components described herein may be further divided into additional components or joined together to form fewer components for performing the same functions.
Accordingly, the foregoing description and attached drawings are by way of example only, and are not intended to be limiting.
This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/135,728 filed on Jan. 10, 2021 entitled Apparatus and method for footwear carrying and storing, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
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