Patent Application
20250134201
The present invention relates generally to clothing accessories, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a shoe protection device that is configured to extend from the top of the tongue of a shoe to the toe vamp wherein the present invention drapes over the aforementioned area providing protection thereof from falling debris.
Individuals work many types of jobs that require them to be on their feet most of the time during performing the job. Some examples of these types of jobs include but are not limited to various types of trades and service jobs. These individuals that work spending most of the day on their feet will typically invest in a higher quality footwear due to the amount of time they spend on their feet per day. These shoes help avoid foot and back pain and are essential to the workers that spend time on their feet.
While the high quality footwear does provide an improved experience, this type of footwear can cost a significant amount compared to lower quality shoes. Individuals such as cosmeticians and barbers will often wear nice shoes but these shoes can be exposed to chemical spills, hair and other debris that may harm the shoe and potentially damage them. Another issue in particular for barbers is the falling cut hair. This hair is very fine and can accumulate on the vamp and laces of the shoe which is undesirable and requires the shoe to be cleaned of the hair debris.
Accordingly, there is a need for a shoe protection device wherein the present invention can be releasably secured to the top of the tongue of the show and extend downwards towards the toe vamp providing coverage of the top of the shoe in order to inhibit debris from falling onto the shoe.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a shoe protection device that is configured to be releasably secured to a portion of a shoe wherein the present invention includes a body configured to be placed in a first position and a second position.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe protector that is releasably secured to a shoe wherein the present invention further includes a storage member that is configured to receive the body in its first position.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a shoe protection device that is configured to be releasably secured to a portion of a shoe wherein the storage member is releasably secured to the top of the tongue of the shoe.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a shoe protector that is releasably secured to a shoe wherein the storage member includes a compartment of suitable size to store the body in its first position.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe protection device that is configured to be releasably secured to a portion of a shoe wherein in its second position the body extends from the top of the tongue of the shoe to the toe vamp so as to be draped over the top of the shoe.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a shoe protector that is releasably secured to a shoe wherein the body includes a perimeter edge having weight members integrally formed thereinto.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a shoe protection device that is configured to be releasably secured to a portion of a shoe wherein the weight members are operable to maintain the body in its second position.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:
Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a shoe protector 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.
An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.
Referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the shoe protector 100 includes a storage member 10 wherein the storage member 10 is configured to be releasably secured to the tongue 98 of the exemplary shoe 99. The storage member 10 is secured to the top of the tongue 98 of the shoe 99 utilizing suitable techniques. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the storage member 10 could slide over the top of the tongue 98 or employ fastening members that secure the storage member 10 to the tongue 98. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the storage member 10 could be manufactured in different styles and sizes in order to accommodate various different styles of shoes.
The storage member 10 includes compartment 12 having an interior volume configured to store the body 20 therein when not in use draped over the shoe. In its first position, as illustrated herein in
Integrally formed into the perimeter edge 25 are weight members 30. The weight members 30 are secured within the perimeter edge 25 of the body 20 utilizing suitable durable techniques. The weight members 30 are elongated in shape and are operable to maintain the body 20 in its second position as the user of the walks or performs other types of movements. While no specific quantity of weight members 30 are required, a preferred embodiment of the present invention employs a weight member 30 on opposing sides of the body 20 and a third weight member 30 proximate the second end 22 of the body 20. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the perimeter edge 25 could have the weight member 30 formed substantially along the length thereof. While weight members 30 are illustrated and discussed herein being operable to maintain the body 20 in its second position, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the body 20 could be releasably secured in its second position employing alternate techniques and/or fasteners.
In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
