Carrier for footwear

Abstract

A convenient and efficient carrier for athletic shoes and the like is provided. The carrier has a connecting strap that is of a predetermined length. The connecting strap has two ends, with each end affixed to a quick release member. The quick release member is comprised of an engaging barrel portion and a heel barrel portion, with the heel barrel portion affixed to the end of the connecting strap. The engaging barrel portion is adaptable for connecting to a shoe that has a securing member inserted into the shoe's heel. The securing member has a tool portion and a receiving barrel portion, with the tool portion capable of boring a hole into the heel of the shoe and the receiving barrel portion allowing for connecting to the engaging barrel portion of the quick release member. Once the quick release member is connected to the securing member in the heel of the shoe, the carrier can be utilized to transport shoes.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Technical Field [0002] The present invention relates to carriers for footwear, and in particular to a method and apparatus for transporting shoes. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] This invention relates to ropes and straps, more particularly, as applied to shoes. Presently, most athletes before and after a game or practice will tie the shoe laces together and carry the shoes over his or her shoulders to minimize wear and to keep from misplacing the shoes. Several problems arise as a result of this practice. For one, this practice accelerates the wear and tear on the shoe laces. Another problem is it time consuming to tie the shoes together. Also, it is cumbersome to have the shoes tied together by the shoelaces and dangling over one's shoulder. The shoes are often tied closely together and lay too close to the upper portion of one's shoulder. When the shoes need to be worn again, the athlete must untie the shoe laces before putting th...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a shoe carrier that solves the limitations of previous shoe carriers. It allows for easy and efficient transport of shoes and provides a discreet way to connect and disconnect the shoes. The shoe carrier has a securing member and a quick release member that can attach and separate quickly and efficiently. The connection between the securing member and quick release member is sturdy enough to hold the shoes during transport but not permanent. The quick release member is permanently attached to the end of the connecting strap while the securing member is permanently affixed to the shoe. The securing member can be permanently affixed to the shoe by hand and can be attached anywhere on the shoe where feasible. The shoe carrier can be easily disconnected from the shoes when ready to be worn again. The technical effects of the present invention include convenient and efficient shoe transport, reduced time for connecting shoes, and quick and easy disconnection of shoes for easy insertion on user's feet."

Problems solved by technology

Several problems arise as a result of this practice.

For one, this practice accelerates the wear and tear on the shoe laces.

Another problem is it time consuming to tie the shoes together.

Also, it is cumbersome to have the shoes tied together by the shoelaces and dangling over one's shoulder.

When the shoes need to be worn again, the athlete must untie the shoe laces before putting the shoe on his or her foot, which is a time consuming process.

While the Donovan device allows the user to carry the boots without the use of hands, it is bulky, cumbersome and time consuming to set up for carrying and it doesn't readily apply for athletic shoes.

While the snapper clamps attached to the strap are adapted to clamp onto a boot or skate, the snapper clamps are clumsy and are prone to snagging with clothes.

The snapper clamps are also unattractive and obtrusive.

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