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Reusable shoe shield equipped with a zipper with a back pocket and seasoned grooves

a shoe cover and zipper technology, applied in the field of reusable shoe covers, can solve the problem that no prior art shows a re-usable shoe cover, and achieve the effect of convenient compact roll-up

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-10
BAEK FR B
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"The invention is a re-usable shoe cover made of flexible, elastic, and waterproof material. It can be controlled from transparent to opaque by adding coloring agents. The upper portion has a zipper with a back pocket to prevent water and dusts from getting inside. The bottom surface of the sole has grooves that enable easy rolling up of the shoe shield. The zipper with back pocket allows easy access of feet of different shapes. The technical effects of this invention are that it provides a comfortable and hygienic shoe cover that can be used repeatedly, reducing waste and environmental pollution."

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None of the prior art shows a re-usable shoe cover that is easy to roll-up compactly into a pocket size.

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[0021]FIG. 1 is an expanded perspective view of a re-usable shoe shield (1) in accordance with the invention. The shoe shield (1) is comprised of a sole (2), an upper portion (3), and a zipper (4) with a back pocket (5). Bottom (3-1) of the upper portion (3) is sealed on the sole (2) along the perimeter (2-1) by heat sealing method. A zipper (4) with back pocket (5) is attached between the front part of the upper portion and opening portion of the shoe shield (1). A re-usable shoe shield (1) of the current invention is comprised of a material that is flexible, elastic, waterproof, and which is of a size and shape as to be retained resiliently on a shoe. The material is comprised of, including but not limited, mixtures of flexible grade PVC (polyvinyl chloride), Polyurethane, EPR(Ethylene-Propylene Rubber), SBR (Styrene-Butyl Rubber), Nylon 66, VLDPE (Very Low Density Poly Ethylene), and EP(D)M (Copolymer of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer). The transparency of the shoe shield is (1...

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Abstract

A reusable, elastic shoe shield for protecting formal shoes from being stained by contaminants such as dirt, grass and mud is provided. The shoe shield is made of flexible, resilient and elastic material. The shoe shield has an upper portion and a sole portion. A zipper with a back pocket is provided on the front portion of the upper portion. The upper portion and the sole portion are sealed by a heat sealing method. Pluralities of grooves seasoned on the sole portion vertically against the long axis of the shield enables the shoe shield to roll up, compacting into a pocket size.

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[0001] The present invention generally relates to a shoe shield. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] For a place where formal attire is necessary, one also wears formal shoes. For example, take an outdoor wedding. If the attendees walk in the grass or dirt, it will soil their shoes. A similar situation occurs at social garden parties, funerals, and church services held outdoors. Most shoe covers introduced until now have been disposable. However, making a shoe shield durable for heavy duty use and / or narrow high-heel soles is almost impossible when attempting to meet the price necessary to sell a disposable one. One of the purposes of this invention is to provide a shoe shield which is both durable and easy to store for reuse. Materials are developed for flexibility, resiliency and elasticity. [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention specifically relates to a reusable shoe shield prepared for compact packing by means of rolling up the shield along the seasoned gr...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B3/16A43B3/24A43B13/22A43C11/12
CPCA43B3/163A43C11/12A43B3/248A43B3/24
Inventor BAEK, FRANK B.
Owner BAEK FR B
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