Interchangeable shoe-cover

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-10-10
CICCARELLI ANTHONY
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The present invention provides a shoe-cover that is stretchable and fits a shoe without any additional attachment mechanism. Additionally, it is ornamental, interchangeable, reversible, elastic, washable, and comfortable.

Problems solved by technology

However, with the ever-changing designs of wardrobes, it is not always possible for women to buy new shoes to match their outfit, as it entails high costs.
Further, even if new shoes are to be purchased every time, they occupy storage space in the closet and transporting them during travels from one place to the other becomes a cumbersome task.
However, sewing new shoe covers still involves high costs.
Further, with frequent stitching and sewing, the shoe is worn out faster and life of the shoe is reduced.
However, dying is often an irreversible process and deteriorates the quality of the shoe.
It may not always be possible to revert to an earlier color, especially when the dye used is of a darker shade than the earlier color.

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[0019]As used in the specification and claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the term “an article” may include a plurality of articles unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0020]Those with ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the elements in the Figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the Figures may be exaggerated, relative to other elements, in order to improve the understanding of the present invention.

[0021]There may be additional components described in the foregoing application that are not depicted on one of the described drawings. In the event such a component is described, but not depicted in a drawing, the absence of such a drawing should not be considered as an omission of such design from the specification.

[0022]Before describing the present invention in ...

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Abstract

An interchangeable, reversible and washable shoe-cover to be used with high-heeled, platform, non-platform and flat shoes is provided. The cover includes a substantially resilient covering means that includes a first projection formed at a first end of the covering means, a first opening formed at a second end of the covering means; and a second opening formed between the first and second ends of the covering means. The first opening is capable of receiving the shoe such that the projecting heel extends outwardly by way of the second opening and the toe area is covered by means of the first projection upon insertion of the shoe in the cover.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to shoes and covers therefor. More particularly, the present invention relates to an interchangeable and / or reversible cover for a shoe.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]With the advent of fashion industry and technologies, it has become common place for women to match their shoes with their clothes or wardrobe (also referred to herein as outfit). However, with the ever-changing designs of wardrobes, it is not always possible for women to buy new shoes to match their outfit, as it entails high costs. Further, even if new shoes are to be purchased every time, they occupy storage space in the closet and transporting them during travels from one place to the other becomes a cumbersome task.[0005]To overcome these cost and storage related problems, a number of solutions have been proposed. One such solution includes sewing new shoe covers in a shoe-repair shop to match the current outfit. H...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B3/16
CPCA43B1/0027A43B3/16A43B3/20
InventorCICCARELLI, ANTHONY
OwnerCICCARELLI ANTHONY