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Sport shoe cover with closeable vent

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Inactive Publication Date: 2016-03-24
LOUIS GARNEAU SPORTS
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Benefits of technology

The present patent aims to provide a shoe cover that addresses issues associated with the prior art. The shoe cover comprises a soft shell that can cover at least partially the worn shoe, with a cutout located in the metatarsal portion of the sheath. The cutout can be opened and closed with a closure mechanism. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a shoe cover that allows for better cooling and ventilation, while still providing support and protection for the foot.

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However, while cycling shoe covers are advantageously used for the conditions mentioned above, they may be considered to be impractical in that one's shoes are concealed by the cycling shoe covers.
Hence, it is not possible to adjust the tightness of the shoe lacing system.
Moreover, cycling shoe covers may be uncomfortable as sweat may accumulate in one's shoes as captured by the cycling shoe covers.

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[0015]Referring to drawings, more particularly to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a cycling shoe cover at 10. While the shoe cover 10 is a cycling shoe cover, a similar shoe cover in accordance with the present disclosure could be used in other sports. For instance, a shoe cover in accordance with the present disclosure could be used for cross-country skiing gaiters, with an opening in the toe portion of the shoe cover for attachment of the ski shoe or boot with the binding. However, for simplicity, reference is made hereinafter, with examples, to a use of the shoe cover 10 with a cycling shoe A (FIG. 5), although other uses are considered. A gaiter in included in the definition of shoe cover.

[0016]Referring to FIG. 1, the shoe cover 10 may have a sole 11 and an upper 12. The sole 11 and upper 12 is an integral soft shell piece made of one or numerous panels. The selection of the main material for the shoe cover 10 depends on the contemplated use and specifications of the shoe cover 1...

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Abstract

A shoe cover comprising: a soft shell adapted to be worn over a shoe to cover at least partially the worn shoe. The soft shell having a front portion covering at least partially an upper toe region of the worn shoe, a metatarsal portion covering at least partially an upper metatarsal region of the worn shoe, and a heel portion covering at least partially an upper heel region of the worn shoe. A cutout is in the soft shell, the cutout having a substantial portion located in a lateral sub-portion of the metatarsal portion of the upper. A closure mechanism closes / opens access to the cutout from an exterior of the shoe cover.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is related to and claims the benefit of Canadian Patent Application Number 2,864,552 filed on Sep. 19, 2014, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present application relates to sport shoe covers of the type worn to protect a cyclist's feet from water and / or cold, for instance as used in the sport of cycling or cross-country skiing.BACKGROUND OF THE ART[0003]Cycling shoe covers are commonly used by cyclists in given riding conditions. For example, cycling shoe covers may be made with a waterproof fabric so as to protect the feet from rain. Cycling shoe covers may also be used for thermal insulation and hence keep a cyclist's feet warm during the cycling activity. Cycling shoe covers are also known for their aerodynamic properties. Cycling shoe covers allow the cyclist to use cycling shoes in spite of the weather conditions, as an alternative to buying other ge...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B5/18A43B3/20A43B5/14A43C11/12
CPCA43B5/18A43B3/20A43C11/12A43B5/14A43B1/0081A43B7/085A43B13/026A43C11/1493A43B7/34
Inventor GARNEAU, LOUISPLOURDE, RENE
Owner LOUIS GARNEAU SPORTS
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