Shoe Cover

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-09
BURDEN JR RANDY L
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The present invention is a shoe cover that allows air to pass through with multiple circular openings, and may also contain a functional layer with antibacterial, antifungal, or deodorant properties. The cover can be easily placed over a shoe and provides a comfortable fit. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a shoe cover that allows air flow and can help to keep the shoe clean and odor-free.

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However, one difficulty arises in that shoe covers typically completely enclose the shoe and cause excessive sweating.

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[0018]The present invention relates generally to a shoe cover. Cover body 1 has a plurality of holes 2 constructed and arranged to allow for ambient air to pass through. Cover 1 is positioned over shoe 3 and secured into position, in one embodiment, with securing hook 4. Although a single securing hook is demonstrated in the figures, one or more securing hooks are contemplated as being used in the present invention. As best seen in FIGS. 6 and 1, shoe 3 is positioned such that cover main body 1 is placed over the exterior of shoe 3. FIG. 1 is demonstrative of the shoe nested within cover 1. In one embodiment, sole pattern 5 is incorporated into the bottom surface of shoe cover 1.

[0019]The present invention provides for a unique shoe cover that provides protection of shoe 3 while still configured to allow a wearer's foot to breathe and does not promote excessive sweating. In one embodiment, hook 4 is adjustable such that the tension imparted by hook 4 onto each of shoe cover 1 and sh...

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Abstract

A shoe cover is provided that has a main cover body constructed and arranged for placement over a shoe wherein the body has a plurality of openings constructed and arranged to permit ambient air to pass through.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Many different types of shoe covers exist. Typically, they are for protection for rain, snow, and other adverse elements. However, one difficulty arises in that shoe covers typically completely enclose the shoe and cause excessive sweating. There is a need for a shoe cover providing a particular level of protection while still allowing for the foot to breathe.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0002]In one embodiment, the present invention is a shoe cover, said shoe cover comprising: a main cover body constructed and arranged for placement over a shoe, wherein said main cover body has a plurality of openings constructed and arranged to permit ambient air to pass through.[0003]In one embodiment, the plurality of openings are circular.[0004]each having a diameter between 0.1 and 3.0 mm. In one embodiment, the openings can be congruous throughout the entire cover. In another embodiment, the openings are of varying size.[0005]In one embodiment, the cover further co...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B3/16A43B1/00A43B7/08
CPCA43B3/16A43B1/0045A43B7/08A43B3/163
InventorBURDEN, JR., RANDY L.
OwnerBURDEN JR RANDY L