High Heel Shoe Protector Panel Design

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing shoe covers are not designed to accommodate high heel shoes, lack durability, and fail to protect against scuffs, scratches, and water, making them inadequate for daily use.

Innovation Solution

A high heel shoe protector with a panel featuring hook and loop fasteners, a curved fold to fit the heel, and a water-resistant flexible material, designed to securely cover the shoe from the front to the rear, preventing scuffs and scratches while allowing for easy attachment and detachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If existing shoe covers are used, then the shoe is protected from light dirt, but the shoe is not protected from scuffs, scratches, and water

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection from scuffs, scratches, and waterVSAvoiddurability of protective cover

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the material parameters of the shoe cover by using a thicker, more durable material (0.125 inches to 0.25 inches) compared to existing disposable covers. This parameter change enables the cover to withstand scuffs, scratches, and water exposure while maintaining structural integrity throughout the life of the high heel shoe.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If existing protective shoe covers are used, then the shoe is covered, but the cover lacks the length and width to accommodate the pointed heel

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of high heel shoe geometryVSAvoiddesign complexity of protective cover

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The shoe cover is segmented into distinct functional zones: a main body portion covering the shoe upper, a reinforced heel portion with extended length and width for the pointed heel, and a toe portion. This segmentation allows each zone to be optimized for its specific protective function while accommodating the unique geometry of high heel shoes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The heel portion of the cover is designed with curved contours that match the spherical or pointed geometry of high heel shoe heels. This curvature ensures proper fit and coverage of the extended heel area while maintaining flexibility and comfort during wear.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

3Reliability

If existing shoe covers are used, then the shoe is protected, but the cover is flimsy and disposable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedurability of protective coverVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity of protective cover

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The shoe cover utilizes composite material construction combining multiple layers or materials with different properties: an outer layer resistant to scuffs and scratches, a middle layer for water resistance, and an inner layer for comfort and flexibility. This composite structure achieves superior durability while remaining manufacturable through standard footwear manufacturing processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

4Adaptability or versatility

If existing shoe covers are used, then the shoe is covered, but the cover does not include an opening for the high heel

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveopening for high heel insertionVSAvoidease of putting on and taking off

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The heel portion of the cover is pre-formed with an opening or channel specifically shaped to receive the high heel of the shoe. This preliminary preparation of the opening geometry ensures that the heel can be easily inserted during donning, and the cover automatically adjusts to fit snugly around the heel during normal wear and removal.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Effectively protects high heel shoes from scuffs, scratches, and water, providing durable and convenient protection during daily use, including driving and inclement weather without compromising the shoe's appearance.

Implementation Method 1

a water-resistant flexible material, designed to securely cover the shoe

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHydrophobe: Hydrophobe

Implementation Method 2

a panel having a first distal end and second distal end, wherein each distal end contains a fastener configured to removably secure to one another

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Fastener: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS10863789B2High heel shoe protector

Publication Date: 2020.12.15 WEBB VICKI

AI summary

A high heel shoe protector for covering and protecting an exterior surface of a high heel shoe. The high heel shoe protector includes a panel having a first distal end and a second distal end, wherein each distal end contains a fastener that removably secures to one another to form a front loop. The panel further contains a fold at a mid-section thereby creating a first lateral side and a second lateral side. A shared seam extends perpendicularly from a lower edge of each lateral side, wherein the seam creates a closed rear loop that receives a high heel of a high heel shoe. In an alternative embodiment, the panel is made of a flexible water resistant material and the fastener on each distal end comprises hook and loop material.