Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
036072000 | PROTECTORS | 64 |
20090260263 | Toe Cover - A toe cover is comprised of a foam member, two fabric members, an adhesive strip and a nonstick cover. The fabric members cover the foam member. The foam member and the fabric members are shaped to fit between the toes and the upper surface of the shoe. The fabric members encase the foam member with serger stitching. The nonstick cover covers the adhesive strip which is positioned on top of the toe cover. The adhesive will secure the toe cover to the shoe. The toe cover prevents shoe induced toe injuries and promotes comfort. Alternate versions of the toe cover have one or more pockets. At least one side of each pocket contains a layer of foam. | 10-22-2009 |
20100218400 | Shoe protector - A protector is removably affixed to a portion of a footwear article. The protector may be placed in an area to cover and protect the rearward part of the footwear article or any other portion of the footwear article, including the interior. The protector may take any number of shapes, including oblong and rectangular. Adhesive material coats the inner side to attach the protector to the footwear article. The outer side, which may be subject to many environmental factors, may be clear, transparent, decorated, infused with a fragrance, embossed, debossed, infused with a tracking device, and/or customizable. The outer side may also be reflective, glow in the dark, and/or provide text. A card to which the protector is removably attached is also provided. The card may contain embellishment and may be infused with a fragrance, either infused directly on the card or in the ink used for the embellishments. | 09-02-2010 |
20100325922 | SHOE PROTECTOR FOR SKATEBOARDING APPLICATIONS - A shoe protector as presented herein can be used to protect a shoe from damage caused when performing skateboarding tricks such as an ollie. The shoe protector includes a main body section shaped and sized to cover a portion of a shoe, the main body section having a tab formed in its upper section. The shoe protector also includes a plurality of shoelace holes formed in the tab, the shoelace holes being sized, shaped, and spaced apart to accommodate a shoelace pattern of the shoe, and an outer flap coupled to the main body section. The outer flap covers the shoelace holes, and the outer flap has the same perimeter and outline as an underlying portion of the tab. | 12-30-2010 |
20110072691 | Shoe Cover - A protective cover, and a method for producing the protective cover, for footwear. The protective cover includes a unitary body including a toe portion, a vamp portion, a quarter portion, a heel portion, and a throat portion. The body is formed from a multi-layer film including an outer layer that includes a first frictional property, an intermediate layer that is compliant, and an inner layer that includes a second frictional property, wherein each layer is water-resistant and the first frictional property is greater than the frictional anti-slip property. | 03-31-2011 |
20110078928 | SHOE PROTECTION ARTICLE - A shoe protection article made with a deformable textile that contains an antimicrobial agent. The shoe protection article is placed over a shoe tree, and the shoe tree is inserted into a shoe so that the shoe protection article comes into contact with a substantial portion of the interior surface of the shoe, thereby providing antimicrobial benefits to the shoe. The shoe protection article may cover a toe portion of the shoe tree or also the heel portion depending on the amount of contact desired. Various antimicrobial agents may be used such as silver dihydrogen citrate, and various textiles may be selected based on compatibility with the antimicrobial agent. A moisture-proof container protects the shoe protection articles before use to preserve the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent. | 04-07-2011 |
20110154695 | Isolation Garment and Foot Ware - Isolation foot ware for covering a shoe of a wearer, the isolation foot ware including a show cover portion, where the shoe cover portion is configured to cover an ankle portion and the shoe of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion includes a leg opening and a heel opening, wherein when worn by a wearer the heel opening is configured to keep the heel portion exposed and the leg opening is configured to elastically interact with a leg portion of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion is constructed from a material impervious to liquids. | 06-30-2011 |
20110283568 | BICYCLE CLEAT COVER - A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe. | 11-24-2011 |
20120011750 | RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - A bottomless rainproof shoe cover assembly includes a shoe cover and a fixture. The shoe cover is formed into one body by injection molding. One side of the shoe cover is provided with a lateral opening. Fastening tapes are provided on both sides of the lateral opening. The lower periphery of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions. The top surface of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions to form a fixing trough. Both sides of the fixing trough are provided with a positioning hole. The fixture is positioned in the fixing trough for keeping the shoe cover in shape. The present invention provides a greater degree of coverage and convenience in use. Further, the manufacturing process, the amount of materials and the cost are reduced. | 01-19-2012 |
20120079748 | COVER FOR GOLF SHOES - A covering for a golf shoe may include a covering in the shape of a golf shoe and a user's lower leg configured to cover a golf shoe and may include a band configured to tighten the covering over a user's golf shoe and lower leg. | 04-05-2012 |
20120233891 | BICYCLE CLEAT COVER - A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe. | 09-20-2012 |
20120260536 | IMPERMEABLE FOOTWEAR COVER - The present invention is a cover that protects footwear from the weather elements without interfering with the functionality of such footwear. The waterproof cover fits the footwear by the sides, rear and front without covering the lower sole of the footwear. The waterproof cover extends to the ankle of the user. The cover for footwear adheres to the footwear with a double-side adhesive tape located on the inner perimeter of the waterproof cover. The double-side adhesive tape has a removable liner that protects the tape before the use. The liner should be removed prior to adhering to the footwear. The cover for footwear adapts and adjusts to any size of footwear. | 10-18-2012 |
20120324766 | Protective shoe cover with pass-through heel and traction sole - Footwear covers are disclosed that enable the wearer to wear his or her own shoes and keep them protected from inclement weather. The protectors comprise a body member, where the body member comprises an open top portion, a foot portion, a heel portion, and a sole portion. The top portion further comprises a sleeve portion and a fastener portion. The foot portion further comprises lateral side portions, a front portion, and a toe box portion. The heel portion further comprises a heel pass-through aperture. The sole portion further comprises a traction enhancing and shock absorbing pad. | 12-27-2012 |
20130019508 | Multi Component Composite Plate Protection System for Footwear - A system of semi-flexible plates arranged and positioned within footwear so as to retain the flexibility associated with the footwear. The system utilizes panels comprised of hybrid carbon composite materials that have been specifically formed and cut to fit various components within the shoe. These semi-flexible panels are configured with apertures to receive placement stitching to retain the panels in a particular location within the construction of the shoe. Various layers of padding are provided to insulate the feet from the panels and from the external surfaces of the shoe. Plates and panels are uniquely positioned in the heel region and on the sides of the shoe or boot. The system provides inter-leaved rib plates extending from either side of the shoe up over the split tongue of the shoe providing flexible protection to both the sides and the top of the wearer's foot. | 01-24-2013 |
20130081308 | INDUSTRIAL SHOE PROTECTOR - An industrial shoe protector includes a tongue portion, and a canopy lace and canopy portion connected to said tongue portion. The industrial shoe protector protects laces and stitching of an industrial shoe from sparks caused by welding, high speed cutting and other similar activities. The canopy portion has two lace securing slits. The industrial shoe protector is configured to secure to an industrial shoe by inserting laces of the industrial shoe through the slits in the canopy portion with the tongue portion deposed behind the laces above an ankle of the industrial shoe. The canopy portion is configured to cover the laces of the industrial shoe below the ankle of the industrial shoe when the industrial shoe protector is secured to the industrial shoe. | 04-04-2013 |
20130111784 | FOLDABLE BOTTOMLESS RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - A foldable bottomless rainproof shoe cover includes a front piece, a rear piece, a supporting element and connecting elements. The supporting element is continuously provided on the periphery of the front piece. The rear piece is formed with a notch for allowing the front piece to be connected thereto. The connecting elements are provided on front and rear sides of the rear piece. The shoe cover of the present invention includes two pieces and the supporting element is provided on one of the two pieces, so that the shoe cover of the present invention can be put on or taken off conveniently and foldable for easy storage. | 05-09-2013 |
20130167409 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR FOLDABLE BOTTOMLESS RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - The present invention relates to a supporting element of a foldable bottomless rainproof shoe cover assembly. The shoe cover assembly includes a front sheet, a rear sheet, a supporting element, and combining pieces. The supporting element is continuously provided on a peripheral edge of the front sheet to substantially form an L-shaped loop. The rear sheet is provided with a notch to be combined with the front sheet. The combining pieces are provided on front and rear edges of the rear sheet respectively. Four bending points of the supporting element are provided with a wrapping portion respectively. By this arrangement, the supporting element helps the shoe cover assembly to cover the shoe of a user and makes the shoe cover assembly to be folded easily for better storage. | 07-04-2013 |
20140033580 | Protective Cover And Graphic Transfer Assembly - A protective member for a graphic transfer assembly includes an interior portion to receive a sole structure of an article of footwear. The protective member may protect the sole structure from heat applied by a graphic transfer assembly. The protective member can also prevent portions of a sole structure from damaging components of a graphic transfer assembly. The protective member can be contoured to improve the seal between deformable membranes of the graphic transfer assembly. | 02-06-2014 |
20140075791 | OUTSOLE COVER - A removable form-fitted outsole cover is disclosed for an article of footwear having a specific style and size, wherein the article of footwear has a finished outsole and an upper, the outsole being attached to the upper at an intersection of the outsole to the upper and defining a rim about an outer perimeter of the outsole of the article of footwear. The outsole cover comprises an elastic material especially adapted for attachment to the article of footwear and having a sole and an outer band, the outer band shaped and sized to be adapted for attachment to and conform with the rim of the outsole of the article of footwear and to cover the outsole of the article of footwear. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082974 | Footwear accessory - A footwear accessory comprising a reversible footwear cover, the cover adapted to cover an article of footwear's uppers, sole and heel counter; a two sided sole attached to the cover, the sole adapted to provide both a frictional surface between the footwear and the cover and between a walking surface and the footwear; and, a cover retainer for securing the footwear cover to the footwear, the retainer being integral to the cover and adapted to be inserted into the footwear and positioned between a user's foot and the footwear. | 03-27-2014 |
20140250737 | AERODYNAMIC BICYCLE SHOE COVER AND PEDAL COVER - The present invention is embodied in a new aerodynamic cover for a bicycle shoe and clipless bicycle pedal for improving speed when cycling. The aerodynamic cover comprises a main body including an ankle portion having a rear side, a heel portion connected to the ankle portion, and a sole portion connected to the heel portion and having an underside. An opening is formed in the sole portion for allowing a bicycle pedal to be engaged to the bicycle cleat. An outwardly extending fin stretches from the rear side of the ankle portion, around the heel portion, to the underside of the sole portion. In one embodiment, the aerodynamic cover further comprises a pedal layer, a cleat layer, and a base plate layer. A gap is defined between the pedal layer and the cleat layer. The gap inhibits excessive friction between the pedal layer and the cleat layer as the cleat is pivoted with respect to the pedal. | 09-11-2014 |
20150020417 | FOOTWEAR COVERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Footwear covers and associated methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a cover may include a top face defining two side edges and a back edge. Further, the cover may include a foreshortened, substantially L shaped face that defines a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. The first edge may extend in a first direction and is attached to one of the side edges of the top face. The second edge may extend in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and attaches to the back edge of the top face. The cover may also include a back face attached to the third edge of the L shaped face and the back edge of the top face such that the top face, L shaped face, and back face define a hole. | 01-22-2015 |
20150121727 | DRY BOOTH - A set of knee-length, flexible zippered shoe and boot protectors that would fit over one's shoes or boots and lower leg, providing all-weather, watertight protection of fashion footwear and keep them looking fresh, clean, and new, whatever the weather. | 05-07-2015 |
20150143724 | Modifiable Footwear Cover - Provided is footwear covering device that covers the calf and ankle region of a piece of footwear. The device has a base panel that is modifiable with trim panels, adornment straps, and adornment hangers. Trim panels may have glitter, velvet, faux fur or other material suitable for adding accent to the upper edge of a boot. The trim is removably secured to the top of the footwear covering and thus appears as edge trim for the underlying footwear when in use. Adornment straps and hangers having decorative embellishments are wrapped around the footwear covering, or allowed to hang downward form an upper edge. Thus, each user can customize the overall appearance of the footwear covering to his or her liking. The covering can be placed over old or damaged footwear to provide a fresh new appearance that protects the underlying footwear from damage. | 05-28-2015 |
20150305444 | SHOE LACE PROTECTOR - The purpose of this device is to secure, contain, and protect the tied shoelaces found on the majority of shoes in today's world. Especially in the case of children, elderly, or athletes, the shoelaces frequently come undone. At best, this can be a nuisance to have to bend over and re-tie them every so often. At worst, untied laces can cause the wearer to trip and possibly injure him/herself. This device prevents any such instances from occurring by ensconcing the tied laces in a cocoon of sorts, never allowing them to come undone or bounce around haphazardly. | 10-29-2015 |
20150366286 | DRIVING BOOT - A slip on and adjustable protective boot covering to be worn over a driver's right shoe while driving a vehicle. The protective boot can accommodate flat soled or high heeled shoes. When wearing a flat soled shoe, the heel portion of the protective covering has a rounded heel cup to accommodate the pivot motion of a driver's heel while driving. When wearing a high heeled shoe, an opening at bottom of the heel portion can be folded back to expose an opening to accommodate a high heeled shoe. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374063 | PORTABLE SHOE COVER APPARATUS - A portable shoe cover apparatus. The portable shoe cover apparatus includes a shoe cover portion and a shoe cover connection portion. The shoe cover portion is attachable and removable for covering a top portion of a shoe but not covering a bottom portion of a sole of the shoe. The shoe cover portion comprises a waterproof or water resistant portion. The shoe cover connection portion is connected to a top end of the shoe cover portion and is attachable and removable to a portion of a person wearing the shoe and comprises an insect repellant portion. The shoe cover apparatus is attachable and removable to the shoe via plural different types of attachment means. | 12-31-2015 |
20160037863 | SHOE COVER STORAGE APPARATUS TO PROTECT LACES - A shoe cover storage apparatus to protect shoelaces includes a flexible member coupled to the upper shoe region and having a pair of openings to permit a portion of the laces to pass through, a pocket coupled to the top face of the flexible member to store the portion of the laces, a first clip coupled to the bottom face of the flexible member, and a fastener assembly coupled to the bottom face of the flexible member and having channel members and an elastic cord slidably mounted to interior openings of the channel members, the elastic cord having a second clip on an exposed portion of the cord located proximate a lower portion of the flexible member. A user pulls the second clip to extend the cord along the flexible member to intertwine the cord with the shoelaces and permit the second clip to couple to the first clip. | 02-11-2016 |
20160073724 | Shoe Cover System With Internal Cushioning Member - A shoe cover system includes a flexible shoe cover that is configured to substantially surround a shoe of a user of the shoe cover system. A resilient cushioning member inside the shoe cover is non-removably attached to the interior bottom of the shoe cover to receive and support the bottom of the user's shoe. Over-molding the resilient cushioning member to the interior bottom of the shoe cover may provide a permanent and direct attachment of the resilient cushioning member to the shoe cover. An adhesive layer between the resilient cushioning member and the interior bottom of the shoe cover may provide a permanent and indirect attachment of the resilient cushioning member to the shoe cover. | 03-17-2016 |
20160073738 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS OF AN URBAN SPUR - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a circumferential strap body having a magnetized item is fixedly attached to the circumferential strap body, an undersole strap having two ends is operably coupled to the circumferential strap body by at least one of the two ends of the undersole strap, and a metal item is magnetically attached to the magnetized item to pin or immobilize a boot cuff between the magnetized item and the metal item to prevent the boot cuff from moving under a heel of a boot and becoming damaged or frayed while walking. | 03-17-2016 |
20160106179 | Shoe Poncho - The present invention relates to protection of ones newly brought tennis shoes with the shoe poncho. A convenient way to always carry 2 shoe poncho's for the consumers shoes in time of bad weather occurring allowing the consumer to keep their shoes looking the same no matter the weather condition. A trendy colorful manufacture box with ball chain are hook to ones shoe and kept there until used. Shoe poncho once again allows consumer to protect their tennis from being soaked, damage or dirty at all times of having the shoe poncho connected to shoe. | 04-21-2016 |
20160128430 | Shoe Toe Cap - A shoe toe cap for protecting a toe end of a shoe is disclosed. The shoe toe cap has various layers adhered together to form a single piece for use on the shoe toe cap. Adhesive film layers and polyurethane film layers are combined to form the inventive shoe toe cap. A lowermost adhesive film layer is temporarily or permanently adhered to the toe end of the shoe. A series of polyurethane film layers are adhered on top of the lowermost adhesive film layer. The shoe toe cap is abrasion and creep resistant and increases the life of the shoe. | 05-12-2016 |
20160157550 | BOOT-MOUNTED SNOWBOARD SUPPORT DEVICE - A snowboard support device for use with a snowboard boot having a front surface and a back boot interface surface wherein the front surface has a groove, wherein the groove has a support surface, wherein above the groove is an upper lip and wherein below the groove is a lower lip, wherein the front surface has a flat perimeter, and wherein in the flat perimeter are at least two lace conduits suitable to connect the device to the laces of a snowboard boot. The support surface of the device engages with the edge of a snowboard to support the board while on a chairlift and to protect the dorsal side of the boot and its laces from damage by the metal edge of the snowboard. | 06-09-2016 |
20160157555 | SHOE HOLE PREVENTION DEVICE - Shoe hole prevention inserts and methods for making same are described. A shoe insert may include a sole pad, a toe guard attached to a first position on the sole pad, and a sidewall guard attached to a second location on the sole pad. The toe guard may be connected to the sole pad such that the toe guard can be moved into a first insertion position. Similarly, the sidewall guard may be movably connected to the sole pad such that the sidewall guard can be moved into a second insertion position. Each of the sole pad, toe guard, and sidewall guard may include an adhesion area for adhering at least a portion of the shoe insert to at least a portion of the inside of a shoe. Thus, when inserted, the insert may prevent holes from forming due to rubbing against the inside of the shoe. | 06-09-2016 |
20080196279 | Support Sleeve for Thin and/or High Heels on Ladies' Shoes - A support sleeve for high heels on ladies's shoes with a sleeve body to accommodate a heel, said sleeve body having a substantially larger base than the base of the heel to be accommodated, and fixing means ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080216363 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING A HEEL - A method, system, and apparatus, the apparatus including, in some embodiments, an elongate member of protective material having a width corresponding to a circumference of a heel and a height corresponding to a height of the heel, and a plurality of joints formed in the elongate member, each joint provided to form an angled juncture in the elongate member such that the elongate member correlates to a shape of the heel and protects the circumference and height of the heel. | 09-11-2008 |
20090217553 | SHOE HEEL SUPPORT DEVICE - A shoe heel support device for providing support and stability to a heel of a shoe when worn, is described. The support device is includes an attachment means for fastening the device to the heel of a shoe, and a ground contacting surface. The ground contacting surface contacts a surface of ground in use, such that a generally downwards force applied by a wearer of the shoe to a base of the shoe heel is distributed over an area that is greater than that of a surface area of the base of the shoe heel. The device is particularly useful for application in instances where a high heeled shoe is being worn upon surfaces that are soft, by preventing or inhibiting the heel of the shoe from sinking into the ground. | 09-03-2009 |
20110030246 | HEEL PROTECTION DEVICE - In a device for the protection of floors and/or heels, in particular stilettos, which includes a flexible hollow body ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110185601 | Shoe heel cover - A shoe heel cover is designed to be selectively positioned and removed from a heel of a shoe. The heel cover is configured as a resilient flexible compressible hollow body having a plurality of concave indentations formed in its outer wall. A plurality of concave parts, each corresponding to the concave indentations extends inwardly toward the center of the opening formed in the hollow body. In one aspect, the heel cover body has an hour-glass cross-section. The middle portion of the body has the smallest diameter opening, such that the convex parts exert a bias and gripping action on the heel, preventing the heel cover from slipping from the shoe heel. | 08-04-2011 |
20110232137 | Shoe surface and heel repair/protective device - A heel repair/protective kit carried in a women's purse or handbag contains one or more cup members designed to be slipped onto the heel stem tip of a high-heel shoe. The cup member is composed of elastic material that fits snugly over the heel stem tip, covering a chipped or broken tip surface. The cup members may extend partway up the heel stem, and may contain decorative elements such as gems, rhinestones, studs and the like. The kit may additionally contain one or more sheets having a plurality of peel-and-stick patches of various sizes, colors, and shapes. These peel-and-stick patches may be applied to the heel stem and the sides or front of the shoe sole to cover up scuffs and scratches, and provide a decorative appearance that protects the sides, front or heel stem from further damage. The patches are composed of cloth, polymeric sheets or metallic foils having a stretch-release adhesive backing. The heel protection kit fixes high-heel shoe damages in an efficient, reliable manner. On-the-fly repair is readily effected, affording continuous usage without need for tools or shoe repair personnel. | 09-29-2011 |
20130008060 | HEEL PROTECTOR - A heel protector is provided that has a tubular structure with a strap and a heel section. The heel section includes a plurality of alternating annular strips of material and annular ridges that allow users of the heel protector to expand the heel section vertically when placed over a shoe so that the heel section covers all or substantially all of a rear portion of the shoe. | 01-10-2013 |
20130042505 | HEEL PROTECTOR - A shielding cup is provided for use with a self-fusing member or collapsible heat-concentrating accessory. The shielding cup is attached to a shoe heel as a temporary fix for a worn heel tip. The cup can be attached to the heel by a self-fusing member that binds to itself. The cup can also be attached by using a heat source and collapsible heat-concentrating accessory to concentrate heat on the heat-shrink version of the shielding cup. | 02-21-2013 |
20130091742 | Driving Shoe Heel and Back Protector - A device used to protect the back and heel of a driver's shoe while the driver operates the pedals of a vehicle, such as an automobile. The protector has a body made of a pliable, flexible, and durable material that conforms to the contours of the back and heel of a shoe. Straps formed integrally with the body wrap around the driver's ankle, and a central portion of the protector extends over the rear and heel of the driver's shoe, keeping sharp dirt and abrasive debris from scuffing or scratching the shoe. The protector is constructed so it is easy to attach to and remove from the shoe within the limited confines of the driver's seat area. The compact and flexible construction of the protector makes it portable or easy to store when not in use. | 04-18-2013 |
20130239446 | HIGH-HEEL TIP PROTECTOR AND REPAIR KIT - A heel protector for use with a high heel having a heel tip with a bottom surface having a size and shape. The heel protector is a flat material that is substantially sized and shaped to conform to the exact size and shape of the heel tip bottom surface. The heel protector is adhered to the bottom of the high heel tip by an adhesive. | 09-19-2013 |
20130333252 | System and Method for Protecting the Heel Area of Footwear - An improved system and method for protecting the heel area of footwear is disclosed herein. Specifically, a heel protector system is disclosed. Such heel protector system can comprise a rod member mountable above a welt of a shoe, and a sheet further comprising a curved surface, and a horizontal track along the concave side of the curved surface, wherein said horizontal track connects the sheet to the rod member. In another embodiment, the heel protector system can further comprise a sheet which is replaceable by a second sheet. The second sheet can comprise a second curved surface and a second horizontal track along the concave side of the second curved surface, wherein the second curved horizontal track capable of connecting the second sheet to the rod member. | 12-19-2013 |
20140033579 | HIGH HEEL SHOE PROTECTOR AND FOOTSTEP SILENCER - A heel protector cap designed to work efficiently with existing stiletto high heel shoes and to have a discreet appearance. The heel protector cap reduces footstep noise while walking in high heel shoes, increases the durability of high heel shoes, and increases foot comfort while wearing stilettos. Features and characteristics of the protective heel cap include construction from a durable material that can handle repetitive impact, coloring to allow the protective heel cap to blend in with the stiletto shoe, and a tapered edge that allows the product to fit securely to the stiletto heel while also providing a discrete appearance. The protective heel cap has been designed to fit the various shapes and sizes of stiletto heels. | 02-06-2014 |
20140075789 | WOMAN'S HIGH HEEL PROTECTOR - A device for the protection of a high heel is disclosed which is adjustable to adapt to various shoe heel diameters and is barely visible during use. | 03-20-2014 |
20140075790 | WOMAN'S HIGH HEEL PROTECTOR - A device for the protection of a high heel is disclosed which is adjustable to adapt to various shoe heel diameters and is barely visible during use. | 03-20-2014 |
20140202045 | UNIVERSAL HEELED SHOE PROTECTOR - A universal heeled shoe protector for mounting to a heeled shoe to protect the heeled shoe from moisture and other potentially damaging elements. The protector includes a relatively flexible covering for surrounding the heeled shoe. The covering is water resistant and defines an opening at a top end. A sole is secured to a bottom end of the covering. The sole includes a top surface and a gripping surface providing traction with a ground surface. The sole includes a ball portion, an arch portion and a heel portion. A memory material is mounted to the top surface in the heel portion and at least partially in the arch portion. The memory material has a relaxed height and a compressed height. The relaxed height is greater than the compressed height. The memory material is generally positioned at the relaxed height when the heeled shoe is not positioned on the memory material. | 07-24-2014 |
20140250736 | Stiletto Heel Protector - A heel guard detachably mountable onto a heel post of a high heel shoe extends the heel post pressure area, while moving over rough terrain preventing the heel post from sinking into soft surfaces. The heel guard comprises a base portion and an upper portion. The base portion dissipates the heel post pressure while the upper portion frictionally grips the heel post. The upper portion projects from the base portion in a curvilinear fashion into a plurality of stays that converge forming an aperture before extending into the upper portion interior. The upper portion can also be an hourglass columnar receptacle with a bore that tapers from a wide opening to a narrower middle section then to a wider base. The narrower middle section frictionally grips heel posts of varying thicknesses. | 09-11-2014 |
20150128457 | Protective Heel Enclosure Device - Provided is a protective heel enclosure device that is adapted to prevent the back of the footwear from becoming scuffed or damaged while worn by a user. The footwear protector includes a sleeve having an upper and an elongated heel portion extending downward therefrom. The upper portion of the sleeve includes a zipper, which facilitates the opening of the upper portion of the sleeve. The heel portion of the sleeve includes a sole portion attached thereon, which provides traction so as to prevent skidding. The sleeve is constructed to fit snugly to the back and heel of the footwear. In this way, the protective heel enclosure device of the present invention will not tend to move or will only move relatively minimally against the footwear as it protects the back and heel of the footwear and prolongs the life of the same. | 05-14-2015 |
20150296921 | COVER FOR HEEL PORTION OF HIGH HEEL SHOE - A cover for a high-heel shoe includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer surface disposed on an opposite side of the body from the inner surface, and an adhesive material disposed on the inner surface of the body. The adhesive material is configured to bond with a heel portion of the high-heel shoe. An outer contour of the body is configured to cover an outer surface of the heel portion of the high-heel shoe. | 10-22-2015 |
20150320145 | HIGH HEEL SHOE PROTECTOR AND FOOTSTEP SILENCER - A heel protector cap designed to work efficiently with existing stiletto high heel shoes and to have a discreet appearance. The heel protector cap reduces footstep noise while walking in high heel shoes, increases the durability of high heel shoes, and increases foot comfort while wearing stilettos. Features and characteristics of the protective heel cap include construction from a durable material that can handle repetitive impact, coloring to allow the protective heel cap to blend in with the stiletto shoe, and a tapered edge that allows the product to fit securely to the stiletto heel while also providing a discrete appearance. The protective heel cap has been designed to fit the various shapes and sizes of stiletto heels. | 11-12-2015 |
20160249708 | Shoe Heel Cup Protection Device | 09-01-2016 |
20160081421 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A protective cover for an article of footwear can include a first portion covering the top and sides of the footwear and a second portion covering the back of the footwear. The first portion can include locations to receive at least part of a connecting mechanism, and the second portion of the cover can be connected to the first portion of the cover by the connecting mechanism. | 03-24-2016 |
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20090260263 | Toe Cover - A toe cover is comprised of a foam member, two fabric members, an adhesive strip and a nonstick cover. The fabric members cover the foam member. The foam member and the fabric members are shaped to fit between the toes and the upper surface of the shoe. The fabric members encase the foam member with serger stitching. The nonstick cover covers the adhesive strip which is positioned on top of the toe cover. The adhesive will secure the toe cover to the shoe. The toe cover prevents shoe induced toe injuries and promotes comfort. Alternate versions of the toe cover have one or more pockets. At least one side of each pocket contains a layer of foam. | 10-22-2009 |
20100218400 | Shoe protector - A protector is removably affixed to a portion of a footwear article. The protector may be placed in an area to cover and protect the rearward part of the footwear article or any other portion of the footwear article, including the interior. The protector may take any number of shapes, including oblong and rectangular. Adhesive material coats the inner side to attach the protector to the footwear article. The outer side, which may be subject to many environmental factors, may be clear, transparent, decorated, infused with a fragrance, embossed, debossed, infused with a tracking device, and/or customizable. The outer side may also be reflective, glow in the dark, and/or provide text. A card to which the protector is removably attached is also provided. The card may contain embellishment and may be infused with a fragrance, either infused directly on the card or in the ink used for the embellishments. | 09-02-2010 |
20100325922 | SHOE PROTECTOR FOR SKATEBOARDING APPLICATIONS - A shoe protector as presented herein can be used to protect a shoe from damage caused when performing skateboarding tricks such as an ollie. The shoe protector includes a main body section shaped and sized to cover a portion of a shoe, the main body section having a tab formed in its upper section. The shoe protector also includes a plurality of shoelace holes formed in the tab, the shoelace holes being sized, shaped, and spaced apart to accommodate a shoelace pattern of the shoe, and an outer flap coupled to the main body section. The outer flap covers the shoelace holes, and the outer flap has the same perimeter and outline as an underlying portion of the tab. | 12-30-2010 |
20110072691 | Shoe Cover - A protective cover, and a method for producing the protective cover, for footwear. The protective cover includes a unitary body including a toe portion, a vamp portion, a quarter portion, a heel portion, and a throat portion. The body is formed from a multi-layer film including an outer layer that includes a first frictional property, an intermediate layer that is compliant, and an inner layer that includes a second frictional property, wherein each layer is water-resistant and the first frictional property is greater than the frictional anti-slip property. | 03-31-2011 |
20110078928 | SHOE PROTECTION ARTICLE - A shoe protection article made with a deformable textile that contains an antimicrobial agent. The shoe protection article is placed over a shoe tree, and the shoe tree is inserted into a shoe so that the shoe protection article comes into contact with a substantial portion of the interior surface of the shoe, thereby providing antimicrobial benefits to the shoe. The shoe protection article may cover a toe portion of the shoe tree or also the heel portion depending on the amount of contact desired. Various antimicrobial agents may be used such as silver dihydrogen citrate, and various textiles may be selected based on compatibility with the antimicrobial agent. A moisture-proof container protects the shoe protection articles before use to preserve the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent. | 04-07-2011 |
20110154695 | Isolation Garment and Foot Ware - Isolation foot ware for covering a shoe of a wearer, the isolation foot ware including a show cover portion, where the shoe cover portion is configured to cover an ankle portion and the shoe of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion includes a leg opening and a heel opening, wherein when worn by a wearer the heel opening is configured to keep the heel portion exposed and the leg opening is configured to elastically interact with a leg portion of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion is constructed from a material impervious to liquids. | 06-30-2011 |
20110283568 | BICYCLE CLEAT COVER - A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe. | 11-24-2011 |
20120011750 | RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - A bottomless rainproof shoe cover assembly includes a shoe cover and a fixture. The shoe cover is formed into one body by injection molding. One side of the shoe cover is provided with a lateral opening. Fastening tapes are provided on both sides of the lateral opening. The lower periphery of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions. The top surface of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions to form a fixing trough. Both sides of the fixing trough are provided with a positioning hole. The fixture is positioned in the fixing trough for keeping the shoe cover in shape. The present invention provides a greater degree of coverage and convenience in use. Further, the manufacturing process, the amount of materials and the cost are reduced. | 01-19-2012 |
20120079748 | COVER FOR GOLF SHOES - A covering for a golf shoe may include a covering in the shape of a golf shoe and a user's lower leg configured to cover a golf shoe and may include a band configured to tighten the covering over a user's golf shoe and lower leg. | 04-05-2012 |
20120233891 | BICYCLE CLEAT COVER - A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe. | 09-20-2012 |
20120260536 | IMPERMEABLE FOOTWEAR COVER - The present invention is a cover that protects footwear from the weather elements without interfering with the functionality of such footwear. The waterproof cover fits the footwear by the sides, rear and front without covering the lower sole of the footwear. The waterproof cover extends to the ankle of the user. The cover for footwear adheres to the footwear with a double-side adhesive tape located on the inner perimeter of the waterproof cover. The double-side adhesive tape has a removable liner that protects the tape before the use. The liner should be removed prior to adhering to the footwear. The cover for footwear adapts and adjusts to any size of footwear. | 10-18-2012 |
20120324766 | Protective shoe cover with pass-through heel and traction sole - Footwear covers are disclosed that enable the wearer to wear his or her own shoes and keep them protected from inclement weather. The protectors comprise a body member, where the body member comprises an open top portion, a foot portion, a heel portion, and a sole portion. The top portion further comprises a sleeve portion and a fastener portion. The foot portion further comprises lateral side portions, a front portion, and a toe box portion. The heel portion further comprises a heel pass-through aperture. The sole portion further comprises a traction enhancing and shock absorbing pad. | 12-27-2012 |
20130019508 | Multi Component Composite Plate Protection System for Footwear - A system of semi-flexible plates arranged and positioned within footwear so as to retain the flexibility associated with the footwear. The system utilizes panels comprised of hybrid carbon composite materials that have been specifically formed and cut to fit various components within the shoe. These semi-flexible panels are configured with apertures to receive placement stitching to retain the panels in a particular location within the construction of the shoe. Various layers of padding are provided to insulate the feet from the panels and from the external surfaces of the shoe. Plates and panels are uniquely positioned in the heel region and on the sides of the shoe or boot. The system provides inter-leaved rib plates extending from either side of the shoe up over the split tongue of the shoe providing flexible protection to both the sides and the top of the wearer's foot. | 01-24-2013 |
20130081308 | INDUSTRIAL SHOE PROTECTOR - An industrial shoe protector includes a tongue portion, and a canopy lace and canopy portion connected to said tongue portion. The industrial shoe protector protects laces and stitching of an industrial shoe from sparks caused by welding, high speed cutting and other similar activities. The canopy portion has two lace securing slits. The industrial shoe protector is configured to secure to an industrial shoe by inserting laces of the industrial shoe through the slits in the canopy portion with the tongue portion deposed behind the laces above an ankle of the industrial shoe. The canopy portion is configured to cover the laces of the industrial shoe below the ankle of the industrial shoe when the industrial shoe protector is secured to the industrial shoe. | 04-04-2013 |
20130111784 | FOLDABLE BOTTOMLESS RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - A foldable bottomless rainproof shoe cover includes a front piece, a rear piece, a supporting element and connecting elements. The supporting element is continuously provided on the periphery of the front piece. The rear piece is formed with a notch for allowing the front piece to be connected thereto. The connecting elements are provided on front and rear sides of the rear piece. The shoe cover of the present invention includes two pieces and the supporting element is provided on one of the two pieces, so that the shoe cover of the present invention can be put on or taken off conveniently and foldable for easy storage. | 05-09-2013 |
20130167409 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR FOLDABLE BOTTOMLESS RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - The present invention relates to a supporting element of a foldable bottomless rainproof shoe cover assembly. The shoe cover assembly includes a front sheet, a rear sheet, a supporting element, and combining pieces. The supporting element is continuously provided on a peripheral edge of the front sheet to substantially form an L-shaped loop. The rear sheet is provided with a notch to be combined with the front sheet. The combining pieces are provided on front and rear edges of the rear sheet respectively. Four bending points of the supporting element are provided with a wrapping portion respectively. By this arrangement, the supporting element helps the shoe cover assembly to cover the shoe of a user and makes the shoe cover assembly to be folded easily for better storage. | 07-04-2013 |
20140033580 | Protective Cover And Graphic Transfer Assembly - A protective member for a graphic transfer assembly includes an interior portion to receive a sole structure of an article of footwear. The protective member may protect the sole structure from heat applied by a graphic transfer assembly. The protective member can also prevent portions of a sole structure from damaging components of a graphic transfer assembly. The protective member can be contoured to improve the seal between deformable membranes of the graphic transfer assembly. | 02-06-2014 |
20140075791 | OUTSOLE COVER - A removable form-fitted outsole cover is disclosed for an article of footwear having a specific style and size, wherein the article of footwear has a finished outsole and an upper, the outsole being attached to the upper at an intersection of the outsole to the upper and defining a rim about an outer perimeter of the outsole of the article of footwear. The outsole cover comprises an elastic material especially adapted for attachment to the article of footwear and having a sole and an outer band, the outer band shaped and sized to be adapted for attachment to and conform with the rim of the outsole of the article of footwear and to cover the outsole of the article of footwear. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082974 | Footwear accessory - A footwear accessory comprising a reversible footwear cover, the cover adapted to cover an article of footwear's uppers, sole and heel counter; a two sided sole attached to the cover, the sole adapted to provide both a frictional surface between the footwear and the cover and between a walking surface and the footwear; and, a cover retainer for securing the footwear cover to the footwear, the retainer being integral to the cover and adapted to be inserted into the footwear and positioned between a user's foot and the footwear. | 03-27-2014 |
20140250737 | AERODYNAMIC BICYCLE SHOE COVER AND PEDAL COVER - The present invention is embodied in a new aerodynamic cover for a bicycle shoe and clipless bicycle pedal for improving speed when cycling. The aerodynamic cover comprises a main body including an ankle portion having a rear side, a heel portion connected to the ankle portion, and a sole portion connected to the heel portion and having an underside. An opening is formed in the sole portion for allowing a bicycle pedal to be engaged to the bicycle cleat. An outwardly extending fin stretches from the rear side of the ankle portion, around the heel portion, to the underside of the sole portion. In one embodiment, the aerodynamic cover further comprises a pedal layer, a cleat layer, and a base plate layer. A gap is defined between the pedal layer and the cleat layer. The gap inhibits excessive friction between the pedal layer and the cleat layer as the cleat is pivoted with respect to the pedal. | 09-11-2014 |
20150020417 | FOOTWEAR COVERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Footwear covers and associated methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a cover may include a top face defining two side edges and a back edge. Further, the cover may include a foreshortened, substantially L shaped face that defines a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. The first edge may extend in a first direction and is attached to one of the side edges of the top face. The second edge may extend in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and attaches to the back edge of the top face. The cover may also include a back face attached to the third edge of the L shaped face and the back edge of the top face such that the top face, L shaped face, and back face define a hole. | 01-22-2015 |
20150121727 | DRY BOOTH - A set of knee-length, flexible zippered shoe and boot protectors that would fit over one's shoes or boots and lower leg, providing all-weather, watertight protection of fashion footwear and keep them looking fresh, clean, and new, whatever the weather. | 05-07-2015 |
20150143724 | Modifiable Footwear Cover - Provided is footwear covering device that covers the calf and ankle region of a piece of footwear. The device has a base panel that is modifiable with trim panels, adornment straps, and adornment hangers. Trim panels may have glitter, velvet, faux fur or other material suitable for adding accent to the upper edge of a boot. The trim is removably secured to the top of the footwear covering and thus appears as edge trim for the underlying footwear when in use. Adornment straps and hangers having decorative embellishments are wrapped around the footwear covering, or allowed to hang downward form an upper edge. Thus, each user can customize the overall appearance of the footwear covering to his or her liking. The covering can be placed over old or damaged footwear to provide a fresh new appearance that protects the underlying footwear from damage. | 05-28-2015 |
20150305444 | SHOE LACE PROTECTOR - The purpose of this device is to secure, contain, and protect the tied shoelaces found on the majority of shoes in today's world. Especially in the case of children, elderly, or athletes, the shoelaces frequently come undone. At best, this can be a nuisance to have to bend over and re-tie them every so often. At worst, untied laces can cause the wearer to trip and possibly injure him/herself. This device prevents any such instances from occurring by ensconcing the tied laces in a cocoon of sorts, never allowing them to come undone or bounce around haphazardly. | 10-29-2015 |
20150366286 | DRIVING BOOT - A slip on and adjustable protective boot covering to be worn over a driver's right shoe while driving a vehicle. The protective boot can accommodate flat soled or high heeled shoes. When wearing a flat soled shoe, the heel portion of the protective covering has a rounded heel cup to accommodate the pivot motion of a driver's heel while driving. When wearing a high heeled shoe, an opening at bottom of the heel portion can be folded back to expose an opening to accommodate a high heeled shoe. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374063 | PORTABLE SHOE COVER APPARATUS - A portable shoe cover apparatus. The portable shoe cover apparatus includes a shoe cover portion and a shoe cover connection portion. The shoe cover portion is attachable and removable for covering a top portion of a shoe but not covering a bottom portion of a sole of the shoe. The shoe cover portion comprises a waterproof or water resistant portion. The shoe cover connection portion is connected to a top end of the shoe cover portion and is attachable and removable to a portion of a person wearing the shoe and comprises an insect repellant portion. The shoe cover apparatus is attachable and removable to the shoe via plural different types of attachment means. | 12-31-2015 |
20160037863 | SHOE COVER STORAGE APPARATUS TO PROTECT LACES - A shoe cover storage apparatus to protect shoelaces includes a flexible member coupled to the upper shoe region and having a pair of openings to permit a portion of the laces to pass through, a pocket coupled to the top face of the flexible member to store the portion of the laces, a first clip coupled to the bottom face of the flexible member, and a fastener assembly coupled to the bottom face of the flexible member and having channel members and an elastic cord slidably mounted to interior openings of the channel members, the elastic cord having a second clip on an exposed portion of the cord located proximate a lower portion of the flexible member. A user pulls the second clip to extend the cord along the flexible member to intertwine the cord with the shoelaces and permit the second clip to couple to the first clip. | 02-11-2016 |
20160073724 | Shoe Cover System With Internal Cushioning Member - A shoe cover system includes a flexible shoe cover that is configured to substantially surround a shoe of a user of the shoe cover system. A resilient cushioning member inside the shoe cover is non-removably attached to the interior bottom of the shoe cover to receive and support the bottom of the user's shoe. Over-molding the resilient cushioning member to the interior bottom of the shoe cover may provide a permanent and direct attachment of the resilient cushioning member to the shoe cover. An adhesive layer between the resilient cushioning member and the interior bottom of the shoe cover may provide a permanent and indirect attachment of the resilient cushioning member to the shoe cover. | 03-17-2016 |
20160073738 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS OF AN URBAN SPUR - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a circumferential strap body having a magnetized item is fixedly attached to the circumferential strap body, an undersole strap having two ends is operably coupled to the circumferential strap body by at least one of the two ends of the undersole strap, and a metal item is magnetically attached to the magnetized item to pin or immobilize a boot cuff between the magnetized item and the metal item to prevent the boot cuff from moving under a heel of a boot and becoming damaged or frayed while walking. | 03-17-2016 |
20160106179 | Shoe Poncho - The present invention relates to protection of ones newly brought tennis shoes with the shoe poncho. A convenient way to always carry 2 shoe poncho's for the consumers shoes in time of bad weather occurring allowing the consumer to keep their shoes looking the same no matter the weather condition. A trendy colorful manufacture box with ball chain are hook to ones shoe and kept there until used. Shoe poncho once again allows consumer to protect their tennis from being soaked, damage or dirty at all times of having the shoe poncho connected to shoe. | 04-21-2016 |
20160128430 | Shoe Toe Cap - A shoe toe cap for protecting a toe end of a shoe is disclosed. The shoe toe cap has various layers adhered together to form a single piece for use on the shoe toe cap. Adhesive film layers and polyurethane film layers are combined to form the inventive shoe toe cap. A lowermost adhesive film layer is temporarily or permanently adhered to the toe end of the shoe. A series of polyurethane film layers are adhered on top of the lowermost adhesive film layer. The shoe toe cap is abrasion and creep resistant and increases the life of the shoe. | 05-12-2016 |
20160157550 | BOOT-MOUNTED SNOWBOARD SUPPORT DEVICE - A snowboard support device for use with a snowboard boot having a front surface and a back boot interface surface wherein the front surface has a groove, wherein the groove has a support surface, wherein above the groove is an upper lip and wherein below the groove is a lower lip, wherein the front surface has a flat perimeter, and wherein in the flat perimeter are at least two lace conduits suitable to connect the device to the laces of a snowboard boot. The support surface of the device engages with the edge of a snowboard to support the board while on a chairlift and to protect the dorsal side of the boot and its laces from damage by the metal edge of the snowboard. | 06-09-2016 |
20160157555 | SHOE HOLE PREVENTION DEVICE - Shoe hole prevention inserts and methods for making same are described. A shoe insert may include a sole pad, a toe guard attached to a first position on the sole pad, and a sidewall guard attached to a second location on the sole pad. The toe guard may be connected to the sole pad such that the toe guard can be moved into a first insertion position. Similarly, the sidewall guard may be movably connected to the sole pad such that the sidewall guard can be moved into a second insertion position. Each of the sole pad, toe guard, and sidewall guard may include an adhesion area for adhering at least a portion of the shoe insert to at least a portion of the inside of a shoe. Thus, when inserted, the insert may prevent holes from forming due to rubbing against the inside of the shoe. | 06-09-2016 |
20080196279 | Support Sleeve for Thin and/or High Heels on Ladies' Shoes - A support sleeve for high heels on ladies's shoes with a sleeve body to accommodate a heel, said sleeve body having a substantially larger base than the base of the heel to be accommodated, and fixing means ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080216363 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING A HEEL - A method, system, and apparatus, the apparatus including, in some embodiments, an elongate member of protective material having a width corresponding to a circumference of a heel and a height corresponding to a height of the heel, and a plurality of joints formed in the elongate member, each joint provided to form an angled juncture in the elongate member such that the elongate member correlates to a shape of the heel and protects the circumference and height of the heel. | 09-11-2008 |
20090217553 | SHOE HEEL SUPPORT DEVICE - A shoe heel support device for providing support and stability to a heel of a shoe when worn, is described. The support device is includes an attachment means for fastening the device to the heel of a shoe, and a ground contacting surface. The ground contacting surface contacts a surface of ground in use, such that a generally downwards force applied by a wearer of the shoe to a base of the shoe heel is distributed over an area that is greater than that of a surface area of the base of the shoe heel. The device is particularly useful for application in instances where a high heeled shoe is being worn upon surfaces that are soft, by preventing or inhibiting the heel of the shoe from sinking into the ground. | 09-03-2009 |
20110030246 | HEEL PROTECTION DEVICE - In a device for the protection of floors and/or heels, in particular stilettos, which includes a flexible hollow body ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110185601 | Shoe heel cover - A shoe heel cover is designed to be selectively positioned and removed from a heel of a shoe. The heel cover is configured as a resilient flexible compressible hollow body having a plurality of concave indentations formed in its outer wall. A plurality of concave parts, each corresponding to the concave indentations extends inwardly toward the center of the opening formed in the hollow body. In one aspect, the heel cover body has an hour-glass cross-section. The middle portion of the body has the smallest diameter opening, such that the convex parts exert a bias and gripping action on the heel, preventing the heel cover from slipping from the shoe heel. | 08-04-2011 |
20110232137 | Shoe surface and heel repair/protective device - A heel repair/protective kit carried in a women's purse or handbag contains one or more cup members designed to be slipped onto the heel stem tip of a high-heel shoe. The cup member is composed of elastic material that fits snugly over the heel stem tip, covering a chipped or broken tip surface. The cup members may extend partway up the heel stem, and may contain decorative elements such as gems, rhinestones, studs and the like. The kit may additionally contain one or more sheets having a plurality of peel-and-stick patches of various sizes, colors, and shapes. These peel-and-stick patches may be applied to the heel stem and the sides or front of the shoe sole to cover up scuffs and scratches, and provide a decorative appearance that protects the sides, front or heel stem from further damage. The patches are composed of cloth, polymeric sheets or metallic foils having a stretch-release adhesive backing. The heel protection kit fixes high-heel shoe damages in an efficient, reliable manner. On-the-fly repair is readily effected, affording continuous usage without need for tools or shoe repair personnel. | 09-29-2011 |
20130008060 | HEEL PROTECTOR - A heel protector is provided that has a tubular structure with a strap and a heel section. The heel section includes a plurality of alternating annular strips of material and annular ridges that allow users of the heel protector to expand the heel section vertically when placed over a shoe so that the heel section covers all or substantially all of a rear portion of the shoe. | 01-10-2013 |
20130042505 | HEEL PROTECTOR - A shielding cup is provided for use with a self-fusing member or collapsible heat-concentrating accessory. The shielding cup is attached to a shoe heel as a temporary fix for a worn heel tip. The cup can be attached to the heel by a self-fusing member that binds to itself. The cup can also be attached by using a heat source and collapsible heat-concentrating accessory to concentrate heat on the heat-shrink version of the shielding cup. | 02-21-2013 |
20130091742 | Driving Shoe Heel and Back Protector - A device used to protect the back and heel of a driver's shoe while the driver operates the pedals of a vehicle, such as an automobile. The protector has a body made of a pliable, flexible, and durable material that conforms to the contours of the back and heel of a shoe. Straps formed integrally with the body wrap around the driver's ankle, and a central portion of the protector extends over the rear and heel of the driver's shoe, keeping sharp dirt and abrasive debris from scuffing or scratching the shoe. The protector is constructed so it is easy to attach to and remove from the shoe within the limited confines of the driver's seat area. The compact and flexible construction of the protector makes it portable or easy to store when not in use. | 04-18-2013 |
20130239446 | HIGH-HEEL TIP PROTECTOR AND REPAIR KIT - A heel protector for use with a high heel having a heel tip with a bottom surface having a size and shape. The heel protector is a flat material that is substantially sized and shaped to conform to the exact size and shape of the heel tip bottom surface. The heel protector is adhered to the bottom of the high heel tip by an adhesive. | 09-19-2013 |
20130333252 | System and Method for Protecting the Heel Area of Footwear - An improved system and method for protecting the heel area of footwear is disclosed herein. Specifically, a heel protector system is disclosed. Such heel protector system can comprise a rod member mountable above a welt of a shoe, and a sheet further comprising a curved surface, and a horizontal track along the concave side of the curved surface, wherein said horizontal track connects the sheet to the rod member. In another embodiment, the heel protector system can further comprise a sheet which is replaceable by a second sheet. The second sheet can comprise a second curved surface and a second horizontal track along the concave side of the second curved surface, wherein the second curved horizontal track capable of connecting the second sheet to the rod member. | 12-19-2013 |
20140033579 | HIGH HEEL SHOE PROTECTOR AND FOOTSTEP SILENCER - A heel protector cap designed to work efficiently with existing stiletto high heel shoes and to have a discreet appearance. The heel protector cap reduces footstep noise while walking in high heel shoes, increases the durability of high heel shoes, and increases foot comfort while wearing stilettos. Features and characteristics of the protective heel cap include construction from a durable material that can handle repetitive impact, coloring to allow the protective heel cap to blend in with the stiletto shoe, and a tapered edge that allows the product to fit securely to the stiletto heel while also providing a discrete appearance. The protective heel cap has been designed to fit the various shapes and sizes of stiletto heels. | 02-06-2014 |
20140075789 | WOMAN'S HIGH HEEL PROTECTOR - A device for the protection of a high heel is disclosed which is adjustable to adapt to various shoe heel diameters and is barely visible during use. | 03-20-2014 |
20140075790 | WOMAN'S HIGH HEEL PROTECTOR - A device for the protection of a high heel is disclosed which is adjustable to adapt to various shoe heel diameters and is barely visible during use. | 03-20-2014 |
20140202045 | UNIVERSAL HEELED SHOE PROTECTOR - A universal heeled shoe protector for mounting to a heeled shoe to protect the heeled shoe from moisture and other potentially damaging elements. The protector includes a relatively flexible covering for surrounding the heeled shoe. The covering is water resistant and defines an opening at a top end. A sole is secured to a bottom end of the covering. The sole includes a top surface and a gripping surface providing traction with a ground surface. The sole includes a ball portion, an arch portion and a heel portion. A memory material is mounted to the top surface in the heel portion and at least partially in the arch portion. The memory material has a relaxed height and a compressed height. The relaxed height is greater than the compressed height. The memory material is generally positioned at the relaxed height when the heeled shoe is not positioned on the memory material. | 07-24-2014 |
20140250736 | Stiletto Heel Protector - A heel guard detachably mountable onto a heel post of a high heel shoe extends the heel post pressure area, while moving over rough terrain preventing the heel post from sinking into soft surfaces. The heel guard comprises a base portion and an upper portion. The base portion dissipates the heel post pressure while the upper portion frictionally grips the heel post. The upper portion projects from the base portion in a curvilinear fashion into a plurality of stays that converge forming an aperture before extending into the upper portion interior. The upper portion can also be an hourglass columnar receptacle with a bore that tapers from a wide opening to a narrower middle section then to a wider base. The narrower middle section frictionally grips heel posts of varying thicknesses. | 09-11-2014 |
20150128457 | Protective Heel Enclosure Device - Provided is a protective heel enclosure device that is adapted to prevent the back of the footwear from becoming scuffed or damaged while worn by a user. The footwear protector includes a sleeve having an upper and an elongated heel portion extending downward therefrom. The upper portion of the sleeve includes a zipper, which facilitates the opening of the upper portion of the sleeve. The heel portion of the sleeve includes a sole portion attached thereon, which provides traction so as to prevent skidding. The sleeve is constructed to fit snugly to the back and heel of the footwear. In this way, the protective heel enclosure device of the present invention will not tend to move or will only move relatively minimally against the footwear as it protects the back and heel of the footwear and prolongs the life of the same. | 05-14-2015 |
20150296921 | COVER FOR HEEL PORTION OF HIGH HEEL SHOE - A cover for a high-heel shoe includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer surface disposed on an opposite side of the body from the inner surface, and an adhesive material disposed on the inner surface of the body. The adhesive material is configured to bond with a heel portion of the high-heel shoe. An outer contour of the body is configured to cover an outer surface of the heel portion of the high-heel shoe. | 10-22-2015 |
20150320145 | HIGH HEEL SHOE PROTECTOR AND FOOTSTEP SILENCER - A heel protector cap designed to work efficiently with existing stiletto high heel shoes and to have a discreet appearance. The heel protector cap reduces footstep noise while walking in high heel shoes, increases the durability of high heel shoes, and increases foot comfort while wearing stilettos. Features and characteristics of the protective heel cap include construction from a durable material that can handle repetitive impact, coloring to allow the protective heel cap to blend in with the stiletto shoe, and a tapered edge that allows the product to fit securely to the stiletto heel while also providing a discrete appearance. The protective heel cap has been designed to fit the various shapes and sizes of stiletto heels. | 11-12-2015 |
20160249708 | Shoe Heel Cup Protection Device | 09-01-2016 |
20160081421 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A protective cover for an article of footwear can include a first portion covering the top and sides of the footwear and a second portion covering the back of the footwear. The first portion can include locations to receive at least part of a connecting mechanism, and the second portion of the cover can be connected to the first portion of the cover by the connecting mechanism. | 03-24-2016 |
036072000 | Heel | 20 |
20090260263 | Toe Cover - A toe cover is comprised of a foam member, two fabric members, an adhesive strip and a nonstick cover. The fabric members cover the foam member. The foam member and the fabric members are shaped to fit between the toes and the upper surface of the shoe. The fabric members encase the foam member with serger stitching. The nonstick cover covers the adhesive strip which is positioned on top of the toe cover. The adhesive will secure the toe cover to the shoe. The toe cover prevents shoe induced toe injuries and promotes comfort. Alternate versions of the toe cover have one or more pockets. At least one side of each pocket contains a layer of foam. | 10-22-2009 |
20100218400 | Shoe protector - A protector is removably affixed to a portion of a footwear article. The protector may be placed in an area to cover and protect the rearward part of the footwear article or any other portion of the footwear article, including the interior. The protector may take any number of shapes, including oblong and rectangular. Adhesive material coats the inner side to attach the protector to the footwear article. The outer side, which may be subject to many environmental factors, may be clear, transparent, decorated, infused with a fragrance, embossed, debossed, infused with a tracking device, and/or customizable. The outer side may also be reflective, glow in the dark, and/or provide text. A card to which the protector is removably attached is also provided. The card may contain embellishment and may be infused with a fragrance, either infused directly on the card or in the ink used for the embellishments. | 09-02-2010 |
20100325922 | SHOE PROTECTOR FOR SKATEBOARDING APPLICATIONS - A shoe protector as presented herein can be used to protect a shoe from damage caused when performing skateboarding tricks such as an ollie. The shoe protector includes a main body section shaped and sized to cover a portion of a shoe, the main body section having a tab formed in its upper section. The shoe protector also includes a plurality of shoelace holes formed in the tab, the shoelace holes being sized, shaped, and spaced apart to accommodate a shoelace pattern of the shoe, and an outer flap coupled to the main body section. The outer flap covers the shoelace holes, and the outer flap has the same perimeter and outline as an underlying portion of the tab. | 12-30-2010 |
20110072691 | Shoe Cover - A protective cover, and a method for producing the protective cover, for footwear. The protective cover includes a unitary body including a toe portion, a vamp portion, a quarter portion, a heel portion, and a throat portion. The body is formed from a multi-layer film including an outer layer that includes a first frictional property, an intermediate layer that is compliant, and an inner layer that includes a second frictional property, wherein each layer is water-resistant and the first frictional property is greater than the frictional anti-slip property. | 03-31-2011 |
20110078928 | SHOE PROTECTION ARTICLE - A shoe protection article made with a deformable textile that contains an antimicrobial agent. The shoe protection article is placed over a shoe tree, and the shoe tree is inserted into a shoe so that the shoe protection article comes into contact with a substantial portion of the interior surface of the shoe, thereby providing antimicrobial benefits to the shoe. The shoe protection article may cover a toe portion of the shoe tree or also the heel portion depending on the amount of contact desired. Various antimicrobial agents may be used such as silver dihydrogen citrate, and various textiles may be selected based on compatibility with the antimicrobial agent. A moisture-proof container protects the shoe protection articles before use to preserve the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent. | 04-07-2011 |
20110154695 | Isolation Garment and Foot Ware - Isolation foot ware for covering a shoe of a wearer, the isolation foot ware including a show cover portion, where the shoe cover portion is configured to cover an ankle portion and the shoe of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion includes a leg opening and a heel opening, wherein when worn by a wearer the heel opening is configured to keep the heel portion exposed and the leg opening is configured to elastically interact with a leg portion of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion is constructed from a material impervious to liquids. | 06-30-2011 |
20110283568 | BICYCLE CLEAT COVER - A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe. | 11-24-2011 |
20120011750 | RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - A bottomless rainproof shoe cover assembly includes a shoe cover and a fixture. The shoe cover is formed into one body by injection molding. One side of the shoe cover is provided with a lateral opening. Fastening tapes are provided on both sides of the lateral opening. The lower periphery of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions. The top surface of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions to form a fixing trough. Both sides of the fixing trough are provided with a positioning hole. The fixture is positioned in the fixing trough for keeping the shoe cover in shape. The present invention provides a greater degree of coverage and convenience in use. Further, the manufacturing process, the amount of materials and the cost are reduced. | 01-19-2012 |
20120079748 | COVER FOR GOLF SHOES - A covering for a golf shoe may include a covering in the shape of a golf shoe and a user's lower leg configured to cover a golf shoe and may include a band configured to tighten the covering over a user's golf shoe and lower leg. | 04-05-2012 |
20120233891 | BICYCLE CLEAT COVER - A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe. | 09-20-2012 |
20120260536 | IMPERMEABLE FOOTWEAR COVER - The present invention is a cover that protects footwear from the weather elements without interfering with the functionality of such footwear. The waterproof cover fits the footwear by the sides, rear and front without covering the lower sole of the footwear. The waterproof cover extends to the ankle of the user. The cover for footwear adheres to the footwear with a double-side adhesive tape located on the inner perimeter of the waterproof cover. The double-side adhesive tape has a removable liner that protects the tape before the use. The liner should be removed prior to adhering to the footwear. The cover for footwear adapts and adjusts to any size of footwear. | 10-18-2012 |
20120324766 | Protective shoe cover with pass-through heel and traction sole - Footwear covers are disclosed that enable the wearer to wear his or her own shoes and keep them protected from inclement weather. The protectors comprise a body member, where the body member comprises an open top portion, a foot portion, a heel portion, and a sole portion. The top portion further comprises a sleeve portion and a fastener portion. The foot portion further comprises lateral side portions, a front portion, and a toe box portion. The heel portion further comprises a heel pass-through aperture. The sole portion further comprises a traction enhancing and shock absorbing pad. | 12-27-2012 |
20130019508 | Multi Component Composite Plate Protection System for Footwear - A system of semi-flexible plates arranged and positioned within footwear so as to retain the flexibility associated with the footwear. The system utilizes panels comprised of hybrid carbon composite materials that have been specifically formed and cut to fit various components within the shoe. These semi-flexible panels are configured with apertures to receive placement stitching to retain the panels in a particular location within the construction of the shoe. Various layers of padding are provided to insulate the feet from the panels and from the external surfaces of the shoe. Plates and panels are uniquely positioned in the heel region and on the sides of the shoe or boot. The system provides inter-leaved rib plates extending from either side of the shoe up over the split tongue of the shoe providing flexible protection to both the sides and the top of the wearer's foot. | 01-24-2013 |
20130081308 | INDUSTRIAL SHOE PROTECTOR - An industrial shoe protector includes a tongue portion, and a canopy lace and canopy portion connected to said tongue portion. The industrial shoe protector protects laces and stitching of an industrial shoe from sparks caused by welding, high speed cutting and other similar activities. The canopy portion has two lace securing slits. The industrial shoe protector is configured to secure to an industrial shoe by inserting laces of the industrial shoe through the slits in the canopy portion with the tongue portion deposed behind the laces above an ankle of the industrial shoe. The canopy portion is configured to cover the laces of the industrial shoe below the ankle of the industrial shoe when the industrial shoe protector is secured to the industrial shoe. | 04-04-2013 |
20130111784 | FOLDABLE BOTTOMLESS RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - A foldable bottomless rainproof shoe cover includes a front piece, a rear piece, a supporting element and connecting elements. The supporting element is continuously provided on the periphery of the front piece. The rear piece is formed with a notch for allowing the front piece to be connected thereto. The connecting elements are provided on front and rear sides of the rear piece. The shoe cover of the present invention includes two pieces and the supporting element is provided on one of the two pieces, so that the shoe cover of the present invention can be put on or taken off conveniently and foldable for easy storage. | 05-09-2013 |
20130167409 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR FOLDABLE BOTTOMLESS RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - The present invention relates to a supporting element of a foldable bottomless rainproof shoe cover assembly. The shoe cover assembly includes a front sheet, a rear sheet, a supporting element, and combining pieces. The supporting element is continuously provided on a peripheral edge of the front sheet to substantially form an L-shaped loop. The rear sheet is provided with a notch to be combined with the front sheet. The combining pieces are provided on front and rear edges of the rear sheet respectively. Four bending points of the supporting element are provided with a wrapping portion respectively. By this arrangement, the supporting element helps the shoe cover assembly to cover the shoe of a user and makes the shoe cover assembly to be folded easily for better storage. | 07-04-2013 |
20140033580 | Protective Cover And Graphic Transfer Assembly - A protective member for a graphic transfer assembly includes an interior portion to receive a sole structure of an article of footwear. The protective member may protect the sole structure from heat applied by a graphic transfer assembly. The protective member can also prevent portions of a sole structure from damaging components of a graphic transfer assembly. The protective member can be contoured to improve the seal between deformable membranes of the graphic transfer assembly. | 02-06-2014 |
20140075791 | OUTSOLE COVER - A removable form-fitted outsole cover is disclosed for an article of footwear having a specific style and size, wherein the article of footwear has a finished outsole and an upper, the outsole being attached to the upper at an intersection of the outsole to the upper and defining a rim about an outer perimeter of the outsole of the article of footwear. The outsole cover comprises an elastic material especially adapted for attachment to the article of footwear and having a sole and an outer band, the outer band shaped and sized to be adapted for attachment to and conform with the rim of the outsole of the article of footwear and to cover the outsole of the article of footwear. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082974 | Footwear accessory - A footwear accessory comprising a reversible footwear cover, the cover adapted to cover an article of footwear's uppers, sole and heel counter; a two sided sole attached to the cover, the sole adapted to provide both a frictional surface between the footwear and the cover and between a walking surface and the footwear; and, a cover retainer for securing the footwear cover to the footwear, the retainer being integral to the cover and adapted to be inserted into the footwear and positioned between a user's foot and the footwear. | 03-27-2014 |
20140250737 | AERODYNAMIC BICYCLE SHOE COVER AND PEDAL COVER - The present invention is embodied in a new aerodynamic cover for a bicycle shoe and clipless bicycle pedal for improving speed when cycling. The aerodynamic cover comprises a main body including an ankle portion having a rear side, a heel portion connected to the ankle portion, and a sole portion connected to the heel portion and having an underside. An opening is formed in the sole portion for allowing a bicycle pedal to be engaged to the bicycle cleat. An outwardly extending fin stretches from the rear side of the ankle portion, around the heel portion, to the underside of the sole portion. In one embodiment, the aerodynamic cover further comprises a pedal layer, a cleat layer, and a base plate layer. A gap is defined between the pedal layer and the cleat layer. The gap inhibits excessive friction between the pedal layer and the cleat layer as the cleat is pivoted with respect to the pedal. | 09-11-2014 |
20150020417 | FOOTWEAR COVERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Footwear covers and associated methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a cover may include a top face defining two side edges and a back edge. Further, the cover may include a foreshortened, substantially L shaped face that defines a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. The first edge may extend in a first direction and is attached to one of the side edges of the top face. The second edge may extend in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and attaches to the back edge of the top face. The cover may also include a back face attached to the third edge of the L shaped face and the back edge of the top face such that the top face, L shaped face, and back face define a hole. | 01-22-2015 |
20150121727 | DRY BOOTH - A set of knee-length, flexible zippered shoe and boot protectors that would fit over one's shoes or boots and lower leg, providing all-weather, watertight protection of fashion footwear and keep them looking fresh, clean, and new, whatever the weather. | 05-07-2015 |
20150143724 | Modifiable Footwear Cover - Provided is footwear covering device that covers the calf and ankle region of a piece of footwear. The device has a base panel that is modifiable with trim panels, adornment straps, and adornment hangers. Trim panels may have glitter, velvet, faux fur or other material suitable for adding accent to the upper edge of a boot. The trim is removably secured to the top of the footwear covering and thus appears as edge trim for the underlying footwear when in use. Adornment straps and hangers having decorative embellishments are wrapped around the footwear covering, or allowed to hang downward form an upper edge. Thus, each user can customize the overall appearance of the footwear covering to his or her liking. The covering can be placed over old or damaged footwear to provide a fresh new appearance that protects the underlying footwear from damage. | 05-28-2015 |
20150305444 | SHOE LACE PROTECTOR - The purpose of this device is to secure, contain, and protect the tied shoelaces found on the majority of shoes in today's world. Especially in the case of children, elderly, or athletes, the shoelaces frequently come undone. At best, this can be a nuisance to have to bend over and re-tie them every so often. At worst, untied laces can cause the wearer to trip and possibly injure him/herself. This device prevents any such instances from occurring by ensconcing the tied laces in a cocoon of sorts, never allowing them to come undone or bounce around haphazardly. | 10-29-2015 |
20150366286 | DRIVING BOOT - A slip on and adjustable protective boot covering to be worn over a driver's right shoe while driving a vehicle. The protective boot can accommodate flat soled or high heeled shoes. When wearing a flat soled shoe, the heel portion of the protective covering has a rounded heel cup to accommodate the pivot motion of a driver's heel while driving. When wearing a high heeled shoe, an opening at bottom of the heel portion can be folded back to expose an opening to accommodate a high heeled shoe. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374063 | PORTABLE SHOE COVER APPARATUS - A portable shoe cover apparatus. The portable shoe cover apparatus includes a shoe cover portion and a shoe cover connection portion. The shoe cover portion is attachable and removable for covering a top portion of a shoe but not covering a bottom portion of a sole of the shoe. The shoe cover portion comprises a waterproof or water resistant portion. The shoe cover connection portion is connected to a top end of the shoe cover portion and is attachable and removable to a portion of a person wearing the shoe and comprises an insect repellant portion. The shoe cover apparatus is attachable and removable to the shoe via plural different types of attachment means. | 12-31-2015 |
20160037863 | SHOE COVER STORAGE APPARATUS TO PROTECT LACES - A shoe cover storage apparatus to protect shoelaces includes a flexible member coupled to the upper shoe region and having a pair of openings to permit a portion of the laces to pass through, a pocket coupled to the top face of the flexible member to store the portion of the laces, a first clip coupled to the bottom face of the flexible member, and a fastener assembly coupled to the bottom face of the flexible member and having channel members and an elastic cord slidably mounted to interior openings of the channel members, the elastic cord having a second clip on an exposed portion of the cord located proximate a lower portion of the flexible member. A user pulls the second clip to extend the cord along the flexible member to intertwine the cord with the shoelaces and permit the second clip to couple to the first clip. | 02-11-2016 |
20160073724 | Shoe Cover System With Internal Cushioning Member - A shoe cover system includes a flexible shoe cover that is configured to substantially surround a shoe of a user of the shoe cover system. A resilient cushioning member inside the shoe cover is non-removably attached to the interior bottom of the shoe cover to receive and support the bottom of the user's shoe. Over-molding the resilient cushioning member to the interior bottom of the shoe cover may provide a permanent and direct attachment of the resilient cushioning member to the shoe cover. An adhesive layer between the resilient cushioning member and the interior bottom of the shoe cover may provide a permanent and indirect attachment of the resilient cushioning member to the shoe cover. | 03-17-2016 |
20160073738 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS OF AN URBAN SPUR - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a circumferential strap body having a magnetized item is fixedly attached to the circumferential strap body, an undersole strap having two ends is operably coupled to the circumferential strap body by at least one of the two ends of the undersole strap, and a metal item is magnetically attached to the magnetized item to pin or immobilize a boot cuff between the magnetized item and the metal item to prevent the boot cuff from moving under a heel of a boot and becoming damaged or frayed while walking. | 03-17-2016 |
20160106179 | Shoe Poncho - The present invention relates to protection of ones newly brought tennis shoes with the shoe poncho. A convenient way to always carry 2 shoe poncho's for the consumers shoes in time of bad weather occurring allowing the consumer to keep their shoes looking the same no matter the weather condition. A trendy colorful manufacture box with ball chain are hook to ones shoe and kept there until used. Shoe poncho once again allows consumer to protect their tennis from being soaked, damage or dirty at all times of having the shoe poncho connected to shoe. | 04-21-2016 |
20160128430 | Shoe Toe Cap - A shoe toe cap for protecting a toe end of a shoe is disclosed. The shoe toe cap has various layers adhered together to form a single piece for use on the shoe toe cap. Adhesive film layers and polyurethane film layers are combined to form the inventive shoe toe cap. A lowermost adhesive film layer is temporarily or permanently adhered to the toe end of the shoe. A series of polyurethane film layers are adhered on top of the lowermost adhesive film layer. The shoe toe cap is abrasion and creep resistant and increases the life of the shoe. | 05-12-2016 |
20160157550 | BOOT-MOUNTED SNOWBOARD SUPPORT DEVICE - A snowboard support device for use with a snowboard boot having a front surface and a back boot interface surface wherein the front surface has a groove, wherein the groove has a support surface, wherein above the groove is an upper lip and wherein below the groove is a lower lip, wherein the front surface has a flat perimeter, and wherein in the flat perimeter are at least two lace conduits suitable to connect the device to the laces of a snowboard boot. The support surface of the device engages with the edge of a snowboard to support the board while on a chairlift and to protect the dorsal side of the boot and its laces from damage by the metal edge of the snowboard. | 06-09-2016 |
20160157555 | SHOE HOLE PREVENTION DEVICE - Shoe hole prevention inserts and methods for making same are described. A shoe insert may include a sole pad, a toe guard attached to a first position on the sole pad, and a sidewall guard attached to a second location on the sole pad. The toe guard may be connected to the sole pad such that the toe guard can be moved into a first insertion position. Similarly, the sidewall guard may be movably connected to the sole pad such that the sidewall guard can be moved into a second insertion position. Each of the sole pad, toe guard, and sidewall guard may include an adhesion area for adhering at least a portion of the shoe insert to at least a portion of the inside of a shoe. Thus, when inserted, the insert may prevent holes from forming due to rubbing against the inside of the shoe. | 06-09-2016 |
20080196279 | Support Sleeve for Thin and/or High Heels on Ladies' Shoes - A support sleeve for high heels on ladies's shoes with a sleeve body to accommodate a heel, said sleeve body having a substantially larger base than the base of the heel to be accommodated, and fixing means ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080216363 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING A HEEL - A method, system, and apparatus, the apparatus including, in some embodiments, an elongate member of protective material having a width corresponding to a circumference of a heel and a height corresponding to a height of the heel, and a plurality of joints formed in the elongate member, each joint provided to form an angled juncture in the elongate member such that the elongate member correlates to a shape of the heel and protects the circumference and height of the heel. | 09-11-2008 |
20090217553 | SHOE HEEL SUPPORT DEVICE - A shoe heel support device for providing support and stability to a heel of a shoe when worn, is described. The support device is includes an attachment means for fastening the device to the heel of a shoe, and a ground contacting surface. The ground contacting surface contacts a surface of ground in use, such that a generally downwards force applied by a wearer of the shoe to a base of the shoe heel is distributed over an area that is greater than that of a surface area of the base of the shoe heel. The device is particularly useful for application in instances where a high heeled shoe is being worn upon surfaces that are soft, by preventing or inhibiting the heel of the shoe from sinking into the ground. | 09-03-2009 |
20110030246 | HEEL PROTECTION DEVICE - In a device for the protection of floors and/or heels, in particular stilettos, which includes a flexible hollow body ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110185601 | Shoe heel cover - A shoe heel cover is designed to be selectively positioned and removed from a heel of a shoe. The heel cover is configured as a resilient flexible compressible hollow body having a plurality of concave indentations formed in its outer wall. A plurality of concave parts, each corresponding to the concave indentations extends inwardly toward the center of the opening formed in the hollow body. In one aspect, the heel cover body has an hour-glass cross-section. The middle portion of the body has the smallest diameter opening, such that the convex parts exert a bias and gripping action on the heel, preventing the heel cover from slipping from the shoe heel. | 08-04-2011 |
20110232137 | Shoe surface and heel repair/protective device - A heel repair/protective kit carried in a women's purse or handbag contains one or more cup members designed to be slipped onto the heel stem tip of a high-heel shoe. The cup member is composed of elastic material that fits snugly over the heel stem tip, covering a chipped or broken tip surface. The cup members may extend partway up the heel stem, and may contain decorative elements such as gems, rhinestones, studs and the like. The kit may additionally contain one or more sheets having a plurality of peel-and-stick patches of various sizes, colors, and shapes. These peel-and-stick patches may be applied to the heel stem and the sides or front of the shoe sole to cover up scuffs and scratches, and provide a decorative appearance that protects the sides, front or heel stem from further damage. The patches are composed of cloth, polymeric sheets or metallic foils having a stretch-release adhesive backing. The heel protection kit fixes high-heel shoe damages in an efficient, reliable manner. On-the-fly repair is readily effected, affording continuous usage without need for tools or shoe repair personnel. | 09-29-2011 |
20130008060 | HEEL PROTECTOR - A heel protector is provided that has a tubular structure with a strap and a heel section. The heel section includes a plurality of alternating annular strips of material and annular ridges that allow users of the heel protector to expand the heel section vertically when placed over a shoe so that the heel section covers all or substantially all of a rear portion of the shoe. | 01-10-2013 |
20130042505 | HEEL PROTECTOR - A shielding cup is provided for use with a self-fusing member or collapsible heat-concentrating accessory. The shielding cup is attached to a shoe heel as a temporary fix for a worn heel tip. The cup can be attached to the heel by a self-fusing member that binds to itself. The cup can also be attached by using a heat source and collapsible heat-concentrating accessory to concentrate heat on the heat-shrink version of the shielding cup. | 02-21-2013 |
20130091742 | Driving Shoe Heel and Back Protector - A device used to protect the back and heel of a driver's shoe while the driver operates the pedals of a vehicle, such as an automobile. The protector has a body made of a pliable, flexible, and durable material that conforms to the contours of the back and heel of a shoe. Straps formed integrally with the body wrap around the driver's ankle, and a central portion of the protector extends over the rear and heel of the driver's shoe, keeping sharp dirt and abrasive debris from scuffing or scratching the shoe. The protector is constructed so it is easy to attach to and remove from the shoe within the limited confines of the driver's seat area. The compact and flexible construction of the protector makes it portable or easy to store when not in use. | 04-18-2013 |
20130239446 | HIGH-HEEL TIP PROTECTOR AND REPAIR KIT - A heel protector for use with a high heel having a heel tip with a bottom surface having a size and shape. The heel protector is a flat material that is substantially sized and shaped to conform to the exact size and shape of the heel tip bottom surface. The heel protector is adhered to the bottom of the high heel tip by an adhesive. | 09-19-2013 |
20130333252 | System and Method for Protecting the Heel Area of Footwear - An improved system and method for protecting the heel area of footwear is disclosed herein. Specifically, a heel protector system is disclosed. Such heel protector system can comprise a rod member mountable above a welt of a shoe, and a sheet further comprising a curved surface, and a horizontal track along the concave side of the curved surface, wherein said horizontal track connects the sheet to the rod member. In another embodiment, the heel protector system can further comprise a sheet which is replaceable by a second sheet. The second sheet can comprise a second curved surface and a second horizontal track along the concave side of the second curved surface, wherein the second curved horizontal track capable of connecting the second sheet to the rod member. | 12-19-2013 |
20140033579 | HIGH HEEL SHOE PROTECTOR AND FOOTSTEP SILENCER - A heel protector cap designed to work efficiently with existing stiletto high heel shoes and to have a discreet appearance. The heel protector cap reduces footstep noise while walking in high heel shoes, increases the durability of high heel shoes, and increases foot comfort while wearing stilettos. Features and characteristics of the protective heel cap include construction from a durable material that can handle repetitive impact, coloring to allow the protective heel cap to blend in with the stiletto shoe, and a tapered edge that allows the product to fit securely to the stiletto heel while also providing a discrete appearance. The protective heel cap has been designed to fit the various shapes and sizes of stiletto heels. | 02-06-2014 |
20140075789 | WOMAN'S HIGH HEEL PROTECTOR - A device for the protection of a high heel is disclosed which is adjustable to adapt to various shoe heel diameters and is barely visible during use. | 03-20-2014 |
20140075790 | WOMAN'S HIGH HEEL PROTECTOR - A device for the protection of a high heel is disclosed which is adjustable to adapt to various shoe heel diameters and is barely visible during use. | 03-20-2014 |
20140202045 | UNIVERSAL HEELED SHOE PROTECTOR - A universal heeled shoe protector for mounting to a heeled shoe to protect the heeled shoe from moisture and other potentially damaging elements. The protector includes a relatively flexible covering for surrounding the heeled shoe. The covering is water resistant and defines an opening at a top end. A sole is secured to a bottom end of the covering. The sole includes a top surface and a gripping surface providing traction with a ground surface. The sole includes a ball portion, an arch portion and a heel portion. A memory material is mounted to the top surface in the heel portion and at least partially in the arch portion. The memory material has a relaxed height and a compressed height. The relaxed height is greater than the compressed height. The memory material is generally positioned at the relaxed height when the heeled shoe is not positioned on the memory material. | 07-24-2014 |
20140250736 | Stiletto Heel Protector - A heel guard detachably mountable onto a heel post of a high heel shoe extends the heel post pressure area, while moving over rough terrain preventing the heel post from sinking into soft surfaces. The heel guard comprises a base portion and an upper portion. The base portion dissipates the heel post pressure while the upper portion frictionally grips the heel post. The upper portion projects from the base portion in a curvilinear fashion into a plurality of stays that converge forming an aperture before extending into the upper portion interior. The upper portion can also be an hourglass columnar receptacle with a bore that tapers from a wide opening to a narrower middle section then to a wider base. The narrower middle section frictionally grips heel posts of varying thicknesses. | 09-11-2014 |
20150128457 | Protective Heel Enclosure Device - Provided is a protective heel enclosure device that is adapted to prevent the back of the footwear from becoming scuffed or damaged while worn by a user. The footwear protector includes a sleeve having an upper and an elongated heel portion extending downward therefrom. The upper portion of the sleeve includes a zipper, which facilitates the opening of the upper portion of the sleeve. The heel portion of the sleeve includes a sole portion attached thereon, which provides traction so as to prevent skidding. The sleeve is constructed to fit snugly to the back and heel of the footwear. In this way, the protective heel enclosure device of the present invention will not tend to move or will only move relatively minimally against the footwear as it protects the back and heel of the footwear and prolongs the life of the same. | 05-14-2015 |
20150296921 | COVER FOR HEEL PORTION OF HIGH HEEL SHOE - A cover for a high-heel shoe includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer surface disposed on an opposite side of the body from the inner surface, and an adhesive material disposed on the inner surface of the body. The adhesive material is configured to bond with a heel portion of the high-heel shoe. An outer contour of the body is configured to cover an outer surface of the heel portion of the high-heel shoe. | 10-22-2015 |
20150320145 | HIGH HEEL SHOE PROTECTOR AND FOOTSTEP SILENCER - A heel protector cap designed to work efficiently with existing stiletto high heel shoes and to have a discreet appearance. The heel protector cap reduces footstep noise while walking in high heel shoes, increases the durability of high heel shoes, and increases foot comfort while wearing stilettos. Features and characteristics of the protective heel cap include construction from a durable material that can handle repetitive impact, coloring to allow the protective heel cap to blend in with the stiletto shoe, and a tapered edge that allows the product to fit securely to the stiletto heel while also providing a discrete appearance. The protective heel cap has been designed to fit the various shapes and sizes of stiletto heels. | 11-12-2015 |
20160249708 | Shoe Heel Cup Protection Device | 09-01-2016 |
20160081421 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A protective cover for an article of footwear can include a first portion covering the top and sides of the footwear and a second portion covering the back of the footwear. The first portion can include locations to receive at least part of a connecting mechanism, and the second portion of the cover can be connected to the first portion of the cover by the connecting mechanism. | 03-24-2016 |
036073000 | Sole and/or heel | 10 |
20080301976 | Anti-dust shoe pad device - A shoe pad made of a flexible thin sheet material (paper or plastics) for adhering to the outer sole of a shoe to prevent floor contamination is disclosed having a top surface, an adhesive zone disposed on the top surface for adhering to the shoe pad to the outer sole of a shoe, and a smooth bottom surface disposed opposite to the top surface. | 12-11-2008 |
20120036738 | CLEAT SOLE SYSTEMS - The cleat sole protection system comprises an auxiliary sole having an outer sole and a midsole, a first set of straps that attach around the toe region of the cleated shoe, a second set of straps that attach around the metatarsal region of the cleated shoe, and in some embodiments there may be a third set of straps attached to the second set of straps which wrap around the back of the heel area of the cleated shoe. The auxiliary sole may comprise a wedge profile that gives the appearance of a sandal and is easily placed on the bottom of a cleated shoe and quickly strapped into place for the protection of wood, tile, and other types of flooring that can be damaged by cleated sports shoes. | 02-16-2012 |
20120124865 | COURT SHOE COVER - A shoe cover for a court shoe. The shoe cover has an upper region with a toe cap, a mid-shoe region, and a heel cup. The upper region has sidewalls with expansible zones formed therein. The expansible zones are either generally thin and flexible areas that allow deformation of the upper to accommodate a court shoe to be engaged therewith, or are accordion-like. The shoe cover further includes a sole with an expansion zone formed therein. | 05-24-2012 |
20140041254 | Shoe accessory for friction reduction on carpet - A new shoe sole cover accessory for providing a way to reduce friction between feet and carpeted or rubber type surfaces for dance fitness. The inventive device includes a piece of smooth fabric material such as 210 denier coated nylon oxford fabric and two fastening bands such as elastic, affixed parallel to one another. One fastening band attaches to two corners of the fabric while the other fastening band attaches to the other two corners of the fabric, thus creating an attachable shoe sole cover accessory for friction reduction on carpet for dance fitness. The shoe sole cover accessory is then attached to the shoes by sliding the fastening bands over the top surface of the shoe, with the fabric sliding over the bottom surface of the shoe. When attached securely in this manner, the shoe sole cover accessory reduces friction between carpet or rubber type surface and feet. | 02-13-2014 |
20140202033 | Protective Member For An Article Of Footwear - A protective system for articles of footwear includes a protective member that may be used to protect a sole structure from components of a graphic transfer assembly. The protective member can include adjustment members for adjusting the effective depth of different portions of the protective member. The protective member can also include adjustable covering portions for protecting portions of an upper. | 07-24-2014 |
20140230275 | Shoe Sole Covering Assembly - A shoe sole covering assembly includes a panel that has a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The panel has a shape of a shoe sole. An adhesive is positioned on and covers the top side. The adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive and is configured to removably adhere the panel to a bottom surface of a shoe sole. | 08-21-2014 |
20140298683 | Attachable Shoe Sole Protector - An attachable shoe sole protector is provided as a means of increasing the longevity of a shoe's sole while providing increased structural stability and traction to the attached shoe. The present invention comprises a shoe mount, a toe assembly, and a heel assembly. The shoe mount is provided as the portion of the present invention that peripherally attaches to the existing shoe. The toe assembly is a structural element that utilizes a rigid construction in order to reinforce the shoe mount's engagement proximal to the existing shoe's toe section. The heel assembly is a structural element that utilizes a rigid construction in order to reinforce the shoe mounts engagement proximal to the existing shoe's heel section. The toe assembly and the heel assembly additionally include treaded portions that improve the traction of the existing shoe, enabling the wearer to use various types of shoes for a plurality of unintended activities. | 10-09-2014 |
20140325875 | Attachable Shoe Sole Protector - An attachable shoe sole protector is provided as a means of increasing the longevity of a shoe's sole while providing increased structural stability and traction to the attached shoe. The attachable shoe sole protector contains utilizes a shoe mount, a toe assembly, and a heel assembly. The shoe mount is provided as the portion that peripherally attaches to the existing shoe. The toe assembly is a structural element that utilizes a rigid construction in order to reinforce the shoe mount's engagement proximal to the existing shoe's toe section. The heel assembly is a structural element that utilizes a rigid construction in order to reinforce the shoe mounts engagement proximal to the existing shoe's heel section. The toe assembly and the heel assembly additionally include treaded portions that improve the traction of the existing shoe, enabling the wearer to use various types of shoes for a plurality of unintended activities. | 11-06-2014 |
20150052779 | DISPOSABLE SHOE BUDDY - A disposable shoe bottom cover for allowing a user easily cover the bottom of shoes being worn with a securely fitted, non-slip structure. The invention comprises a bottom base with a first front attachment lip, a second front attachment lip, a first back attachment lip, and a second back attachment lip. The bottom base is configured to be stretchable to be placed over and to cover the bottom of a shoe and the attachment lips provide opposing surfaces which allow the disposable shoe bottom cover to be secured to the bottom of a shoe by way of engaging the toe portion of the shoe and the heel portion of the shoe. The invention is operated by supplying manual force to stretch apart one front attachment lip and one back attachment lip, placing the bottom of a shoe on the stretched bottom base, and removing the manual force. | 02-26-2015 |
20150351498 | Barrier for Midsole of a Shoe - A shoe barrier that covers a midsole on a shoe. The barrier forms a substantially elongated ring shaped band that is dimensioned to encompass the periphery of the shoe at its midsole section. The band includes an inner surface that engages the midsole by wrapping around the longitudinal sides of the midsole, a toebox, and a heel counter. An outer surface of the band protects the midsole against impact, physical damage, scuff marks, scratches, external elements, moisture, and debris. The outer surface can be coated with a chemical composition that inhibits scoffing and scratching to both the band and the midsole. The band is fabricated from a substantially clear polymer composition with clinging characteristics. An elastic member attaches to the top side of the band and secures the band to the midsole. | 12-10-2015 |