FR2642278A3 - Heel protector which can be fitted onto shoes for driving a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a heel protector which can be fitted onto the shoes of motorists in order to prevent the premature wear of the heels during driving, which heel protector can be positioned and removed rapidly. It consists of a casing 1 in imitation leather or any other material which does not risk marking the shoe if the latter is wet. The casing 1 is cut so as to match the shape of the heel and its fitting to different sizes is ensured by small elastic strips 5, which are one, two or three in number according to the height of the latter 6; the heel protector is held by a strap 2 equipped with a rapid closure with Velcro-type attachment. All the assemblies are achieved by stitching 3-7-8-9.

Description

 The present invention relates to your heel protector which can be adapted to the shoes of motorists to prevent premature wear of the heels while driving, and which can be put in place and removed quickly.

It is constituted by an envelope (I) n in imitation leather or in any other material which is not likely to stain the shoe, the latter being soiled t this envelope is cut so as to conform to the shape of the heel and for this purpose has a double vertical seam (7) located in the axis of the rear part e
The upper part of the heel protector is provided with a strap for holding the assembly on the shoe (2).

The lower part enveloping the heel has elastic bands (5) which allow it to be adapted to the different heights and sizes of heels.
The number of strips is a function of the height of the heel, (6) accordingly, there are provided several cutting lines (10) allowing the user to adjust the height with a scissor stroke;; (ai l is too large, various models will be provided)
To prevent the seam (7) from yielding following the chisel blow, stopping points (il) are provided upstream of the cutting lines
The retaining strap (2) is fitted with a quick-lock fastening type VELCRO (4) allowing instantaneous setting to the correct clamping length
The retaining strap (2), the elastic strips (5), the closure system (4), are fixed to the casing (1) or to the elements relating to them by sewing t 3 - 7 - -9-).

 In conclusion, it is an accessory very easy to mass produce, therefore inexpensive, and whose usefulness will be particularly appreciated by ladies motorists using high heel shoes, who X for the moment (change of shoes to drive, if they don't want to degrade their heels in a few hours

Claims (6)

 CLAIMS 1) Adaptable heel protector. on chauasures for driving a car of the type comprising an envelope (I) of imitation leather or any other material which is not likely to stain the shoe 9 even when wet, this envelope being cut so as to conform to the shape of the heel and to s 'Adapt to different sizes of it by means of elastic strips (5), the retention of the heel protector on the shoe being ensured by a strap (2) provided with a quick closure (4). 2) Heel protector according to revendicatiov 1 characterized in that the envelope is cut in ways to match the ten heel shape and for this purpose has a double vertical seam (7) located in the axis of the rear part 3) Heel protector according to. claim I characterized in that the lower part of the envelope surrounding the heel is provided with elastic strips (5) allowing it to be adapted thereto 4) Heel protector according to claim 3 characterized en.ce that the number of elastic strips is a factor of the heel height (6), the user can adapt it by giving a scissor stroke according to the marked cutting lines (10). 5) taloL guard according to claim 4 characterized in that stopping points (IT) are provided upstream of the cutting lines to prevent the seam (7) from yielding following the height adjustment (6 ) with a chisel 6) Heel protector. according to claim I characterized in that the retaining strap (2) is provided with a quick closure (4) hooking Velcro type, whose elements are sewn on the strap and on the top of the envelope (I)