US20130019507A1 - Shoebax - Google Patents
Shoebax Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20130019507A1 US20130019507A1 US13/134,905 US201113134905A US2013019507A1 US 20130019507 A1 US20130019507 A1 US 20130019507A1 US 201113134905 A US201113134905 A US 201113134905A US 2013019507 A1 US2013019507 A1 US 2013019507A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- shoe
- designed
- heel
- plastic
- shows
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
- A43B23/30—Heel-protectors for car-drivers
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
- A43B23/02—Uppers; Boot legs
- A43B23/0245—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/16—Overshoes
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
- A43B3/242—Collapsible or convertible characterised by the upper
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
- A43B5/007—Footwear for sporting purposes for car driving or racing
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)
Abstract
This invention, called “Shoebax”, is designed to slide over the open heel portion of a shoe, creating a smooth detachable back of the shoe.
The invention has a sheath that slides over the heel of the shoe. The invention provides a shoe backing which is fastened by way of an anklet (tied or buckled).
The purpose of the invention is to prevent clothing from sliding between the in-sole of the shoe and the heel of the foot.
Description
- The impetus of the invention arose because some shoes (particularly sling backs) allow the back hemline of slacks or skirts to slide between the insole of the shoe and heel of the foot.
- The invention relates to the class of inventions in which fasteners, clips and/or similar devices are placed on footwear.
- The applicant is not aware of US Patents that pertain to this type of device.
- The Applicant has obtained a provisional patent (61/399,402).
- Shoebax is an invention designed for use on women's footwear. The broad purpose of the invention is to provide wearers of footwear (particularly sling back shoes) a decorative, simulated and removable device allowing the clothing (e.g. pant hems, skirts) to be worn naturally.
- When viewed from bottom to top, the device resembles a 2-dimensional light bulb.
- The base of the invention has a sheath to allow the Shoebax to slide on the heel of the shoe.
- The “heel sheath” is stitched to fabric or plastic that provides the actual shoe-backing.
- The invention can be folded to adjust for the height of the shoe heel. The invention contains a sheath at the top with holes on either end to permit the anklet (i.e. the brace) to slide through. The anklet or brace is wrapped around the ankle for fastening.
- The anklet is a thin piece of material or plastic approximately 6″ to 12″ in length. It slides through the sheath in the shoe back. It can be tied or in some versions, a buckle is used to fasten the Shoebax around the ankle.
-
FIG. 1 shows a standard sling back shoe without the Shoebax invention. -
FIG. 2 shows a side view of the Shoebax before it is attached to a woman's sling back shoe. -
FIG. 3 shows the Poly Spandex Shoebax attached to a sling back shoe (for demonstration purposes) -
FIG. 4 shows the plastic Shoebax from the side. It operates in essentially the same manner as the Poly Spandex Shoebax. -
FIG. 5 shows the buckle that is used to fasten the anklet. -
FIG. 6 shows the plastic Shoebax attached to a sling back shoe (for demonstration purposes). -
FIG. 1 shows a side view of the sling back shoe without the invention. This is provided for demonstration purposes. -
FIG. 2 shows a side view of the Shoebax before it is attached to a woman's sling back shoe. - Part 1-A This diagram shows the thin sheath that attaches (slides through) to the heel of the shoe.
- Part 1-B The material is elastic, made of strands of rubber and latex weaved together. It is designed to fit most heels. It comes in 2 sizes:
- Small to medium Fits (most) 9×10 cm thru 15×15 cm
- Medium to Large Fits (most) 18×18 cm thru 16×25 cm
- PART 2-A Part-A shows the concave-shaped backing (“the shoe back”) that fits behind the heel for the shoe wearer.
- The fabric is Poly Spandex. The material is designed to be flexible (it can stretch and recoil) in accordance with its purpose—to fit round the heel of the shoe wearer.
- The backing is made from 2 pieces of fabric (Pieces A and B) which are stitched together with ¼″ seam allowance. Pieces A and B are stitched utilizing a right-side to right side “stay stitch” using a ¼″ seam allowance.
- PART 2-B Part 2-B shows the top portion of the concave-backing. It shows where the Poly-Spandex material is folded over and stitched, to create a tube-like sheath for insertion of the anklet.
-
PART 3Part 3 shows the thin anklet strap that fastens around the anklet and is tied (like a shoelace). The hollow portion in the middle ofPart 3 represents the area where the shoe-wearers ankle would be. The strap is made of the same Poly-Spandex material as the backing. - PART 3-B Part 3-B shows the front portion of the anklet where it is tied.
-
FIG. 3 FIG. 3 shows the Shoebax attached to a sling back shoe (for demonstration purposes) - Part 2-B shows the elastic bottom of the Shoebax attached to a sling back shoe.
-
FIG. 4 FIG. 4 shows the plastic Shoebax from the side. It operates in essentially the same manner as the Poly Spandex Shoebax. - Part 1-A Part 1-A shows the thin plastic sheath that attaches to the heel of the sling back shoe.
- Part 1-B Part 1-B shows the holds at either end of the sheath that is designed to slide on to heels. It is designed to fit most heels. It comes in 2 sizes:
-
Small to Medium Fits (most) 9 × 10 cm thru 15 × 15 cm Medium to Large Fits (most 18 × 18 cm thru 16 × 25 cm - Part 2-A Part 2-A shows the backing that fits around the heel. The plastic is designed to be flexible (it can stretch and recoil) in accordance with its purpose—to fit around the heel of the shoe wearer.
- The backing is made from 1 thin sheath of plastic
- Part 2-B Part 2-B shows the top portion of the plastic shoe back. It shows where the plastic backing is folded over and stitched, to create a tube-like sheath for the insertion of the anklet.
-
Part 3Part 3 shows the thin strap that fastens around the ankle and is fastened with a buckle (like a belt). The hollow portion in the middle represents the area where the shoe-wearers ankle would be. The strap is made of the same plastic material as the backing. It contains several holes for the fastening of the buckle. -
Part 4Part 4 shows the buckle that is fastened on the front portion of the anklet. -
FIG. 5 FIG. 5 shows the buckle that is used to fasten the anklet. - The buckle measures approximately 1 cm×1cm. It is made from plastic.
- The fastening strap (similar to a belt used for trousers) adjusts depending on the ankle width.
-
FIG. 6 FIG. 6 shows the plastic Shoebax attached to a sling back shoe (for demonstration purposes) - Part 1-A Part 1-A shows the elastic bottom of the Shoebax attached to a sling back shoe.
Claims (5)
1. A combination of interconnecting fabric or plastic comprised of a lower portion, a middle portion and an upper portion which together comprise an adjustable and removable backing device designed to be flexible and adjust to the heel and ankle of the shoe-wearer.
2. As stated in claim 1 , the lower portion comprises a thin sheath of material to slide over the heel portion of a shoe. The sheath is elastic and is designed to be flexible to fit most heels on footwear on the market, but also designed to fit tightly to the heel. It is stitched and melded to the shoe-backing fabric or plastic (the middle portion).
3. As stated in claim 1 , the middle portion comprises the functional aspect of the Shoebax. This portion comprises material in the form of fabric, plastic or some other material that is designed to secure the foot on a backless, sling back type of shoe. The shoe backing is kept secure by way of the upper portion (the anklet/strap) and it is secured to the shoe by way of attachment to the heel (the lower portion).
4. As stated in claim 1 , the upper portion contains a strap that is designed to slide into a thin sheath or opening at the top of the shop back. The anklet is designed to wrap around and fasten to the ankle by way of a buckle.
5. As stated in claim 1 , the upper portion may alternatively contain a strap that is made from fabric that is designed to slide through a thin sheath or opening at the top of the shoe back and to tie around the shoe wearers' ankle for fastening (in contrast to the use of a buckle).
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US13/134,905 US20130019507A1 (en) | 2011-06-21 | 2011-06-21 | Shoebax |
US14/018,459 US20140000126A1 (en) | 2010-07-12 | 2013-09-05 | Removable and Reversible Shoe Fashion Accessory |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US13/134,905 US20130019507A1 (en) | 2011-06-21 | 2011-06-21 | Shoebax |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US14/018,459 Continuation-In-Part US20140000126A1 (en) | 2010-07-12 | 2013-09-05 | Removable and Reversible Shoe Fashion Accessory |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20130019507A1 true US20130019507A1 (en) | 2013-01-24 |
Family
ID=47554737
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US13/134,905 Abandoned US20130019507A1 (en) | 2010-07-12 | 2011-06-21 | Shoebax |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20130019507A1 (en) |
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20130333242A1 (en) * | 2012-05-16 | 2013-12-19 | Jewel Linda Whiting | Adhesive backed heel pad with loop attachment and ankle strap |
FR3004077A1 (en) * | 2013-04-04 | 2014-10-10 | Leila Oufkir | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE REAR OF SHOES AND THE HEELS AGAINST THE RAPID AND PREMATURE WEAR CAUSED BY FRICTION AGAINST THE FLOOR DURING MOTOR DRIVING |
US20150128457A1 (en) * | 2013-11-11 | 2015-05-14 | Denise Wright | Protective Heel Enclosure Device |
US20160095386A1 (en) * | 2014-10-01 | 2016-04-07 | Jessica G. Macfarlane | Modular Shoe Sole Assembly for High Heels |
USD806997S1 (en) * | 2016-05-04 | 2018-01-09 | Jewel L Whiting | Heel pad |
US20180132274A1 (en) * | 2015-04-30 | 2018-05-10 | Lg Electronics Inc. | Method and apparatus for controlling congestion of contention based pusch transmission or contention based sr transmission in wireless communication system |
Citations (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1708964A (en) * | 1927-05-06 | 1929-04-16 | Alice C Boomer | Shoe-heel guard |
US2763938A (en) * | 1953-09-30 | 1956-09-25 | Kays Lillian | Heel protector for ladies' shoes |
US2894339A (en) * | 1958-11-06 | 1959-07-14 | Viola E Shapiro | Heel protector |
US2988830A (en) * | 1958-12-15 | 1961-06-20 | Barry R G Corp | Heel protector |
US3102346A (en) * | 1962-10-15 | 1963-09-03 | Schrougham Benton | Heel splash guard |
US4461100A (en) * | 1983-06-02 | 1984-07-24 | Minor Ira L | Driver's heel protector |
USD288382S (en) * | 1983-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | Birchwood Joan E | Shoe/boot heel protector |
US4756097A (en) * | 1987-08-17 | 1988-07-12 | Sanders Clarence C | Adjustable heel protector for ladies shoes |
USD300780S (en) * | 1986-07-21 | 1989-04-25 | Walls Mary A | Shoe heel protector for a high heel |
USD305276S (en) * | 1987-07-20 | 1990-01-02 | Summerfield Industries, Inc. | Combined bow and shoe heel and counter protector |
USD305277S (en) * | 1987-11-09 | 1990-01-02 | Summerfield Industries, Inc. | Combined shoe heel and counter protector and ankle band |
US5357694A (en) * | 1989-09-14 | 1994-10-25 | Mauck K Joan | Heel protector |
US8141275B1 (en) * | 2008-12-11 | 2012-03-27 | Donaldson Frank W | Heel sheath protective cover for a shoe |
-
2011
- 2011-06-21 US US13/134,905 patent/US20130019507A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1708964A (en) * | 1927-05-06 | 1929-04-16 | Alice C Boomer | Shoe-heel guard |
US2763938A (en) * | 1953-09-30 | 1956-09-25 | Kays Lillian | Heel protector for ladies' shoes |
US2894339A (en) * | 1958-11-06 | 1959-07-14 | Viola E Shapiro | Heel protector |
US2988830A (en) * | 1958-12-15 | 1961-06-20 | Barry R G Corp | Heel protector |
US3102346A (en) * | 1962-10-15 | 1963-09-03 | Schrougham Benton | Heel splash guard |
US4461100A (en) * | 1983-06-02 | 1984-07-24 | Minor Ira L | Driver's heel protector |
USD288382S (en) * | 1983-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | Birchwood Joan E | Shoe/boot heel protector |
USD300780S (en) * | 1986-07-21 | 1989-04-25 | Walls Mary A | Shoe heel protector for a high heel |
USD305276S (en) * | 1987-07-20 | 1990-01-02 | Summerfield Industries, Inc. | Combined bow and shoe heel and counter protector |
US4756097A (en) * | 1987-08-17 | 1988-07-12 | Sanders Clarence C | Adjustable heel protector for ladies shoes |
USD305277S (en) * | 1987-11-09 | 1990-01-02 | Summerfield Industries, Inc. | Combined shoe heel and counter protector and ankle band |
US5357694A (en) * | 1989-09-14 | 1994-10-25 | Mauck K Joan | Heel protector |
US8141275B1 (en) * | 2008-12-11 | 2012-03-27 | Donaldson Frank W | Heel sheath protective cover for a shoe |
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20130333242A1 (en) * | 2012-05-16 | 2013-12-19 | Jewel Linda Whiting | Adhesive backed heel pad with loop attachment and ankle strap |
FR3004077A1 (en) * | 2013-04-04 | 2014-10-10 | Leila Oufkir | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE REAR OF SHOES AND THE HEELS AGAINST THE RAPID AND PREMATURE WEAR CAUSED BY FRICTION AGAINST THE FLOOR DURING MOTOR DRIVING |
US20150128457A1 (en) * | 2013-11-11 | 2015-05-14 | Denise Wright | Protective Heel Enclosure Device |
US20160095386A1 (en) * | 2014-10-01 | 2016-04-07 | Jessica G. Macfarlane | Modular Shoe Sole Assembly for High Heels |
US20180132274A1 (en) * | 2015-04-30 | 2018-05-10 | Lg Electronics Inc. | Method and apparatus for controlling congestion of contention based pusch transmission or contention based sr transmission in wireless communication system |
USD806997S1 (en) * | 2016-05-04 | 2018-01-09 | Jewel L Whiting | Heel pad |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US10758010B2 (en) | Increased access footwear | |
US20130019507A1 (en) | Shoebax | |
US7398607B1 (en) | Heel strap apparatus and mounting method | |
US20070130800A1 (en) | Shoe retention strap | |
US20160007673A1 (en) | Securement Strap For A Sandal | |
US10531707B2 (en) | Accessory for footwear | |
US20160317853A1 (en) | Gymnic garment and relevant kit | |
US20170099912A1 (en) | Footware securing device | |
US10159299B2 (en) | Footwear securing device | |
US20140013621A1 (en) | Convertible Footwear | |
US9044060B2 (en) | Convertible shoe | |
US20150189946A1 (en) | Footwear with a pocket | |
US20130318829A1 (en) | Running Sandal | |
US20150282553A1 (en) | Sandal With Adjustable Strap | |
US20090094862A1 (en) | Heel stabilizer | |
US10694806B2 (en) | Shoe or sandal with interchangeable straps and ornaments | |
US20150165257A1 (en) | Gymnic garment and relevant kit | |
US20150250266A1 (en) | Shoe accessory devices | |
US20160007688A1 (en) | Shoe strapping system | |
US20100000120A1 (en) | Heel stabilizer | |
JP5212957B1 (en) | Shoes that can also be used as a chair | |
CN201536646U (en) | Fashionable fast trousers | |
CN113384031A (en) | Vamp and shoes for shoes | |
JP6853517B2 (en) | Sole receiving mechanism of a chair that can be worn on a shoeed foot and can be walked at any time | |
US9675136B2 (en) | Customizable footwear |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |