DRY BOOTH

Abstract

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.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of covering devices and more specifically relates to 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.

2. Description of the Related Art

Some inventions—cars, lightbulbs, television, personal computers, cellphones—change the way we live and change the world. These are what one might call groundbreakers: entirely new technologies, or adaptations of existing technology to accomplish things not previously thought possible. Such inventions mark the great milestones in humanity's technological history, and bring on huge changes in the life of a society. But groundbreaking inventions are understandably rare: the great majority of successful inventions are instead small improvements that come into play gradually, so subtly that we hardly notice them:

Improvement-type inventions bring not sweeping societal change, but heightened individual convenience that then spreads to all consumers, or subtle, hardly noticed improvements in specific, pre-existing technologies. Does anyone remember the date when the first spray-pump bottle hit the shelves? How about the first camera with a built-in flash, or the first time they saw VELCRO®? Who remembers the arrival of the electric toothbrush, disposable flossers, or soft-drink bottles made of plastic? Who can name the person who invented the automobile shoulder-harness or anti-lock brakes, thumb-tacks or rubber bands, disposable razors or monofilament fishing line? Inventions such as these—often, simple improvements of existing products—make our lives easier (whether we notice them or not), and very soon we cannot remember a time without them.

In regard to almost anything, then, avenues to further improvement are open to the inventor's creative vision. Often, improvements arise from the inspiration of consumers who have discovered in their daily lives a defect or a hidden potential in some commonly used product or technology, and have figured out a better way. One such improvement—a clever and easily affordable way of protecting and maintaining boots and shoes of all descriptions—is the subject of this report. (In this case, the inventor was inspired to create a way of protecting boots and shoes in bad weather—a way that did not involve the use of plastic grocery bags and rubber bands).

Typically, those who enjoy boots and fine shoes as articles of fashion have had little choice, when going out, of exposing their shoes or boots to the outside world of rain, snow, sleet, or mud—elements that can not only detract seriously from the appearance of such footwear, but even damage it beyond repair. The invention to be introduced, described, and discussed in the course of this report would provide easy and affordable all-weather protection for boots and shoes—and keep them looking fresh, clean, and new, whatever the weather.

Various attempts have been made to solve problems found in covering devices art.

Among these are found in: U.S. Pub. No. 2011/0016744 to Wai Kwan Chan; U.S. Pat. No. D428686 to Mariano D'Andrea; and U.S. Pub. No. 2479006 to Pauline E. Garth et al. This prior art is representative of covering devices for footwear.

None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the invention as claimed. Thus, a need exists for a reliable Dry Boot, 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 and to avoid the above-mentioned problems.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known covering device art, the present invention provides a novel Dry Boot. The general purpose of the present invention, which will he described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide 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. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, Dry Boot, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a Dry Boot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is another perspective view illustrating the Dry Boot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a covering device and more particularly to a Dry Boot, 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.

Referring now to the drawings FIGS. 1-2, the Dry Boot comprising a novel product offering consumers a practical solution to the aforementioned challenges. As the name implies, the Dry Boot comprises a specially designed durable set of “outer boots” designed to be worn over dress shoes or boots in inclement conditions, and providing full coverage of the foot and calf. To be produced by an affiliation of firms classified within two industries-of-manufacture—the Miscellaneous Plastics Products Industry, Standard Industrial Code 3089; and the Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries, Standard Industrial Code 3999—the Dry Boot would be fabricated in a lightweight, yet tough and durable, somewhat flexible, transparent, molded plastic material; and the Dry Boot would be produced in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large sizes—perhaps only for women, perhaps for women and men. (The Dry Boot might also be produced and offered in a variety of colors.)

The Dry Boot would slip over the foot, accommodate the heel, and extend upward to just below the knee, fastening at the side with three VELCRO®-equipped, adjustable straps. On the outer side of one Boot, an additional pair of VELCRO® fastening loop straps will serve to secure a compact umbrella. Each pair of Dry Boots will be packaged with its own compact carrying case or pouch, so that when a user has arrived at her destination, she will simply undo the VELCRO® straps which secure the Boots, remove them from over her shoes or boots, and then fold the Dry Boots and place them in the handy carrying case for subsequent use. When folded and stowed in the case, the Dry Boots will fit easily into a purse or briefcase.

The Dry Boot invention has a simple purpose, and has been conceived and designed to achieve it at an exceptionally affordable price. The Dry Boot will come between a consumer's dress shoes or boots and the outside world of rain, snow, sleet, or mud—keeping the covered shoes or boots not only dry, but also clean, fresh, and looking new. Designed for use with dress footwear ranging from evening heels to high boots, the Dry Boot would be versatile, durable, and easy to use—and a single pair of Dry Boots would accommodate one's entire wardrobe of shoes and boots. Clever in conception and designed to meet a real need for those who enjoy fashion footwear, the Dry Boot would offer long-term service at an eminently affordable price—and this handy set of footwear protectors, sure to appeal to fashion-conscious women around the world, should find a wide and enthusiastic market reception. The Dry Boot is cost-effective to produce in the embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1-2.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.

Claims

1. A covering device for footwear essentially as described herein.