Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A supplemental computer readable medium is applied to an existing credit card of a customer by a merchant at the point of sale or place of business with a lightweight, simple applicator. The use of supplemental computer readable media on existing cards reduces the bulk that must be carried by the customer, and provides the customer with a computer readable medium in a convenient format.