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.
This application claims priority to provisional application 61/404,217 filed Sep. 30, 2010.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention generally relates to golf shoe covers, and more particularly, to golf shoe covers for use when hitting a golf ball out of a hazard.
Currently golfers may get wet when hitting out of the hazard. Golfers may remove their shoes and socks to hit the ball out of the hazard, slowing down speed of play substantially.
As can be seen, there is a need for a cover for golf shoes for hitting the ball out of a hazard without getting the user's shoes and slacks wet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIn one aspect of the present invention, a golf shoe cover comprises a covering configured to cover a golf shoe and slacks, wherein the covering has the shape of a user's golf shoe and leg; and a band configured to tighten the covering over a leg of a user.
In another aspect of the present invention, a method comprises creating a covering in the form of a golf shoe and a user's leg; placing an elastic band at the top of the covering; placing a user's golf shoe and leg in the covering, wherein a user's foot is placed in the golf shoe.
These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.
The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
Various inventive features are described below that can each be used independently of one another or in combination with other features.
Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention generally provides a cover for a user's golf shoe and slacks that may cover the user's golf shoes when the user hits a golf ball out of a hazard.
Now referring to the drawings, there is shown, in
It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
Claims
1. A golf shoe cover, comprising:
- a covering configured to cover a golf shoe, wherein the covering has the shape of a users golf shoe and leg; and
- a band configured to tighten the covering over a leg of a user.
2. The cover of claim 1, wherein the band comprises an elastic band.
3. The cover of claim 1, wherein the covering comprises vinyl.
4. The cover of claim 1, wherein the covering comprises rubber.
5. The cover of claim 1, wherein the cover is colored with a solid color.
6. A method comprising:
- creating a covering in the form of a golf shoe and a user's leg;
- placing an elastic band at the top of the covering;
- placing a user's golf shoe in the covering, wherein a users foot is placed in the golf shoe.
7. The method of claim 6, wherein the cover is waterproof.
8. The method of claim 6, wherein the cover is colored with multiple colors.
9. The method of claim 6, wherein the cover consists of a coarse material configured to grip the ground.
10. The method of claim 6, wherein the cover comprises plastic.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 5, 2011
Publication Date: Apr 5, 2012
Inventor: BRIAN FRANCIS BLOCK (Egg Harbor Township, NJ)
Application Number: 13/204,512
International Classification: A43B 23/00 (20060101); A43D 11/00 (20060101);