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Boot topperRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, StockingsBoot topper description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060010575, Boot topper. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/583,372, filed Jun. 28, 2004, entitled BOOT TOPPER. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a sock with an inward turned decorative top that folds over the top of a boot to provide a decorative look. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] During the last several years, high fashion dress boots have become quite popular. Unfortunately, high quality boots are very expensive and people are often limited to owning one pair. In turn, one pair of boots only gives the owner a single style, limiting the flexibility of the boots and the ability to wear them frequently with various fashion outfits. [0004] It would be desirable to have the ability to change the look or style of a pair of fashion boots in a simple, cost effective way. In one attempt, a boot cover was used to cover the entire leg of the boot. Although this does change the appearance of the boot, it also adds substantial cost (as the covers were typically made of leather) and may not be compatible with all types of dress boots. Others have attempted to provide decorative socks, using sock covers but these would not be useful for designer boots. Finally, others have attempted to combine socks with boot usage but only to prevent the sock from falling down. Specifically, a stay-up cuff is integrated into the top of the leg portion of the sock and includes an outwardly turned welt which covers the upper edge of a hiking boot to prevent the entry of dirt, snow, etc, into the boot. Although this may be a beneficial design, the sock does not provide any decorative or stylish features to be used with high fashion dress boots. [0005] Accordingly, an apparatus is desired having the aforementioned advantages and solving and/or making improvements on the aforementioned disadvantages. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] A first aspect of the present invention is to provide a tube comprising a foldable decorative tubular portion comprising an inward turned portion and an outward turned portion. The outward turned portion includes an ornamental design thereon. [0007] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a tube comprising a foldable decorative tubular portion comprising an inward turned portion and an outward turned portion. A decoration extends from the outward turned portion of the inward turned welt. [0008] Yet another aspect of the present invention is to provide a method of decorating a boot comprising providing a tube comprising a first section and a second section, with the second section having a decoration integrally attached to an end thereof. The method also includes pulling the boot over the first section of the tube, folding the second section over a top edge of the boot and exposing the decoration. [0009] These and other aspects, objects, and features of the present invention will be understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art upon studying the following specification, claims, and appended drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] FIG. 1 is a side view of a sock of the present invention, with a foldable decorative tubular portion of the sock unfolded. [0011] FIG. 2 is a side view of the sock of the present invention, with a top section of the foldable decorative tubular portion folded over. [0012] FIG. 3 is a side view of a boot. [0013] FIG. 4 is a side view of a boot incorporating the sock of the present invention. [0014] FIG. 5 is a side view of a leg tube, with a top section of the foldable decorative tubular portion folded over. [0015] FIG. 6 is a side view of a cuff, with a top section of the foldable decorative tubular portion folded over. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0016] For purposes of description herein, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," "left, rear," "front," "vertical," "horizontal," and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. [0017] The reference number 10 (FIG. 1) generally designates a clothing tube embodying the present invention. In the illustrated example, the clothing tube 10 comprises a sock 10' that can be made of a variety of materials, including Nylon, Tactel Nylon, Micro Nylon, Microdenier Nylon, Micro Fiber, Spandex, Lycra, Lycra Spandex, Polyester, Cotton, Acetate, Rayon, Viscose, or Chenniel. The sock 10' includes a foot portion 12 and a leg portion 14, with the foot portion 12 attached to one end of the leg portion 14. A foldable decorative tubular portion 16 is integrally attached to the leg portion 14 of the sock 10' at an end opposite to the foot portion 12. The foldable decorative tubular portion 16 is at least partially made of a material that is partially elastic, including Nylon, Tactel Nylon, Micro Nylon, Microdenier Nylon, Micro Fiber, Spandex, Lycra, Lycra Spandex, Polyester, Cotton, Acetate, Rayon, Viscose, or Chenniel. The foldable decorative tubular portion 16 can also be at least partially made of the same material used in the foot portion 12 and leg portion 14. Further, the foldable decorative tubular portion 16 can include an ornamental design 17 thereon. The ornamental design 17 can comprise a design made on the foldable decorative tubular portion 16 that is viewable when a top section 34 of the foldable decorative tubular portion 16 is turned outward (see FIG. 2) and/or at least one decoration 20 attached to at least a top edge 18 of the foldable decorative tubular portion 16. The at least one decoration 20 can include a variety of decorations know to those skilled in the art, including fur, beads, lace, bangles, feathers, stones, rhinestones or any other decoration. The ornamental design 17 can also comprise an image printed on the foldable decorative tubular portion 16, have the material of the foldable decorative tubular portion 16 made into a design or decorations connected to the foldable decorative tubular portion 16 (e.g., fur, beads, lace, bangles, feathers, stones, rhinestones or any other decoration). [0018] In the illustrated example, the foldable decorative tubular portion 16 is attached to leg portion 14 such that when the top section 34 of the foldable decorative tubular portion 16 is folded outward (turned over or cuffed), the ornamental design 17 and/or the at least one decoration 20 are outward facing, allowing others to view the ornamental design 17 and/or the at least one decoration 20 (see FIG. 2). Continue reading about Boot topper... Full patent description for Boot topper Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Boot topper patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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