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  Shoe strap and method of employmentUSPTO Application #: 20070209235Title: Shoe strap and method of employment Abstract: A shoe support and ornamentation system that allows a wearer to customize the look of a shoe. The system may include material having a first end and a second end and having a sufficient length to enwrap a portion of a sole of a shoe proximate its heel and a portion of a wearer's foot wherein after the material is wrapped around the portion of the sole and the wearer's foot, the first end is secured to the second end. (end of abstract) Agent: Intellectual Property Group Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - Minneapolis, MN, US Inventor: Debra M. Brunelle-Wright USPTO Applicaton #: 20070209235 - Class: 036050100 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Boots, Shoes, And Leggings, Uppers, Closure The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070209235. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The embodiments of the invention relate to the field of footwear, and, more particularly, to shoe straps that may provide additional structural support to a shoe as well as ornamentation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Certain footwear, in particular, a woman's slip-on style of shoe, generally referred to a as mule, has a sole on which the foot rests and a strap that goes over the top, front portion of the wearer's foot. The shoe does not provide a support structure for the back of the foot. Also, because the back of the wearer's foot is not secured to the shoe, clothing can get caught between the wearer's heel and the shoe especially when longer pants or skirts are worn. Oftentimes, when a mule is worn, there is the annoying sound of the back of the shoe slapping against the wearer's foot. In addition, because of the lack of structure in the back of the shoe, it can be very unstable especially depending on the type of terrain encountered by the wearer. Thus, it would be desirable to provide a structure to render a slip-on style of shoe more stable without altering the design of the shoe itself. [0003] In addition, in general, the design of any kind of shoe, including a mule, or boot is created by a designer and typically cannot be changed by the wearer. It is desirable to provide a wearer with the ability to change the appearance of the footwear so that it can be coordinated with a particular outfit. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a shoe strap for use with a shoe. The strap includes material having a first end and a second end and having a sufficient length to enwrap a portion of a sole of a shoe proximate its heel and a portion of a wearer's foot wherein after the material is wrapped around a portion of the sole and a portion of the wearer's foot, the first end is secured to the second end to secure the strap to the shoe and the wearer's foot. [0005] According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a shoe support and ornamentation system for a shoe. The system includes a guide element having a first end and a second end; and a shoe strap threadable through the first and second ends of the guide element, the shoe strap has a first and second end that can be secured to one another. [0006] According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided a shoe fastening system including a support structure having a first end and a second end wherein the support structure has a sufficient length to wrap around a portion of a shoe's sole proximate its heel and extend up a length of wearer's foot, the support structure having an aperture in its first and second end. [0007] According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of decorating a shoe, the method comprising the steps of: [0008] (a) wearing a shoe; [0009] (b) holding a material having a first end and a second end and having a sufficient length to enwrap a portion of a sole of a shoe proximate its heel and a portion of a wearer's foot; [0010] (c) wrapping the material around the portion of the sole of the shoe proximate its heel; and [0011] (d) after completing step (c), securing the first end to the second end to secure the strap to the shoe and a wearer's foot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a shoe strap constructed and employed according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. [0013] FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of a shoe strap constructed and employed according to another preferred embodiment of the invention. [0014] FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of a shoe strap constructed and employed according to still another preferred embodiment of the invention. [0015] FIG. 4 is a top elevation view of a shoe strap according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. [0016] FIG. 5 is a top elevation view of a shoe strap according to another preferred embodiment of the invention. [0017] FIG. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary view of a clasping arrangement according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. [0018] FIG. 7 is a top elevation view of a support element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. [0019] FIG. 8 is a side elevation view of a shoe strap employed in conjunction with the support element shown in FIG. 7 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. [0020] FIG. 9 is a top elevation view of a guide element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. [0021] FIG. 10 is a side elevation view of a shoe strap employed in conjunction with the guide element shown in FIG. 9 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. [0022] FIG. 11 is a side elevation view of a shoe strap employed in conjunction with a guide element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. [0023] FIG. 12 is a top view of a guide element/support element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. [0024] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a guide element/support element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. Continue reading... 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