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Systems and methods for storing footwear

USPTO Application #: 20060210423
Title: Systems and methods for storing footwear
Abstract: A system for storing footwear comprises a footwear cover configured to substantially contact a majority of an exterior surface area of the footwear.
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Agent: Sami O. Malas - Marietta, GA, US
Inventor: John W. Hardigree
USPTO Applicaton #: 20060210423 - Class: 422040000 (USPTO)

Related Patent Categories: Chemical Apparatus And Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, Or Sterilizing, Process Disinfecting, Preserving, Deodorizing, Or Sterilizing, Process Of Storage Or Protection
The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060210423.
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BACKGROUND

[0001] Footwear may have limited use because the footwear may degrade in function and/or appearance over time. This may result in the expenditure of time and money by consumers who try to replace or restore the degraded footwear. Therefore, there exists a need for systems and/or methods for addressing these and/or other problems associated with footwear. For example, there exists a need for systems and methods for reducing degradation in function and/or appearance of footwear.

SUMMARY

[0002] Systems and methods for storing footwear are provided. A system of storing footwear comprises a footwear cover configured to substantially contact a majority of an exterior surface area of the footwear. The footwear cover may comprise one or more chemicals (natural and/or synthetic) to be applied to the footwear. A method for storing footwear comprises inserting footwear into a footwear cover comprising one or more chemicals to be applied to the footwear.

[0003] Other systems, methods, features, and advantages of the present invention will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the present invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] Many aspects of the invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present invention. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

[0005] FIG. 1A depicts a footwear cover that is configured to fit around a footwear.

[0006] FIG. 1B depicts footwear that may be covered by the footwear cover.

[0007] FIG. 1C depicts a footwear cover that is wrapped around the footwear.

[0008] FIG. 1D depicts a box configured to store footwear.

[0009] FIG. 2A depicts a footwear cover that is configured to fit around a footwear.

[0010] FIG. 2B depicts footwear that may be covered by the footwear cover.

[0011] FIG. 2C depicts a footwear cover that is wrapped around the footwear.

[0012] FIG. 3A depicts a footwear cover that is configured to fit around a footwear.

[0013] FIG. 3B depicts a footwear cover that includes a zipper configured to enable a user to partially close the opening after a footwear is inserted in the footwear cover.

[0014] FIG. 3C depicts a footwear cover that includes snaps configured to enable a user to partially close the opening after a footwear is inserted in the footwear cover.

[0015] FIG. 3D depicts a footwear cover that includes Velcro configured to enable a user to partially close the opening after a footwear is inserted in the footwear cover.

[0016] FIG. 3E depicts a footwear cover that includes a button configured to enable a user to partially close the opening after a footwear is inserted in the footwear cover.

[0017] FIG. 3F depicts a footwear cover that includes a string configured to enable a user to partially close the opening after a footwear is inserted in the footwear cover.

[0018] FIGS. 4A-4C depict respective views of a footwear cover that is configured to substantially contact a footwear

[0019] FIG. 5 is a flow chart depicting a method according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a flow chart depicting a method according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a flow chart depicting a method according to an embodiment of the invention.

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